Team Losi 8IGHT RTR

[PeterV]

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Team Losi 8IGHT Now An RTR

Team Losi revolutionized nitro off-road racing with the introduction of the 8IGHT. Its long list of innovative design concepts and unequalled features has earned the highest ratings by magazines and racers worldwide. Now this same track tested and race proven design can be had as a Ready-To-Run model with the most powerful RTR engine and one of the world’s best radio systems available – bar none! The LOSB0081 8IGHT RTR is fully assembled with Team Losi’s exclusive “TL427” Hi-Performance big block engine and the incomparable Spektrum DX2 spread spectrum radio system. Team Losi’s handy Spin-Start, glow-driver, rechargeable receiver pack and charger are also included to complete the package. The 8IGHT RTR offers most of the same features, design, and quality components of the racing model like a centrally located engine, narrow chassis configuration, oversized hard anodized threaded shocks, captured hinge pins, clutch, staggered dual disk brakes,
4mm thick chassis, hard anodized suspension balls, and sealed front and rear differentials. The TL 427 engine is a proven performer that is exceptionally easy to tune and with the included tuned exhaust system provides remarkable raw horsepower and stump pulling torque. The included Spin-Start brings it to life with the push of a button making it extremely user friendly. The Spektrum DX2 radio is simply unmatched in performance and reliability. The signal is interference free and there is no need to have or understand the use of frequency crystals making it perfect for the beginner or racer alike. The steering servo features precision metal gears for outstanding strength and performance. The unequalled combination of race proven design, durability, hi-performance engine, industry leading radio, and full accessory package make the 8IGHT RTR truly remarkable and easily the leader in 1/8 nitro RTR’s. The bar has been raised. Look for the 8IGHT RTR to appear at racetracks and hobby shops worldwide in time for Christmas.

LOSB0081 8IGHT RTR w/TL427 & DX2 est. price $649.99

[jamesbernatchez]

Im sooooooooo going to buy one of these :) Looks nice! Im mainly runnning electric so i dont want to buy the 8ight kit along with all the nitro startup equipment again. This looks like it will be a great deal as a racer/basher. That way if there isnt enough people to run electric i can run nitro :D

Plus I LOVE the design of the buggy.

[4DMNYC]

WOW!!! You gotta hand it to Losi. They really raise the bar for RTR's. Good Job!

[jacsac]

What are the differences between the team version and this RTR? I love the fact that it comes with spektrum and says it has most of the race parts.

[rc10mike]

The kit age is truly over.

[Holeshot101]

Wow, that just changed my plans on revamping my Hyper 7!!! :eek:

[_EASYTIGER]

I don't know about the kit age being over - I hope that's not true I really like putting together my vehicles, but I'm actually glad that Losi is releasing the RTR. Hopefully they're planning on using the profits from that to develop a pro-level truggy.

[abels621]

Thats awesome! but i do think people should make more kits. Losi is doing a great job right now though! I think why kits are decreasing is because now there is only the pro kits, and then the rtr's. Where are the Just regular kits that don't have a high price point? I think mid-level kits should come with engines and just leave the radios for you to choose. Like the savage x ss. Sorry for getting off topic JMO

-abels

[savageP3]

i think losi should get the pro kits to customers before they go announcing something like this stating that they "revolutionized offroad racing". dont get me wrong i like the buggy (might buy a pro for next season) but at least get one car onto the market before worrying about another.

[kapahi1]

I just bought a sportwerks turmoil and it seems to have the same radio. I wonder if they are almost the same buggy?????? The RTR Turmoil is unreal it rated well in the lastest radio control car action. I may not be a pro or anything but I raced 1/10th scale stadium trucks for a long time and when I first drove this turmoil let me tell you it is awesome!!! But the only reason that I did not get the Eight was the pric was a little high for me.

[Dan-o]

I just found my buggy for next summer!

[associatedude92]

Ya I'm thinking of racing 1/8 buggy for next year..land was planning on getting the kit version of this..but since it comes with the spektrum and engine and all the stuff I didn't need I LOVE THIS THING EVEN MORE!!!

[kapahi1]

Thats another thing that the Turmoil RTR came with the Spektrum radio, the Losi drill starter, and the glow ignitor that comes with the Losi xxx-nt RTR. I wander if the Losi
Eight RTR come eith all the same stuff????

[FroBoy]

The turmoil and eight are not the same car. Sportwerks is a horizon brand, so is Losi, two different entities owned by the same company. Jr and Spektrum are also Horizon proprietaries, thus both the turmoil and losi rtr has the same radio. :teacher:

[kapahi1]

I understand that but they are so similar.

[jamesbernatchez]

I understand that but they are so similar.


They are actually not similar at all. The Sportwerks is like any other 1/8th scale buggy. There is nothing new or remotely different than other RTR's. The Losi is a step in a new direction with a whole bunch of innovative features: narrow chassis, engine along the buggies centerline, oversized shocks, staggered brakes, etc. Just check out there website or the thread on the 8ight kit to see what I mean.

James

[A Main Racer]

The shock towers are paper thin. Does that mean it comes with a thin chassis also? That stuff will get tweaked the first time out. You will end up spending 3x more for an RTR than with the pro just fixing stuff.

[CarbonMadness]

The turmoil and eight are not the same car. Sportwerks is a horizon brand, so is Losi, two different entities owned by the same company. Jr and Spektrum are also Horizon proprietaries, thus both the turmoil and losi rtr has the same radio. :teacher:
Same thing as Team Associated, and Thander Tiger.

[T/Losi]

To much.
Would go a X1 RTR for $499 over $649

Cheers

[zakerid]

To much.
Would go a X1 RTR for $499 over $649

Cheers
the x1 rtr's electronics are horrible... you almost need to upgrade it imediately.

[glassdoctor]

My LHS will have the Losi RTR for about 540-550....

[shadowghost1]

The product is nice but the cost of these things are out of control. Its nice that all of these nice radios and such are being included in the RTR cars/trucks but the starting price is killing me. I would rather buy the car and add the hop ups as I can afford them. That way people like myself can have a top of the line car and still be able to eat at the track. Im not trying to start a flame war here but look at the estimated price of this thing.

[balang_479]

The spekrum system is an amazing product and even if the Jammin RTR is less, you cant beat the electronics this thing comes with. Ive always been a Kyosho man but may consider racing this next season, (if i can afford)

[Freedom]

The product is nice but the cost of these things are out of control. Its nice that all of these nice radios and such are being included in the RTR cars/trucks but the starting price is killing me. I would rather buy the car and add the hop ups as I can afford them. That way people like myself can have a top of the line car and still be able to eat at the track. Im not trying to start a flame war here but look at the estimated price of this thing.

I agree, I am keeping what I have, it'a good enough.
Those shock towers look very weak! LOL

[A Main Racer]

To much.
Would go a X1 RTR for $499 over $649

Cheers
First weekend out with my Jammin RTR I bent a shock tower and tweaked the chassis. I spent $190 on upgrades the first week. It needs way better servos and the radio sucks.
I think that Losi RTR would be good for a pro that never wrecks.

[Freedom]

plastic shock caps hmmmmm. :rolleyes:

[RControl Freak]

As with the Losi LST, if you take the time to add up the value of Losi products, then you will see what a deal it is!

For example:

Traxxas T-MAXX: 400 dollars
Includes: .15 engine, piece of crap radio, not-so-hot servos and electric start

Losi LST:
Includes: JR XS3 synthesized radio, 2 high torque metal gear servos, .26 engine, and shaft start

Value: XS3 radio- $200
high torque servos- each $40
.26 engine: 150

Total: $390

That's nearly the cost of the T-MAXX in accesories, not including the chassis, for only 200 bucks more!

[jacsac]

To much.
Would go a X1 RTR for $499 over $649

Cheers
I have been looking for a 1/8th scale for awhile now. I had been set on the Jammin X1. I have been strictly an AE guy for 15 years. I usually feel bad just having to buy Losi tires. I was sitting at the local shop waiting for my blade cx to finish charging when the Fedex guy comes in with some Losi box. After they opened it up and I got a peek at that sucker I was all giddy. If you set the kit version next to a X1 price is not a consideration. The shocks are as fat as a polish sausage and smoother than a baby's bottom. The chassis almost repels dirt. Sorry AE I'm in love with a Losi..

[wlfgnggtr]

I have been looking for a 1/8th scale for awhile now. I had been set on the Jammin X1. I have been strictly an AE guy for 15 years. I usually feel bad just having to buy Losi tires. I was sitting at the local shop waiting for my blade cx to finish charging when the Fedex guy comes in with some Losi box. After they opened it up and I got a peek at that sucker I was all giddy. If you set the kit version next to a X1 price is not a consideration. The shocks are as fat as a polish sausage and smoother than a baby's bottom. The chassis almost repels dirt. Sorry AE I'm in love with a Losi..
I have a Jammin X1. It has been a good buggy, but it does have it's problems... The steering servo is plastic geared and strips quite easily (replaced with a jr 650, 50 bucks) The stock rx/tx will do the job, but really it's not loaded with features. (replaced with a spare XS3 and rs 310, 200 bucks) Just the two items I have listed will put it in the same price as the 8rtr... I will say that the Jammin X1 has been a good buggy. I have upgraded it to CR specs by picking up the braces, brakes and carbon fiber off ebay (50 bucks) The Force .28 has been a real pleasure, has plenty of power, (using a Jp1 pipe) tunes easily, and will hold it's tune well...

[Tugbutt]

I did something like that too. Im a budget racer.where funds are limited. losi made the xxxnt, I know I wanted one.I waited and got the RTR. I belived that I could upgrade it according to funds. build it up to an AD2. what was I thinking. The truck Just didnt run as well as the AD2.. well I ended up buying A used AD2 from another racer that I run now.All that I have spent on upgrades to the RTR and a use AD2 added up to me saying That was dumb to myself.. well what im trying to say is "You get what You PAY FOR" Get the real thing..Aloha.

[RControl Freak]

Hey, it was me, I'd just get RTR and the Adam Drake decals, and say I broke the graphite parts in a bad crash, and replaced them with regular ones! :D

[NIdaho Mudder]

Im just starting to explore the race style buggy/truggy's and seems to me the new Cen Matrix stacks up comparable to alot of the others, Whats your idea on the comparison?

[RCSavage]

There is no comparison. I've never seen anybody have luck with Cen and when something breaks they wait weeks for parts.

[NIdaho Mudder]

How about when they arent broke :) just like to find all the facts :)

[Bigedmond]

whoa, i thought i clicked on the losi thread. Whoops.

I know you want to know about the CEN, but use the search feature. It works better then asking in a thread talking about other cars.

[RControl Freak]

Maybe Losi's trying to start a class that is for "hybrid" monster trucks, not quite truggies, but racier than its backyard basher counterpart! Personally, I'm not a big fan of these "truggies," since I prefer the high, riding big block power of the old monsters! Speaking of CEN, that's going to be my next truck, that new GST 7.7! That sucker has a 5+ HP engine! :eek:

[smoky]

i just wanted to say to the dude who said this and the turmoil look soooo much alike i dont know hat your looking throuh or at but the losi buggy is obvisiouly designedvery differently from the turmoil which is basically the standard buggy design the losi ist the only buggy to really step away from that in a while. i just think the losi looks and performs alot better. yes i own a losi and have driven the turmoil on numerous occassions and it is a great buggy very stable,durable. but the losi is just better as a racer and doesnt look like the turmoil at all

[RControl Freak]

this is true, though I wouldn't be suprised if in some way inspiration was taken from the Turmoil's strong points! Like if you said, durability was very good on the Turmoil, then Losi may have incorperated some design cues into the 8ight, but not all that many. Besides, the basic design of 1/8 scale buggies is pretty standard, as for engine placement, type of tranny/ diff, and servo placement. There may be some resemblence, but I don't see enough to call it a "race version" of the Turmoil! :D

[Bigedmond]

rcontrol freak.

Look at all cars, well except the 8ight. They are all very close to another car, and nothing really ground breaking. Like the new GT2, looks alot like a AD2, just small changes to make it slightly different. Same goes for all 8th scale cars. Basically the same, untill losi made the 8ight. So saying something was inspired by another is very broad.

[jacsac]

I can't believe you can't see how this thing is like most 1/8 buggies. Did you notice it has 4 wheels, a body, wing and antenna just like all the others? :rolleyes:

[balang_479]

Yeah the 8ight is still similar to all other buggies.

If you want something different look at the M1 by Team Magic:

[Cain]

All we can do is speculate for now. I am not sure about the shock towers and losi's record on first release item durability hasn't always been the best. They try very different things so I give them that.

As for the CEN Matrix question, considering its winning race record and I believe its the National champ as well, I wouldn't so quickly discount it.

[RControl Freak]

Oh, well, whatever, I guess the only class that can truly vary in car setups is the monster truck class! The 8ight is very similar to other buggies, but as most cars, it has its key features, but, as you said, it's not like the 8ight hovers, so, in all respects, it's just a special 1/8 scale buggy! :D

[jacsac]

I hope you can recognize sarcasm.

[NIdaho Mudder]

Sorry about the comparison question, I just enjoy getting a varied opinion base.

[smoky]

okay so if thats your comparision 4 wheels a body wing and whatever then i guess every car is the same then if ya look at it that way. thats gotta be one of the dumbest things ive heard. on these forums i mean come om dude put some kinda thought into the post that makes no sense. thats like saying ny xxxs and gsstorm both have the same design. i really hope you werent seriouswith that

[Natedog]

8ight looks real nice, checked one out in person last night!

[jacsac]

I hope you can recognize sarcasm.
Smoky, ^.


No habla inglés?

[smoky]

no habla iiiissss my assssssssssss

[RControl Freak]

hey, smokey, translate this:

usted es un hoyo de asno que jode

use this link: http://ets.freetranslation.com/

[maxxmustang]

im soo phyched! i was going to get the turmoil but ive decided to get the 8ight in stead. plus i know a place i can get the 8ight $20 cheaper than the turmoil. :D

[maxxmustang]

stupid question: does anyone know if its been released yet?

[maxxmustang]

another thing: if you go to the losi website and flip through the gallery of the kit and rtr, the rtr shock towers are alot thinner. and the rtrs shocks are plastic capped, so if you just installed the kit parts it'd be just the same-cool

[balang_479]

There alot more to that. The car may not have all CVDs, the diff gears will be of a not as good quality, other wise everyone would get the RTR and get them selve and engine WIth it .

[maxxmustang]

point taken

[maxxmustang]

wait, scratch that they both hav all cvds and have same diff gears. but it has cheaper all aluminum clutch shoes instead of 2 alum. and 2 composite. and it doesnt hav TiNi hinge pins. those are the only four differences i can find

[spinall4]

This will be my first 1/8 scale buggy, and I cant wait. I would be nice to have them early Nov. :)

[balang_479]

wait, scratch that they both hav all cvds and have same diff gears. but it has cheaper all aluminum clutch shoes instead of 2 alum. and 2 composite. and it doesnt hav TiNi hinge pins. those are the only four differences i can find

Probably the only ones because it is an expensive RTR, but i would still get one out of the others.

[spinall4]

Does any one know of a good cheap place to get the 8ight RTR when it does come out?

[maxxmustang]

MUAHAHA! i hav an official release date: Nov. 20ish

[balang_479]

MUAHAHA! i hav an official release date: Nov. 20ish

was the "ish " written as well. lol

[maxxmustang]

lol, no but it was from a distributer, they were recieving them the 22nd, so i figured the actual release date was a little earlier.

[maxxmustang]

anybody know a good glow plug to use in the 427?

[j62]

i bought the jammin rtr crt wish i would never have bought ...i should have bought the pro kit..plan on buying this 8ight rtr buggy hope i dont go through the same feeling as i did after i got the jammin...kinda Leary of rtr but that was ofna this is losi i had xxx-nt rtr one of the best cars i ever had..i would really like to know what the differences are between kit and the rtr are..if it is not that much to upgrade the rtr to kit specs ...then it would be okay..i dont have a problem the mach 427 or the spektrum radio....they should be good for a while...at least till that vspec gets dropped in ..the only reason for buying the rtr is the money difference ..and the pain of putting the kit together also my hands are not as good as they used to be...P.S i have been really disgusted with ofna / jammin this time , very poor quality .. :mad:

[maxxmustang]

[QUOTE=j62]i would really like to know what the differences are between kit and the rtr are..if it is not that much to upgrade the rtr to kit specs ...then it would be okay..

read the thread

[Bigedmond]

funny. I bought a jammin rtr and i love it. I knew what i was getting because i read alot about it before. But i might get this, but then again i might just go for the kit.

[j62]

thats funny i read alot ,and no where have i seen where it said bigy was a expert....so i'll take my jammin crt rtr and make a screw kit out of it ...and you can take yours to the track and get laughed at.... :wave:

[RControl Freak]

hey, nobody is EVER going to get laughed at for bringing a JAMMIN, kit or rtr, to a TRACK!!!!

[maxxmustang]

just placed my order!

[maxxmustang]

Does any one know of a good cheap place to get the 8ight RTR when it does come out?

i just preordered mine from killerhobbies.com, they have it for $100 off the normal price

[Bigedmond]

thats funny i read alot ,and no where have i seen where it said bigy was a expert....so i'll take my jammin crt rtr and make a screw kit out of it ...and you can take yours to the track and get laughed at.... :wave:


Funny thing is the first time i took it to the track, people wanted to drive it to see how good it was. ! person there got one after they saw mine. My RTR CRT is no longer a stock one, since i have upgraded alot of parts because as i learned to drive it, i broke stuff. Not the fault of the car, just mine.

BTW, i never said i was an expert, im saying you arent one.

[Nexus]

Anyone know what servos the 8ight RTR comes with?

The radio is nice for the price....just wondering the specs on the servo.

[schenck77]

the servos are jr z590 for steering and 270 for the throttle.

[rezenclowd3]

Ohhh, thats too bad. The 590 is only 80oz/in. Thats just barely going to turn the tires at speed...Or maybe I am just too biased being ONLY a racer and demanding the l8est :-) and gr8est for my vehicles.

[Bigedmond]

then you could always buy the kit, and put the L8est and gr8est for you vehicles. I mean, if you want the gr8est, i wouldn't think you would be interested in RTR.

[rezenclowd3]

No, im not interested in RTR stuff anymore, unless its RTF;-) Just making an observation. I would think that for a truggy they would include a servo with about 100oz/in. Thats closer to race spec, and yet even bashers or noobs would be happier with the end result. ( not to say bashers dont want the gr8st)

[rezenclowd3]

Ohhh, thats too bad. The 590 is only 80oz/in. Thats just barely going to turn the tires at speed...Or maybe I am just too biased being ONLY a racer and demanding the l8est :-) and gr8est for my vehicles.

Oops, my bad. At speed they will work fine, not as fine as a $100 servo, but still good enough for a novice racer. They just wont have the torque to turn that well on the ground sitting still. Sorry for the bad info (or opinion) guys!

[RControl Freak]

80 oz/in? that's not bad fora throttle servo, but for steering......

[jamesbernatchez]

I used that servo in one of my lspr's for steering and it turned better(w/ steering mods) than my other lspr with 200oz airtronics servo. it will be fine for now. you can always upgrade it.

[LD3Furious]

anybody know a good glow plug to use in the 427?
I use an RB 6 on Byron's 30% Race Blend.

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

Everything I have read and seen about this car is awsome.
MAXXMUSTANG I checked out the "KILLERHOBBIES" website and I must say what a deal to be had there on this car, what is your opinion on your buying experance????
Sorry for getting off subject, Mustang please PM me........ :wave:

[Mikey_VKG]

Has anyone with a 8ight RTR had problems with the servos?

Mine has killed two 270 servos, now it just killed a jr590. I took it to my LHS a few guys looked at it, they said the linkage isn't binding. They said it might be the reciever. :confused: I took both the new servo, I put it in yesterday, and the reciever to the LHS. The guy said he'll send it out to have it checked or replaced.

:driving:I had it out today and didn't even put a tank through it and the servo died. Another guy said he read on forums about problems with the 8ight RTR, I haven't seen anything here, except for my problems. :mad:

[rezenclowd3]

Make sure the servo has rubber grommets installed and also make sure that it sits slightly off the chassis from what I have read. The chassis bending is causing binding supposedly.

[Mikey_VKG]

Make sure the servo has rubber grommets installed and also make sure that it sits slightly off the chassis from what I have read. The chassis bending is causing binding supposedly.

Yes it has the grommets. It's all apart now, but I will be sure to look at those when I put it back together. Maybe in a week or two. :(

Could I fix the chassis flex by using the kit chassis? I've seen them on ebay reasonable.

Thanks

[94Snake]

If im wanting a buggy to race, should I get this one or the 'kit' version?

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

IMO I would buy the Kit, because of the option parts that are included with kit.
Not to mention you have the intimate knowlage of your new car, from building it your self.