Team Losi 8IGHT-T TRUGGY SPOTTED!

[PeterV]

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/8Tchassis.jpg

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/8Tchassistop.jpg

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/8Tdrakebodyon.jpg

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/8Tfrontsuspension.jpg

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/8Tservo tray.jpg

West Coast Editor Jason Sams reports on the new trug, trackside at the ROAR Gas Nats...

Losi 8T notes (what we know this far)
- Almost the entire truck Adam Drake and Travis Amezcua are running have production specs. They didn't necessarily say this, but this is what I observed. Only the shock towers, tank, and suspension arms are pre-production.
- The 8ight-T uses most of the same components as the 8ight.
- Its narrow chassis gives the illusion that the truck is long, but it looks to be similar length of current truggies.
- No word from Losi on when it will be released.

[fantomas]

Very cool

Yep the truck/chassis does look long.. look how much room there is behind the engine.. I don't know if its the illusion of the narrow chassis or that everything is crammed towards the front and center..

And geeeshh... Those arms sure are beefy! :D

Should sell like hot cakes

[PeterV]

And yet, no one actually sells hot cakes...

[MacII]

Wow...you just can't stop the steamroller of progress...very cool.

[pimpride]

And yet, no one actually sells hot cakes...

McDonalds does....

[fantomas]

McDonalds does....

OH YEAH!!!

[PeterV]

I suspect the extra arm beef is because they're machined proto parts. Let's see what Jason says...

[Slammed94]

Yeah thats the basic design they will look like, but then they will mill out all of the uncessesary weight.

[CarbonMadness]

Wow, It looks real nice. But IMO the wing needs to be just a shave higher.

[tntpower]

Yeah thats the basic design they will look like, but then they will mill out all of the uncessesary weight.

They should leave them like that, more plastic = more durable.

[GTX]

It looks like their stadium trucks. Sweet design, it actually resembles a truck.

[Holeshot101]

Looks rediculous!

[tonyt]

And yet, no one actually sells hot cakes...

ROTFLOL

Good point.

if i ever get enough money, this is definately going to be on my "things to get before they're gone" list.

Tony T.

[MrSHEP]

Looks rediculous! :confused:




awesome, you no that it's going to be kicka$$

it will be :teacher: , :driving: then, :winner:


:wave: :D

[tonyt]

......it will be :teacher: , :driving: then, :winner: ....


umm.....^translation???^

I get the winning part and i can tell this truggie is gonna be doing a lot of it.

Tony T.

:teacher: SCHOOL :teacher:

[MrSHEP]

the :teacher: teacher is going to show off his :driving: driving skillz


and


:winner:

[tonyt]

the :teacher: teacher is going to show off his :driving: driving skillz


and


:winner:

sweet.....as long as they're not my teachers....

Tony T.

:teacher: SCHOOL :teacher:

[abels621]

Oooooooo I want one! The engine appears to be mounted up a lot farther than on other truggys. And the shocks look a lot shorter! Only thing is i wish it had aluminum chass braces.

I doubt it will be out before christmas but i sure hope it is!

[tonyt]

Oooooooo I want one! The engine appears to be mounted up a lot farther than on other truggys. And the shocks look a lot shorter! Only thing is i wish it had aluminum chass braces.

I doubt it will be out before christmas but i sure hope it is!

i would be laughing my head off if it came off within the next month :p

Tony T.

:teacher: SCHOOL :teacher:

[rc addict]

that thing looks awesome, they could and should leave the arms as they are because all that weight saved from the way narrow aluminum chassis could make up for the minimal weight gained from plastic...which ones lighter??? obv aluminum

[rc addict]

oh and looks like proline has another crowd pleazer body format to start whippin up

[abels621]

yeah but the crowdpleazer has pleazed the crowd enough. They need something new.

[metalry101]

Sweet looking truggy.

As for those wanting the arms to be super beefy. Come on now guys. Think about it. If you make one part stupid strong, what happens? You don't stop breaking stuff, you just break different stuff. A broken arm is easy to replace. A broken diff case/hingepin mount is a PITA to replace. You guys have have your meaty pre-production arms if you want. I'll take the lightweight production arms that will snap before the parts they're bolted to do.

[t9dragon]

Nice looking truggy............................

[abels621]

Hope they keep it reasonably priced... Hope its about $600. Have a feeling it might be up by the Kyosho in price... If its up there in the 700's i'm gonna have to get myself a Jammin (which i was planning on doing until i saw this :) )

[TheSnick]

For $100, is it worth it to settle for anything less than the 8ight truggy? $100 in this hobby is one tiny trip to the LHS where you just went to get a glow plug. Buy the 8ight truggy, dont worry about the price.

[PeterV]

Snick, NO ONE goes to the hobby shop for a GLOW PLUG and winds up spending 100 BUCKS. That's just DUMB.


It's more like $200.

[rckid11]

Snick, NO ONE goes to the hobby shop for a GLOW PLUG and winds up spending 100 BUCKS. That's just DUMB.


It's more like $200.

Hehe, pretty funny. Looks like a nice design.

[Craps]

Looks like I am going to have to get one and ELECTRIFY it!!!!

Brushless and li-pos would look good in this thing!

[balang_479]

Finally more competition.... looks awesome

[Dan-o]

LOSI-

PLEASE make an RTR version by next summer! I was seriously considering the 8 buggy RTR, but if there were an 8T RTR...

[tonyt]

Snick, NO ONE goes to the hobby shop for a GLOW PLUG and winds up spending 100 BUCKS. That's just DUMB.


It's more like $200.

ROTFLOL


same here..

went to go replace a glow plug and bought my Axial .32, pipe, manifold, and new steering servo.

($375)

Tony T.

:teacher: SCHOOL :teacher:


PS. now you can see why i'm broke

[xxxkat]

Sweet looking truggy.

As for those wanting the arms to be super beefy. Come on now guys. Think about it. If you make one part stupid strong, what happens? You don't stop breaking stuff, you just break different stuff. A broken arm is easy to replace. A broken diff case/hingepin mount is a PITA to replace. You guys have have your meaty pre-production arms if you want. I'll take the lightweight production arms that will snap before the parts they're bolted to do.
With that attitude you should buy a Hellfire...A arms snapping like twigs...LOL...Nothing is easy to fix... :D

[xxxkat]

My guess on Price would be in the $600 + range, The Buggy is going to be in $550 range with no motor, So for a Pro level Truggy I would think it would be very close to the same price as the Kyosho or Mugen, Jammin still looks like the way to go as far as price goes, durability, parts, set up advice...Tough combination to beat...I wanted to be different and bought a "different" Truggy...Now I'm paying for it...It will be a while before I can buy another Truggy... :( I would sell mine but I would never get any where close to the amount of money that I have into it. If I was going to start "fresh" I would wait on the Losi8...see how the buggy holds up, what sorta of problems they are having with it. You don't want to buy "the test". The last few years Losi does not have the best track record. So for me it's going to be a wait and see. Kyosho tried the forward motor placement a few years back and look at where their motor is now...Right where everyone Else's is...LOL...But I'm sure the Team guys will have a "further to the rear" motor mount chassis that they will use for 6 or so months then make it available to us racers...Old habits are hard to break...lol

[abels621]

What "different" truggy did you buy lol?

[icenutz]

I have a Jammin but I have always been a Losi fan. To keep the Jammin or not, that is the question.

iCeNuTz

[metalry101]

With that attitude you should buy a Hellfire...A arms snapping like twigs...LOL...Nothing is easy to fix... :D
I do have a Hellfire actually. Haven't snapped a "twig-like" arm yet.

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

Looks like I am going to have to get one and ELECTRIFY it!!!!

Brushless and li-pos would look good in this thing!

I'am totaly hip on wanting to go brushless on this. But even better than that
Why has'nt any of these Companys made an 1/8 scale for us to drop our ESC's into.
Although I'm with you on this, I need a new winter project :wave:

[wlfgnggtr]

Drake wins 8ight Truggy debut!!!!!

Drake Wins!! (http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news/)

iCeNuTz
Not to bad of a debut... It's not like the Drake doesn't have any competition either... The list reads like a who's who of the greatest racers... Pretty sweet... Hope he does well in the main...

[wlfgnggtr]

I'am totaly hip on wanting to go brushless on this. But even better than that
Why has'nt any of these Companys made an 1/8 scale for us to drop our ESC's into.
Although I'm with you on this, I need a new winter project :wave:
With the way Brushless is going now I would think that it won't be long before the manufacturers do start selling kit's that will use the Brushless motors...

[Bigedmond]

Ok, so the truggy was posted yesterday. I watched drake and travis race them int he mains today, and let me tell you. That truggy is dialed already.

So here are a few shots i took of it at the roar nationals.

http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_1_t.jpg
http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_2_t.jpg
http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_3_t.jpg
http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_4_t.jpg
http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_5_t.jpg
http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_6_t.jpg

High Res versions "Big 2 meg files, but very clear"

pictures 1 (http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_1.jpg)
pictures 2 (http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_2.jpg)
pictures 3 (http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_3.jpg)
pictures 4 (http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_4.jpg)
pictures 5 (http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_5.jpg)
pictures 6 (http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8t_6.jpg)

[PeterV]

Thanks for posting the pics!

[bobf24]

Wow, It looks real nice. But IMO the wing needs to be just a shave higher.

i dont think the wing needs to be higher, rather the body needs to be lower,

[glassdoctor]

ditto. that body is jacked... I guess crowd pleaser will have to fix it :)

[bobf24]

well that may or may not be the body it would come with, it looks like its just the body off the muggy, coule be wrong thgouh, but its got the same front end, and i dont think its like losi to release a race truck with out a slammed body,

[abels621]

Those are some sweet pics! Can't wait till it's released...sure hope its before christmas...

[Bigedmond]

from talking to a losi driver, dont expect this car for a while. This was the first test for it, and to TQ as a prototype is just sick.

[z-man280]

FOR SALE: hot cakes.









looks awesome.

[BlutoSigPi]

:huh: I know they have some good drivers but what amazes me is that Losi can come into the 1/8th scale game with a little more than zero experience in building 1/8th scale racing buggies and quite literally put the smack down fresh out of the gate...with pre-production cars and truggies at that. I suppose it's not that amazing as they've always been known for exceptional design and innovation but daaaum. Way to go Losi...this truck looks like the hot ticket. Personally I like the lower wing...hey...whatever works baby.

[z-man280]

I'm not too surprised. Losi and Associated are like the Ferrarii and Porsche of the r/c world in my opinion. One can come out with something, and its just a matter of time before the other does...and run at the top..so ya all know what this means

[Adanmtxt1]

I know?! Losi has practically no experience building up a monster and *poof*, RCCA Truck of the Year, and a big hit with consumers. The buggy? Poof, successful. Truggy? Ha ha, I wonder what will happen.

I am anticipating an Associated buggy or truggy. It kinda does seem like Porsche, building high-performance vehicles, that will eventually give in and build an SUV.

[Mini-TBasher55]

I have doubts as to whether this truggy will be able to trample the competition. That Kyosho STR looks sweet, but I have no idea how it does in comps. I think the A Team needs a new truggy, Nitro TC4, and a mini tc!

[tonyt]

FOR SALE: hot cakes.......

lol

Tony T.
:teacher: SCHOOL :teacher:

[Tugbutt]

Yes, it maybe that much. surprize us all if it could be sold for alot less. may be an RTR. what was that saying . You get what u _ _ _ ??????.

[Tugbutt]

This may happen with an RTR. would surprize us all if they sold it for alot less 400 or 500. but I dont think it will happen. what was that saying? "You get what You _ _ _ for."

[abels621]

"You get what You _ _ _ for."

OOOOO I know the answer! It's "pay" for! :D

If it's 700 dollars...I'm just going to get the mbx5t prospec for $590...I'll pay up to $650 then its Mugen time. I'm 14..I dont have the money to spend 700 dollars on just a kit...

[Raiderhaterdude]

yeah but the crowdpleazer has pleazed the crowd enough. They need something new.

Thats what I am saying I am getting tired of the CP body style

[tonyt]

OOOOO I know the answer! It's "pay" for! :D

If it's 700 dollars...I'm just going to get the mbx5t prospec for $590...I'll pay up to $650 then its Mugen time. I'm 14..I dont have the money to spend 700 dollars on just a kit...

ya see? this kid understands me! probably cause he's 14 also.

Tony T.

:teacher: SCHOOL :teacher:

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

This may happen with an RTR. would surprize us all if they sold it for alot less 400 or 500. but I dont think it will happen. what was that saying? "You get what You _ _ _ for."

Hey a game of hangman, I'll take a 'P'

[Bigedmond]

remember, before your start pricing the truggy, the buggy came out under 600, and it has been whooping all of those 600+ cars.

[Bigedmond]

a few more shots of the 8ight T.

No high res for now.

http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/drake1.jpg
http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/drake2.jpg
http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/drake3.jpg
http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/travis1.jpg
http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/travis2.jpg

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

Man I do have to say that is one fine flying machine :wow:

[getsideways88]

Will Losi add more support in the rear? It seems like that maybe a weak piont.

[Bigedmond]

it has just as much support at the ST-R.

[Raiderhaterdude]

I sure do hope that Losi being the inovators that they are will sell their parts for their truggy individualy like they do for all their other models and not In $10 to $20 parts trees. That is my only complaint about my Jammin Truggy I break a $3.00 part but have to buy a $10 tree to replace it.

[abels621]

Nice pics again

[BlackWolf]

We all knew it would be on the way. I love those tires though, they look great for sticky indoor tracks.

[Chevy-SS]

Yeah, this makes it really tough to decide. I was thinkin of CRT or maybe new Mugen.

I like Losi stuff though...................


-

[abels621]

I like Losi stuff too...but the Mugen is looking nice and personally I think the Mugen has a cleaner layout... I'm sure the 8ight-t would handle real nice with the engine farther forward but it's all tightly packed when they have a lot of room on the chassis...

If it's out before christmas and i'm hearing good things about AND It's not ridicuously priced I'll get it. I hope it's $600 :D :D Then i can afford a higher-end engine :D

[abels621]

Also I miss the bling of CF...but I know it's not the most functional material to work with

[Bigedmond]

this car is far enough away, im just going to hop up Jammin, and run it till this truck is out. I figure june for a release date.

[abels621]

Biged do you have any more pics to show us :D

[tonyt]

or any inside info your not telling us?

Tony T.

:teacher: SCHOOL :teacher:

[Cain]

I am also curious how this more forward mounted engine will affect things. I have been hearing that if the traction is there for the buggy version anyway, it works well, but when its not it doesn't work that well due to the position of the engine.

no first hand experience here, so I am curious if anyone has seen this issue and I wonder how it will affect the 8ight truggy?

[Bigedmond]

i more more pics of the practice, but when i was in the losi tent, i put my camera behind me, since i didnt want to get kicked out. I will look throught the pics for more decent shots, but some of them are blurry, and i have posted a few of them already.

[abels621]

Thanks :)

[Travis Dupree]

If it's out before christmas and i'm hearing good things about AND It's not ridicuously priced I'll get it. I hope it's $600 :D :D Then i can afford a higher-end engine :D

Look for the truggy to be out around December. It should be a easy date, condsidering that most of the Eight parts will be on the truggy. Just never know with production schedules though.

[abels621]

C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December
C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December

I'm hearing December and I'm hearing summer 07...Kinda a big gap?

[tonyt]

C'mon December.........I'm hearing December and I'm hearing summer 07...Kinda a big gap?

C'mon December is right!!

EVERYONE CROSS YOUR FINGERS!!!

Tony T.

:teacher: SCHOOL :teacher:

[abels621]

You guys have any idea what engine your gonna bolt to this machine? :D

I have some in mine depending on price or the 8ight-t. Wanna hear them? Well your gonna cause i'm bored right now.

I'm probably going to end up with a .28 in there but anyways...

Axial .28 Spec1 (http://www.smfstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=196_45&products_id=564) I'm thinking i'll need more top-end than this will give.
Ninja .21 (http://www.smfstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=196_203&products_id=755) Wow, this was definitely cheaper yesterday right? :D
Ninja .28 (http://rczonecentral.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=91_93&products_id=554) This looks freaking awesome.
Picco .28 Team Turbo (http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/5099) Not a big fan of Turbo plugs
Os 30Vg (http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/6009) Does it have the revs??
Drake .28 (http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/7672) Drake engine in a Losi truggy seems good. Heard nothing tho...
Werks Team line .28 (http://rczonecentral.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=91_93&products_id=1835) Looks nice...

Thats all :D I'm not asking you guys to comment cause that would be off topic...but if you would like too... :D Also what engine is in the truggy in the pics??

Anyways until next time...C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December ...

[TheSnick]

C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December
C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December C'mon December

I'm hearing December and I'm hearing summer 07...Kinda a big gap?

The chassis is already done, just arms and a few little things are needed based on those pics. December sounds much more likely than summer '07.

[Tugbutt]

Hope they keep it reasonably priced... Hope its about $600. Have a feeling it might be up by the Kyosho in price... If its up there in the 700's i'm gonna have to get myself a Jammin (which i was planning on doing until i saw this :) )

Yea I hope they do keep it under $700. Even so I would buy it , Losi has Always been the Innovators. Just 1 thing, with adam having some R&D into it,will there be like An AdamDrake version of this truggy. Like Losi did with the xxx-NT, 1st edition xxxnt AD >xxxNT2 or AD2. Will they name this truggy "The A Druggy" Prob not..

[metalry101]

With Drake being one of Losi's best drivers, I'd imagine he drives every prototype they develop. I don't really forsee his name being on this truggy, but "The A Druggy" is actually pretty damn clever. I like it a lot.

[Tugbutt]

Edmond,
Hey no matters.I for one think that those are great Shots of whats Hot. That flying Drake! and his truggy. will make the others (ae.ect..) want to be like this Version of Adam Drake R&D Truggy. Or is it the "ADruggy". ohh jusy some dry humor.

[tonyt]

The chassis is already done, just arms and a few little things are needed based on those pics. December sounds much more likely than summer '07.

YES!!!!!!!!!!

GO INSIDERS!!!

Tony T.

:teacher: SCHOOL :teacher:

[chase]

This Thing Is Gunna Be Expensive And Yet So Pimp

[NitroTXT1]

as i've stated else where this could very well end up being my secondary truggy...not sure though depends on how money goes in the future

[chase]

And yet, no one actually sells hot cakes...
:wow:


HEY PETER WERES THE NEW MINI-T??? :confused: THE DUNE BUGGY VERSION. GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AND LOOK UNDER CARS&KITS. ITS SWEET :cool:

[chase]

Hey Peter Weres The New Mini-t??? The Dune Buggy Version. Go To Their Website And Look Under Cars&kits. Its Sweet

[metalry101]

Hey Peter Weres The New Mini-t??? The Dune Buggy Version. Go To Their Website And Look Under Cars&kits. Its Sweet
First of all, you don't need to capitalize every word in the sentence.

Secondly, it's "where," not "were."

Third, "The Dune Buggy Version." is not a complete sentence.

And finally...there is more than one page in the "Hot News and New Stuff Forum" (http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=226088).

[GTB_USER_ERIK]

Grammer police... :eek:

[SCHMACH]

who pissed in his cheerios ?

[Bigedmond]

who pissed in his cheerios ?

That would be me. Sorry, but that yellow box just made me think of pee

[balang_479]

Their so delicious....
And now back on subject.

It didnt do too well in its Debut race...

[metalry101]

That would be me. Sorry, but that yellow box just made me think of pee
So that's why my Cheerios tasted funny? And I thought the milk was just going bad... :D

[abels621]

It TQ's it's debut race...just did sad in the main. I think.......
It better be here before christmas...

[wlfgnggtr]

Drake had a few problems and finished 8th, but Travis finished 4th, so really for it's first outing that's not to bad... Plus it did TQ. A win would have been the icing on the cake, but it was up against the best drivers and truggies in the country :)

[abels621]

Howdy wlf :D

[Bigedmond]

It didnt do too well in its Debut race...


To TQ the first race it even been used at is pretty good. Drake got hacked pretty good when he was leading, knocking him out for 20 minutes while he changed parts. Travis finished 4th with his, but i guess because it wasnt 1st, its just not good enough.

I dont ever remember hearing about kyosho, mugen, or jammin prototypes winning national title races. Espcially the first version to ever get raced.

[balang_479]

Kyosho Wone thier Debut race, and Mugen...
But your right, It was still an amazing contender, and its probably the better truck having amazing weight distribution. Competition is getting fierce now so their less chance for anyone winning.

[ReppRacing]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Pedester/Misc/pancakepile.jpg



:D

[chase]

First of all, you don't need to capitalize every word in the sentence.

Secondly, it's "where," not "were."

Third, "The Dune Buggy Version." is not a complete sentence.

And finally...there is more than one page in the "Hot News and New Stuff Forum" (http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=226088).


Jeeze Mr.pickey im still in school so i dont know how to spell everything and sorry i didnt see the link.


:mad: :o :rolleyes: :huh: :wow: :wow: :wow:

[fuzzychickens]

Their so delicious....
And now back on subject.

It didnt do too well in its Debut race...

As far as I'm concerned, a TQ says a whole heck of a lot more about a car's ability to win in the right hands than the main. So much can go wrong in the longer mains.

I'd feel more confident about a car's deisgn if a driver dominated qualifying with it compared to if he happened to be the driver who had the least problems (driving mistakes and mechanical) in the 45-60min main and won.

[luvnitro]

Is there any rumors or a possibility that Associated may come out with a truggy? I know Thunder Tiger has one (owns Associated), but didn't know if they might. Thanks.

[fuzzychickens]

Associated would probably make a 1/8th race buggy before they designed a truggy.

[Bigedmond]

well the fact that you just asked about it means someone will mistake it as fact, and go tell there friends. Then they will starting asking when it will be released, hence a rumor.

I would guess that yes they will, but the buggy will be first.

[Bigedmond]

I figure these 2 are nice shots as well to add.

http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/Drake_landing1.jpg
http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8ight_t_drake.jpg

[Homer Allman]

I've sold more Losi 8ight's at http://www.bmainhobbies.com than any other kit ever.

I bet this thing will be a hot seller as well.

Nice job Losi

[rezenclowd3]

Those pics @ Revelation Bigedmond?

[critterracing]

nice plug homer.

[Bigedmond]

no boulder city raceway

[rezenclowd3]

Just looked a little like the clay @ Rev. I believe the AD2 pics on the site are @ REV. Nice pics BTW, wish it could be my first truggy!

[AD2]

nice plug homer.


ROFL - I have been thinking the same thing every since he posted that!


All this speculation is driving me nuts. Our racing season started about a month ago and goes thru April. Unlimited MT is the fastest growing class at our track and I would really like to a truggy. Someone out there has to have some inside information as to when this thing is going to be released.

If I buy a Muggy or the Kyosho or something else and this thing comes out in early January I am going to be ticked. If I sit on the fence and it doesn't come out until July I am also going to be ticked...

I am also considering the buggy 8ight instead but the truggy racing is going to be the hottest class in the country before long.

Patience, Patience, Patience...

[Buggyracer28]

Anyone know when this truck is coming out? Im thinking about selling my MSR and getting this.

[Bigedmond]

I understand you feelings. I think with losi shooting for christmas release and alot of the parts looking production quality, its a good chance that it might make it for a christmas or januray release.

I would say wait off. Either way if you buy now and it doesnt come out till july, youll still be ticked because youll most likely have alot of parts for that truck and have to get new ones for this one. I would say get the 8ight buggy for now, and when the truggy comes out if you still want to run another class look into getting one then.

[RCSavage]

I've heard they are doing everything possible to have it out by christmas!! So I would think mid January would be latest.

[Buggyracer28]

Yeah, thats cool.

Im running a MSR Prospec and an MBX-5 Prospec right now, but im thinking of going completely Losi. Like, even if I have to sell both cars and get the truggy, then later get the buggy. Just want to try something new. Ive had my mbx-5 for a looong time.

[wlfgnggtr]

One of the Factory Losi racers stated on one of the other forums that the 8ight T wouldn't be available until mid January... He's had his for the past two weeks now...

[AD2]

On rctech Aaron Waldron said recently they are shooting for pre-Christmas.

[Baja-Destroyer]

i wish my lhs had a sweet off road track or any track at all so i could convince myself that i should get back into rc and buy this truck because its so sweeeeeeeeeet

[AD2]

Drake said yesterday mid-January on thedrake.net

[Buggyracer28]

GAAAAAAD Im waiting for this sooo bad to come out. I need it. NEED IT.

[piggybackrevo]

i dont see what the big hype is about this??? there are plenty of truggies out there.... there all good there all similar in my opinion i have 4 truggies and i dont have ups or downs about either of them....if u crash they brake its how they are is it just cause ure losi fans or what???

[dkj-M3]

if you race, the only truggies i would consider is the new mugen & this one

[piggybackrevo]

i race and i reccomend the jammin all day and the lightning lol there all good... i have them all

[piggybackrevo]

just for all you guys out here my LHS gave me a tip today that this will be out THIS MONTH november....just letting u guys know

[tonyt]

just for all you guys out here my LHS gave me a tip today that this will be out THIS MONTH november....just letting u guys know

SWEET!

To bad todays my b-day.....that means it'll be a christmas present.....as long as you guys don't buy all of 'em......at least i got a new Nitro TC3 :D

Tony T.

[getsideways88]

The Truggy is on Horizon's website:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSA0802

So the Price is $679.99 for now at least.

[nwilcox]

The Truggy is on Horizon's website:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSA0802

So the Price is $679.99 for now at least.

I wonder what the cost of the RTR will be, I want to get a RTR so I can upgrade my JR XS3 to a Spektrum at the same time.

[Bigedmond]

i don't like the idea of the "RACE ROLLER." I want a full kit that way i can build it from scratch. Thats half if not most of the fun for me.

[luvnitro]

Do you think there will be an RTR truggy? I would say there will be since they have an RTR buggy. Why did they come out with the Muggy?

[Lamouche]

News of the night ;)

http://www.teamlosi.com/Products/ProductGallery.aspx?ProdID=LOSA0802

http://www.teamlosi.com/ProdInfo/Gallery/LOSA0802-i.jpg
http://www.teamlosi.com/ProdInfo/Gallery/LOSA0802-CHASSIS--a.jpg

[luvnitro]

I posted this question yesterday, but never heard a comment. Has anybody heard if there will be an RTR eight truggy coming out? Thanks.

[Lamouche]

Exactly ;)

http://www.teamlosi.com/graphics/logos/8IGHTT/race-roller-logo.gif

[rezenclowd3]

I hope they dont forget the loctite!

[MacII]

Very cool...any info about the new tires/wheels? What size is the hex? Which offset are they?

[balang_479]

They better be 17mm adaptors, and not their incredibly stupid 20mm, and also be MT size, or some people are not gonna be happy.

[AD2]

So I went to my LHS today to find out when I would be receiving my 8ight T. The owner called Horizon for me and he was told that they are expecting to start shipping IN LATE JANUARY!

So basically, it is still just a bunch of hype.

[BlutoSigPi]

LATE JANUARY?!?!?!??? Sweet. Gives me time to budget. :D

[rezenclowd3]

I hate the body that it ships with. The nose is too narrow IMO.

[spinall4]

I hope it won't be to expensive to convert my 8ight buggy to an 8ight truggy. :)

[critterracing]

late january??? i called my rep yesterday and was told march-april. go figure.

aldo

[spinall4]

Critterracing,

Does your rep know if they will be offering a conversion truggy kit for the current 8ight buggy?

[suckfish]

all i kno is I want one of these...

[rob_s]

So is there any difference in this and the buggy, other than the body?

[AD2]

Looks like March at the earliest.

Yes, there are major differences. You can't just put big tires on the front, change the body and call it a truggy!

[balang_479]

Looks like March at the earliest.

Yes, there are major differences. You can't just put big tires on the front, change the body and call it a truggy!

no, you put big tires on all the wheels.

[rob_s]

Interesting. It looks like the Truggy is longer and wider, but not much else has changed.

8ight Buggy
Scale: 1/8
Length: 19.5" (495mm)
Width: 12.13" (308mm)
Wheelbase: 12.64"- 12.80" (321-325mm)
Kit/RTR: Kit
Body: Clear racer type
Fuel Tank Capacity: Adjustable


8ight Truggy
Scale: 1/8
Length: 21.875in (555.63mm)
Width: 16.375" (415.9mm)
Wheelbase: 14.5-14.65in (368.3-372.1mm)
Weight: 8.45lb (Dry)
Kit/RTR: Race Roller
Body: Unpainted
Fuel Tank Capacity: 150cc

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3463/losk08008ightchassisfy8.jpghttp://www.teamlosi.com/ProdInfo/Gallery/LOSA0802-CHASSIS--ag.jpg

[ragamuffin]

Hopefully Losi will have made the running change in the front driveshafts. Th 8ight buggies are wearing out their shafts, developing slop and end up pushing like a dumptruck something fierce. It's all over the Starting Grid board.

[tonyt]

Hopefully Losi will have made the running change in the front driveshafts. Th 8ight buggies are wearing out their shafts, developing slop and end up pushing like a dumptruck something fierce. It's all over the Starting Grid board.

Is it really that bad???

Tony T.

(No sarcasm here)

[abels621]

I think i', gonna convert my 8ight into the 8igh-t when the parts come out.

What all would I need?

-Chassis
-Arms
-turnbuckles
-shocks??
-tires/wheels
-body
-Driveshafts

What else?

[balang_479]

body mounts.
Gearing on the spur, outer diff gears and probably also the pinion gear...

youll be better off buying a new 8ight-t

or ditch the long arms and get hub extenders and just increase the spur gear and decrase the CB...

if not youll need:

chassis - $90
arms - $25
turnbuclkes - $30
tires and wheels - $80
body - $23
driveshafts - $36x2 + 40
outer gears - $30x2 plus spur $30
body mounts $10

which makes $460... which alot of money!

i took a bit off the prices too from the parts of a CRT off A Main Hobbies

[abels621]

Yeah...thats a lot of money. Thanks for doing the math and stuff though. :)

[1 BADD LOSI]

Any Updates???? :mad:

[bspate]

Any Updates???? :mad:
I am wondering the same thing. I am planning on getting one of these....if they would hurry up already.

I heard it is coming out the end of February or early March, but if it's delayed any longer, I might have to go with the Kyosho ST-R.

- bspate -

[fezzy]

The UK release date is the 15th of February which has been firm for a couple of weeks now, although I'd of thought it would be more late February/Early March. but the importers say that they have had it from Losi that they'll be with them in the next couple weeks.

If you don't want to wait for the Losi, then at least get the Mugen over the ST-R!

[suckfish]

Two more weeks to wait, bummer this will be my last vehicle

[SCHMACH]

that's what we always say :D

[wickedklown]

Hay guys. Just wanted to get everyone the heads up
This truggy is out!!!, I just went to my local shop and they have some instock. They just arrived this morning from what i was told, and more arrive tomorrow morning.
Ill give you guys an update when I start diggin into it.

[wlfgnggtr]

I just got notice from Bmain that the 8ight T is on the way :cool: :cool: :cool:

[spencer4476]

Is this a RTR. As far as I can tell all you have to do is add the engine and the electronics. I want to build from the ground up. :confused: Whats the story on the race roller?

[wickedklown]

Is this a RTR. As far as I can tell all you have to do is add the engine and the electronics. I want to build from the ground up. :confused: Whats the story on the race roller?

It is an assembled race roller. You will need your elecs and your motor as well as the header and pipe. You will also need your servos and if applicable your transponder unit. Also need to layout a paint scheme for the unpainted body with is included with the kit.

I already picked mine up today from my rc supply. So far everything looks great.
I have driven the buggy version, and if the wider stance and repositioned arms do there job as designed, then this thing should dominate this next season! w00t

[glassdoctor]

I got one today at the LHS... it's sweet for sure!

[schenck77]

glass, are you going to be converting it to brushless like your 8ight?

[glassdoctor]

Well.. not yet. I'm actually working on fitting all the nitro stuff right now.

It would be so much easier (for me) to just put the brushless stuff in it. :D

I plan to convert it sometime though... just like my 8ight. I'm already kinda regretting putting the old .21 in it...

[skeeler]

Glassdoctor,

How well does the 8ight-T lend itself to brushless conversion? How easy was it to convert the 8ight buggy? Did the narrow chassis give you any trouble?

[schenck77]

the biggest thing about converting them is making a motor mount. other then that he changed the spur to a kyosho plastic one, flipping the diff so the motor shaft will reach and mounting the battery on the opposite side. here is a link to mine that I did very similar to GD's.
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5269&highlight=8ight
and here is a picture of GD's
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=67313

[glassdoctor]

I should have some CNC motor mounts very soon. That's the only hard part. THere are several options for securing hte battery. I think they make an awesome conversion.

PM me if you are interested in a mount... should be under $50 shipped if things go as they are supposed to at the machine shop.

[skeeler]

schenck77,

Thanks for your reply. The photos are helpful. I've been lurking about at RC Monster's forum looking for all the photos and info I can find.

glassdoctor,

I may take you up on your offer. I'm still trying to decide between the Losi and the XRAY buggies. One thing putting me off the Losi is the Imperial hardware, which means none of my existing stash of spare screws will fit, and I'll have to get some new hex drivers. Do you find the offset position of the center diff to be helpful? Is the narrowness of the chassis an issue?

I notice that neither of you kept the brake servo or brakes. It seems that the brakes would take some load off the motor. What are your thoughts on this issue?

[skeeler]

Glassdoctor,

Have you run the nitro 8ight-T yet? How do you like it?

[wickedklown]

looking back on the buggy 8ight, which has completely dominated every race its enterd, and in the UK especially. It should be a truggy version of that same design.
Adam and the 8ight-b are unstoppable...

[Joe Brinduse]

I just picked my 8ight-t up today :D

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Sweet! Pretty freakin exciting. I hope someone at my track picks one of these up. I want to see it! :)

-J

[glassdoctor]

I raced it last weekend... it's pretty dialed. It drives a little like the buggy... it has lots of steering and is a little skatey in the rear on power, out of the box. Some guys don't like the way the losis feel but it suits me fine. If you come from a 1/10 buggy background like I do, you probably will like the 8ights...

But I'm not the best to rate it because I have only raced truggy twice before, with my Jammin CRT, lol... and that was at a different track.

I like the Jammin too, btw... and I had similar results racing it.

[masterchief06]

If that thing handles like or has anywhere close to the success of the 8ight buggy, then this is sure to be in the top ten for MANY MANY races. It also helps Losi when they have people like Amezcua and Drake driving their rigs- they could make a T-maxx win a truggy race (lol)

[Hugh]

8ight T in action at Pro Series East in Myrtle Beach,SC. I believe it was powered by a Nova 21-PLUS 5 and is driven by Team Losi driver Travis Dupree. The video doesn't do the truck justice. This thing got around the track fast,and handled great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81hehK041Zc

[glassdoctor]

That dude was driving awesome.... and nice track btw!

[porkchopracer]

589 what it cost me

[Bigedmond]

i got mine for 574.99 shipped. be here tomorrow. Been a LLOONNGG week

[nwilcox]

8ight T in action at Pro Series East in Myrtle Beach,SC. I believe it was powered by a Nova 21-PLUS 5 and is driven by Team Losi driver Travis Dupree. The video doesn't do the truck justice. This thing got around the track fast,and handled great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81hehK041Zc

That is a awesome video... that truggy seemed to float around that track.. cant wait to get mine !!!

[Bigedmond]

well the 8ight truggy can now be spotted in my collection. Was built great, but i still rebuilt it.

[tonyt]

well the 8ight truggy can now be spotted in my collection.........

Just being curious, how much was it?? ($$$)

Tony T.

[ragamuffin]

8ight T in action at Pro Series East in Myrtle Beach,SC. I believe it was powered by a Nova 21-PLUS 5 and is driven by Team Losi driver Travis Dupree. The video doesn't do the truck justice. This thing got around the track fast,and handled great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81hehK041Zc

Damn. :eek: Time for me to fix up my CRT.

And sell it. :D

[Bigedmond]

i paid 574.00 shipped from carolinas rc

[tonyt]

Damn. :eek: Time for me to fix up my CRT.

And sell it. :D

WOW!

That looks even more dialed the 2nd time I watched it!! (maybe it's becuase I knew what to look for this time)

Tony T.

[maxxmustang]

soooo, who wants to post pics of thiers?

[wlfgnggtr]

Here's mine...
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d127/wlfgnggtr/IMG_2612a.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d127/wlfgnggtr/IMG_2619a.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d127/wlfgnggtr/IMG_2581a.jpg

[balang_479]

what are those tires like compared to race quality like Pro-Line?

[tonyt]

QUICK QUESTION:

Which do you like more?

Team LOSI 8ight-T or Kyosho Infreno ST-R?

I'm thinking of buying one of these (kit of course) and was curious as to what you guys think of these....the both have a good running history....

Tony T.

P.S. AH HA! We can see you keep your magizenes (spelling error????) close for referance!

[wlfgnggtr]

I like the stock Losi tires. I ran at the track over the weekend, and while the track was moist, the Losi tires had good hookup and sidewall bite... Monday night the track was starting to dry out. The Losi tires would still hook up, but not quite as well when the track is dry. The corners were especially dry and loose, making it hard to control the T coming out of the corners. A little less trigger action on the throttle helped that situation. I haven't really ran any of the new Prolines as of yet. Last season I was running a MT with Panther Pythons, as well as Boas on cutdown wabash wheels. They were both clay compound for the dry track conditions, and ms for the wetter tracks... I would like to try the Bowtie Mtrs as well as the Holeshots and probably will this season.
Can't say on the Kyosho vs the 8ight T. I bought the 8ight T and I am very satisified with it. It works well for my style of driving and really fits the track I run at great...

[luvnitro]

Is that the OS V-Spec 21 or the more economical OS 21 VG? Can't tell. Thanks.

[wlfgnggtr]

Its a vspec with a 2050 pipe...

[luvnitro]

Thanks for the reply. Was also wondering if $589.99 plus shipping is about the best deal out there on the truggy? Thanks.

[skeeler]

Check out Bmainhobbies.com. Add the truggy to your cart to see the price, and save yourself 40 bucks.

[wlfgnggtr]

Thats who I ordered my 8ight T from...

[Bigedmond]

Here is mine, less then 4 tanks through it.

http://www.johnedmond.com/rc/8ight/8ight%20T.jpg

The paint will be changing slightly on the next go around. But this will make a great practice body.

[balang_479]

i like that paint job, simple but cool, Nice truck BTW

[Bigedmond]

thanks. I want to put a black misting between the white and blue.

[Claus]

Both cars looks great:)
I`ll post some pics as soon as im done with mine.
I was wondering how the o.s performs in the truggy seems like most off the pros use 21`s not 28`s.
Fuel economi is better but are they powerfull enough? ive seen the vid clip and the car flies but they are also great engine tuners and dont have the concerne off destroying a engine once in a while.

[wlfgnggtr]

The OS works great in the 8ight T... It has more than enough power for the tracks I run on... I have since switched to a Nova P5X. It works well also... My OS was getting tired and needs a new P/S... I know of a few people that have run a .28, and have since switched to a .21 due to to being to hard to handle the extra power of the .28's... Other people like the .28's... It's all a personal choice... My self, I can't see me ever using a .28 in my 8ight T...

[Claus]

Thanks :) ill try my v-spec before i purchase an 28.
Always good to get others experiences with it :)

[F A S T]

WOA 589 for this? its 680 at horizion! is it just expensive there?

[rezenclowd3]

Horizon encourages purchasing from an LHS rather than them, that is why the prices are higher if you order from them.