No love for the AE sc8?
02-25-2011, 04:27 PM
#16
02-25-2011, 04:37 PM
#17
It doesn't fly well.. so again on 'our track', actually both tracks I ran at they didn't do well because it doesn't handle air and jumps like a truggy can. Those big bodies are like parachutes, less so than w/ the 2wd versions but still not an elegant glider. So with a track w/ small jumps that doesn't play a role I'm sure it can perform quite well in good hands.
02-25-2011, 04:50 PM
#18
So it shares the same suspension parts as the truggy ?
I wont be going to any tracks for the most part, Ill be using it at the desert and at my home ( lot size for the toys is approx. 250'x 300' )
I really like the rc8be, but the cost is a lot more. I'd like to build it too though.
Too many choices
I wont be going to any tracks for the most part, Ill be using it at the desert and at my home ( lot size for the toys is approx. 250'x 300' )
I really like the rc8be, but the cost is a lot more. I'd like to build it too though.
Too many choices
02-25-2011, 04:55 PM
#19
vent holes are your friends..........
02-25-2011, 04:56 PM
#20
So it shares the same suspension parts as the truggy ?
I wont be going to any tracks for the most part, Ill be using it at the desert and at my home ( lot size for the toys is approx. 250'x 300' )
I really like the rc8be, but the cost is a lot more. I'd like to build it too though.
Too many choices
I wont be going to any tracks for the most part, Ill be using it at the desert and at my home ( lot size for the toys is approx. 250'x 300' )
I really like the rc8be, but the cost is a lot more. I'd like to build it too though.
Too many choices
02-25-2011, 04:59 PM
#21
02-25-2011, 05:03 PM
#22
So it shares the same suspension parts as the truggy ?
I wont be going to any tracks for the most part, Ill be using it at the desert and at my home ( lot size for the toys is approx. 250'x 300' )
I really like the rc8be, but the cost is a lot more. I'd like to build it too though.
Too many choices
I wont be going to any tracks for the most part, Ill be using it at the desert and at my home ( lot size for the toys is approx. 250'x 300' )
I really like the rc8be, but the cost is a lot more. I'd like to build it too though.
Too many choices
02-25-2011, 05:28 PM
#23
Jasons36,
you have them both, which one is funner to drive? ( wide open spaces )
you have them both, which one is funner to drive? ( wide open spaces )
02-25-2011, 05:45 PM
#24
I have often thought about getting an SC8. Almost all the parts are common with the RC8 and RC8T with a few special parts for SCT. What has stopped me is the cost of 8th scale. I would need everything. My chargers are up to 3s.
The racing in my area doesn't have any SC8s. We have a good about of 8th scale buggy and truggy so my idea was to run with the Truggies. It would have been cool but the 10th scale scene is so much bigger. I would love to get one of these but I don't want to drop $1000+ on the gear. Not yet anyway. I may get one someday.
The racing in my area doesn't have any SC8s. We have a good about of 8th scale buggy and truggy so my idea was to run with the Truggies. It would have been cool but the 10th scale scene is so much bigger. I would love to get one of these but I don't want to drop $1000+ on the gear. Not yet anyway. I may get one someday.
02-25-2011, 06:16 PM
#25
I run panther tires on mine and couldn't be happier with it's performance. Anytime a 1/10 truck touches the sc8 they just bounce off and I don't even lose my line, it's pure awesome! They do cost alot more but they are clearly worth it.
02-25-2011, 06:55 PM
#26
At one of our local tracks, I converted several 1/8th scale buggies to SC trucks - I did a Kyosho and a Mugen - just needed to fabricate brackets to mount the cage - after that it was duck soup!!!!
Rather then draw up a complicated rules package, we just said SC body, truggy wheel base and buggy width - engine of your choice but STANDARD ASSOCIATED SC TIRES AND WHEELS. They are the limiting factor and eliminates any advantate that a 'hot' engine would have!
Just think - all the visual fun of SC trucks (truly, it's all about the FLAPS!) with added NOISE!!!!! Does it get any better than that???
Rather then draw up a complicated rules package, we just said SC body, truggy wheel base and buggy width - engine of your choice but STANDARD ASSOCIATED SC TIRES AND WHEELS. They are the limiting factor and eliminates any advantate that a 'hot' engine would have!
Just think - all the visual fun of SC trucks (truly, it's all about the FLAPS!) with added NOISE!!!!! Does it get any better than that???
02-25-2011, 06:55 PM
#27
If you spend some time with the sc8e and get good track tires then truggys are in the way trust me. 1/8 buggys can barley get by mine. Tires and setup are the key. The sc8e will desimate 1/10 4x4's and 2x4's I do it every weekend in practice. The truck just works for me. The stock tires are more for fun IMO. They just aren't that good. Over all my sc8e is one of my top favorites because it takes a beeting and is fast as hell with 2200kv on 5s.
I run panther tires on mine and couldn't be happier with it's performance. Anytime a 1/10 truck touches the sc8 they just bounce off and I don't even lose my line, it's pure awesome! They do cost alot more but they are clearly worth it.
I run panther tires on mine and couldn't be happier with it's performance. Anytime a 1/10 truck touches the sc8 they just bounce off and I don't even lose my line, it's pure awesome! They do cost alot more but they are clearly worth it.
I never said you couldn't get fast with it.. but the same driver w/ a properly setup truggy vs a properly setup sc8 is going to lay down several laps more on most 1/8 scale tracks. Sorry it's the truth. Funny thing I ran my sc10 last summer against a sc8e and guess who one? So you are comparing your driving against someone who is obviously slower driving a buggy.. well I was a better driver w/ my sc10 against this individual and took it with a 2wd SC truck with only a 13.5 motor 2s lipo and my c'heat' turned up 3/4 of the way.
02-25-2011, 08:38 PM
#28
I had an absolute blast with mine. I prepped it for the sand. Clocked it at 62mph on the street too. Amazing truck.
I don't race though so... I got one of the last kits available when they switched to RTR only.
Ended up selling it.
I don't race though so... I got one of the last kits available when they switched to RTR only.
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Ended up selling it.
02-25-2011, 08:52 PM
#30
i did love mine 
