Trying to get an 8ight setup for around $500
11-15-2008, 09:45 PM
#1
Trying to get an 8ight setup for around $500
So it looks liek I might take the jump to a 1/8 buggy. Im gonna get an 8ight. Problem is is that I dont want to spend to much over $500 but if makes that much of a difference I dont mind spending a little more. I was thinking of getting a 8ight roller, $200, RB .21 engine, Hitec servo (150+torque, .15- speed) undecided on pipe, used starter box (I have batteries), and Crimefighters or Bowties M2 tires, $60. So it doesnt look like it is gonna work out as far as price. I was thinking of getting a used servo and if Im really low on money used engine but im trying to stay new with that. I am not new to nitro as I had a xxx-nt but I got it used and the previous owner didnt know anything about it and I race electric 1/10 truck. Im going to be racing at Thunder Alley rc raceway. thanks alot!!!
11-15-2008, 10:34 PM
#2
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11-15-2008, 10:37 PM
#3
e-mail me [email protected]. I can sell you a great package for 500.00.
11-16-2008, 07:23 AM
#5
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idProduct=2889
This is a good start with solid radio, tires, servos, etc. With time you could add a few bucks and upgrade a little bit. If you have a radio you could still sell the inclded one on ebay for some return.
I would also give those guys a call on monday. I think the losi 2.0 roller is $599 and with coupons or a offer via phone you may can come out good.
I think it's almost always better to save and start new and fresh. You will have good support with the Losi team always being at Thunder Alley or Revelations!
This is a good start with solid radio, tires, servos, etc. With time you could add a few bucks and upgrade a little bit. If you have a radio you could still sell the inclded one on ebay for some return.
I would also give those guys a call on monday. I think the losi 2.0 roller is $599 and with coupons or a offer via phone you may can come out good.
I think it's almost always better to save and start new and fresh. You will have good support with the Losi team always being at Thunder Alley or Revelations!
11-16-2008, 08:28 AM
#6
thanks for the responses! I have been reading threads the past couple of days on the 8ight and it seems like the RTR uses cheaper material for the chassis, shock towers, the kit has a better clutch, the RTR has grease filled diffs, and the RTR has plastic shocks (bottoms/ends?) And alot of people say they just upgraded to the kits parts and it was very costly. The thing I dont want to happen is bend a chassis or something and pay $80 for the kit one.
With all that, I am still very instrested in the 8ight RTR. Im saving up now and probably gonna get it in a couple months. Im thinking about keeping both my radios so I could use the xr2i (bascially the dx2.0 w/o DSM) for my xxx-t and the dx2 for the 8ight if I get the RTR. I also noticed that the RTR comes with some pretty low torque servos. As a matter of fact those servos came on my xxx-nt gas truck! So I was thinking of buying a good servo used and switching the steering servo onto throttle and buy a steering servo since all my servos are around 90oz torque.
Also are 1/8 buggies picky with tires? Like if 1 tire isnt good the buggy is on ice like 1/10? Because if I go the RTR route I could get a used one for around $300 and I could buy tires, upgrade, servos, etc.
With all that, I am still very instrested in the 8ight RTR. Im saving up now and probably gonna get it in a couple months. Im thinking about keeping both my radios so I could use the xr2i (bascially the dx2.0 w/o DSM) for my xxx-t and the dx2 for the 8ight if I get the RTR. I also noticed that the RTR comes with some pretty low torque servos. As a matter of fact those servos came on my xxx-nt gas truck! So I was thinking of buying a good servo used and switching the steering servo onto throttle and buy a steering servo since all my servos are around 90oz torque.
Also are 1/8 buggies picky with tires? Like if 1 tire isnt good the buggy is on ice like 1/10? Because if I go the RTR route I could get a used one for around $300 and I could buy tires, upgrade, servos, etc.
11-16-2008, 11:28 AM
#8
With my xxx-nt and xxx-t I always had to babby the throttle. I came to the track that i will be running at a couple times with my xxx-t mf2 and the buggies destroyed my truck..literally...Had to buy a new body and had some broken parts. I have never driven a 4wd before.
11-16-2008, 11:52 AM
#9
I would try to save for this roller:
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...dproduct=11121
When you are ready the price may be down some on them. Depending on what you want I'll suggest a few good things to go with it that are not "high priced".
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...dproduct=10021
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=4715
It sounds like you may have some stuff you need. What radio did you have? Maybe you can get by with just a reciever for your radio.
You also said you have some decent servos. Use one of those in the throttle and this in the Steering:
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=1690
Although there are many other good servos. Check into the ace 1015 as well.
You willl also need a starter box.
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=4474
No alighnment needed and works buggy and truggy. You will need two cheap 7.2 volt packs and you probably have a charger. It will be hard to be cheaper than $500 and do it right the first time. Save yourself some troubles and save up and do it correct.
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...dproduct=11121
When you are ready the price may be down some on them. Depending on what you want I'll suggest a few good things to go with it that are not "high priced".
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...dproduct=10021
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=4715
It sounds like you may have some stuff you need. What radio did you have? Maybe you can get by with just a reciever for your radio.
You also said you have some decent servos. Use one of those in the throttle and this in the Steering:
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=1690
Although there are many other good servos. Check into the ace 1015 as well.
You willl also need a starter box.
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=4474
No alighnment needed and works buggy and truggy. You will need two cheap 7.2 volt packs and you probably have a charger. It will be hard to be cheaper than $500 and do it right the first time. Save yourself some troubles and save up and do it correct.
11-16-2008, 12:17 PM
#10
I would try to save for this roller:
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...dproduct=11121
When you are ready the price may be down some on them. Depending on what you want I'll suggest a few good things to go with it that are not "high priced".
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...dproduct=10021
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=4715
It sounds like you may have some stuff you need. What radio did you have? Maybe you can get by with just a reciever for your radio.
You also said you have some decent servos. Use one of those in the throttle and this in the Steering:
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=1690
Although there are many other good servos. Check into the ace 1015 as well.
You willl also need a starter box.
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=4474
No alighnment needed and works buggy and truggy. You will need two cheap 7.2 volt packs and you probably have a charger. It will be hard to be cheaper than $500 and do it right the first time. Save yourself some troubles and save up and do it correct.
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...dproduct=11121
When you are ready the price may be down some on them. Depending on what you want I'll suggest a few good things to go with it that are not "high priced".
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...dproduct=10021
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=4715
It sounds like you may have some stuff you need. What radio did you have? Maybe you can get by with just a reciever for your radio.
You also said you have some decent servos. Use one of those in the throttle and this in the Steering:
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=1690
Although there are many other good servos. Check into the ace 1015 as well.
You willl also need a starter box.
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=4474
No alighnment needed and works buggy and truggy. You will need two cheap 7.2 volt packs and you probably have a charger. It will be hard to be cheaper than $500 and do it right the first time. Save yourself some troubles and save up and do it correct.
I talked to someone about this and they said to just get a 8ight 1.0 roller now because everyone is getting the 2.0. if I wait till I get the money for everything there wont be any kits left. I have a couple batteries from electric racing so that is not a problem. I have THIS radio/receiver. Is the RB .21 engien I linked good? That GRP one is a little expensive. I just want to get a halfway decent setup and upgrade as I get more money. If I save up for the setup you suggested I probably wont have the money for another year!
11-17-2008, 07:10 AM
#11
anybody?
11-17-2008, 09:49 AM
#12
the s3 is a fine engine as long as you arent going to be running it on a big track......if the track is large and wide open id go with a differnt engine like a go-tech or new dynamite.....but if the track is kinda small the rb is the better engine.....
11-17-2008, 01:24 PM
#13
