rinkeberg

from what i have read and seen on the pictures id say that the power racing XR/8 is a very good car for what it is priced at now if you buy from one of these hobby shops in New York or california.

http://www.sheldonshobbies.com/index.shtml

http://www.larrysperformancercs.com//

http://www.acehardwarehobbies.com/2....og/default.php

http://www.brooklynhobbies.com/

the cheapest ive seen for a P.R XR/8 is from BrooklynHobbies $350 and not to mention the engines their not bad when it comes to price.

R40Victim

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If you're worried about cost, get the RTR, and throw your control system in it. Then you end up with a pretty good motor for next to nothing. 9 port, 2.7 HP .27 It even comes with a starter...

duneland

The cars are readily available in CA (and elsewhere). I have raced mine in the last 3 Midwest series events and am in the hunt for the Masters class win. My lap times are very competitive & I like the car better than the Evolva I had before. Any lhs should be able to get it for you (or allready have it).

rc_king1

Hello

My local hobby shop has had the kit version on their wall for about 3-4 months. How do I know if it has been updated or is there currently only one kit version. Thanks

duneland

I know of no updates to the kit in last 3 or 4 months. Perhaps Cameron or Roger will comment about that.

rinkeberg

you can check the web site that distributes the XR/8 kit and have a look at what updated parts have been released for the car, Link: http://www.happytimehobby.com/
and here are the online hobby shops that you can get the car from:

http://www.sheldonshobbies.com/index.shtml
$398 XR/8 Kit
http://www.larrysperformancercs.com/
$368 XR/8 Kit
http://www.acehardwarehobbies.com/2....og/default.php
$389 XR/8 Kit
http://www.brooklynhobbies.com/
$350 Power Racing XR/8 Kit

Zac Project

iTrader: (2)

I've talked to Roger today on the phone and he said that there have been no updates on the current kits that are being distributed. There are many up-grades that can be seen on thier website www.happytimehobby.com.

rc_king1

Thanks guys. I thought I had read that there was a running change for the rear shock towers. Please advise.

duneland

Nothing wrong with the current tower. They do have an aluminum one that has some additional mounting holes. I prefer carbon fiber.

Roger

iTrader: (10)

Thats right. No changes have been made to the current batch of XR/8 pro kits.

There's a japanese magazine called RC World with the XR/8 in it. Its pretty sweet to see the car in a highly reputable R/C magazine where Godzilla lives

rc_king1

Thanks again!

epicbloodline

i have a xr80 rtr and i love it, just not sure about the motor, im thinking about changing it, but 2.7/40,000 rpms what other motor is more powerfull than that?

R40Victim

iTrader: (1)

I'm preyty sure those specs are a little exadurated, at least in the case of mine. Is it lacking in take off, or top end? You may want to re-gear it, or try re-tuning it. You could also try more potent fuel, I'm running 30% white lightning in mine, and it hauls ass!

epicbloodline

i run white lightning in everything only 20% never tried 30% ever..give me some advice on a kick ass tuned pipe,and a racing clutch set up..
thanks

R40Victim

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I got the clutch from the XR8, and I'm still using the RTR pipe/header(it's fine, nice broad powerband). Tuning the clutch is an ART! I crap you not, it took me a couple tuning days to get it right. But that's just one of those things with Centax type clutches, it's a headache to tune, but once you get it right, BINGO, it's awsome. I bought the RTR, and so far, I only replaced the clutch(the original came apart one raceday). I only have a few other cars for competition, and those are all XR80s and XR8s. THere's one Mugen, an older model, but the driver is GOOD. I really don't feel like I have to do anything to this car...yet...