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11-05-2011 | 08:25 AM

#46

kghills

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Originally Posted by lefti696

do you know why the end of the chassis before rear suspension is cut comparing to the rc8be ? Is it made for easier access of the dirt to engine and esc ?

i also heard that it prevents chassis from touching the ground while cornering but i cant see scratches on the bottom of the chassis in the rc8be in that place, hmmm

I think it allows the chassis a little flex in the rear making the care handle better on rough tracks compared to the old chassis.

Keith.

11-06-2011 | 07:46 AM

#47

Pulse_

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Good to see AE coming with a new RC8, was getting old

Did they solve the weight issue? I used to drive a friend's RC8Be and it felt very neutral I liked it but too heavy IMO

11-07-2011 | 04:36 PM

#48

taztal3

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anyone got your rc8.2e kit yet ?

11-08-2011 | 04:26 AM

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Racerx336

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From: Allen, Tx.

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Originally Posted by Pulse_

Good to see AE coming with a new RC8, was getting old

Did they solve the weight issue? I used to drive a friend's RC8Be and it felt very neutral I liked it but too heavy IMO

The lightened drivetrain as well as the towers and a couple other items did knock some weight off. It's still not the lightest car on the track, but it feels much more lively and quick compared to the B.

11-08-2011 | 07:57 PM

#50

JASF4I

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From: Seattle WA.

I just ordered one from my LHS.

11-08-2011 | 07:59 PM

#51

vito

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hope the new parts fit the rc 8 t ce kit. and will there be new parts for the truggy?

11-10-2011 | 11:01 AM

#52

millerdui

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Indoor setup

Hey guys, i am looking for a good indoor setup. Great traction with elevation changes and a few rhythm sections. Anyone seen one
I am running a converted rc8. I guess it is a RC8.1.75!

11-15-2011 | 04:29 PM

#53

joshuabordner

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rc8.2e

JUST ORDERED MINE CANT WAIT TO GET Started, cant open till Christmas
anybody have some good setups
how many kv (for a tekin)
servo
upgrades
anything really for a out door setup
Thanks Josh

Last edited by joshuabordner; 11-20-2011 at 09:43 AM.

11-18-2011 | 04:43 PM

#54

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Brown Santa (aka UPS) dropped this off for me yesterday:

Have to wait until Christmas to open, though. Oh well, I have a ton of other things going on right now anyway.

As for what I'm using, I decided to change my setup from my RC8Be. Here's what I decided to go with:
RX8 w/1400kV motor & 6S batteries
Savox SB-2271SG servo ($50 through SavoxUSA with a servo trade in, can't beat that!)

I've been really happy with the RX8 in the Be and the Savox 1258TG servo, so I didn't see a need to change brands.

As for upgrades, will probably only buy the rear aluminum hubs and maybe Ti turnbuckles, but neither are cheap, so probably won't buy them right away.