Thunder Trail

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I think we need a place for the new MIP Pro 8 discussion separate from the short course truck. They may share most parts but this is a rig for a different class and questions and information will be lost if combined with other threads.

As most of you know by now, MIP has released a kit for the Losi or the TLR SCTE to convert it to a light weight 1/8 E buggy. I think this is a great idea. With many smaller indoor tracks who run 1/8 E buggy classes this type of racer might be the ticket. I like that I can swap my Pro 8 back to my Pro4-Mance if I decide to change classes.

I purchased the Pro 8 kit myself and it is almost ready for a test run. It will be a rocket even on 1/10 scale power. I really like the fact that I can share so much equipment and parts between these two classes and save some money overall.

Thunder Trail

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My concern now is finding a body that is narrow and fits the Pro4-Mance SCTE Chassis without adding air dams to fill gaps. I rather not add Polycarbonate Lexan that will surely fall off or break as these rigs can be rough on landings.

I have found a few options that seem to be close to a good fit, but nothing seems perfect. Wish MIP would make one since they already have a nose cone cover to start from.

A side mud guard set might be a good option for the Pro4-Mance chassis to fill the gaps and allow for more body options. However, it would add weight and that defeats the advantage of the Pro 8.

The EB48 bodies will be a close fit, but might leave a gap near the front. The cab forward JConcepts EB48 Body looks close as well.

The FTW Exabyte (EB48) body looks like a good option as well.

The Durango DEX408 is a good fit but the body is a little narrow at the rear and the rear body mount seems high on the tower. This might work with some trimming.

I know the NEXX8 body fits good as I have tried it, but they are a little thin, cost about $40 and hard to find. Perfect front to rear, small gap at front and you have to spread rear of body over chassis about 5mm or so on each side.

If any of you Pro 8 owners can get your hands on a body that fits well please share your findings here.

Mr Electric

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I'd like some help with the body also. Anybody running the Pro8?

rcracenut

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Im almost done assembling my Pro 8. A couple things and set up and Im ready to give it a race day this Saturday. Cant wait.

louperez4

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yes i run the proline bulldog for 8ight-E 2.0 and it works good. i use velcro on the side of my body to keep it on so no moor body clips.

rcracenut

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What motor/ battery combo are you running?

cokemaster

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What about the SWorkz S350 BE1 bodies, but they might be to wide in the front?
Also Hot Bodies Ve8 (HBS67575) and JC concepts equivalent (JCI0100) might fit.

I have the MIP chassis on mine. Is there any big difference in this chassis and the LOSI 1.0/2.0 chassis?

cokemaster

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I guess he runs the Tekin pro 4 4600KV motor which I also have tried. It works fine, but it lacks of course the punch you get from a 1900-2100KV motor on 4s. I have a couple of motors I would like to try. First is the original TEN-SCTE RTR motor which is a 3800KV motor with a 3S battery (5000mAh) and second a Tekin T8 1900KV with a 4S battery (3600mAh).

BillyT.

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810 side guards and 810 body... maybe?

BillyT.

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Its a 2800. But yeah, on 3 cell it has plenty of power.

I like these with 2 cell drive trains though... That lack of punch will probably make you a faster car, lap for lap.

cokemaster

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Yes, that was a typo the RTR motor is 2800KV. When used in the SCTE with 3S and 4S it was just to much. I tried the MIP PRO8 with the Tekin pro 4 4600KV with 2S at the Gulf Coast Raceway at Mikes Hobby shop in Porter, TX and I had no problem clearing jumps, etc. The lap timer was not active, but I felt that I was a couple of seconds slower than my 1/8 buggies. However, the car needs more tuning before I can make any conclusions.

BillyT.

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I think the Pro4 HD would be a better choice.

I ran my mugen Eco on 2 cell with a HW4700, and while I was getting drug down the straight away by regular e buggies, I was still turning faster laps. I was only 4 tenths off my best lap on that layout with my nitro car, and was one of the few people to run in the 29s on that layout in nitro. 30.3 in the mugen.

I really want to build one of these. The Mugen was an SCT conversion, and while it was lighter than a normal Eco, it was still kinda heavy for that setup, but it drove awesome... I did actually switch it to the 2800 on 3s and it kind of lost it's flare and was never as fast with it.

So maybe an SCTE, or maybe and SCT410 conversion for me coming up. Might ditch my XB4 2014 in favor of building one of these...

Glad to see these threads popping up. I almost started one quite a few times.

Thunder Trail

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Great info. Keep posting pics. They are very helpful.

I also have the MIP chassis and hope to run a narrow body. I like the fit to be tight as possible to keep air out.

I also agree on the 1/10 power train as the right choice. I plan to test the Tekin 4600 and 4300 HD.

Really look forward to a report from RCRACENUT after he runs this weekend.

Ice storm about to hit us here and is going to prevent me from testing anytime soon.

BillyT.

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yeah, I guess the 810 body won't work too well for the MIP chassis... spaced out... But I mean, the truck body just hangs off the side right? At least it won't be as bad as that.

wittyname

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the 810 is a inch shorter then the truck.