Losi 8ight building and setup
09-22-2006, 12:56 PM
#32
Tech Apprentice
I called my LHS..and they want 579.99 for them..looks like losi house is the way to go...
09-22-2006, 02:05 PM
#33
I can't believe I'm about to spend close to $600 on a toy car kit...
09-22-2006, 05:48 PM
#34
Originally Posted by sepirts
I think they have one or two kits left on their first preorder batch - or they did a few days ago. They will be getting in more really soon. Call them, they will give you a the lowdown.
09-22-2006, 08:17 PM
#36
Tech Apprentice
looks like the buggies fit and finish is nice..how hard was it to build???
09-22-2006, 08:25 PM
#38
Tech Apprentice
im seriously lookin at gettin the 8ight..or X-ray..the main reason i would take a 8ight over the x-ray is because of the parts supply..and its built here in the USA...how well do you think it will do on a medium to long track..
09-22-2006, 08:27 PM
#39
I really do think this car will be the 'must have' for a while in this class... 
Cant wait till mine gets here.
Cant wait till mine gets here.
09-22-2006, 08:28 PM
#40
SO are those turnbuckles titanium or steel? They look like Lunsords???
09-22-2006, 08:32 PM
#41
It seemed to do pretty well at the Nats (TQ all 4 rounds of qualifying) and that track was so big they could hardly see their cars!
I was just looking through the parts pricelist in my kit and was blown away at the cost of clutch shoes ($24.99 for comps and $29.99 for alus in bags of 4) that means $55 the first time you need a clutch rebuild? I see a boom in clutch sales in Werks Racing's future. Oh, a new chassis plate goes for $124 so don't run the thing anywhere with rocks or abrasive dirt. I'm lucky here in the midwest. The dirt at most tracks here is very easy on stuff. THe rest of the parts costs seem to be a bargain and the quality of the kit is tops.
I was just looking through the parts pricelist in my kit and was blown away at the cost of clutch shoes ($24.99 for comps and $29.99 for alus in bags of 4) that means $55 the first time you need a clutch rebuild? I see a boom in clutch sales in Werks Racing's future.
Oh, a new chassis plate goes for $124 so don't run the thing anywhere with rocks or abrasive dirt. I'm lucky here in the midwest. The dirt at most tracks here is very easy on stuff. THe rest of the parts costs seem to be a bargain and the quality of the kit is tops.
09-22-2006, 09:29 PM
#42
for those worried about the plastic braces.
From a different thread here
From a different thread here
09-22-2006, 09:37 PM
#43
I just got one today. I'm not sure if i should post the price though cause it might tick off some retailers and some consumers. And my LHS has sold all three they got this week.
Ok... I can't help it.
four hundred ninety-nine bucks, and ninety five cents. That's right folks. Sweet huh? PM me if you want their #.
The Eight parts are $$$$$ wow.... pair of front arms... $14!
The Jammin has front AND rears for $12....
That's the biggest problem I have with the Losi.... hope the car is tough cause the parts will kill you.
Ok... I can't help it.
four hundred ninety-nine bucks, and ninety five cents. That's right folks. Sweet huh? PM me if you want their #. The Eight parts are $$$$$ wow.... pair of front arms... $14!
The Jammin has front AND rears for $12....
That's the biggest problem I have with the Losi.... hope the car is tough cause the parts will kill you.
Last edited by glassdoctor; 09-23-2006 at 08:41 AM.
09-22-2006, 09:40 PM
#44
Originally Posted by glassdoctor
I just got one today. I'm not sure if i should post the price though cause it might tick off some retailers and some consumers. And my LHS has sold all three they got this week.
Ok... I can't help it. four hundred ninety-nine bucks, and ninety five cents. That's right folks. Sweet huh? If you think I'm full of it you can call them... I don't know how many they have coming it, or when they will be in. 515.276.8785
The Eight parts are $$$$$ wow.... pair of front arms... $17!
The Jammin has front AND rears for $12....
That's the biggest problem I have with the Losi.... hope the car is tough cause the parts will kill you.
Ok... I can't help it.
four hundred ninety-nine bucks, and ninety five cents. That's right folks. Sweet huh? If you think I'm full of it you can call them... I don't know how many they have coming it, or when they will be in. 515.276.8785The Eight parts are $$$$$ wow.... pair of front arms... $17!
The Jammin has front AND rears for $12....
That's the biggest problem I have with the Losi.... hope the car is tough cause the parts will kill you.
These guys at A-main are on their game, fast shipping and reasonable prices!
09-22-2006, 10:56 PM
#45
Hows it look for putting the Ballistic AA rx pack in it, is there enough room?
