8IGHT for $359?
Just came back from my local hobby store and they had a new, sealed box 8IGHT for $359. It seemed like a good deal, but I wasn't certain. After looking at some online stores, it looks like a very good deal.
This would be my first gas buggy if I get it. The main thing I'd like to know is: are there more than two versions of the 8IGHT out there? I'm aware of the RTR and also the standard kit version. By the 40% off sticker on the box, it made me wonder if perhaps this is an older version, or something else is coming out very soon to make it obsolete. Thanks for any input. |
ther are three different ones (accually two).
#1 - rtr #2 - pro kit #3 - race roller numbers 2 & 3 are the same, just one is built and the other is the kit. I would get it if I were you eather way. The kits are the same from day one. There are a few addendums though, but you can get them off Losi.com and the'll tell you what to do. |
BTW do you race electric off road now? You will love the Eight if you do.
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Thanks for the quick response.
I used to race back in the day...for 4wd class I had an Optima Mid, then a YZ-10. Just 6 months ago I tried to get back into racing, bought a used car, and had a horrible outing and put the stuff away. I thought I'd give it another shot, but this time build my own car, as that's half the fun anyway. I've always run electric, and this would be my first potential gas car...so from the engine, fuel, etc perspective I'd need to get all the gear. Just seemed like a relatively good deal, so it made me at least consider getting into gas. I'm 99% certain this was an unassembled kit...which by default I guess would be the Pro Kit? Definitely wasn't the RTR version. I thought I casually read a week ago that the RTR version is better in some respects, as the component box is better designed...or something. |
Originally Posted by mr_bungle
(Post 4812424)
Thanks for the quick response.
I used to race back in the day...for 4wd class I had an Optima Mid, then a YZ-10. Just 6 months ago I tried to get back into racing, bought a used car, and had a horrible outing and put the stuff away. I thought I'd give it another shot, but this time build my own car, as that's half the fun anyway. I've always run electric, and this would be my first potential gas car...so from the engine, fuel, etc perspective I'd need to get all the gear. Just seemed like a relatively good deal, so it made me at least consider getting into gas. I'm 99% certain this was an unassembled kit...which by default I guess would be the Pro Kit? Definitely wasn't the RTR version. I thought I casually read a week ago that the RTR version is better in some respects, as the component box is better designed...or something. |
man if you want a losi..well losi truggy?? theres a guy tryin to give a super clean looking one away in the forsale section ..looks mint.. 225 shipped i think was is last offer to move it...
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If the last 4wd car you ran was an Optima Mid you might want to try a Kyosho, Mugen, or Odonnell car. The 8ight has a lot of steering and the rear end is twitchy compared to the other 1/8 cars on the market. However that price is really low for a competition level buggy.
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Personally, I would stay away from nitro if I was you. With brushless/lipo it just doesn't make sense to deal with the hassle of nitro. I used to race nothing but nitro years ago, and today you couldn't pay me to run it.
Could always buy that car, and the brusless conversion, but I wouldn't do that either. Go with a good 1/10 electric like the associated B44, with brushless and lipo. It would be better then sex. :lol: |
Originally Posted by rm25x
(Post 4813693)
Personally, I would stay away from nitro if I was you. With brushless/lipo it just doesn't make sense to deal with the hassle of nitro. I used to race nothing but nitro years ago, and today you couldn't pay me to run it.
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i think your right on the vg for the $$$$.....I think id look at RB S3 L2G for 20$ more.....still as a starter you cant go wrong....
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+1 on the RB VG
But the VG is a good option as well for a "starter" engine |
honestly I was going to throw in the S3 with my "starter" engine recomendations, but with the other thread about RB's customer service, I didn't want him to possibly get a bad tast in his mouth about nitro.
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Thanks for the differing views, guys. It did cross my mind to buy the kit then go for the electric conversion...all in all, that might be the most economical way to go, as I already have the LiPo charger and wouldn't have to buy the start box, fuel, etc. In a nutshell, are the electric conversions generally competitive with the gas versions?
I do wonder if eventually gas and electric 1/8 will all run together...I know there are several gas 1/8 tracks in the Denver area and I'll need to look into that further. I have to say, the "better than sex" comment made me laugh. I remember a guy say that 20 years ago when he first ran his Schumacher Cat. I thought...dude, how would you know? He seemed to be 50 years old and probably still lived in his mother's basement. Anyway, I digress... |
Originally Posted by mr_bungle
(Post 4813784)
I do wonder if eventually gas and electric 1/8 will all run together...I know there are several gas 1/8 tracks in the Denver area and I'll need to look into that further.
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PM'ing you the store info
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