blitz98

hey guys, i am planning on buying a 1/8 scale buggy. but i dont know what to choose from. a losi 8ight nitro buggy or a losi 8ight electric buggy. i live in an apartment, i am 15 years old, i am going to be doing most of the tuning and wrenching. what do you guys think i should get? thanks

blitz98

i also know alot alot alot of wrenching and mechanics.

sickpuppy1

iTrader: (32)

If you want to run it anywhere near the apartments, I would suggest the E

rcuser567345

iTrader: (7)

Do you prefer nitro or electric?

I think 8ight e

Zerodefect

Get the one you understand better.

Nitro:
+lighter
+better handleing
+easier diff and suspension setup
+more challenging, more rewarding
+nice long races
-engines are around $300 for something reliable. (ex.OS21xzb 2090 P3)
-more challenging, steeper learning curve.
-slightly more expensive to run
-fire and stuff
-need to beg and sell your girlfriend at the track just to get a decnt pit guy at the more unfreindly race tracks.

Electric:
+more horsepower
+easier
+less noise
+cheaper to run
+no need for pit guy
-heavier
-harder to tune suspension and diffs due to all the extra fat
-ESC's like to go on strike. Usually the LED will flash morse code for "Strike! Strike! Strike!". ESC's with lower than normal self esteem will just commit a firey suicide instead.
-have to be careful to keep TAG body spray off the ESC fan.
-Large lipo batteries don't like falling down a flight of stairs.
-lame short races
-eat tires

Airlmeier4422

iTrader: (10)

+1 for zerodefect... go nitro, who cares about the neighbors...lol...

Do you want a super fast Prius or a super fast Corvette...? I prefer nitro...

Herrsavage

What's your favorite movie?

If you like it with the sound on, nitro. If you like it on mute, electric.

rcuser567345

iTrader: (7)

This is a great write up.

fung_kyle

iTrader: (2)

I strongly agree! I couldn't stand listening to electrics.

blitz98

alright thanks guys, but i am going to go with the 8ight e. i dont want my mom or dad screaming at me saying that there is way too much nitro smell. also will the savox sc-0251 servo fit in the losi 8ght e? thank you so much guys

fung_kyle

iTrader: (2)

It should work, but the speed may be lacking a bit. Also I'm not sure about Savox brushed servos, I usually see the coreless ones used. If you want a quality servo, I suggest using a BLS352 or 351. You should buy the servo used as they run at various prices ranging from $70-100. It may be a bit expensive compared to the Savox, but I've used Futaba from cars to helicopters and they have yet to fail me once AND they are not power hungry.

Pete Martinez

iTrader: (17)

This is the Hitec HS-7954SH Hi-Voltage 7.4V Ultra-Torque Servo.

Specifications:

Size Category: Standard
Type: Digital
Torque: 333 oz @ 6V, 403 oz @ 7.4V
Speed: 0.15 sec/60 deg. @ 6V, 0.12 sec/60 deg. @ 7.4V
Bushing Or Bearing: Bearing
Bearing: Dual
good servo

Pete Martinez

iTrader: (17)

his is the Hitec HS-7954SH Hi-Voltage 7.4V Ultra-Torque Servo.

Specifications:

Size Category: Standard
Type: Digital
Torque: 333 oz @ 6V, 403 oz @ 7.4V
Speed: 0.15 sec/60 deg. @ 6V, 0.12 sec/60 deg. @ 7.4V
Bushing Or Bearing: Bearing
Bearing: Dual
good servo
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SolderGlob

iTrader: (13)

I'v found that they react really well with AXE body spray and generally drop temps a good 200-300 degrees*. What happens with TAG?
*NOT INTENDED TO BE A FACTUAL STATEMENT

blitz98

thnk you so much for the help guys, one last question. will he savox sc-0251 fit and work in a team associated rc8.2e? sory for all the questions but i dont want tobuy something wrong.