ChitownRC

i came across some spy shots someone posted on the sgrid.






the new buggy is on pre order at a-main hobbies for a nice chunk of change
due july 31

Losi 8th scale Buggy?

yep

there are a bunch more pice here.

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showt...p?t=217863

yepp its been all over the grid for awhile now, thats the first pic i have seen without the pre production plastic/nylon parts

Looks like a slight tweak of the "Muggy" (Monster Truggy)that Drake won the CRCRC with.

8ight 1/8 4WD Competition Buggy Kit

Retail: $999.99
MAP: $599.99

Product Number: LOSK0800

Features


Unique narrow chassis configuration for quicker handling and ground clearance
Innovative drivetrain layout with centrally mounted engine
Oversized shocks with threaded hard anodized shock bodies
Centrally located dual stage air cleaner
4mm thick machined and hard anodized aluminum chassis plate
Removable one-piece radio tray with separate boxes for the receiver and battery
Two battery box tops for different size receiver packs
Staggered brake disk sizes for better brake balance and feel
Sealed front and rear differential housings keep dirt out of the gears
Zero bump steer design with adjustable Ackerman
Captured hinge pins require no retaining clips
Machined premium aluminum alloy shock towers
Four shoe easily tuned clutch with oversized inner bearing
Overview

Team Losi is proud to announce the “8IGHT” - the first American designed and produced 1/8 scale nitro powered off-road racing buggy. Like most Team Losi designs it is quite different from the common chassis currently offered. Instead of taking the easy road of producing one of the two predominant chassis/suspension packages as has become the norm, the Losi design team did their homework and started with a clean sheet of paper. The new Team Losi 1/8 buggy uses the same innovative thinking, sophisticated technology, hi-tech materials and cutting edge design that has separated their racing chassis from the rest. The 8IGHT offers a number of truly unique features and design characteristics that provide both improved performance and ease of tuning and maintenance. When you get past the slender racy looks you will find the high quality components and ergonomic design that has long been a Team Losi trademark. The use of advanced composites, exotic alloys, and hi-tech coatings place the 8IGHT in a class by itself.


Tech Notes

You will need...
.21 Buggy Engine

Tuned Exhaust System

2 channel radio system w/high torque servos

Paint for polycarbonate bodies

Starter box

Assembly/maintenance tools




Specifications

Type: Competition Buggy Kit
Scale: 1/8
Length: 19.5" (495mm)
Width: 12.13" (308mm)
Wheelbase: 12.64"- 12.80" (321-325mm)
Chassis: 4mm Hard-Anodized 7075 T-6 Aluminum
Suspension: H-Arm, fully independent
Drive Train: Offset drive with 3 sealed differentials
Tire Type: Team Losi Step-Pin
Motor or Engine: Not Included (.21 rear exhaust required)
Wheel Size: 17mm hex
Kit/RTR: Kit
Shock Type: Oversized hard anodized, threaded bodies / 4mm shafts
Body: Clear racer type
Ball Bearings: Complete
Fuel Tank Capacity: Adjustable

i hope it gets alum knuckles for production...

Finally...

Quote:Fuel Tank Capacity: Adjustable

How does that work????

I took this from another board
8IGHT Debut WIN!


RC Pro Series East Division Round 1
Hosted by The Farm II
April 28-29

Team Losi drivers Adam Drake and Travis Amezcua attended the Eastern RC Pro Series Round 1 at The Farm II for the debut race of the Team Losi 8ight. The pre production version of the Team Losi 8ight showed awesome speed by taking Top Qualifying honors with Travis Amezcua as the pilot. In the first round of qualifying Travis took the TQ position for the round by 20 seconds. He later went on to TQ rounds 2, 3, and 4. Right behind Travis was 2nd Qualifier Adam Drake also piloting a pre production Team Losi 8ight. At the end of the 45 minute A-Main event it was Adam Drake taking the overall win with his Team Losi 8ight by nearly an entire lap

-- 1/8 Expert - A Main --
Pos Car Laps time name
1 2 60 45:12.11 Adam Drake
2 11 59 45:03.62 JR Mitch
3 4 59 45:10.64 Glenn Harrison
4 9 58 45:05.29 Alan Burton
5 8 58 45:21.43 Brian Burnette
6 14 57 44:51.53 Lance Norrick
7 12 57 45:07.83 Robin Nelson
8 5 57 45:14.90 Paul Coleman
9 13 55 45:13.42 Jeff Keeton
10 10 53 45:00.60 Anton Watson
11 3 40 34:50.61 Chris Crews
12 6 36 27:45.21 Scott Stahl
13 7 16 12:37.53 Daniel Aycoth
14 1 13 10:48.74 Travis Amezcua
-- 15 --- DNS --- Mark Johnson

I Want It!!!!

ya

i'm kinda of thinking about it myself.

but i might just wate untill some people get there hands on it first and see what they think. or wate till the rumerd truggy comes out!

GWPHOENIX Wrote:ya

i'm kinda of thinking about it myself.

but i might just wate untill some people get there hands on it first and see what they think. or wate till the rumerd truggy comes out!

Or wait for the new mugens

what new mugens?

got a link or picks?

http://www.mugenseiki.com/menueefi.htm

Click on the more photos option.

I do think they are coming out with a new buggy also.

Is the name of this product pronounced like I think it is?

aiight

like Ali-G would say it?

http://www.internetstart.se/download/ljud/aight.wav

i believe it's simply

8

GWPHOENIX Wrote:i believe it's simply

8

if that's the case Horizon's marketing/product development departments came up with a really stupid name. I wonder what committee created it?

check out second place at that race....TTR baby lol

chicagokenji Wrote:if that's the case Horizon's marketing/product development departments came up with a really stupid name. I wonder what committee created it?

8 For 1/8th scale!