I haven't yet had another chance to race it :no:, but should be this weekend. It was way better handling wise to the 8ight that I had before, it has far more rear end grip and yet has better turn-in than the Losi. On-power steering is less though, probably a good thing considering the loose track surface I race on.

I would go with the Hyper (though obviously I would say that!) because the design is new and fresh, the RC8B is just the RC8 with the parts it should have had in the first place (stepping in the firing line here!). However, this does mean that it is more proven perhaps than the Hyper.

I would have thought so, but you would be more limited on ESC space (esp with a HobbyWing 150A ESC), and cooling flow might suffer in comparison to where it is now. Also, the body fitment may be a problem with the radio box up high at the front. And the radio box would have to be smaller so those with the larger receivers would be stuffed. Just my opinions though.

Here is a pic of what someone did to get the Speedpassion ESC on the chassis:

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...DSC02582-1.jpg

I think this may be the way I would go if I had the tools and know how to countersink the servo post screws.

As for the RC8B, I would sure like to see if RC Monster Mike could work his design magic and come up with a Version 2 of his conversion that changes the RC8 into something similar as the Hyper 9 as far as placement of battery and electronics go.

Thats a clean layout. I was wondering if a ESC would fit if you take out the RX box

Looks like a sick buggy!

Actually, that does look pretty good. Only problem is the Rx is a bit exposed.

Countersinking isn't that hard though if you have access to a decent drill. You just need a countersinking drill bit and a drill bit of whatever size you need the hole to be.

What is the weight of the buggy w/o the battery/

Weight w/o battery, (but with the rest of the electrics) is about 2900g.

have you had to boil any parts?

just got mine today. Will build the shocks and try to set it up tomorrow. still dont have my tekin but I will put something in it.

No, I haven't bothered, and it has turned out to be pretty tough so far.

I would change the diff and shock oils to something you know, as the instructions don't indicate the oils used. I'm running 5000,5000,3000 in the diffs and it handles really well. I don't know the oil in the shocks as they came pre-built on mine (must have been built for display maybe).

Good to see they will be popular:intello:.

I thought they would be pre built too. The one I saw on ebay way. This one I got from ofna on there auction site. I was happy to see that it came with crimefighters though.

would of been nice to have a manual that doesn't have nitro stuff in it though.

for the tires it comes with, are they M2's or M3 crimes? Hope to get some more first hand accounts of the vehicle

At least you got some decent tyres! The ones I got are of no use to man, beast or cucumber! :lol:
Yeah, I know. Though the electric bits are quite easy to suss out, and I suppose none of the conversion bits normally available have manuals anyway so it's not that bad. Though I have no idea what the part numbers are for the electric bits.

what parts other than electric specific ones (chassis, etc) appear to have been changed from the nitro kit to the electric one? Looks like the wing is different.

Anybody have any body on pics yet?

I am suprised there hasn't be much talk on ofnas boards. I thought there would have been more.

In the manual, they don't include a part specific sheet so you can order spares?

Also, can you confirm if the steering knuckles are metal? if so, hard anodized? Can really tell from all the pics since they have wheels on.