Single battery, definitely. The dual battery pack is something that you do when the weight distribution would be screwed up otherwise, or you just have to because of other factors. My 8ight T handles just fine with the single battery pack.

When I got my 8ight T, price was also a factor. I'm sort of the electric junkie at my LHS and I do know, somewhat, what I am doing; so when something new comes out he asks me about them or gives me one to test. Things like motors, batteries, and escs. I also get calls from the shop when someone comes in with a question that they can't answer. The shop is nitro oriented, but they are coming along. Anyway, I get good prices on the stuff that I buy and got the 8ight T for a price that I just couldn't say no to. That and the local support made it a no brainer for me.

Believe me, I was no fan of the 8ight buggy, but the truck handles like a whole different animal. I, too, am a point and shoot driver. I don't drive well enough to drive any other way; and the 8ight has been good to me.