i need a new project

[Sower]

Originally Posted by t-maxxracer32

the 8ight is also 170 more than the xt8... making it even more money for the conversion..

i would think for the money the xt8 will be a bombass truck. i dont see anything wrong with it at all and that extra 170 can be saved for another set of batteries.

im probably going to go with the xt8 but if someoene can prove to me a reason why not to then idk.

For me, the initial cost of the roller isn't as big of a deal because I can probably get a very slightly used 8-T for less than the XT8. It's pretty rare that a used XT8 is on ebay vs. a used 8-T. Either way, I just want to make sure I'm getting the right truggy for me. I'm only interested in racing - not bashing. I currently have a X1-CRT pro and it's great . . . however, I would really like to go to higher voltage, I have a new battery design I would like to implement, want better turning radius, and I like the idea of a new project.

Anyway, that was leading me to the 8-T but I'm not totally sold yet. I also liked the MBX5T but it's not really supported at my LHS for parts. The XT8 seems nice, but doesn't have threaded shocks or the lower profile tires (fixable). I also don't know if the shocks are the oversized style like the 8-T and the new CRT shocks.

[tallyram]

Originally Posted by Sower

For me, the initial cost of the roller isn't as big of a deal because I can probably get a very slightly used 8-T for less than the XT8. It's pretty rare that a used XT8 is on ebay vs. a used 8-T. Either way, I just want to make sure I'm getting the right truggy for me. I'm only interested in racing - not bashing. I currently have a X1-CRT pro and it's great . . . however, I would really like to go to higher voltage, I have a new battery design I would like to implement, want better turning radius, and I like the idea of a new project.

Anyway, that was leading me to the 8-T but I'm not totally sold yet. I also liked the MBX5T but it's not really supported at my LHS for parts. The XT8 seems nice, but doesn't have threaded shocks or the lower profile tires (fixable). I also don't know if the shocks are the oversized style like the 8-T and the new CRT shocks.

the shocks aren't like losi shocks in size and from my experience i have had more problems setting up ride hight with threaded shocks than with non threaded. with non threaded the spacers are labled in mm, so you always know how much preload is there. also, look at most high end buggys, they use spacers also. just a thought.

[Sower]

Originally Posted by tallyram

the shocks aren't like losi shocks in size and from my experience i have had more problems setting up ride hight with threaded shocks than with non threaded. with non threaded the spacers are labled in mm, so you always know how much preload is there. also, look at most high end buggys, they use spacers also. just a thought.

That's a pretty good point. I guess I'm open to spacers and what you said makes pretty good sense. I wonder how well the XT8 shocks will hold up to bottoming out on jumps. That's one thing I really like about the larger diameter trend in the new CRT and 8-T shocks.