TLR 8IGHT-X RACE KIT 8th 4WD NITRO BUGGY (C-TLR04007)

TLR 8IGHT-X RACE KIT 8th 4WD NITRO BUGGY (C-TLR04007)

Key Features:

• Improved suspension geometry
• Wider chassis
• 20° caster blocks with adjustable spindle height
• Aluminum shock caps with threaded bleeder holes
• Larger bearing spindles and hubs
• Larger engine mount that reduces chassis flex
• Redesigned aluminum shock towers with updated camber link and shock location holes
• Equalized driveshaft angle for a more 4WD feel
• Revised chassis side guards
• Updated radio tray
• Easier access to front and rear differentials
• New sway bar system
• Optimized shocks
• Metric hardware

What's in the box?

• (1) 1/8 8IGHT-X 4WD Nitro Buggy Race Kit
• (1) User Manual

Needed to Complete

• Dynamite® 7.4V 2000mAh 2S 5C LiPo Rx Pack
• Dynamite ProphetSport LiPo 35W AC Charge
• Nitrotane 30% Race Fuel, Quart
• Dynamite LiPo Glow Driver with Battery & USB Charger
• Spektrum DX6R 6CH Smart Radio w WIFI/BT
• Spektrum S6390BL U-T / H-S BL HV Metal Servo
• 1/8 Scale Off Road Tire
• O.S. Speed B2102 Competition .21 Engine with T2090SC Pipe (Recommended)

Overview

To be the best, you have to drive the best and the Team Losi Racing® 8IGHT™ platform is second to none. With multiple ROAR national titles and major international wins, the 8IGHT represents a championship-winning heritage. The original 8IGHT took 1/8th-scale racing by storm and now the future of racing is hitting the track - the 8IGHT-X™ 1/8 Nitro Buggy. This is a completely redefined racing platform crafted from the ground up. Designed to be the best of all possible worlds for drivers, it features a new wider chassis, potent drivetrain, and major updates to the suspension package and geometry. Team Losi Racing continues to push the envelope of performance with the 8IGHT-X Buggy.

Improved Suspension Geometry

The 8IGHT-X Next Gen suspension geometry has been completely revamped making a car that is fast, nimble, and easy to drive. This includes a myriad of updates including kingpin inclination, trailing spindles, wider front pivot with less scrub radius, narrower rear pivot, longer rear shocks, and updated hub offset.

Suspension Arms

All new suspension arms have been designed to accept stiffener plates that will allow racers to tune the flex of the suspension. The kit will include molded plates with optional carbon fiber plates available separately.

Wide Chassis

Chassis width has been increased to aid in stability and gives the buggy a more neutral feel.

Larger Pinion Bearing

The pinion bearing size in the front and rear has been increased for added durability.

Cab Forward Style Body

Cab forward design helps with overall down force, which improves steering and overall stability.

Chassis Side Guards

New chassis side guards that have an improved fit onto the chassis.

Large Footprint Engine Mount

Lightweight large footprint engine mount that reduces flex underneath the engine to eliminate chassis fatigue on high traction race surfaces.

Adjustable Castor Blocks

20 degree castor blocks allow the height of the spindle to be adjusted.

Bleeder Shock Caps

Machined aluminum shock caps with threaded bleeder holes for easy and consistent bleeding of oil.

Chassis Balance

The weight has been moved forward in the chassis to provide a better driving balance to the vehicle.

Steering Rack

Redesigned steering rack allows more ackerman adjustments and an improved servo saver eliminates bellcrank bind during high loads.

Shock Towers

The redesigned machined 7075-T6 aluminum shock towers feature updated camber link holes as well as a taller rear tower.

Better Diff Access

The front and rear diff case has been altered to allow easier access to the differentials without removing the bulkheads from the vehicle. The center diff can be accessed via split center diff mounts with the removal of only four screws allowing all of the brake mechanics to stay intact.

Sway Bar System

New sway bar system has adjustable length links to allow better equalization of each side of sway bar as well as collars to keep the sway bars centered.

Equalized driveline

The center drive shaft angles have been modified so they are equal front to rear allowing for a more 4WD feel to the vehicle.

Updated Radio Tray

An updated radio tray now puts the throttle servo near the engine to eliminate additional linkage. The updated radio tray will ensure the throttle servo is rigidly mounted to avoid any flex by floating the servo off of the center differential.

Optimized Shocks

The shocks are optimized and lightened to decrease the center of gravity and lower the weight of the car as well as offer the use of both 3.5mm and 4.0mm shock shafts.

Metric Hardware

The 8IGHT-X will move away from standard hardware and be on par with all other manufactures with metric hardware.

Rear Mud Guards

The 8IGHT-X comes standard with rear axle mud guards to protect them from damage during rough and wet condition running.

Rear Shock Mounting (Front)

The 8IGHT X was designed so the rear shocks can mount on the front of the rear arm or on the back of the rear arm. Mounting to the front of the arm creates forward weight bias, less arm flex creating less grip.

Rear Shock Mounting (Back)

Mounting to the back of the arm creates reward weight bias, more arm flex and creates more grip.

Rear Shock Mounting Locations

1/8 8IGHT-X 4WD Nitro Buggy Race Kit