Buying Guide - TLR 1/8 8IGHT-XT/XTE 4WD Nitro/Electric Truggy Race Kit

[@Zaucey]

A good idea would have been to include a stencil in the form of a decal for us nitro guys to spot on cut the body.

[@robbryan3044]

Like Kyle said in the video, 1) this is definitely NOT a "beginners" kit, & 2) nitro guys/gals should already know exactly how/where to cut for the engine. I don't run nitro...I'm electric-only...but, is assume that, if you're a nitro person, and are at a 'level' enough to be building this kit, you should already know how/where to cut. That being said, I love my 8ight-XE. I'd say it's my best 1/8 buggy...but, it's my only 1/8 buggy (at least until I finish the body conversion of my Rustler 4x4). Another outstanding job by TLR.

[@ravenlorans]

Or after installing the engine, Set the Body on the vehicle and Mark it????? Just a thought. OR Get a body that already has the hole cut out and isn't Butt Ugly and makes it look like a Micro in the Thumbnails???? Another thought..

[@Zaucey]

I feel like these guys have never cut a hole for a nitro engine... it’s never spot on.

[@traxxasrc10]

zachary farmer haha I was gonna say the same thing! I don’t think these guy realize how hard it is to get the engine hole centered of the engine head

[@geejaysf]

Best looking truggy in years....

[@yaffajaff]

Having the option to go nitro or electric right out of the box is a cool concept! But sorry, but who the hell designed the face on that body?? 😬😂

[@joshchatwin8179]

Yas that body is ugly as it gets bro I like the 4.0 body better

[@BlvlWmpower]

Josh Chatwin It's a racing body, designed for downforce. Not about looks in racing dude.

[@TheEchelon]

@@BlvlWmpower The face has nothing to do with downforce... Also, there's very little on that body that produce downforce.

[@therctutor8100]

Actually the front face produces quite a bit of downforce for the front tires. That’s what gives the truck great at speed steering.

[@rcjerz]

Switching in one day would be rough cause the weight. The weight being different would be change of ride height camber and also shock oils etc.

[@nroderick1976]

where’s the build video ??..

[@aaroncasey3591]

Ooooooo. Oooooo. I'll be throwin' one on order. Nice horizon.

[@jcchaconjr]

With regard to having the ability to swap between Nitro and Electric, Ryan Dunford mentioned yesterday that it's totally doable - he even had a stripped down electric chassis. It would, however, depend on the investment to buy the necessary parts - obviously, a second chassis is necessary - Ryan mentioned that it's literally like 10 screws to remove and install the front/rear clips from one chassis to the other (being mindful of the steering linkage)... So the question, becomes, how many parts can be utilized from what comes in the kit, and what extra parts need to be purchased. If someone crunches the numbers and finds that you have to spend more than half of what the kit costs, then yeah, I'd say go ahead and buy a new kit. Of course, aside from cost, the other big question would be, would the same setup work between the Electric and Nitro Truggy?

[@chefbeardsly]

Buying one tomorrow im super excited making my dream nitro build

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Glad to hear it! Let us know if you run into any issues.

[@qiangli4022]

I’m still waiting for the 8ight xe build video...

[@KaniZRC]

👌 nice!! I'm definitely getting electric model as my first Losi..

[@airguns_rc]

I have a kit on order, and I will run the Spectrum Smart Technology in it. The same that I put in my Kraton EXB. What tires do you recommend for the BMX Track surfaces, and some mild off road. You didn't mention if it comes with shock oil or not. If it doesn't, do you recommend some 35WT in the front and 40WT in the rear for my driving applications mentioned above? My kit is due to ship mid next month. Thanks for the informative video.

[@robbiebankovic]

What's with that 1980's backdrop?! Looks ridiculous!

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

COVID "work from home" doing the best we can. What's your studio look like ;)

[@timjs1018]

@@robbiebankovic Your comment says a lot about you, as well.

[@robbiebankovic]

@@timjs1018 So you don't agree then? 😎

[@timjs1018]

@@robbiebankovic I think, given the conditions (work at home covid stuff) most people would be more understanding and less judgemental. Take a step back and think about how a comment like yours makes yourself sound. Hopefully, you don't go around in the real world carrying the same attitude. You don't want to be "that guy". Take it easy, and have a good day.

[@ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801]

@@robbiebankovic hes selling r.c. cars not real life cars lol you want the video shot in a mansion most us r.c.heads arent rich or live in mansions we are from the hoods the ghettos the realities of life just tryna have fun while alive and enjoy the hobby

[@mikeEshroom]

This is gonna be my 1st electric Build ever, I seeing the maximum battery measurements online but when I seen the pictures of the battery it look like it had extra Room and it's very hard to find a battery that fits within the dimensions given (138X47x40mm I believe) on the spec sheet can you confirm what size battery I can use or what kinds of batteries other than a spectrum. I don't know if it matters or not but the motor I bought was Tekin RX8T8 GEN3 2250kV (2000kv was on backorder) Thank you, Mike

[@MrHinkyle]

Where the best place to pickup one in Los Angeles CA

[@gavinturner1723]

Hiya, I wonder if you could help me? Can I have the esc part number and the brushless motor part number please? Thanks for your help Gavin Turner south Wales UK

[@blackbirdrc8348]

Serious question Horizon. I was planning on getting another arrma Kraton. But I really don’t want another RTR or the new exb. I’m assuming the reason why arrmas are so tough is because they’re biased on 8th scale buggy and truggy platforms. Would this be a good basher? I’m assuming this kit would be better quality than any rtr arrma. No?

[@3dprintinglibrary335]

If you're just looking to bash, stick with bashers. The cost of broken parts on a race class vehicle is not worth the cheap replacement parts of a basher. However if you want to race, then yes this truggy is far better and WAY out of the arrma's class of beating around the bush.

[@fencer39]

omg....that body shell !!!

[@jongonegone1262]

youll need, youll need, youll need, youll need , youll need, yes that many times, youll need 3 stimulis checks to complete.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The joy of kit building!

[@jasonshawaga3413]

That's interesting. I contacted team losi months ago asking if they were going to do another truggy. The response was no, the class doesn't have a good enough following to create a new kit. So my friend who has run losi for 20 years bought the tekno. Now this comes. Wtf horizon?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Unfortunately, we can't ever discuss upcoming product announcements. It's a worldwide business practice to secure confidentiality.

[@jcchaconjr]

Not sure who would have said, "No" - but the typical response the TLR guys give for things they can't talk about is, "we are always looking at what's going on in the market"... Besides, how many months ago was that? Didn't your friend notice that Dakotah ran the prototype at the DNC back in February? The big question mark was the e-Truggy, so I'm glad that they took the "Build it the way you want it" approach.

[@nroderick1976]

can i send you my kit so you can build mine for me

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Sorry, but we do not build kits for people.

[@dynasty4851]

Interesting

[@robwiljas]

Awesome kit but that body is so ugly it ruins it.

[@NitroFreak]

For 700 bucks coulda added in a dam tool kit and rims like the 4.0 had even mark the body for nitro even ghe experinced nitro gurus will have to guees were to cut being this is a new body and kit design

[@rogerlid2118]

its 2 in 1

[@ravenlorans]

You can get GOOD Inexpensive High Torque Servos from Banggood 15gk-30kg High Speed for $10-30.

[@jongonegone1262]

so theres no nitro power plant or electric motor in the box....... you mean gil couldnt convince for that much money to have the complete options in the box....... mmmmmm. no. why not out of the box rtr brushless, and nitro engine in wrapper under body. there so many things wrong im out.

[@andyrips834]

Wow lol

[@krisdumigan4086]

Someone is a moron. 😂

[@manemane7828]

The 8ight Te 3.0 is better.

[@raydonovan7988]

That's what I have with every TLR option

[@voltnation3339]

Second!!!

[@jasonphillips4229]

Wow!No wheels and tires for all that money. You cant put some regular truggy wheels and tires in the kit that's another hundred bucks all by itself.Thats ridiculous the kit is high enough.Pssh

[@michaelneal7079]

Gay , jack of all trades , master of none , swing and a miss

[@onroadrc5397]

Rear differential gears no good

[@2바이오]

흠

[@plane.amazing.flying2835]

First!!!

[@klausknudsen106]

You will have to pay extra for something you dont need, i find that stupid.

[@deltazero3796]

it looks ugly as hell...