Losi 8ight-XE 8ight XE RTR Full Review - Best Ready to Race 1/8 Electric Race Buggy or Basher?

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Full Review of the Losi 8ight-XE RTR electric race buggy!
#horizonhobby #losi8ight ‪@horizonhobby‬ ‪@LosiRacing‬ ‪@TeamLosiRacingRC‬

[@K5_RC]

The only reviewer I follow religiously. Most fair and credible system on the internet. I base every purchase off of your overall opinion and I haven't been surprised or disappointed yet. Your opinion matters to me and so many people!

[@RazorRC]

Thanks, that means a lot to me!

[@FarmerFpv]

I got to take one for a spin on the Silver Dollar 1/8 scale track. It actually did comparable lap times to my Losi 8ight-X/E 2.0. I hope they do an RTR Truggy version cause I would buy one. I want to race Truggies but not in the mood to build like I used to be. With some setup/tuning, I don't see why it won't be very competitive on a mature level. Plus you can upgrade parts like the shock towers and braces when they bend. The suspension is plush and tunable. They knocked it out of the park with this RTR. This was an excellent rundown of the buggy. Razer Rc has the most thorough RC Car reviews on KZbin.

[@RazorRC]

Yeah, I think the way it drives is pretty darn good.

[@rockyfortenberry5845]

Mine just keeps improving at my track as I make little tweaks to it. Had to turn the throttle rate down to 70% on the radio and the punch down to 5 from 7 on the programming and turned the brake up to the 87%. So far my best few laps have been within a full second of the top 3 driver at our track.

[@Ocstance733]

Losi recently released a truggy version. Wonder if razor will get one🤔

[@dsm600rr1]

I saw this at a local hobby shop with an outdoor track and found your video. I really appreciate the review - one of the best i've seen. I am going back Saturday to check out the race and chances are ill be leaving with this. Thank you!

[@Tyrells_Tiny_Trucks]

I think your rating system is the best out there, and you explain it concisely. It's one of the things that keeps me coming back. Can't understand why people have trouble with it.

[@RazorRC]

Thanks!

[@Hungrybird474]

I like this channels reviews 👍

[@RoachRC]

The fact that this comes with sensored electronics is quite nice

[@jeremymiller2340]

Man that thing soars through the air, thing of beauty!

[@RCRoads]

Super! Just from watching this video and comparing it to your 6s TLR Typhon it looks like the real winner.

[@shawnrichardson118]

I have the 8ight nitro and I really want this thanks for your review I hope to review this myself sometime soon and I hit that subscribe button 🤘✌️

[@far_ill_as]

Nor-Cal hobbies is our go to shop! Where’s that dirt track?

[@samuelandolina6338]

Great video. What brand and color red did you use for painting the body? You said that a full size 4s lipo fits ......was it a full size or lcg 4s? Did full size lipo hit the body or rub the body anywhere? What brand 4s lipo did you use? Thanks

[@longboardguy]

Great review really enjoyed it and it handles and drives so well. I ordered mine from Tower Hobbies, I was able to use a discount code and I had about $125 in points also so I got mine for an awesome price. You can not touch this thing out of the box for entry level racing with any kit on the market for value. I’ve got to paint mine on days off but I can’t wait to get it to the track.

[@williamoleary9330]

I love this thing. Great review as always.

[@speedgears1236]

Killer buggy. I noticed the 8ight nitro Losi rtr is out of stock everywhere. Do you think with this chassis they will be bringing out a new nitro buggy? Great review as always

[@jhsumatt]

Great review as always man. Just wish all these RC companies would focus on us lower on the bracket. $600 is waaaaaaay bonkers to me. Gimme more mini b stuff Losi.

[@rockyfortenberry5845]

$600 race ready rtr is a dang good price tag! And this buggy does not disappoint! And I own a techno.

[@VS666]

other than my awful choice of paint color, i am so stoked on this car 🤣my first run on this car was my first time on an 8 scale dirt track it holy crap did it handle well! after a few laps i just felt so comfortable driving this, hitting doubles and triples perfectly. this is not a basher by any means, buy a kraton 4/6/8 if you want a buggy to jump, this is a racer! and yeah, the body is super thick like you mentioned

[@NitroPimp]

Just bought one slightly hurt. Waiting on $32 in parts. Can't wait to play.

[@RazorRC]

Nice!

[@garygallant5390]

Our condolences.

[@MrDucatiti]

Hello. Thanks for the review. Losi now uses metric sized tools, and stared when?

[@brucecampbellx]

Impressive. Great review and rundown. As always, excellent work. 👍

[@RazorRC]

Much appreciated!

[@SilverbackOrdnance]

Would love to see this go head to head with the TLR Typhon and the Caster Racing ETO.8212.2 RTR

[@austin515]

I think the TLR Typhon RTR should come with the censored motor/ESC.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

I had one set up like that for a while now I just blow new one to do the same went to get xr8 pro so can do 6s but I think need new program box

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

That’s why they sell the roller

[@Hungrybird474]

What is a censored motor ?

[@Hungrybird474]

Thanks

[@Chekin6swreckinloofas]

I realize at this level losi is owned by horizon, but hooray for arrma!

[@sdyksterhouse]

What do you suggest for Chassis Protector? Just got one and trying to keep it fresh? Any suggestions??

[@ReactionRC]

I bent the chassis on mine after 4 races and it also broke the front diff case where the screws from the steering brace go into the diff case. I replaced the chassis with a TLR chassis and it did the exact same thing. I really wish it would've been a little tougher. This was my first eighth scale race buggy and I'm very disappointed. It's very fast though just not tough. I see you have the TLR chassis also. Did your stock chassis bend as well? I really like it I just wish I could get the screws to stop popping out of the front diff case. The fan on my esc stopped working also.

[@RazorRC]

Yes, I'm running the TLR chassis and I'm running 2mm longer screws where it bolts to the diff case.

[@EJ-74]

I love it, Can’t wait to get one…

[@jessiemorales5852]

Are the electronics waterproof? Would love to be able to drive it in all weather conditions

[@richm4100]

Hello, what 4s battery would recommend for this inc C rating etc? Many thanks

[@enricomiceli5517]

Love the buggy. I would really like to know the difference between the hobao hyper vse 6s and this, considering that the counterpart in my country costs 376 euro and the roller 216 (with spare support!)

[@chrisginoc]

Would you recommend this one over the 1/8 Kyosho RTR Inferno MP9e v2?

[@RazorRC]

@@chrisginoc yeah probably - it’s easier to get parts in the US

[@darksunridah]

Wow what state is that bash spot in

[@Iwasaninja661]

What part no. Is that chassis

[@JVGmidi]

It costs a bit more but they’re worth it, buy it the best.

[@ianjohnhorwood2605]

personally i prefer the overall higher quality build of finish of my HoBao Hyper VS2-E brushless electric racing buggy , over the more average build quality of the higher priced losi . Obviously with the HoBao you can buy the rolling chassis or the RTR versions . But the quality finish for your money , the HoBao hyper VS2-E is tops . The RTR HoBao Hyper VS2-E may not have a sensored motor , but it's perfectly torquey large can size is extremely controllable and tune-able . I have yet to see a higher quality build finish 8th scale buggy come to market than the VS2-E . The interesting thing is for racing you don't necessarily need the 7075 chassis plate for the HoBao . Both the HoBao 3 mm stock chassis plate and the upgrade 7075 chassis plate are exactly the same weight . With the HoBao there is no additional advantage of upgrading to the 7075 version of the chassis for racing as the whole chassis structure and it's bracing is absolutely solid and strong for racing . HoBao has one of the best build quality durability on the market , better than ARRMA , LOSI , HPI , KYOSHO etc . Some take issue with HoBao's RTR versions radio transmitter set , but there is actually nothing wrong with it , it works and it does the job , but it's absolutely no hardship to use a radio transmitter / receiver of your preferred choice . The VS2-E buggy however is a piece of quality design with excellent technical specification . Personally i don't jump bash any of my RC'S , i like to keep them firmly planted on tarmac ground , unless there is some undulating parts of tarmac road that might make it slightly leave the ground for a couple of seconds . 😎 .

[@RazorRC]

Yes, I have the Hobao VS2 Nitro. I agree it's the highest quality piece of metal in the bunch.

[@ianjohnhorwood2605]

​@@RazorRC👌👍

[@Hungrybird474]

Thst thing is sweet 👍👍. Super sweet .

[@Chekin6swreckinloofas]

Losi is not what they used to be. Tomorrows prices and support with 3 years ago technology and driver support. Great review, nothing negative about your video or opinion. I really appreciate your insight. I wish Losi would get back on their game. In the U.S. we need more two innovative brands. I will argue spektrum servos and electronics are lacking.

[@RazorRC]

They've definitely done less in the racing scene the last few years, especially 1/10.

[@TheCabledawg1]

I have a 11 year old Losi 1/8 scale and it still does great at the track. Only things I have ever broke are a rear wing and a lower shock mount.

[@boduke9428]

Who does rtr electronics better than Spektrum? I'll not argue they're the best out there but for rtr stuff, it's up there. Besides it mostly looks suspiciously like Hobbywing stuff.

[@jorgeestrada7410]

I really enjoy all your reviews , very informative so with that said I was looking to purchase two vehicles hoping that you can help me please ? I was looking to get an nitro and electric and yes I have had both kind in the last 20 years I’ve been in the rc world on and off but I have been looking for a while and seems to me you have been running theses vehicle a lot more than I have in the recent years than me so I hope you can help me out in my lack of knowledge please and thank you ….

[@RazorRC]

Need more info: what scale, on-road or off-road, buggy, truck, truggy, racing or bashing, etc. Everything has pros and cons and people are looking for different things. I have lots of reviews on RC cars and you can find what fits your needs the best.

[@RobertoOrtis]

Can I buy this and the.n buy a Tekno and put all the electronics from this into the tekno?

[@RazorRC]

a little weird, but yeah it would work

[@sdyksterhouse]

What is the kit version of this??? Just the XE???

[@RazorRC]

8ight XE 2.0

[@Cooldibs]

Which is your favorite rtr nitro buggy out of curiosity?

[@RazorRC]

Kyosho MP10

[@gillian9178]

@@RazorRC Interesting, what makes the Kyosho MP10 your favourite buggy.

[@a.j.williams1945]

Thanks razor now I want one😮‍💨...lol

[@RazorRC]

I really like mine.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

U won’t be disappointed

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

I knew I was going to want the kit chassis myself and should not be lazy and bought the kit but I’m not sending it so far trying to treat like a race car , when TLR typhon came out I made plexiglass undercarriage I kept it nice for a while now it’s my daily I just swap parts as the wear but chassis held up the upgrades aren’t worth putting on my new build cosmetically you said something made a lot of sense when trying explain how the two buggies are different, typhon calling it Mike Tyson 😂 makes sense biggest punch while others intricate quality

[@Tyrells_Tiny_Trucks]

Does this share any components with the Arrma 6s platform? It looks similar to my TLR tuned typhon.

[@RazorRC]

Nope, totally different truck. I plan to do a head-to-head with the TLR Typhon soon!

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Pretty sure shares the wing and pinion gear ⚙️

[@Hungrybird474]

I’d like either or please

[@FarmerFpv]

You can use the tires, tire nuts, and pinion gear. The rest is a completely different buggy. The Arrman used to be Team Durango which are not even close to being the same. TLR Tuned is what Horizon did to push it as a race buggy. I'm pretty sure they held LOSI at gunpoint to add tuning accessories to it. lol

[@rockyfortenberry5845]

No but you can upgrade parts onto this from the 8ight xe 2.0 kit parts.

[@gatorjackrc1853]

629😢 So ready for inflation to get the fuck out of here

[@johnmiller4553]

NICE !!!!! 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@davidisenhower2821]

Better off buying the TLR kit then upgrading this.

[@marquezpradoluisjavier7754]

😺✌🏻

[@garygallant5390]

After paying $629 I think it should have better tuning abilities. It’s less race ready if you can’t tune it the way you want it. So we can describe this as a sensored motor basher. Sorry Losi because I think you missed the mark with this rtr especially because of the outrageous price. Horizon Hobby needs counsel.

[@GeddyRC]

How’s it outrageous? The kit itself is over $600 and doesn’t come with anything. Plus the kit parts are cross compatible from my understanding. For getting into 1/8th scale racing, this is $629 versus around $2000 for a kit build, and you can drop in upgrades from the kit if and when you feel like it.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Yes all compatible and he’s right when have someone been able to compete on a real track for less than than half the money . All on the driver skills on non sponsorship levels so you don’t need but 600 and dreams to become a pro Practice”

[@RazorRC]

Do you realize that the kit alone is $730??? Every race kit out there is at least $630, and most are around $700.

[@longboardguy]

@@RazorRCI think some people are thinking of this as a basher attempt of a buggy when it’s purpose was aimed at racing or getting some into racing.

[@toddbertram6556]

My old 8e is an amazing basher. Super rugged rig

[@barbedwirerat661]

That jumps and handles really nice! Really shows what a modern platform designed for competitive racing is capable of.

[@RazorRC]

Couldn't agree more!