TLR’s Best Electric Racer Yet?! Team Losi Racing 8IGHT X-E Buggy Kit Review | RC Driver

On the RC Driver Channel, we feature a lot of RC vehicles that fit into the fun basher category. But believe it or not, Greg used to spend the majority of his RC time at the track racing. Times have changed and he’s not at the track as much as he used to, but hitting the track for some laps is still part of the love of his hobby. So when the opportunity came about to try out the latest and greatest ⅛ off-road electric racing buggy from Team Losi Racing, he jumped at the opportunity. We present to you, the TLR 8IGHT X-E. Sure it’s a little late in the season, but Greg jumps into this kit with enthusiasm. In this video, we’ll go over all the details of the 8IGHT X-E and how it’s a huge change from its predecessors. Then we take it up to the world famous hobby shop RC Madness for some track testing. Thinking about getting into the world of 1/8th off-road? The TLR 8IGHT X-E may be just the right buggy for you.
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[@thaNZdon]

i love how so many old boys that ripped RC as kids and teens are only now just jumping back into the hobby!

[@DanBee123]

I'm one of those. Back when we were kids we had a set up and it's all we would use but we would see the higher end cars and want one so bad but parents wouldnt want to spend so much so all we could do was fantasize. Fast forward 30yrs later, we get into careers and make our own $$ and family and bills are stable and we venture into a local hobby shop for old times sake and boom it's a done deal: "500 for a buggy, couple hundred on accessories, under a 1000 to get some insane action? Yeah let's do it." Get home, tell wife it was only a "couple hundred" lol, hit the street and front yard or local school soccer field for some bashing. Then break something and back to the LHS for replacement parts: 15 for OEM or 45 for carbon fiber? Let's go carbon fiber...and it continues like this

[@dtrain8335]

I agree! It's not a cheap hobby so when people have kids and mortgages it gets put on the back burner for most of us. Once you get the bug as a kid though it never goes away. I was just at RC Madness today! The hobby has come so far over the last 20+ years.

[@timsgta]

It's a great time to do so! A lot of us are now in our mid 40s and having a great time being kids again! The hobby has really had a resurgence the last few years...I have gotten back into ground RC, and first time into airplanes. Such a fun hobby. I had a Kyosho Double Dare and Losi XX as a young man...

[@Petrolheadz1]

Guilty

[@LoudNLowAudio]

Because we all have adult money now 😂

[@HyperReality4]

You can tell by the smile on your face in the beginning of the video that this is an awesome kit

[@marxnex71]

The attention to detail and build quality looks amazing. Looks too nice to get dirty.

[@robertg403]

I love the review on the TLR. I enjoyed the info like switching up suspension THANK YOU, RC DRIVER

[@duckfat671]

Great content and channel, thanks for sharing.

[@kikoeta]

I was heavily into the hobby in my early teens and followed you guys through the magazine. I knew David Baker very well and still have a project truck he gave me, and it's so fun to see that Greg has not changed his paint scheme one bit.

[@jeffv2074]

damn son, your closeup shots are Epic

[@schlehrbear]

Great review, thanks.

[@jessescott1322]

Such a nice buggy, super jealous

[@cmx2828]

Hello, Chris from Germany here. I have been driving this model for about 2 months and can only agree with the positive opinion of this kit. The 8ight Xe can be driven extremely fast and precisely around the corners.

[@aviano72]

ahh, new intro :) Thanks for a buggy review. It can be too much crawlers for me. Love those action sequence from the track. The mud guard was a really cool feature

[@JonnyVegas11]

Wow super impressed, totally want one!

[@D.J_RC]

Losi Rocks! Love that buggy!

[@ghpjerry]

That thing looks great! As always, great review. I've seen many, many of your reviews but I have to say this was some of the best driving I've seen with a fresh car. Nice job all the way around.

[@JulianStevens122]

Can you please do a video on the TLR Losi 8ight E RTR? I'm just getting back into the hobby and need to know more about what upgrades to do, etc. I'll eventually want to build a kit, but right now just don't have the time or disposable income for that. Your videos are very informative and enjoyable too. Awesome track as well!!!

[@M_i_n_d_W_a_r]

So cool...very nice Car 🤌

[@colbyblair6650]

i see your at rc madness in conn. cool place track is junk but cool place. i go there about 4 times a month to buy parts they got anything you need if they dont they can get it for you. chris has helped me out alot !

[@rcjabroniyup4959]

Love your videos I'm near that bmx track it's a great spot I would love to bash there with you sometime I can get some cool drone footage for you too..

[@williamyoung5353]

I got some 90wt-1130 cst for my oil filled shocks there is 100% different from the old oil I’m so satisfied that stuff is awesome lol

[@fernsolo]

Very nice buggy, I like it 👍🏼

[@CentralVAracer]

Nice detailed video. Losi and Tekno are definitely at the top for me.

[@rcjabroniyup4959]

Losi making another awesome buggy ! what track are you at ?

[@rcjabroniyup4959]

sorry I asked before you said it my bad buddy

[@chalky_white]

Bro that's crazy that you mentioned RC madness in Enfield. I live there and I was starting to kick around the idea of getting an RC car and I was going to order one online and then I looked up hobby shops around me and I saw that RC madness was still in business in Enfield. They had just moved locations. Chris the owner is a good guy and has been showing me the ropes. I'm about to get my kids into racing with me

[@sc10rs]

Great close up look at the new offering from losi 😊

[@rcpete7055]

This is a Slick looking Losi 🤯 I've been upgrading a mini 8ight for years and have always wanted a larger one 😊 how does this stack up to the arrma typhon 3s please??

[@sylvainster30]

Awesome buggy! Great review Greg 👍🏼 have a great day my friend ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@clodbusted1776]

Nice buggy rc madness is great I go there all the time

[@kennethjensen7358]

This is still a really really nice car...so customizable. I know the Arrma Typhon 6s, is more bashing than race, but how will it compete with this? :-)

[@tomandrews5392]

I never drove buggy's looks like a great deal on fun . I have always raced SC trucks in stock and moded classes... now we don't have tracks in our area since the Hobby Town closed the nearest locations are in Phoenix area so racing for my sons and I is a all day quest...I just hope some tracks open up here soon...

[@GothKid1996]

you could buy spare set of rear shocks and put them in the front, as well as in the back more MORE traction. I have a race tuning setup strategy That really works for me and has everything to do with the weight of the car, and the front/rear weight distribution at the wheels, and that's honestly all the information you need, for everything from your shock stiffness, down to your caster, camber, toe angle, and sway bar stiffness. This is all Forza 7 stuff though, so I haven't been able to translate to RC measurements, and rather than make the tune custom for the driver, it just supports the physics of the car. When I do though I'm going straight to RC racing websites and posting the algebra.

[@Zaucey]

I see so much Tekno innovation in this thing...

[@redbeardrc1452]

Nice piece of RC engineering!!

[@matthewfojtik994]

How would you say the durability in comparison to the Tekno eb48 2.0 or the associated rc8b3.2

[@stevemoon2136]

Very thorough overview, Greg. Not sure about that new motor mount tho: rubber inserts?

[@Cooldibs]

Nitro is more up my alley but still awesome!

[@danielmahoney5736]

Cool. I think I'm going to pick one up today at rc madness.. or rc8😬

[@redblue40rc33]

do a review on the Hobao hyper 7 VSE's...theyre well made cars

[@rockman49er]

Ues they are

[@redblue40rc33]

I got the hobao 7 tq nitro converting to electric....95% done with it...just need electronics

[@rockman49er]

@@redblue40rc33 awsome brother i put the hobbywing ezrun esc and 2200kv combo and put a 46 spur with a bunch of pinions and every hop up i figured was worth getting from hobao eshop and my vse rips now ph and added the proper diff oil

[@strexttp]

Very good car 😊✌️😎

[@DECKARD263354BR]

How does this compare to the Kyosho Inferno mp10e ?

[@chicalitrece9409]

Look like my eb48.3 tekno😁

[@robertramos3012]

I would love to see a nitro review on the x buggy

[@paulclancy2404]

They have one we waiting for the truggy

[@CentralVAracer]

I'm curious as to why you put the front swaybar collars on the center of the swaybar instead of outside edges like tlr has it posted as on their site? Shows one collar in center of rear swaybar and on front one collar on each outside edge of the diff case.

[@pssnyder]

These are sweet but at a grand total of $1,000+ for this setup its a little out of range. You have any kit builds that come in at sub $500, I'd love to check that out. I haven't gotten into local track racing yet so something like this is way out of my beginner league. Haha I'm starting off in the Stock Slash class and am looking into buggy 2WD builds so I can get in at a lower novice class.

[@timsgta]

Could you put a more vintage looking body on this? Similar to my Losi XX I had over 20 years ago?

[@wesleydean1358]

What pinon size did you start with and recommend?

[@elderyoung416]

16:34 One of the best shots I have ever seen.👏👍

[@RC4X4]

Great review. It's been about 19 years since I had an eight scale buggy. I love this new Losi in the nitro and electric. Gonna go check out my local track here and see what everyone is running and decide. I do like the e buggy though.

[@VestedUTuber]

From what I've heard a lot of people really don't like the 8IGHT X, mainly in regards to setting it up properly. It takes a lot of work to get it to handle as good as its competition.

[@JZ-ss5fz]

Problem with it is the rear end uses very little scrub on the rear hub. Hard to get the rear end to get traction. If you get it right though usually the fastest car on the track but the setup has to be right.

[@Finnish_observer]

I had problem with oversteer, especially at end of the corner when I accelerated out of the corner. Luckily I found remedy and now rear is planted. I can now accelerate hard out of the corner and rear just grips very well. Kyosho mp10 rear hubs is what it needs. You need to drill new hole 7mm inwards on rear arm. In addition I am using TLR LRC D-block that also gives more rear grip. There is a good explanation in rctech TLR 8x forum by silence360. He also provides 3d print model of drill jig for free. I downloaded and printed it and it works fine.

[@yamariska406]

I love your review and I want to ask you. If you could do a comparation between 1/8 racing buggy's. I will like to hear your opinion for EB48.2 and this buggy.

[@boomerps2]

I'm confused as to why X-E is not on Losi's website to purchase?

[@STEVOD313]

Wow, soooooo nice!

[@sebbbou5455]

I've been looking at this model for quite a while! Is it a problem that the spur of the center differential is exposed under the chassis? Example that a rock can break this crown?

[@lornehutton7229]

im not to sure about the o ring on the l motor mount but i like my 4.0 and i think im going to sell my 4.0 and get this new tlr . how did the oring for the motor mount hold up for you running a season ? d

[@wallyj2000]

Hi, thanks for the great and thorough review is this their newest top of the line 1/8 scale buggy and also do they make this version in a nitro version.

[@abelvelazco5450]

Their newest one I believe is the 8ightx elite and there is a nitro version.

[@jcchaconjr]

How is the Tekin gear working out for you? Been thinking about going with them for my 1/10 touring car for both ESC and motor - maybe even their servo.

[@Blakktastikvision]

Super sweet! , but do you know if TL has an all new 4wd 1/10 scale buggy on the way?🤔

[@bahmanr9261]

Does this body fits 4.0? Or anyone know of cool looking bodies for the 4.0 thanks

[@simonkennedy9144]

So you can put it on a compost heap and it will decompose 🤔

[@jeffbryner5355]

Rc8 enough said!

[@Faith_and_Kindness]

Hello, congratulation for your channel. What about the hobao hyper 8.5 rtr, is it good?

[@nobodynoone3428]

Sweet body. Any info on what that might cost?

[@stephenlabash3155]

Find Larry Genova on Facebook

[@ghpjerry]

$650 USD

[@nobodynoone3428]

@@ghpjerry For a body?

[@ghpjerry]

@@nobodynoone3428 I'm sorry, I misread your question. It was early. lol I thought you meant for the whole car, obviously I somehow missed you asking about the body & not the whole kit.

[@neontetra1000]

I’m Still Waiting for them to make a grub hole in the diff cases so you can drain and refill Without taking it apart . I hate that messy job.

[@yofoo138]

I’m 37 and I was into RC when I was in my teens I’m getting back into it cant wait to destroy my wallet Hahahaha what are the major upgrades now for racing?

[@mrallende007]

Is this buggy good for driving it on snow?

[@noahandbreeze6755]

I want one of those but I have a crawler

[@hendrikarula8699]

nice new intro

[@rcdriver]

Hendrik Arula Thanks! This one is under 5 seconds. The old was 11. #aintnobodygottimefordat

[@rcmindset2876]

Last year after not being the RC game since 03' 04'. I decided to spend $439 for tlr scte 3.0 and while I love it. No one runs sc around here except dirt oval at mojo RC in okc. They want specific body $70 and 17mm conversion $37 new tires $55. I have many other cArs from the past and now. This seems like almost the same chassis. Is it worth me changing if I only have dirt oval? I've been upset about my purchase and wonder what you think?

[@mavman2339]

If u buy this from Amazon is everything included (besides a battery) to take it out of the box throw in a battery and go?

[@rcdriver]

No, you have to buy everything separately.

[@mavman2339]

RCDriver_Online thanks

[@Gazelle0078]

Is this ready to run or do you have to buy the esc motor and servo ?

[@Iammasterkush]

It comes with the wheels and tires just need glue right?

[@SyroBTK]

How do you paint the thing?? =)

[@jonathanrichard8603]

Is that the track in Enfield Connecticut?..I love in Rhode island and was wondering if it's worth the drive

[@rcdriver]

Yes, You need to go to RC Madness in Enfield. I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

[@jonathanrichard8603]

@@rcdriver cool thanks man..by the way huge fan been a subscriber for years!!! My favorite video is the one you did with the radix 6..I beat the hell out of that thing😂😂😂..thanks for responding appreciate it my man...

[@jonathanrichard8603]

You*

[@ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801]

how diff is the e kit to the nitro kit ? besides the motors

[@moneymaks24]

Is it worth $350?

[@donzokor5312]

That's a bad sumbish!

[@Crewchief227]

Is their any reason you have the pinion collar facing inward with the motor slid back? Is it for weight distribution? Looks like too much leverage off the shaft, I would rather flip the pinion, and have the motor farther forward in those barrel clamps.

[@gregheckert1396]

You won't get any deflection from the pinion being this way. It's as strong as if it were the other way. Moving the motor forward into the clamps CAN cause flex. The farther away you move the motor from the point where it clamps down to where the pinion is will allow the motor to flex or rather the mount and motor. It's hard to explain without showing how it would cause flex.

[@HandoOhnaka]

I wish I could get this car

[@blackbirdrc8348]

Hey Greg I have a serious question. I’m in the market to get another 8th scale for bashing and I don’t want to get another Arrma Kraton. Or another arrma in general. Do you think the new TLR truggy would be a good kit? Any kit would be better quality than a rtr arrma no? What makes arrmas so tough in the first place is because they’re biased off 8th scale buggy and truggy platforms. Plus I’ve been dying to get another kit after experiencing building my first one a few months ago. I almost can’t bare to buy another rtr now 😂

[@gonzodetroitify]

What did you get in the end

[@blackbirdrc8348]

@@gonzodetroitify i havent pulled the trigger on anything yet. Losi's new updated super baja rey is looking sick though! Plus ive been on a solid axle monster truck kick lately. picked up the grave digger and made a replica of the old invader truck out of the smt10 raw builders kit plus picked up a cen hl-150 lol. Got a lot of projects on the table and not enough money! haha

[@justjohn54]

Just picked one up for 200 bucks

[@cwatson42785]

Hey guys what is your favorite season to rc? I'm curious

[@josh_rit8045]

Bashing season!!

[@sylvainster30]

Autumn for me! Not too hot and less bugs ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@paulclancy2404]

Yep and winter running crazy high gearing wo heat issues

[@cwatson42785]

Yeah I agree with the fall as low temps but also short grass everywhere!! Winter is somewhat nice for those same reasons but you gotta deal with easy breakages in the colder weather

[@Revon-Feuer]

Traxxas is the cheap fun little toy when losi is the real pro hobby stuf.

[@jeffbryner5355]

You mean associated is pro hobby stuff. Losi died with horizon hobby lol

[@cnnlt200]

@@jeffbryner5355 have a rc8 truggy and a sc8. Everything is wel thought true. High quality. Same for my older hobao hyper 8.5 pro. Way better than the newer stuff..

[@jeffbryner5355]

@@cnnlt200 yep agreed. My sc5 takes hits all the time well because i suck at racing lol i have had this truck for about a yr now and the only thing that broke was a right rear ball stud in my a main thats it. My buddys tlr sct snapping stuff left and right. I used to run a jrx2 when i was a kid and seems like there quality has gone down since then.

[@dailyriddenhorses7665]

Hi

[@thekingofdairyqueen9300]

Nice body

[@TruckFan542]

First

[@rcmegateam6584]

I like your vids can I get a shout-out

[@pr3254]

A 1k+ buggy, tested in a pos condition track and no preparation whatsoever not even additional tires? How I’m going to take this as a serious review? Sorry it was a joke

[@dpokorzynski]

You're a joke.

[@dpokorzynski]

Let's see a video of your track!

[@pr3254]

David Pokorzynski sure, whatever you said!

[@murdock6450]

doesnt even look quick due to the shit low camera position

[@JohnDoe-mp7pi]

any skill level will do fine?? lol wow fail video

[@andyrips834]

Why not lol