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The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/15/2011 6:06 PM   
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Based upon the ROAR-Championship-winning 8IGHT™ buggy, this brushless-powered prodigy is the ultimate mini buggy. Its 1/14-scale size allows it to handle tougher terrain while mastering the outrageous power and speed from the brushless system. Better still, the Mini 8IGHT comes with everything you need to get started, including transmitter, rechargeable NiMH battery pack and charger. Experience the thrill of driving a Mini 8IGHT today.

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Water-resistant brushless ESC
4500Kv brushless motor
Spektrum SR300 receiver with 2.4GHz DSM technology
7.2V 1100mAh NiMH battery pack with EC2™ connectors
4WD shaft-driven drivetrain
Front and rear metal gear differentials
Mini servo with saver
Aluminum, threaded oil-filled, coil-over shocks
Heavy duty, 2.5mm anodized aluminum chassis
Mini Kingpin™ treaded tires
2.5mm aluminum shock towers
12mm wheel hexes
Aluminum motor mount
Heavy-duty adjustable turnbuckles
Chassis dirt guards
Product Specifications

Type: 4WD Buggy
Scale: 1/14
Length: 11.49 in (292mm)
Width: 8.03 in (204mm)
Height: 4.33 in (110mm)
Wheelbase: 7.32 in (186mm)
Weight: 2.15 lb (0.98 kg)
Chassis: 2.5mm anodized aluminum
Tire Type: Kingpin™ Buggy
Motor or Engine: 4500Kv brushless motor
Speed Control: Brushless
Radio: 2.4GHz DSM® Technology
Batteries: 7.2V NiMH with EC2™ connector
Kit/RTR: RTR
Shock Type: Aluminum, threaded, oil-filled
Ball Bearings: Complete
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8... - 9/15/2011 6:11 PM   
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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/15/2011 6:12 PM   
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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/15/2011 6:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		That losi does indeed look very interesting, though the motor looks rather small. It has a tough act to follow (my Xray M18T pro)

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/15/2011 6:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		The smallish looking motor is because they are still using 1/18th scale electronics, but it is a 1/14th scale buggy

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/15/2011 7:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		From the looks of the battery included with the buggy. It is using smaller electronics




Here is a pic of the motor.



Picture of the ESC. It is the same esc that is used in the 1/16 SCT



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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/15/2011 8:44 PM   
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The smallish looking motor is because they are still using 1/18th scale electronics, but it is a 1/14th scale buggy


Yes, exactly. That's not good. At all. Oh well, keep trying losi, you've yet to make something that interests me in the slightest.

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/15/2011 8:52 PM   
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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/16/2011 2:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		Small stock electronics it may have, but if it handles like an 8ight it should be good.

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/16/2011 2:57 AM   
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i cant wait to see a big block conversion, then it would be perfect


Why should we wait for a big block conversion? Losi should have done it right the first time...

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/16/2011 5:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		it does seem to have a 1/10th scale servo, im not really worried about it using the 1/18th electrics. From the amount of power that comes from them, there is gonna be plenty of power. Who knows, maybe losi tried the 1/10th scale electronics and decided that it was too much weight, it doesnt looking any bigger than a mini revo or slash, and they both use the smaller electronics too

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/23/2011 9:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		Wow, way to go slagging a product that's not even released yet !

Looks good from the video - speed, handling and stable in the air.

This is the best looking mini Losi have produced period and it should be a performer if they have scaled down the Eight.

Ther servo is the servo from the MRC, so not mini and not 1/10th either.

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/24/2011 7:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		Cant see the idea of a bigblock for this car?? Im runing the carisma GT14B since Feb ant they are the same dimension , alomst same weigt and on STOCK electronics and it is sick fast and stays good in heat. And the Losi use a Carisma ESC..ran today with my car 13 min race tempo 65 celsius on motor geared 16!/70

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 9/25/2011 4:37 PM   
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Yes, exactly. That's not good. At all. Oh well, keep trying losi, you've yet to make something that interests me in the slightest.

+1 Using them in a 1/14 vehicle stresses those already poor 1/18 electronics even further. Looks to me like their trying to compete with Traxxas's 1/16 cars. With Traxxas, though, everything they touch turns to gold.

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 10/5/2011 1:32 AM   
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The smallish looking motor is because they are still using 1/18th scale electronics, but it is a 1/14th scale buggy


Since they haven't released any actual specs on the included BL system there's no way to tell if it's 20mm 1/18th scale sized motor, or a 380-sized motor (novak mongoose or castle 3600 series) that would power it just fine. No need for a "big block."
The other thing is while they're calling it a 1/14th scale, like the carisma 14b did, it's actually more 1/16th scale or similar in wheelbase to the mini-revo or duratrax vendetta sc.

My only issue is that Losi is a good 3 years LATE in releasing it, as the entire mini craze has died here in the U.S.



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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 10/6/2011 7:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		it is NO 20mm can at all...same size as the Novak (mayeb a few mm longer) so as the above gent said, there is no need for a BB conversion for it. Carisma have a 6800 rpm motr same size, IF there is not enough speed

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 10/18/2011 1:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		The more I see this the more I want it. I don't really care about the electronics since I plan to steal them from one of my old vendetta's.

Thomas, so you think an old permax 4d (28mm motor) + sidewinder micro will be ok in this? That's what have in my vendetta right now. Also, is there any chance you can get a pic of your carisma next to a shark w/ sc chassis?

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 10/18/2011 5:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		I am really interested in this Losi buggy as well. Really love the looks of it. I went to my lhs today to see if they had or were getting any as I want to see it in person. I thought the release was today or this week? They are going to call me when they do do get them in.


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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 10/18/2011 12:33 PM   
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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 10/19/2011 11:50 AM   
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The more I see this the more I want it. I don't really care about the electronics since I plan to steal them from one of my old vendetta's.

Thomas, so you think an old permax 4d (28mm motor) + sidewinder micro will be ok in this? That's what have in my vendetta right now. Also, is there any chance you can get a pic of your carisma next to a shark w/ sc chassis?



Hi cant see any problem with that combo, but the stock is real nice. BUT, the good thing in this hobby, you can decide what you want in them

No i am sorry i can not do that, since i do not own a Shark/MB4 SC.

But this one, is just a few mm wider (app 3 on each side)

Wheelbase is 186-190mm..





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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 10/20/2011 6:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks either way Thomas. Much appreciated.

I think I'm going to have to get this.

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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 10/20/2011 7:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		I thought these would be available already. My lhs didn't have any but they are going to call me as soon as they get some in. I am considering getting one of these buggies as well. They look awesome! I am looking for something else to be used at the local track and this would be perfect. But, I first one to see one in person and check it out thoroughly.


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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 10/21/2011 5:11 AM   
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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 10/22/2011 5:33 PM   
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RE: The mini everyone has always wanted, losi 1/14th 8ight - 11/3/2011 4:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		Got a call from my lhs today saying they got the Mini 8ight in. I will have to get over there this week to check it out. Not sure when I can afford one but I will at least see if it's worth it. Maybe a Xmas present for myself?


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