Well the time is coming next wednesday my b-day im getting a hyper 8. Which i have been wanting for about 4 months, basically the whole point of this post is to find out from you hyper 8 lover's what i will need.
For example shock towers...... what do you guys say that i need for when i first start out and what nitro percent, it
will be byrons brand.
And if anyone knows of any hints or tips it would really help!!.
So what thigs would you say i ill need apart from things like glow starter ....
Thanks

20% nitro, 12-14% oil

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Rechargeable hump pack battery for the receiver, and some quality tools. Youl strip things like hell if you use the cheapy little l wrenches these cars come with. [:@]

Yea tools is a good point thanks never thought of that what percent is good for bashing/ small bit of racing

20% nitro content, 12-14% oil, he said it above.

Are you getting a RTR or the Pro kit? I recommend the Pro kit.

rtr its really for bashing so i dont really what to buy hi-tec equipment

Ask any one the difference between a Pro kit and a RTR all so ask about what all you should do to a RTR before running. A pro kit is just much stronger and comes with much better parts. Is this your first nitro?

yea i had one years ago but i was too young

i have both the rtr and the pro i can second 46u that the pro is better built and is made up of higher quality parts but i do like the rtr only broke one steering knuckle due to interference resulting in wide open throttle and hitting a wall lol. i have had my rtr since november and my pro since jan-feb.

Ok well there both good buggies, my dad i think has choosenetween the 7- 7tq- 8 so im not 100% e its the 8 but i think so really.

go for the hyper 8 it is better quality than hyper 7 also i only paid £299 for my hyper 8 rtr for the money i think you get quite a bit with this buggy and will benfifet in long run.

Yea id like the hyper 8 its jus up too my dad's decission which i shall find out this wednesday.!!!! 2days left so excited

lol my birthdays tmoz lol but i ready spent that money in advance lol whos going to be paying for breakages and repairs then lol.

hahah well me i guess i really hope he choose the hyper 8 i brought some spare tyres weeks ago but still dont have the car lol

I am sure whichever one you get you will have fun. I tell you I beat the heck out of my Hyper 8 Pro this past weekend and I am amazed it held together. From top of the bridge to the bottom where you land is about 6 feet or more, as you never touch the ramp. Then the double on the backstretch is a blast as well!!!!!!!

thats kl and a wicked track, the 2 nearest tracks to me are 3a raceway and bowetrix. I have never raced before might try it and see how it goes who long have you raced for???

Even if you get the hyper 7 you won't be dissapointed. They are both good buggies.
The Hyper 8 beats the hyper 7 slightly on geometry and adjustment but you can still go out and win club races with a hyper 7.
As for upgrades,(assuming you get the RTR of either) CNC Chassis braces, new steering servo, receiver pack and turnbuckles all round. that should get you started. then go for CVD's and add anything from the pro kits (of each version) when you get the money/ break something.

yea thats a good idea thanks

Hi, what glow plug should i use in the stock hyper 8 engine thanks

hey might have a 2 1/2 week old one for sale if you interested in it.

I got my hyper 8 today got it set up apart from i need a new screw for the servo linkage, which ill hopefully get tommo, such a amazing piece of kit the hopefully a run in tomo, plus i got a rc systems helicopter which is also amazing.

So you got the kit and not the RTR?

Once you race you never bash again.

I totally agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I all most gave up the hobby till I started racing now bashing is not even in my vocabulary.

hi everyone, thought i'd add a tip. the rear hubs of the hyper 8 are pretty crappy, the dowel pins start to loosen up the hubs after some time and you'd notice the rear wheels starting to wobble toe-in toe-out style. to overcome this is to drill and thread in some grub screws to secure the pin in place or do as i did and brought the titanium hubs with the stretched arms. plus watch out with the design of the air filter, serious damage can be done to your engine if not properly secured