Snaut,

I have an RC8 (mine is the RTR version) and there are two others at the track where I race. We've ALL had plenty of bad wrecks, like when the jump faces started eroding (bad packing job on the dirt) in the middle of our heat and turned into launch pads[X(], sending all the cars about 10' up and 10' out every lap. EVERYBODY cartwheeled hard or lawndarted at least a few times that race, and none of the three RC8s were damaged. I really don't think this buggy is as fragile as people would have you believe.

El Tigre,

Nice looking RC8! Good luck on the maiden race this weekend!

lets revive this thread!!!

I just pulled the trigger on the Factory team version and the Mario Rossi Tuned GRP .21 buggy motor!! Looking at Hitec 7955 titanium servos for the steering and a 7985mg for the throttle!!

Welcome to the club.

I started out with 1, now I have 3 and just added an RC8T to my stable.


Good luck and have fun!


Scott

Honestly I get most of my info from the dedicated RC8 forum at RC10.com.

Just signed up for the local club's big event and season finale: the Dirtrunners Challenge. We'll see how the RC8 does under pressure.

hey guys i have a question the stock cluth of the rc8 in a nova p5xs in a rc8 how much should it last?

A couple weeks ago I went to a big truggy race, and fell in love with the RC8T truggy. I was especially taken with a pair of them from sponsored drivers there - running Nosram 21RR engines. Sssoooo, I decided I had to have the RC8T - AND the Nosram, and had to get rid of my Hyper ST. So, I found a killer deal on the truggy and got it. The engine with 2063 pipe though was gonna cost a fortune. Then, lo and behold, there was a used one on ebay - 6 liters through it, from what sounded like a sponsored driver(or at least sponsored friends - nobody else seems to have this engine/pipe combo..) Anyway, I contacted the guy directly and asked for a deal - he said OK, and gave me what was a ridiculous deal - the engine, pipe, and 2x Ko propo servos (2365 and 2366) for €230 including shipping(engine and pipe were gonna cost €370 new..) I know it's a risk - maybe the engine is a dud. But even if, the pipe and servos are practically worth it. Aaaanyway, I've been kind of curious about having matching truggy and buggy for a while now..., and I also saw he had his RC8 for sale, so offered him 200 bucks(Euros) for it, and he said OK.. So all this is on the way..

Here're the ebay pics:

Tires are new he said, extra wing, extra tank, etc..







Will post more when (if... [] ) it gets here.. TOTALLY new to buggies, so sure to have some questions.

i just bought a used RC8 off here,how good do these haul with a V-spec ? and will a JP-2 pipe work on it? thanksjosh

V spec will more than do the job.
Plenty of motor.

I run JP-3's on mine, but a JP-2 will work.
Might be a little soft on the bottom, but it will work.

Good luck and have fun.


Scott

I'm thinking about changing the throttle servo on my RC8 RTR to a Hitec Model HS-5985MG (Digital). I've already changed the stock FM radio to a Spectrum and wanted to use a high torque digital servo as a replacement. This servo is fairly affordable and won't break the bank, but I don't much about it and I would like some advice before I purchase. Thanks

Well, here's my used RC8 I just picked up.. Was a huge risk I took, cuz I made an extra-e-bay deal with the guy on the side and just sent him my money.. Condition looks very good. Gonna run a Mach 427 for starters, with a Ko propo 2366 for steering, and whatever I have laying around for g/b.. My first buggy!!.....

comgrats on the rc8 purchase i love mine. handles great. i still like the 555 diff setup i tried the 777 and it felt like crap buggy wouldnt turn like i wanted

As stated, I HAVE NO IDEA about buggies.. What CB should I put on the Mach 427(bumpstart backplate with stock Muggy pipe.., Fioroni old-school style clutch..)?? Thanks..

I put in a 17.. Hope that works... [sm=confused.gif]

yup the 16 is stock the 17 is the option i always ran the 17

how do you like that rc8t looks pretty nice

Only put a few tanks through it so far, but my god the thing can turn.. I screwed up and melted the brakes while trying to get it all set up, but it practically turns inside itself compared to anything else I've driven or even seen.. In a totally different league I would say from my Hyper ST Pro. So basically, it turns like crazy, is really nice quality, and has a rep for toughness too.. Seems like a winner...

So, this is from my first tank ever through a buggy...

http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=MOV06333.flv

Getting that RC8T with Nosram 21RR/2063 dialled in too.. This truggy is awesome..(Buggy seems sotoo - but for now my focus is the truggy..)

http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u...t=MOV06331.flv

I have a gallon through mine and I love this buggy. I am so glad I got one. Awesome on a track.

Hey, are Badlands a good set of all-round tires?? Think I want to get the premounts..

Below is my RC8 Tag Team. Just got the Truggy and the buggy runs like a scalded dog

Here's my two new rides for the winter racing season...Love those GRP tuned .21 engines!!!!!

El Tigre - love the paint job.. Have actually considered one like that for myself... Awesome trug.. Is that a Go 25?? And are those offset rims?? I thought offset rims didn't work on the RC8T?

I have another quick general question about the buggy.. This thread doesn't seem very active. Is the RC8 not that popular or something??

Kiss my behind!! You stole my first paint job LOL!!







No worries, you can keep it. I'm rolling with the stripes now. This one is now my practice body. +1 on the GRP .21 engine. It's pure beast!!