Exactly - which LOSI 8, seems to be two kits, does it matter?

someone forget the mp777 wc/mp9???

i have mbx5 with rb c5bb and i glad on this car.
if i need to buy a new buggy i thik the 3 best buggy's is:

x-ray 808
mbx5r
mp777 wc

kyoshos sweet ... by kits you mean roller,kit or is it the old kit or recently released kit ...

Roller

Yeah but who supports Kyosho parts? LHS dont seem to carry much Kyosho around here.

Losi 8ight would be my choice just because almost all LHS support Losi.

Get the Losi Eight Competition roller... Aluminum rear diff inserts... GMK Supply CVD Condoms...Couple of nice servos and radio of your choice ( I would go for Ace Servos an the Airtronics M11) Some dynamite Max life clutch shoes with some Losi medium springs an EB Modded O.S. VZ-B V-Spec... A Jammin JP-2 Pipe... A nice 1600mah or better Receiver pack.. An anything else you need grap it... Starter box, glow ignitor, fuel etc.. An some extra plugs! Also, I would buy it all from AMAINHOBBIES.COM... They are awesome...

I would go with the kit, this way you will be putting it together, it makes you very familiar with the buggy and how to set it up to your likings, and you will know exactly how it went together so if something happens you will know how and what to take apart more efficently.

Jammin X1 CR FTE is the best. Easy to drive, no fuss and very strong.

I think you're on the right track, I have owned the Losi 8ight for about two years and have absolutely no complaints. I wanted to try something different so I recently purchased an Xray XB808. Both are top notch cars and are becoming the standard for 1/8 scale buggies. They are super light and have a ton of steering. People will say the Losi is always on edge but it's nothing that can't be fixed with setup. So Far I'm impressed with the Xray, I've had it for about a month now and nothing has broken, and it responds well to minor set up changes. IMHO - the more traditional buggies (Kyosho, Mugen, Jammin) are heavy and require more radical setup changes to get to do what you want. The Losi and Xray drive more like 2wd vehicles or touring cars, They require a more sensitive control, but they have a ton of steering and are well balanced and easy to jump with.

Plus, the ONLY uprade needed on either of these buggies is an aluminum servo arm for the steering, on the Losi it's probably a good idea to get the aluminum bearing inserts for the center and rear diffs, but even that's not necessary. The only thing I plan on upgrading on the 808 is the rear suspension blocks, but that's only for changing the anti squat and toe, otherwise the aluminum hop ups just add weight and bling factor

Just my opinion but with the popularity of the 808 I think parts won't be an issue, Amain and Carolinasrc already carry most of the parts, besides Xray's have a reputation of not breaking, I've yet to come accross a thread anywhere about the 808 breaking

I see it has received lots of votes already, but I'll go ahead and put my vote in for the [link=http://www.rcxray.com/xb808]XRAY 808[/link] as well. Based on the demand we're seeing for it and the backorders at RC America, the replies to this post are accurate. Grab one when you find it.

Losi all the way. Jammin X1

Nothing wrong with the X1, the Losi and Xray are the next step up the ladder though. If i had'nt found a X1 FTSE 08 at a great price i would of gone with the Losi, enjoy watching the 2 go round my track when im marshall.

It seems effortless, well balanced and in control.

The X1-cr FTE is a great buggy. Sure its a slightly older design but if it suits your style better than the newer buggies there is absolutley nothing wrong with it. Just remember one came 4th in the last worlds with not a losi in the top 10.
I'm sure it will be a little different this time round but you still can't say the X1 sucks.
I still think X-ray and Mugen make the best buggies on the market though.

Guys, Im thinking I will get the Xray with the os vspec eb mod and a jp tuned pipe. Based on the reviews, I dont think I can go wrong with that combo.

good choice dude

the only thing i'd do differently is the pipe but thats due to the rules we run to over here
the JP4 pipe is a good choice for that engine

the last time i got involved in a thread like this it kicked off bigtime LOL [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4442830/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm]HERE[/link] [:'(]

I have not received my August issue of Xtreme RC Cars yet, but the Executive Editor told me [link=http://www.myrcblog.com/2008/06/xray-808-review-coming-from-xtreme-rc.html]Xtreme RC Cars is reviewing the XRAY 808[/link] in the next issue. You may want to check that.

I bought my 8 with an extra 8 in pieces from a guy that got the 808(reason for selling)3months ago and he ran better lap times with the losi 8... he ran the losi for 11 months

My Losi 8ight with vz-b v-spec and jp-3 is a BEAST

[link=http://www.apexmodels.com/product-search.php?call=moreinfo&man=2&cat=kits&id=520]hyper 8.5 rtr[/link]
Don't know if you can get in in the US but it is available

1. Rc8 FT
2. Kyosho Mp 9
3. Xray 808
4. Mbx5R
5. Losi 8

Good choice, you won't be disappointed, Amain hobbies has 14 Xray's in stock I would grab one soon if I were you. I never ran an OS Vspec but the EB mods is supposed to be a killer engine, I'm not sure but I think EB mods also makes a pipe for the Vspec that's suppose to be THE pipe for the modded engine?

Is AMAIN the best place to buy all my goodies?

for the most part yes...they have all the manufacturers and good prices.

are you in a rush? if so i would go the 808.
if you are willing to wait, the new MBX6 will be out soon

MBX6, JX21 ninja with its pipe,ace servos, DX3R. carnt wait

How do people find the Ace DS5105 on buggies? I thought that be overkill?