twomanytoys

Here is a new MGt 8.0 next to my Savage X SS with LRp Spec3. Breaking it in this weekend. Its so much lighter than the MGT 4.6.

NitroBurn1

What did AE do different to make the 8.0 lighter?

twomanytoys

The Tires are wayyyy lighter. I think even the exhaust is lighter.

hilifemt

yeah, I'd like to know too why it's SO much lighter. the new tires are a bit lighter, but the new tranny has all metal gears now and the new engine has to be a tad bit heavier since it's bigger. The new truck also has bigger hex's and a longer rear bumper.

edit: I am a slow typer. I have the 8.0 tires on my 4.6 truck. I cant say my truck now is WAY lighter. Nice purchase though, I like that body

Bria1

The 8.0 is lighter than the 4.6???[&:]

According to AE's site, the [link=http://www.rc10.com/ae/mgt8/mgt8_specs.htm]8.0 weighs 5900g[/link] and the [link=http://www.rc10.com/ae/mgt/mgt_specs.htm]4.6 weighs 5622g[/link]. So 8.0 = 13 pounds and 4.6 = 12.4 pounds. I can see the tires being lighter, but I'd think the rest is either heavier or the same between the 2. Though I'm sure it feels much lighter with all that extra power.

twomanytoys

Ok it feels lighter compaired to the MGt 4.6. Maybe I was just excited sorry.

Bria1

LOL, no problem. I'm happy for ya, it's a sweet truck. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it.

Soothsayerman

Damn nice truck! Con-grats!

ericem

With that truck you don't need to jump to have fun just use the throttle on a long straight away.