8th mid engine electric 2wd

[mrspeedy]

Just a thought at the mo', but what about it ?? would be ace huh ? I'm thinking ... BIG X6

8th nitro seems less popular now, but peeps still like to play with BIG buggies and we have oodles of cheap electric options available and loads of cheap 8th buggies ready to convert .....

I've got a Losi 8ight that's screaming out to be converted... but it needs a gearbox ...

So what would work ? maybe something from a Savage or an E-maxx ??

Anyone got any ideas for this ??

Something like an Rc version of this

[nicefrog]

I've been thinking 8th scale 2wd will definitely arrive once nitro 8th dies out in a couple/few years but the time is not yet!. Might as well wait for the kits?

[slow bob]

kyosho beat you to it mate with the ultima db

[c0sie]

8th nitro is dying?

Where was I when that memo got sent around?

[nicefrog]

Anyone that lived through 10th scale electric dying out in the early 90s knows nitro is done for. Whatever is faster and easier ends up the dominate class. That right now is electric, I think 8th scale electric and 10th can live together but it wont leave any room for 8th nitro, You watch and see 3 years and nitro will be finished and it wont even be the smoke noise and fumes that does it

[c0sie]

Im shocked really. Are we talking racing or bashing here?

Everything I hear from the Rallycross side of racing is that numbers are up every year, more and more cars are being released every year and that things are ticking along sweet as a sweet thing.

I would be so bold as to say that the UK leads the world in terms of indoor nitro racing with the NEO race, and we do have some of the best racers in the world with Bloomers, Neil and Pidge.

If nitro rallycross dies in 3 years I for one will be gutted, even as an outsider who doesnt race RX anymore.

[dave g]

Originally Posted by nicefrog

Anyone that lived through 10th scale electric dying out in the early 90s knows nitro is done for. Whatever is faster and easier ends up the dominate class. That right now is electric, I think 8th scale electric and 10th can live together but it wont leave any room for 8th nitro, You watch and see 3 years and nitro will be finished and it wont even be the smoke noise and fumes that does it

i think your living in cuckoo land

[rocketrob]

Not mid-motored, but should be easy enough to fix if you're of the mind.

JConcepts – J82 Conversion kit
The J82 is the buggy of your dreams, combining the drivability of a 1/10th truck with the fascination of a buggy. The J82 is a terrific platform for drivers wanting to race on a bigger track with tough terrain. The J82 allows a brushless and lipo driver the opportunity to race with more confidence for an extended period of time.

The JConcepts J82 is a conversion kit for the Associated RC10T4 vehicle. With this conversion, a driver can now compete in two classes on the same day using just one vehicle.



J82 conversion kit features:

• Original JConcepts Illuzion - J82 body with J82 decal sheet
• 1/10th Scale Ball Cups (black)
• Groovy - 1/8th - 2wd front, green (fits 2.2" buggy front wheel)
• Double Dee's - green compound (fits 2.2" truck wheel)
• Mono - J82 front wheel (white) - 2pc
• Mono – J82 rear wheel (white) - 2pc
• Factory Blue Titanium Turnbuckle, 1.775"

http://www.jconcepts.net/store/index...ca7d6395f2b650

[Fabs]

Speaking to Scotty at the euros he says nitro is going to be banned in california for environmental issues... I'd say that's its fate in time...

[Neil Skull]

Whatever

[le_sam]

hi,

SC is now more popular than Truck, and closer 1/8 than 1/10...
DB like Kyosho's is a good alternativ also.
why don't mix them to have some kind of "big foot" mains, staying in 1/10th scale!?

my SC is now a Truck, to race in France this year, 450mm long :


but before i've customed it in 'DB' (a 1/8 2WD buggy at least!) :


best on track than my others versions (SC & Truck)

so, i think the mix is the best :
people can choose what's prefered (truck, SC, DB) and it could be a very popular way to be, indeed?
specials rules can be create for size specifications...

p.s: sorry for mistakes, i'm french... i speak english like a spanish cow

[le_sam]

Originally Posted by rocketrob

JConcepts – J82 Conversion kit
The J82 is the buggy of your dreams, combining the drivability of a 1/10th truck with the fascination of a buggy. The J82 is a terrific platform for drivers wanting to race on a bigger track with tough terrain. The J82 allows a brushless and lipo driver the opportunity to race with more confidence for an extended period of time.

The JConcepts J82 is a conversion kit for the Associated RC10T4 vehicle. With this conversion, a driver can now compete in two classes on the same day using just one vehicle.

http://www.jconcepts.net/store/index...ca7d6395f2b650

very nice!!!