New Losi 8T 2.0 Truggy
 

here's the info guys, tonnnnnes of improvements and even a new "unique?" body

http://www.losi.com/Products/Default...rodID=LOSA0805

there is a link to a video part way down the page

The 8IGHT-T 2.0 Race Roller is built on an extended-length Tuned Flex Technology (TFT) 2.0 chassis (14mm longer) which offers added stability and handling across all track conditions. This increased stability gives the 8IGHT-T 2.0 Race Roller the ability to carry more speed into and out of corners, and to glide across washboard sections with ease. Tuned Flex Technology also provides significant handling gains by responding precisely to changes in terrain without sacrificing balance and grip.

The 8IGHT-T 2.0 Race Roller includes updated steering geometry which features a servo saver with increased consistency. Additional gains in steering precision were made by incorporating a pressed-steel bushing in the Ackerman brace, which reduces friction over the entire range of motion. With the increased horsepower demands of 1/8-scale truggy racing, Team Losi Racing reengineered the dogbones and outdrives of the 8IGHT-T 2.0 Race Roller to stand up to the abuse associated with serious off-road competition.

For balanced braking, Team Losi Racing designed 30mm front and 33mm rear heavy-duty brake discs that greatly improve brake feel and cooling. The heavy-duty design and construction ensures that you can accelerate further into corners before having to brake, allowing for faster lap times and quicker exits from the corner.

The alloy shock towers on the 8IGHT-T 2.0 Race Roller have been strengthened and lightened for better on-track performance without sacrificing handling or strength. The suspension on the 8IGHT-T 2.0 Race Roller features numerous shock mounting locations for several options in adjusting the suspension setup. The front carrier also features two camber link positions while the rear has four, allowing for even greater customization to varying track conditions. The updated suspension includes the use of 15mm longer front shocks and 20mm longer rear shocks, extending the amount of suspension travel for increased handling capabilities on even the roughest of tracks.

Utilizing results from worldwide competitions, the 8IGHT-T 2.0 Race Roller includes a 50T center spur gear designed to provide the perfect gear ratio for truggy racing. Combined with the numerous advancements and updates to the vehicle overall, the result is an even more dominant performance on any track and in any condition.

A revised radio tray on the 8IGHT-T 2.0 Race Roller optimizes the position of the servos, while increasing response time and reducing stress on the throttle servo. This design also allows for increased precision from the throttle servo while reducing weight. The sure-close fuel tank ensures automatic, positive closure and prevents air from entering the fuel system.

All suspension arms on the 8IGHT-T 2.0 Race Roller have been extended a full 15mm for a wider, more stable base that maintains outstanding handling over any terrain. The extended width also allows for more stable entry into and exit from the corners, cutting valuable seconds off your lap times. Zero-Offset wheels were designed to keep the overall width within race guidelines while still offering incredible handling improvement. The 8IGHT-T 2.0 Race Roller also features an updated body design that increases air flow to the engine cooling head for improved engine performance.



Features
Extended Chassis with Tuned Flex Technology (TFT) 2.0
Precision steering geometry and servo saver
Extended-length front and rear arms
Updated suspension geometry with longer front and rear shocks
Heavy-duty dogbones and outdrives
Heavy-duty front and rear brake disks
Lightened shock towers
Sure-Close™ fuel tank closure with EFRA approved fuel line kit included
50T Center spur gear
Revised radio tray design
Heavy-duty rear outer 3.5mm hinge pins
Reinforced rear bearing insert system
Laser etched engine mounting guides
Center driveshaft grease boots

Product Specifications
Type:8IGHT-T 2.0 Truggy Race Roller
Scale:1/8
Length:22.075 inches (460mm)
Width:16.375 inches (415.9mm)
Wheelbase:14.93 - 15.09 inches (379 - 383mm)
Weight:8.50 lbs. (3.855kg)
Chassis:Tuned Flex Technology (TFT) 2.0
Kit/RTR:Race Roller
Body:Clear Polycarbonate Body

some pics to tease/scare you with

Attachment 5152

Attachment 5153

Attachment 5154

Looks like a sweet truck. Whoever designed the body should be shot it just looks weird! Cant wait to see it :a

i think the body looks a little like a modern "el camino", that's not necessarily a good thing!

at least your competition will know who you are when you are coming up to lap them, maybe it will scare them out of the way:OMG:

Check out that EXTREME forward engine positioning!!! WOW!!!

This truggy is gonna' fly...literally!!!

Leave it to Losi to break the mold once again. It's always exciting to see our hobby's technology advance like this. As for the body...I like it a LOT! It looks like it's going 100mph while it's just sitting there!

:NICE:...and nice truggy!!!

Sound`s and look`s great, like you guy`s need even more of an advantage LOL !!
But for real you guy`s should have to run with only 3 tire`s :IDEA:

:UP:..:UP:..:UP:..:UP:

Actually, I read somewhere that Mark Pavidis (I think) lost a front wheel on his truggy in a big race somewhere around 3/4 of the way through...and STILL finished the race in third. My word!!!

Dave would still be in the A with 3 wheels though, and we all know it too! ;)

thanks for the praise but the competition is getting very good up here and improving all the time, i don't think any of us could pull off a stunt like that:LIES:

Well atleast they got the front half of the body right.:)

Sorry Kevin, going to disagree with you on this one... that has got to be the worst looking body I have ever seen! I'm sure it's functional and everything (to a degree) but man it's ugly....

Other than that I am sure that it is a very good truck :)