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Post by salteen on Aug 19, 2008 7:00:10 GMT -5
shock towers
roll cage
bumpers
wheels
body
That seems to be all I need to convert my RC8. Probably right around $100-$150 worth of parts. Hopefully my 16mm shocks fit those new towers with no clearance issues.
Does anybody else agree that those beadlocks look real!?
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Post by rocketrob40 on Aug 19, 2008 7:41:43 GMT -5
shock towers roll cage bumpers wheels body That seems to be all I need to convert my RC8. Probably right around $100-$150 worth of parts. Hopefully my 16mm shocks fit those new towers with no clearance issues. Does anybody else agree that those beadlocks look real!? yeah, you're probably right - but I was reading somewhere else that they use the longer 8T chassis and you're right, the beadlocks do look real (that's why I threw in that latest pic) - but whether they're actually included on the production truck is another matter entirely |
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Post by salteen on Aug 19, 2008 8:14:41 GMT -5
but I was reading somewhere else that they use the longer 8T chassis NOO! I didn't even take that into consideration...now that I look at it that way, the chassis is DEFINITELY longer than the buggy chassis and the track width is wider [look at the extension on the rear turnbuckle] ....gah.....that just added another $100 easy. Screw that...I'll buy another Slash ;D ...that thing is just an RC8T with new wheels and a roll cage.  and they were too lazy to unscrew the front buggy body post from the top plate  |
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Post by Steve on Aug 19, 2008 8:18:15 GMT -5
I wonder how well those tires will hook up. Dont look that great to me, but are defiantley scale.
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Post by salteen on Aug 19, 2008 8:21:45 GMT -5
I don't really wonder. I would bet tons of money that they DON'T hook up. Especially if that's a .28 in there.
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Post by rocketrob40 on Aug 19, 2008 10:04:13 GMT -5
I don't really wonder. I would bet tons of money that they DON'T hook up. Especially if that's a .28 in there. those things would only hook up with a .15  |
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Post by rocketrob40 on Aug 19, 2008 10:05:45 GMT -5
but I was reading somewhere else that they use the longer 8T chassis NOO! I didn't even take that into consideration...now that I look at it that way, the chassis is DEFINITELY longer than the buggy chassis and the track width is wider [look at the extension on the rear turnbuckle] ....gah.....that just added another $100 easy. Screw that...I'll buy another Slash ;D ...that thing is just an RC8T with new wheels and a roll cage. and they were too lazy to unscrew the front buggy body post from the top plate considering EVERYTHING, it just makes me wonder (quite a bit too much) just what all they boys were thinking as they proceeded with the project. I mean they know how the industry has its ups and downs, and that nitro has been headed into a lull for quite a time - the multi-versions of the MGT have been dust collectors on hobby shop shelves, and it took them over a year to get their RC8 to market, and even longer for the truggy...... and meanwhile the gas car market has taken a nosedive  and then they bring this out with a bigbore nitro motor, lower-yet traction tires (though I bet the hook up like gangbusters on asphalt, and wear just as fast), and a questionalbe starting system? maybe it's just me, neat looking, but it just doesn't seem very well thought out  (kinda like a stripper, everything seems great until you bring them home to introduce them to mama) |
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Post by bar321 on Aug 19, 2008 18:21:34 GMT -5
lol the last part is funny
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Post by beef on Aug 20, 2008 14:56:11 GMT -5
the tires look like losi block heads
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Post by hakmazter on Sept 7, 2008 1:06:50 GMT -5
not to spam, but if you really want electric, you can wait for AE, do a conversion kit, or just buy a Caster SCORE.
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Post by hakmazter on Sept 7, 2008 1:08:18 GMT -5
and I will gladly admit that the SC8 is the sweetest r/c vehicle I have ever seen. Good Job AE! You caught me with my pants down.....
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Post by rocketrob40 on Sept 7, 2008 8:36:25 GMT -5
ah, but "looks" can be deceiving ...........
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Post by daddydancool on Sept 8, 2008 20:46:47 GMT -5
not to spam, but if you really want electric, you can wait for AE, do a conversion kit, or just buy a Caster SCORE. i'm waiting for my sc8 to arrive since it was for pre order at my lhs but i see more and more caster SCORE post but no info? anyone has some info? |
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Post by Rob #28 on Sept 9, 2008 6:31:50 GMT -5
not to spam, but if you really want electric, you can wait for AE, do a conversion kit, or just buy a Caster SCORE. i'm waiting for my sc8 to arrive since it was for pre order at my lhs but i see more and more caster SCORE post but no info? anyone has some info? I got rid if it because there still is no proof that the truck even exists yet. No pictures, nothing. |
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Post by zman280 on Sept 9, 2008 13:59:16 GMT -5
not sold on the caster truck ( wherever it is), or on this one. @ $600+, i can take my slash go BL, and aside form traction, hang with that truck. For less. I also agree with timing on this truck. Yes, CORR is where its at right now, FINALLY!, and Traxxas built the ultimate cash-cow. As we speak, Horizon, Great planes, and others are sold out of the Slash. For good reason.
AE missed the boat i think, and now that i think about it, not only did Losi miss the boat, but dropped the 14 yr old ball with the highroller!!! Pede competion, only 14 yrs too late.
Time will tell, i guess.
Ron
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