Losi 8IGHT-XE RTR - CATASTROPHIC FINDINGS!

1/8 8IGHT-XE 4X4 Sensored Brushless Racing Buggy RTR
Item No: Losi - LOS04018

[smurfwithavette]

Update: My local hobby store contacted their Horizon Hobby rep and got it squared away. We basically requested all necessary part numbers to build NEW rear shocks ground-up. Months after buying this buggy, my local hobby store had ~5 or so newly in stock. All of them have the same issue with +/- 4mm on rear shocks...

We also got a pack of bearings to account for the one that was missing...

[iamthesnowgod]

Great heads up and excellent video. You were able to point out some stuff very few would think to check on a RTR (equal and proper length shock shafts for one). All of the issues weren't anything you did and you gave us insight on what to look for.

[PaddyPatrone]

Seams like the Quality control on assembly is not up to the task yet. Did they accidently mount a rear shock on the front? Really sounds like the guys in the assembly line are not working like they should.

[xdshooter]

Seems a bit of poor qc on horizons part. Other have been complaining about the difs leaking out of the box as well. Im considering buying this kit but might have to give it some more thought now. Thanks for the info. I look forward to the update.

[jasonhoward]

Thank you for pointing this out - very weird to have those 2 issues - whats the time between purchase dates?
Are you only doing track work or a combo of track n bash?

[Puertorrican_Power]

I went with the Kyosho. For begginers the sensored motor won't make a difference

[davidsearfoss]

Never take nothing for granted, always check everything, even though it may you need to take the whole buggy apart and check everything, bolt by bolt screw by screw

[roady]

I just got my RTR 8th scale buggy couple days ago haven't taken it to the track going to remove dips first and check oil and possibly refill with different weights I will check my wheel bearings shocks I'll worry about after I get it out running on the track

[louisgoldberg]

LMFAO you noobs are hilarious!!!!Without a bearing that wheel would’ve been wobbling like nuts, it’s would’ve been very noticeable lol

[ROYteous]

Our xe rtr was missing a rear outer bearing. Didn't expect it to be a common issue like this. Horizon made it right, though, like they always do.

As for the shock, probably mixed up front and rear shafts during assembly.

I'd hardly consider any of this catastrophic.

[losinumberfan]

Where did you get the hex tools for the dewalt ?

[roady]

Personally I think you might be wrong the problem shocked that you're talking about were the threads don't bottom out they stop right where they should have that's the way it was on my Associated and the other one bottom me out all the way to the threads does not seem correct I might be wrong you get your eyelid screwed in on the threads you would have a little space when you bought them out the shock as you're filling the oil compress it let go and it should start to flare back out meaning plunge back out but yeah I don't think your threads should bottom clear out to the body of the shock it should stop with a little gap of shaft showing at least when I raced and I rebuilt shocks that's where all mine stopped

[Recreation]

Sucks but I’d hardly call this catastrophic. About one in 3 RCs I buy I have to rebuild a shock or two. No big deal, usually the oil weight isn’t right for my driving style anyway. The XE should have 30wt rear and 35wt front IMHO anyway. The missing bearing is lame, but I’m sure they would make it right.

[JVGmidi]

Mine mist a bearing in the rear hubcarier.

[mzrzfxr]

I got mine a couple of months ago, two runs an issue. Runs at Novi RC track. Various stuff was loose, rear shocks needed a lot of oil out of the box. I think mine are same length, I had horrible driveline vibration on start of second run. Also uneven acceleration, may be bearing and/or even bad diffs. Haven’t addressed these new issues yet. No obvious visible damage. Terrible quality, I know stuff isn’t perfect in this hobby but this is just junk. RTR should be just that, should not have to spend hours fixing stuff out of the box. I’m almost ready to unload it and just sell for parts and maybe get a Tekno kit eventually. I’m really over Horizons bad quality of recent… Out of my last 5 cars from them, 3 had numerous issues…

I have the 8 elite kit I built a bit ago, few issues with it. Spare time for me is limited with work and work travel, etc so just little time to build kits. Like a kit now and again, or a decent roller/slider but also don’t mind a RTR if it’s made decent. Also few issues with my Arrma TLR typhon. My backup truggy now is my 1:8 Serpent Truggy (RTR) is running now, many runs and only one small repair, stock besides a new receiver/transmitter and tires.

[JVGmidi]

I had it with mine on the rear left outher side.

[louisgoldberg]

This shit is hilarious, don’t worry bro you’ll learn. Just stop blaming everything else but the lack of knowledge please. Dirty shock oil is normal, that’s literally what happens and yes that quickly, the rear shocks having different piston lengths is insane. It’s possible that they made a mistake, this is why I stay tf say from RTR kits. Want it done right ? Do it yourself. I know an 8th scale buggy can be daunting looking but these new kits are easy and come with amazing instructions. The instructions from the late 90s early 2000 were a bit crazy. Hopefully you get everything resolved

[TKim]

This isnt the real Losi 8ight anyways so it’s going to break

[django]

I was contemplating buying this but i settled for the kyosho mp10e readyset

[j-lokes]

Noob. You probably have a bad seal. Who ever build it you don’t assemble the bottom cartridge fully tight then insert the shock shaft. You leave it loose and add oil on the threads when passing it through the seals. Those are the cons of buying RTR.