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You can't deny that since the debut of the original 8IGHT™ buggy, Team Losi Racing has been at or near the front of the field in the class. Whether using nitro or electric power, the 8IGHT-platform has been at the pinnacle of performance. The most recent update to the platform, the Team Losi Racing™ 8IGHT 3.0, has already become a proven winner thanks to Dakotah Phend taking the TQ honors at the 2013 ROAR Fuel Off Road Nationals with his teammate Adam Drake taking the overall win and yet another ROAR Championship. Not to be outdone, the engineers went to work to take what they learned on the nitro car and create what they feel is the best electric-powered 1/8-buggy. The result is the 8IGHT-E™ 3.0 buggy you see before you now.

Much like the 8IGHT 3.0, the 8IGHT-E 3.0 is a leaner, meaner, faster and more durable platform than the previous car. Many innovations that debuted on the nitro car have been carried over to the electric one, including larger diameter shocks, titanium carbo-nitride coated suspension pins and shock shafts, a new aero package and much more. The 8IGHT-E 3.0 builds upon this with a narrower chassis, updated motor mount, new front and rear shock towers and a number of addition enhancements. But make no mistake; while it shares many parts with its nitro cousin, this is a purpose-built electric-powered buggy from the ground up. In the end, much like its nitro counterpart, Dakotah Phend went out and TQed and won the ROAR Electric 1/8-scale Nationals on the debut weekend of the 8IGHT-E 3.0 buggy.

Ryan Dunford is well known for his work on the slightly smaller TEN-platform, which has been used to win multiple National Championships in its own right. Ryan has taken what he learned on the TEN-SCTE and TEN-SCTE 2.0 and applied it to the 8IGHT-E 3.0. Clearly what he has done has proven to be effective as the early success indicates. We give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the current ROAR National Championship-winning chassis. Ryan helps explain many intricate details that make such a proven platform even faster for the future. 

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[horizonhobby]

For the high-end 1/8-scale buggy this is pretty typical for the pricing. Something to remember is that formerly option parts are now included as standard items. Machined aluminum costs more than molded composites. So where the kit may have previously been, say, $499.99 and you'd invest $200 in aluminum tuning parts they're now all included at a lower cost. Other companies require you to pay similar (or more) for a nitro kit and convert it to electric vs having an all-in-one solution.

[horizonhobby]

We have an excellent selection of motors and ESCs in-stock that would work great with this car Jamie!

[evilet]

Awesome! Just bought a 2.0 e and install Neu motor 1515, Mamba Monster 2, Hitec 7954sh and Spectrum rx. Running on 6s is insane speed.. Haha.

[atheistmetal]

Losi- late November 2014 8ight-e RTR finally

[SammyDee]

Interesting. Nice to a 8ight E. Not a fan on the super narrow chassis/body design but its looks much cleaner for sure. Truggy next right? hehe.

[fondfarewell]

i have the 8ight 2.0 electric converted and have a 3.0 nitro chassis, will it work on the 2.0? looks like all the holes line up.

[jakedow]

This looks so much like an infomercial

[MrDavide]

Hi guys!! somebody knows what spur gear is included with this kit and also what would be a good pinion gear to use with that spur??!! thanks in advance to everyone and looking forward for any answer and counsel!!!

[carls.]

What cell battery should I use and what are the battery compartment dimensions

[paullaski]

I love my 8th scales and now maybe other manufactures will fallow so no more conversions.

[RICHIE_RICH]

45 days later and still no motor from hobbyking and they hang up .

[imserious]

is losi as good or better than traxxas?

[BOTAJELL]

Yes with Adam Drake and it was done with Nitro not the Gay ass electrics!!! F the no soul fake ass Electrics! Keep using Nitro and teach the new generation to have some sort of mechanical skills that kids nowadays are lacking!

[RICHIE_RICH]

Just want to warn people never buy from hobbyking r5 days later and 450 plus dollars down the drain I call them and they hang up wont tell me were my gas motor is I found out they ship from private homes and hong kong