HorizonRC.com Review - Losi 8IGHT T 2 0 RTR

What started out as a modified monster truck class has truly evolved to be a pure-bred race class. Im speaking of the highly competitive truggy class of course. There have been a number of different philosophies on how to build the best truck out there. Some trucks work really well on hard-packed, smooth surfaces. Still others work really well on rough and bumpy tracks. But the question is how do you find a truck that works well on many different surfaces yet compromises nothing? Look no further than the latest truggy from Losi, the 8IGHT-T 2.0 RTR.
The trickle-down theory works well in many applications, and this is a perfect example. As their latest flagship truck, the 8IGHT-T 2.0 performs straight from the box. For those looking for a complete ready-to-run package, Losi has taken what theyve learned on their all-out race truck and updated their RTR truggy and brought it to 2.0-spec. The result is the truck you see here, the Losi 8IGHT-T 2.0 RTR. Complete with a starter box, JR servos, a Losi 454 engine and Spektrum DX3S transmitter—this is one capable RTR.


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[MatrixGoesHam]

Still got mine! Its 8 years old now i raced it for quiet some time. Now i just use it as a basher still holding Up strong. Just a great truggy.

[horizonhobby]

@RCcrazy2008 Make sure you push down on the engine head when starting, NOT the wing. A lot of people push on the wing which can cause issues.

[KX-]

Just looking back great to watch again 10yrs old now unbelievable & now on Losi Racing’s 40th birthday 1980
And also Horizon Hobby 35yrs 1985 still making great rc product’s..👍🏻🏁🏁🏁🏆

[rcvideosk]

Always wanted this car ever since I was a kid.... Still running my first rc my father bought me 10 years ago.... Getting a Arrma notorious 6s tomorrow

[horizonhobby]

Absolutely. The benefit of a truck over a buggy too is, if you're bashing around, you have more ground clearance to go over grass and such.

[horizonhobby]

Exceptional, it's one of the things that Team Losi Racing concentrated on with the full-race version of the 8IGHT-T 2.0 and Losi continued that philosophy with the RTR. In-fact most of the components and parts are the same as the race kit!

[horizonhobby]

Ok, so you have some experience which is a plus. The 8IGHT-platform of vehicles is pretty user friendly and durable so you shouldn't have an issue. Just take your time during the break-in process and you should be good to go!

[horizonhobby]

@thesomeone48 Exactly. But in addition to the radio ($250 on it's own) you also get a good starter box too, and those aren't exactly cheap either. Sure, it's a lot of money but when you look at what you all get it's actually a really good deal.

[horizonhobby]

@KesaK Actually it does share a majority of its parts with the Race Roller. The A-Arms, uprights, hub carriers, knuckles, etc are all the exact same as the Race Roller. That was my point when drawing to the lineage. The main differences, minus the included gear of the RTR of course, are the chassis plate, shock towers and the diffs come out of the box filled with grease instead of oil. Other than that, yes, the RTR and the Roller share the majority of parts between the two.

[horizonhobby]

@dsmdeegen There's a servo that opens and closes the carb on the engine. This same servo has another linkage that engages and disengages a set of disc brakes that are mounted to the center differential.

[horizonhobby]

@MrCatWalkBMX the toe-out on the front wheels helps the truck turn into a corner more aggressively. It's pretty common to run 1-to 2-degrees of front toe-out.

[horizonhobby]

@MRAlrounder Yes, you would need the LOSA0912 conversion kit plus ESC/Motor/Battery/etc.

[horizonhobby]

The 8IGHT-T has been a great truck. I ran it for a season or so but, just due to my time constraints, stopped running Truggy as a class. This came out right before I started getting into SCT hot and heavy and, honestly, between SCT and 2WD buggy that's where I've been spending most of my time racing.

[horizonhobby]

I'd say it all depends on what gear you have, what you want to do with the truck, etc. If you're starting from scratch or don't have a decent .21+ engine, don't have a good radio, are looking for more casual racing but primarily bashing, etc then the RTR will probably be best. If you have a good engine, radio & servos, if you're looking for an all-out racer and don't mind painting, etc then the roller would probably be better. The basic truck is the same, it's the extras that make the difference

[horizonhobby]

I use the LOSB5221 or the DYN1925. I like the Dynamite one because it has a meter on it so I know instantly if the glow plug is bad if it's not firing.

[horizonhobby]

A new engine that hasn't fully broken in can have a tight fit between the piston and sleeve. As such the piston can get stuck at top dead center when the engine is cold during the first few runs. Once you've broken it in however that issue will go away.

[horizonhobby]

The 454 is a great engine. Dakotah Phend has been using one in his all-out race 8IGHT-T 2.0 RTR and able to hang with the likes of Truhe and Drake. It's a stout mill.

[horizonhobby]

And for some people that is preferred. The 8IGHT-T 2.0 was designed for both bashers and racers with a leaning towards the racers. Starter mechanisms add weight and rotating mass to race vehicles which is why this came with a starter box.

[horizonhobby]

@xiPropheT I'd say 45 is a good number. Remember it's designed for going around a racetrack, not just straight-line speed.

[wey-gnowk]

Thanks for the advice I just bought it today and broke it in at the shop it is awsome thanks again