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My was I excited when I saw the thread title, more so when you had a link. Now I'm terribly disappointed, wow Xray, you've put a Losi conversion kit on an 808, congratulations...

Our prayers have been answered: 808E

http://www.neobuggy.net/images/News/808e1.jpg
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http://www.redrc.net/wp-content/uplo...ray808E-21.jpg
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XRAY 808E Specs:
• premium high-competition off-road electric-powered buggy
• kit version only – for professional racers
• based on the ultra-successful 808 platform, sharing a majority of parts
• efficient Zero Kingpin suspension
• strong, lightweight molded steering blocks with molded-in steel bushings
• well-proven 808 suspension parts and geometry
• ultra-low CG, all parts centralized in chassis
• optimized front/rear and left/right weight balance for perfect jumping
• pure racing design, highest-performance ultra-durable parts
• ultra-lightweight high-tensile transmission parts hand-made from special world-renowned top-secret self-developed HUDY Spring Steel™
• drivetrain includes 22 high-speed rubber-sealed bearings for maximum efficiency, speed, and durability
• ultra-precision front/rear and center diffs with HUDY Spring Steel™ outdrives
• pinions, spurs, crown gears and clutchbell manufactured by HUDY
• optimized multiple upper/lower shock mounting locations for front and rear
• exclusive adjustable turnbuckles made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
• flexible suspension holders with integrated preset optimal suspension geometry
• high-tensile Swiss 7075 T6 hard-anodized chassis
• ultra-strong inboard & outboard suspension pivot pins
• direct Shaft Connection™ to the pinion gear
• front & rear anti-roll bars
• narrow servo saver and steering system
• front & rear flexible composite brace
• gearboxes with Labyrinth Dust Covers™
• premium-grade graphite shock towers: 4mm extra-thick front & 3.5mm thick rear
• big-bore oversized shocks for excellent handling on bumpy tracks and big jumps
• threaded big-bore hard-anodized shock bodies
• protective folding rubber shock boots for big-bore shocks, front & rear
• ultra-low XRAY racing body
• XRAY Premium Shock Oils for perfect consistency

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Having already published the press releases of the company’s new products we all know what to expect on the Xray stand this year. We asked further regarding the 808E brushless 1/8th scale and were told that they are still currently testing configurations of the layout of the electrics in the car. As you can see in the photos, there is a version that has the receiver mounted forward together with a stand up steering servo, but they are also trying a version with a lay down steering servo and receiver mounted in the center. The weight balance is so critical with the brushless cars and this is something Xray have spent a lot of time trying to get right in order for it to fly straight and even. The 808E also has its own specific chassis plate which sees all the gas related mounting holes removed. Finally the car will not use a mechanical brake but will plan on offering a slipper diff as an option in the future.

not impressed at all.... I thought xray would atleast offer something better than a crap concoversion even the radio box looks silly.

I know for damn sure when i enter big races I'm putting down Rc-Monster 808 and not xray 808e. What a disgrace.

I'd rather convert a 2010 spec 808 than this truck.

drool, drool , drool. Finally!

I will be that is has a $ 600+ price tag knowing x-ray

doesnt even look like xray quality.... im still dissappointed big time.

What I find really funny is the futaba 3003 servo in there. :surprised:

I like the sexy fish net stocking look of the lipos!

Slipper diff as an option in the future. If that is true, Mike will be very busy.

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Originally Posted by gixxer (Post 347718)

What I find really funny is the futaba 3003 servo in there. :surprised:

i thought all the electronics were a joke:lol:

It doesnt look like the final design is complete yet.

It says here that there are still 2 designs in testing. Pictures of both layouts too.

http://rcspecial.com/news/?p=40724

Threads merged :angel:

It looks like the main difference between the two is the servo position. The receiver box looks the same, just different mounting. I like the vertical servo option with the receiver box next to it. Mikes motor mount and battery box look 100000000x better than the xray ones.

Center diff and motor is moved way to the back of the chassis in the one with the lay down servo. The one with the stand up servo has the center diff in the stock nitro position it appears.

That is the really big difference in the 2 layouts. Probably totally changes the weight balance of the car.

I didnt realize that they pushed the motor that for back! :lol: Crazy angle pictures mess with me!

i hope neither go to production

So Ross, is it still better to just convert one using Mike's kit?

I quite like the servo laydown version, however that motor mount would have to be replaced by mike's. The tray however seems quite light though.

convert hands down at this stage in the game. im not even running a newer 808 (09 or 10 spec) and its perfect with mike's kit. 1512 3d, 5s 3300vx pack and MMM and its awesome ultra light, easy to work on, easy to clean and easy to drive.