http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6650 here you will find info on mikes 8t. Mine will be done the same way. from the email I got yesterday mike said we should see them on the site in another day or so. I really hope he is able to finish them and put them up for sale that soon because I have been just looking at my truggy for weeks already. :(
The lower weight should help with the problems you were having with your mm too. I believe mike said his truck is just under 9.5lbs with a 4s 5000mah pack.