I'd like to hear more about how the two compare. I've been told the Eight has a bit of a push, but the MBX5 has a lot of a push. However, earlier in this thread Cain posted that with a few minor parts changes the MBX5 can be made to have lots of steering.
I prefer something with a little sharper steering especially since I plan on using electric brakes that make it a bit more difficult to swing the rear with the brake. In the winter I plan on driving indoors at a mostly 10th scale track, so again sharp turning is important to me.
I don't know much about the MLST, but Losi 10th scale buggy and truck tend to be more durable than the AE stuff that is until the CR stuff came out. However many feel the AE is easier to drive consistantly. Overall, I think both companies are very competitive at this time.
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Originally Posted by supralover72
I'm going to say mugen because IMO the quality of the parts is much higher. Maybe Losi's new products are better, but I always chose ae over them because of they're quality. Just look at the MLST.
I would check the quality first, maybe ask around some forums to find out more about the 8t, but the mugen is superior in existing set ups since its older and a world champion more than once, has better quality aluminum upgrades, but the two handle SO different, so you really need to drive both. Drive the 8t, if you LOVE it, you probably won't like the mugen. If you don't really like the way it drives or only like it or think it's OK, get the Mugen for sure.
In the end, it all comes down to which one you think drives better, and parts support. Nothing else really.
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