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JeffEmbracedDC · 09:42 AM

In the 2.0 kits they fixed a good amount of slop issues as well as many other 8ight 1.0 bugs. I love my 8ight and I would really love an 8ight 2.0.

The 2.0 steering rack now has pressed bushings so slop doesn't develop anywhere near as quickly. They have also included captured rod ends on the steering linkages as they would constantly pop off on the 1.0. Overall they fixed a lot of steering issues. However the materials used to make the arms, knuckles and caster blocks is still the same and does wear after a few months of running. A few shims should do the trick. The rear-outer hingepins have been beefed up, longer chassis, lighter shock towers, lots of tweaks and upgrades to the original 8ight. If I had the money I would definitely have a 2.0 on its way to me. As far as race-worthiness goes I say the 8 2.0 is definitely a winner. They only improved on an already awesome platform.

So yes the losi conversion kits. I think the conversion kit is pretty nice. Honestly I would stay away from the xcelorin motor and ESC. Anyone I know who has used that and then tried a Mamba Monster combo swears by the mamba monster combo. I've seen several 1/8th xcelorins go bad (motors and ESCs) and heard a lot about cogging issues which were solved by the mamba monster.

Now on the hardware side of the conversion - I kind of dig it. The motor mount seems pretty nice. I really like the design but it is heavier than the RC Monster motor mount. I haven't used Losis new mount personally so I can't give a complete and accurate review.

The battery tray is of decent quality and the fact that it puts the ESC behind the battery instead of above the rear center drive shaft or top plate of the diff stand offs is nice. It results in a comparatively lower COG. The box is of good build quality. But again - probably not the lightest of all options. Personally I have a battery box made of thin aluminum that was then reinforced with fiber tape. Extremely light and extremely durable.

The radio tray is good.

If you're worried about weight - maybe go with the RC-Monster motor mount and a custom battery box. If you're worried about pricing and convenience I'd go with the Losi hardware conversion kit. But either way - definitely go with the Mamba Monster (2650kv) combo.

If you build your own battery box keep in mind the possibility of a "quick release" design for quick pit stops in longer mains.

-Jeff

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JeffEmbracedDC RC-Monster Carbon Fiber Offline Posts: 229 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rockport, TX	02.18.2009, 09:38 AM In the 2.0 kits they fixed a good amount of slop issues as well as many other 8ight 1.0 bugs. I love my 8ight and I would really love an 8ight 2.0. The 2.0 steering rack now has pressed bushings so slop doesn't develop anywhere near as quickly. They have also included captured rod ends on the steering linkages as they would constantly pop off on the 1.0. Overall they fixed a lot of steering issues. However the materials used to make the arms, knuckles and caster blocks is still the same and does wear after a few months of running. A few shims should do the trick. The rear-outer hingepins have been beefed up, longer chassis, lighter shock towers, lots of tweaks and upgrades to the original 8ight. If I had the money I would definitely have a 2.0 on its way to me. As far as race-worthiness goes I say the 8 2.0 is definitely a winner. They only improved on an already awesome platform. So yes the losi conversion kits. I think the conversion kit is pretty nice. Honestly I would stay away from the xcelorin motor and ESC. Anyone I know who has used that and then tried a Mamba Monster combo swears by the mamba monster combo. I've seen several 1/8th xcelorins go bad (motors and ESCs) and heard a lot about cogging issues which were solved by the mamba monster. Now on the hardware side of the conversion - I kind of dig it. The motor mount seems pretty nice. I really like the design but it is heavier than the RC Monster motor mount. I haven't used Losis new mount personally so I can't give a complete and accurate review. The battery tray is of decent quality and the fact that it puts the ESC behind the battery instead of above the rear center drive shaft or top plate of the diff stand offs is nice. It results in a comparatively lower COG. The box is of good build quality. But again - probably not the lightest of all options. Personally I have a battery box made of thin aluminum that was then reinforced with fiber tape. Extremely light and extremely durable. The radio tray is good. If you're worried about weight - maybe go with the RC-Monster motor mount and a custom battery box. If you're worried about pricing and convenience I'd go with the Losi hardware conversion kit. But either way - definitely go with the Mamba Monster (2650kv) combo. If you build your own battery box keep in mind the possibility of a "quick release" design for quick pit stops in longer mains. -Jeff BL 8ight, BL FT B44, BL FT TC4, BL FT T4 Last edited by JeffEmbracedDC; 02.18.2009 at 09:42 AM.