BL Revo 3.3 compared to 8ight-T - RC-Monster Forums

miniGranis · **BL Revo 3.3 compared to 8ight-T -** 07.03.2009, 05:15 AM

Hello !
I have a Revo 3.3 converted with MM and Medusa 36-60-2000 (IIRC).
Now I have the option to buy a 8igth-T 1.0 Roller, plan would probably be to run MMM, Medusa from above and 4S.

Would the 8ight be a better (more robust) basher, jumper ?
Would the Medusa be up to the task ?

E-Revonut · 07.03.2009, 10:14 AM

The 8 will be a ton stronger, better handling, fliy straighter and more level!

BL_RV0 · 07.03.2009, 12:04 PM

The 8ight-t is all around better. I used to be a MT guy but ever since I've gotten into truggies I never even thought of getting a MT again. The 60mm will be up to the task if you keep it light, but if it's over 10 or 11lbs consider getting a 70mm.

E-Revonut · 07.03.2009, 02:43 PM

With the 60mm keep the speeds low and it should be ok, I have a 70mm 1600kv that I have run in my RC8T on 5s, it gets into the 150's on the track geared for about 35. I would recomend no more than 30MPH for the 60mm to keep things cool.

zeropointbug · 07.03.2009, 03:50 PM

Just from my experience watching the Truggy guys at the track... they are WAAY better handling, WAY tougher, like E-revonut said, they fly STRAIGHT off the jumps, and seem like they have some sort of anti-gravity device in them that keeps them level and always landing on their feet!

I am getting a truggy soon. Most likely a 8T 2.0

zeropointbug · 07.03.2009, 04:12 PM

Where are you planning on getting the roller, btw?

jzemaxx · 07.03.2009, 04:17 PM

Truggy...period. Revo is nice for a MT class or for beginners. If you plan to get serious in bashing or doing any club racing, the 8T 1.0 is a serious machine. Will turn on a dime.

zeropointbug · 07.03.2009, 04:22 PM

Just for comparison's sake, I turned out a for my quickest lap time, a 44.9 sec lap... and the best lap I saw for the truggies was 39.8 secs. That's huge.

jzemaxx · 07.03.2009, 04:24 PM

I run my Revo 3.3 BL usually about 1 sec behind my truggy on average lap times.

zeropointbug · 07.03.2009, 04:30 PM

I'm a beginner... and the truggy guys are extremely good, well practiced! The track is set up for them, IMO.

1 second behind? Either you are really good with the Revo, or your tuggy driving skills aren't the greatest.

jzemaxx · 07.03.2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeropointbug

I'm a beginner... and the truggy guys are extremely good, well practiced! The track is set up for them, IMO.

1 second behind? Either you are really good with the Revo, or your tuggy driving skills aren't the greatest.

Yup...only 1 second behind.

stum · 07.04.2009, 12:35 AM

Anyone else going to barnstormers for the 12th or the 26th?? Should be a blast.. I will be down most likely w/ my 8b & 8t w/ the anti-gravity and turbo brushless stabilizers charged and ready.....

May even bring the e-revo and hyper mini STe just in case :)

miniGranis · 01:07 AM

Thanks guys, the 8-T it is then, the truggy will be bought locally here in Sweden.
Can I use the same motor mount as for the 8-B ? I cant find any 8-T specific one in the shop.

BL_RV0 · 07.04.2009, 01:07 AM

The 8b motor mount will bolt right up.

stum · 03:03 AM

PS ya i've been racing my e-revo for about a year now and can beat most truggies but I'm also a full second faster when I drive my 8t truggy vs my erevo... 8t takes a TON more of a beating vs the erevo as well.. e-revo is a great truck, but on the track even dialed in, she breaks too much vs a good truggy (8ight-t in this case). Having a 8ight buggy, truggy and the e-revo for racing on a track the e-revo is my last choice.

PS that medusa 60mm motor is great in the buggy, but it's not quite enough for an 8ight-t iMO, so gear it down to 35mph max top speed if you want it to last for any length of time.