if you just want something cheap for bashing you can pick up a GS xut from amain for $215, just put aluminum rear hubs, and they are solid..... plus mike makes a mount now
i have a new (well, mostly put together - but never finished) xray XT8 i'm selling. i'm sure you saw it, though. just thought i'd throw it out there. it's a bit more than your 8ight-t, though...but your current truggy could be the basher and this could be your racer...?
i have the rcm motor mount and hitec 5955tg for it, too.