new improved carbon RC8T with weight stats.

[Ryu James]

i posted this build last fall but wanted to show some recent changes. the biggest thing being these Fioroni spring flex chassis braces. these things increase handling and manueverability on the track dramatically, especially over rough track. you can get these from Amainhobbies for several different 1/8 kits but the ones i am using were actually for the HB D8T and like a Kyosho buggy or something. i just made them work with my setup. i think the rear is most important and the front isnt as crucial. i am going to try running the composite RC8 chassis brace up front with the Fioroni spring brace in the rear this week and see how that goes. i think it will be the perfect combo.

i did the steering rack mod that the AE pro drivers have done and this has helped a ton too. steering has much more throw and much better feel when driving. i highly recommend this for anyone driving the RC8 and RC8T. just google "rc8 steering rack mod" and you will find it. i think the new RC8B that is coming out has this new steering rack setup since it was used by all the pros. i could be wrong on that though.

also started running the Tekno 3shoe clutch with .7mm springs and love it. has helped my racing dramatically. when others at the track drive my truggy they kind of just smile and ask "wow, how come it drives so smooth?"

oh, when i did this first carbon build i had many people ask me how much the truggy weighed. i now have a very accurate scale and the the chassis itself weighs 5 1/2 ounces less then the aluminum chassis' avail in the popular conversion kits. the complete truggy with everything on it including tires, battery etc weighs 9.2 lbs. and 7.5 lbs without the battery in. i have no idea how much the factory nitro version weighs though. or how much an electric one without mechanical brakes and all the aluminum parts would weigh. if anyone knows the stats please post. i'm curious to know.

so i have read about others getting bit by the "racing bug" and now i understand. bashing is just boring now. its all about being ready for race night each week. gotta love it!