OMG! I appreciate you explaining what those spacers were for. I just put together my front end and those two spacers were the only parts left. Thank You!
Glad to help.....I'm not sure why TLR hasn't updated the manual yet....I guess it's common knowledge from previous gen car releases on that center diff
I just want to compliment your tasteful paint jobs. Seems like flames and decal overload are the standard in the RC world and it’s refreshing to see someone let the body shape come through, especially this one. About to build one of these, with the HW 4268 G3 motor but with the SCT ESC (the new Pro is nowhere to be found and it sounds like the SCT is great). So excited!
Thanks Andrew - yeah, I'm not a fan of busy paint jobs....plus I just don't have the patience or skill for that 😁 - Good choice on the XR8 SCT, it's a great ESC and can handle this.....I tried finding another XR8 pro and yeah, they're impossible right now
Great job ! I wish I could show you a pic of my TLR 8ight xte build . You would be proud. Hobbywing 4274g3 xr8 plus combo , hitec HSB 9381 , futaba 3pv radio system gens ace 7500 RS , AKA impacts . And I even did a half decent job painting it. I’ve leaned so much from your channel about tools ;tips and tricks you helped me a lot.
0:34 THIS is the 8ight XE Elite! The ultimate buggy race car! Today I'm going to be reviewing this extreme buggy racer. Then I'm going to take you on a tour and see all its quirks and features. Then I'm going to take it on the track, and then I'm going to give it a Rich Score.
@@TheRCNetwork That was a good find. I ran my car about a half a dozen times without the shims with no issue. But glad to have it sorted out now. Thanks!
Kyosho was my second love.....mainly the Turbo Ultima Pro when it took the Championship from Associated........they have always been World Class 🌎, but the prices leave something to be desired (In General)
The motor, esc, and battery are the best for sure, but the best servos are made by ko propo. Quality control makes their gears the smoothest and Smallest gap between gears, giving faster response time. Build quality is just on another level and performance is there. Steering feels more natural compared to my brushless mks.
Tekno is Tuff, Top Notch, RC......I'm running a 48.4, and everybody wants one now, but it's the predecessor to the 48 2.0 which by all means is even better.......but now everybody wants to look/drive my TEKNOBOT! Once you get it dialed the game is just beginning!
Beautiful build. You have to have a good ratio of matching yellow in your paint design to carry those Yellow wheels.....in my case, if I swapped to white wheels......my wife might realize I have more than one😎
Excellent video! Thank you for letting us know about the two washers in the center diff, it would be frustrating to remove it again after the build lol.
I should of watched this before I put together the center diff… yep… I had to take it apart and dumped fresh fluids because the manual skipped the bearing spacers… I would give the manual an 8 of 10. Very well organized parts bag. A few quirks but still ALOT better than AE.
When are you going to finish your video on that light short course what did you figured out what type of number can you put . I was thinking of doing that.
Was trying to thing of brands as I was filming....I added them through the titles in the video though! You can't deny Mugen and Maifield being a force!
Great video. I just finished my XE elite build as well with the HW xr8 / 1900kv combo, and a protek servo. I also opted to use the entire Lunsford titanium package (upper bolts, lower bolts, turnbuckles). Without a battery and with the plastic wing and JC tires it weigh 3020. Do you mind throwing yours on a scale to compare?
Dang it....I knew I forgot to add something to the video! Yeah, I'll put it up on the scale and check back. I think I saw your post on FB about your Elite. Nice build!
Might not be a full on racer and definitely more of a basher but the ryphon 6s is my favourite e buggy just RAW POWER haha im just waiting for my tlr tuned typhon to arrive as we speak cant wait for it
@@TheRCNetwork I don't have a mayako buggy,but what I mean by best is I'm not referring to fit and finish or any of the normal type of comparison,I mean you will get your best result on race day with the black edition hang on there is a catch you have to know what you are doing first. eg: if you normally finish towards the back of the b final with the BE you will bump to the big show. If you normally finish in the D final you will probably stay in the D final. You are correct I think there are no more BE so Mayako it is,where there are no special people getting better deals then you, just racers all together.
i have this beast and I build it up ;-) my fave buggy at the moment are my 8ight xe elite and my serpent srx8e , but I really want to test the xray xb8e 2021
Hey. Thx for the most proffesional rc site! Everything is really great, slow camera motions and you don't talk that fast so we out of USA can understand 👍🏻. I have a request if i may say so: im a huge Xray fan and have 5 cars. Could it be possible for you to do a review og any Xray car in the future... Please🙂
@@TheRCNetwork I thinks because it's a european brand. I live in Belgium and here you a lot of x-ray cars. I drive a tekno eb 48.4 but i want the 2.0 version and I also drive a hotbodies d8t brushless conversion but it's so hard to find the right parts so I'm gonna replace the hb for a tekno et 2.0 when it's coming to europe. Best car I've had so far, just put an alu servo horn on it and it's already a beast out of the box 😁
@@TheRCNetwork thx for an answer. Yes thats strange, maybe they can't manage to make enough cars. They sell very good here in europe. I live in Norway and brands like Losi, Team Assosiated, the US brands are smaller here. You gone love Xray, the quality is ' Luxus ' as they claim 🙂
yeah, Xray is based in Europe....but they do have RCAmerica as their distributor here in the states...but I still don't see much for Xray here. I've always heard great things though
@@TheRCNetwork no, unfortunately. I wouldn't mind having a link to your review video on it. That's one of yours I haven't caught yet. Wait if it's the 8th scale I might have. Keep up the great videos.👍
Do you think any of these 1/10th scale buggies would make a good basher? Looking for something I can overpower and fit into a backpack for vacation bashing.
Awesome video ! Can you recommend an electric on road RC where I can make a mini Tesla? Not looking for a competitive RC just something fun to build up
I'd find someone that's actually making the body first....as I haven't seen that body available. you'll most likely end up with a 1/10th scale though, as they have the most bodies available - they sell their bodies chassis based on width, either 190mm or 200mm....you can do either with an electric 1/10th scale chassis, just by altering the wheel offset.
I’m eyeing on a 1/8 electric buggy kit. How would you choose among TLR 8ight-xe elite, Team associated RC8B3.2e and TEKNO EB48 2.0? Thank you very much.
I'd pick the Tekno. It's a better driving/building/repairing buggy over the others. The TLR is a close second in driving, but the motor mount and missing steps in the manual drop it down to the AE level. I wouldn't consider the B3.2 even on the running, tbh
@@TheRCNetwork thank you again for the excellent well presented reviews. I can't help to ask is there any change in the status of TLR in your mind if he fixed the missed steps in the manual and the different ways of mounting the motor. I just found the materials and the craftsmanship in the LTR is awesome. I am kind of tht guy who like to look at the car inside to just appreciate the detail and craftsmanship. Does it make sense to you? I agreed with you that the motor mounting would be cumbersome during maintenance. But it looks very good at a still perspective.
@@TheRCNetwork thanks buddy, was worried it might not. No info about that online. Thanks for the build vid too - I made the same mistake with the spacers for the centre diff. Annoying... I nearly threw them out! I also had a damaged steering flanged tube - UK supplier is replacing free of charge thankfully.
Hello there. Just new to the racing side of things. If it's ok I'd like some truthful advice on your thoughts and preferred race spec 1/8 buggy and truggy. I'm leaning towards the tekno for the truggy, and mugen seiki for my buggy. I'm also interested in tlr race spec buggy. How does the build quality and durability stack up with these high end race spec vehicles. And maybe team Xray, but parts in Australia 🇦🇺 are short supplied for xray ??
Well, After owning nearly all of the 1/8th scales....I'm still a big Tekno fan. They just get it and they're built like tanks. I would try and stick with the same brand for both buggy and truggy though......as so many parts are cross compatible. I had high hopes for the TLR, but that motor mount just did me in.....
@@TheRCNetwork thank you mate. What a legend for responding back to my comment. Thank you. Definitely lean towards Tekno, as parts are a bit easier to get in Australia 🇦🇺.
@@TheRCNetwork sorry just 1 more thing. How would you rate the team xray 21spec Ebuggy. Is it as good, as they say ? Parts in Australia 🇦🇺 aren't to hard to find. Cheers 🍻
Rich would you mind explaining to me why these new 4s lipo batteries are at 15.2 volts now? I've been out of hobby for some years now and have plenty 14.8 4s but not 15.2.
I don’t have time to write a book but basically it’s just a higher voltage cell. 4.35v per cell fully charged. But we still treat them like 4.20v per cell. Less chance of running too low, and it never gets fully charged. Hence a lot safer in many ways. The cells never get fully stressed.
As others have said, LiHV lipos can do one of two things.....Charge up to 4.35v/cell (most of them.....some differ slightly) as a competitive edge, where allowed, or they can be charged as a normal Lipo to 4.2v/cell with some breathing room to keep the Lipo trouble free. Some experts say that all Lipos are actually LiHV, and this is all just marketing....but I'll play by the rules set my the manufacturers. Also, you do need a Charger that's capable of charging to 4.35v/cell
Hi, does that XT90 connector handle that battery amp? Would it handle a Castle Creations Mamba X esc and motor, and a Team Orion Carbon Pro 6400 14.8 volt 90c battery pack, will an XT90 anti spark connector work with this?
XT90 is fine for most 2s-6s applications, although I use XT60's on my 2s and smaller 3s packs now. I haven't used an anti spark before....I'm sure it will work though
@@TheRCNetwork Thank you very much for the reply. I have been told by others I need big connectors because of the amps. But I want an anti spark good plug type. I’ll give them a go.
@@harlyquin Universal driveshafts excel in rough conditions and can generate additional side bite by providing additional roll in the corners. The suspension is allowed to work more efficiently when compared to the additional mechanical binding in CVA’s. This allows the vehicle to absorb bumps better with a reduced risk of “catching a rut” and flipping the car while cornering. For smoother tracks, CVA’s will produce more forward traction and support, but universals are also well suited with slight suspension setup changes (springs and oil). The basic design of a universal driveshaft means virtually no maintenance is required and dirt and dust won’t foul the operation of the joint. - I didn’t write this but fully agree 😃👍
@@TheRCNetwork ok i totally understand the last part but the part where drive shafts can generate additional side bite is way over my pay grade, i was thinking that was a job mainly taken on by the tyres, all i know is what happened with my car, that is the uni's were binding at a decent angle and the problem went away when i installed CVD's
I think Losi is the best racing 1/8 buggy ''IMO'' because they all ready have a cutout for a slipper clutch on the e buggy that lets you know that their minds are all about racing, but imagine if every body thought that same way, and their was nothing but TLR's on every track that would be a very boring race and I would not want to race if I just wanted to race. I learned with a slash then got a Mugen that I raced for a while back in 2012 my buddy had a Losi and he would bet me all to hell, but when we switched buggy's he would still beat me, so its mostly the driver, I have not had a buggy for 10 years got the bug again, but I am torn between the Losi and Tekno I think the Tekno has the better shocks, I have herd that the Losi wears out a little faster than other buggy's that's why I have not pulled the trigger on it yet if I was just racing that would not matter to me but I am older now and want to have fun and race occasionally
They do make a good presented product, in the box. It goes together well (except for the extra spacer that TLR has failed to update over 2-3 owners manuals..). I still prefer Tekno, IMO. They have a much more "grass roots" race team - that has attracted Maifield now, so it should be interesting. TLR (Horizon Hobby) really only has Phend now..and Pro-Line is a dying brand as well.
RICH!!! 🤯 What happened to Ant 🐜 Man mode?!?!? 🤣😅🤣😅😂 Lol! But really tho.....azzzz usual......keep up the gr8 work! Still very curious what your take will be on this vs. EB48 2.0.....I really like this buggy, but I'm really anxious to see how u feel about this comparison.......
😂 - that's mostly on the build reviews! Just in the TLR build review, there was over 200 B-Roll clips for that video. Yeah, I will have to do a compare after I drive the TLR
@@TheRCNetwork I would be interested in a video comparing the 1/8th buggies you have driven or just reading an article compaing the EB48 to the Elite. I am still waffling on getting the new ET48 2.0 or an 8ight-XTE. The scary part is getting both isn't out of the question.
Tekno EB48 2.0 was my first (and only so far) kit build. As someone new the building a kit, it was helpful to have all the lengths of the turnbuckles, 1 to 1 of all the used screws, and other associated parts printed in the manual. Everything is laid out nicely and done in steps with all the parts for a step in a single bag. I also like their warranty and return policy for broken parts.
This is by far not the worst instruction manual....have you built a Capra or an SCX10iii? The motor mount is growing on me...but we will see when I need to do a pinion swap.
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One of the best 8th scale buggies period.
Thanks for stopping by!
OMG! I appreciate you explaining what those spacers were for. I just put together my front end and those two spacers were the only parts left. Thank You!
Glad to help.....I'm not sure why TLR hasn't updated the manual yet....I guess it's common knowledge from previous gen car releases on that center diff
Just got my kit today and I'm glad I watched this video before starting the build! Thank you for the heads up on the center diff!
Glad to help, not sure why TLR hasn't updated their manual yet..I hear it's been this way for a while
I just want to compliment your tasteful paint jobs. Seems like flames and decal overload are the standard in the RC world and it’s refreshing to see someone let the body shape come through, especially this one. About to build one of these, with the HW 4268 G3 motor but with the SCT ESC (the new Pro is nowhere to be found and it sounds like the SCT is great). So excited!
Thanks Andrew - yeah, I'm not a fan of busy paint jobs....plus I just don't have the patience or skill for that 😁 - Good choice on the XR8 SCT, it's a great ESC and can handle this.....I tried finding another XR8 pro and yeah, they're impossible right now
Great job ! I wish I could show you a pic of my TLR 8ight xte build . You would be proud. Hobbywing 4274g3 xr8 plus combo , hitec HSB 9381 , futaba 3pv radio system gens ace 7500 RS , AKA impacts . And I even did a half decent job painting it. I’ve leaned so much from your channel about tools ;tips and tricks you helped me a lot.
Nice Robby! it's a great build and you picked seem great items to outfit it. I appreciate the nice comments on the channel
0:34 THIS is the 8ight XE Elite! The ultimate buggy race car! Today I'm going to be reviewing this extreme buggy racer. Then I'm going to take you on a tour and see all its quirks and features. Then I'm going to take it on the track, and then I'm going to give it a Rich Score.
Ahhh, you caught that! you're the first so far! Need more emphasis on the "Thiiiiiiiiiis" 😂
Thanks for figuring out the two random spacers left over from the center diff bag. I was a scratching my head on that one.
Yeah, it was late when I built that section.....and even re-checked the next day. After I shot the build review, I figured it out
@@TheRCNetwork That was a good find. I ran my car about a half a dozen times without the shims with no issue. But glad to have it sorted out now. Thanks!
Kyosho fanboy here! Just waiting for the new eBuggy to come out with all the changes in the MP10 TKi2 kit :)
Nice! I've never owned a Kyosho race kit......maybe it's the price premium on their kits.....but those shocks though!
Mannnn I took a good hard look at that 10......it is not your father's Oldsmobile.......😆🤣😂🤣
Kyosho was my second love.....mainly the Turbo Ultima Pro when it took the Championship from Associated........they have always been World Class 🌎, but the prices leave something to be desired (In General)
The motor, esc, and battery are the best for sure, but the best servos are made by ko propo. Quality control makes their gears the smoothest and Smallest gap between gears, giving faster response time. Build quality is just on another level and performance is there. Steering feels more natural compared to my brushless mks.
Although I have heard of Ko Propo, I've rarely seen their products and honesty don't know many that use them.
Seems very good quality buggy. Cant wait to see how it runs.
Thanks - it's looks to be a great buggy....
It’s a beautiful kit! Love the space, makes for a nice fit of the electronics 👍🇦🇺🤓
Thanks buddy!
Looks like a great buggy! I am currently a fan of the Tekno platform for 1/8 scale.
Thanks Scott, yes, the EB48 2.0 is currently my fav...but I need to drive this one first
I was about to pull the trigger on the Tekno ebuggy...
As usual great video.
Thanks Charlie - either is great. I can't comment on the TLR until I drive it though....
Tekno is Tuff, Top Notch, RC......I'm running a 48.4, and everybody wants one now, but it's the predecessor to the 48 2.0 which by all means is even better.......but now everybody wants to look/drive my TEKNOBOT! Once you get it dialed the game is just beginning!
Nice job. Buggy looks great. I love my XE Elite!
Thanks Erik. Looking forward to driving this
Can’t wait to see it performing on your local track
Me too! Thanks for stopping by!
I like bro clean setup going to copy this with 8t
Copy away!
Agama A319E is the best buggy! Nice score on the Rawspeed Stage Two's I don't see them listed anymore for 8th scale on their website.
I keep hearing about the Agama! yeah, I have a stash of RawSpeeds here in the shop!
Beautiful build.
You have to have a good ratio of matching yellow in your paint design to carry those Yellow wheels.....in my case, if I swapped to white wheels......my wife might realize I have more than one😎
Yeah, I just can't do yellow wheels...I tried.
Excellent video! Thank you for letting us know about the two washers in the center diff, it would be frustrating to remove it again after the build lol.
Glad to help...I think it was something missed in the manual proof and possibly gens prior too
Another amazing e-buggy Rich! Looking forward to seeing this one run
Thanks buddy! I'm looking forward too
Great vid rich, I own 4 TLR kits, they are awesome! A set up vid would be good as the base settings from the kit are interesting to say the least!
I should of watched this before I put together the center diff… yep… I had to take it apart and dumped fresh fluids because the manual skipped the bearing spacers… I would give the manual an 8 of 10. Very well organized parts bag. A few quirks but still ALOT better than AE.
yeah, it's frustrating.....and TLR knows this because it's happened in the past gens too. I found out searching in the FB group
I absolutely love it. I would really enjoy having one. Great video, by the way. 8th scale buggies are the best.
Thanks for watching and being the first comment! Yes, I love the power/weight ration of E Buggies
You did not mention Mugen seiki. Which Ryan mayfield sweep up 3 wins with Mugen seiki .. great video love to see how it runs .
When are you going to finish your video on that light short course what did you figured out what type of number can you put . I was thinking of doing that.
I ment what type of bumper can you put on that light weight tekno short course..
Was trying to thing of brands as I was filming....I added them through the titles in the video though! You can't deny Mugen and Maifield being a force!
Love the paint job. Didn’t catch the name of the silver paint and what backing..
It's Indy Silver
I think xray for me. I love the tekno sway system with the bearing
I have the new '21 XB8E headed here...stay tuned
@@TheRCNetwork I buy xray at the rc shop. The guy is one of thé official Xray driver. But he drive on road 1/10 car
Do you remember if your control arms at the hinge pins had any play?? Forward/backwards, mine seems to have too much like if it’s missing spacers.
All RC's will have some play....and you do want play there..it's engineered to have play to keep the steering/control precise
See you at the track!
Will I recognize you with the fancy boot?
@@TheRCNetwork 😫🤪🤪🤪
la piu bella RC del mondo
It very well could be!
Great video. I just finished my XE elite build as well with the HW xr8 / 1900kv combo, and a protek servo. I also opted to use the entire Lunsford titanium package (upper bolts, lower bolts, turnbuckles). Without a battery and with the plastic wing and JC tires it weigh 3020. Do you mind throwing yours on a scale to compare?
Dang it....I knew I forgot to add something to the video! Yeah, I'll put it up on the scale and check back. I think I saw your post on FB about your Elite. Nice build!
Best 1:8 in my opinion is HB racing for sure!
The HB is quite a buggy....but not a fan of that motor mount 😃
🤔🤔🤔 Favorite E Buggy....AND GO:
Might not be a full on racer and definitely more of a basher but the ryphon 6s is my favourite e buggy just RAW POWER haha im just waiting for my tlr tuned typhon to arrive as we speak cant wait for it
The best 1/8 Scale buggy on the market currently is JQ Racing's Black edition.
You mean Mayako, right?
@@TheRCNetwork I don't have a mayako buggy,but what I mean by best is I'm not referring to fit and finish or any of the normal type of comparison,I mean you will get your best result on race day with the black edition hang on there is a catch you have to know what you are doing first. eg: if you normally finish towards the back of the b final with the BE you will bump to the big show. If you normally finish in the D final you will probably stay in the D final. You are correct I think there are no more BE so Mayako it is,where there are no special people getting better deals then you, just racers all together.
Hobbywing baby
I agree - they have some great stuff. Big fan of the new XR8 pro!
i have this beast and I build it up ;-) my fave buggy at the moment are my 8ight xe elite and my serpent srx8e , but I really want to test the xray xb8e 2021
Good deal!
Hey. Thx for the most proffesional rc site! Everything is really great, slow camera motions and you don't talk that fast so we out of USA can understand 👍🏻. I have a request if i may say so: im a huge Xray fan and have 5 cars. Could it be possible for you to do a review og any Xray car in the future... Please🙂
Thanks Jarle! I'm hoping to get my hands on an Xray here soon....just not a lot of X-rays here in the US for some reason
@@TheRCNetwork I thinks because it's a european brand. I live in Belgium and here you a lot of x-ray cars. I drive a tekno eb 48.4 but i want the 2.0 version and I also drive a hotbodies d8t brushless conversion but it's so hard to find the right parts so I'm gonna replace the hb for a tekno et 2.0 when it's coming to europe. Best car I've had so far, just put an alu servo horn on it and it's already a beast out of the box 😁
@@TheRCNetwork thx for an answer. Yes thats strange, maybe they can't manage to make enough cars. They sell very good here in europe. I live in Norway and brands like Losi, Team Assosiated, the US brands are smaller here. You gone love Xray, the quality is ' Luxus ' as they claim 🙂
Hello Harry. Im also looking at the Tekno. But there is no shops here in Norway that have the Tekno brand. Tekno looks good!
yeah, Xray is based in Europe....but they do have RCAmerica as their distributor here in the states...but I still don't see much for Xray here. I've always heard great things though
My favorite buggy current would be an Intech.
They're great sleeper products...not too much exposure here in the US. I reviewed one a few years ago....have they fixed the shock bladder issue?
@@TheRCNetwork no, unfortunately. I wouldn't mind having a link to your review video on it. That's one of yours I haven't caught yet. Wait if it's the 8th scale I might have. Keep up the great videos.👍
Do you think any of these 1/10th scale buggies would make a good basher? Looking for something I can overpower and fit into a backpack for vacation bashing.
The only one I would recommend for bashing would be the Tekno EB410 with the ET410 spur gear (32p). it's a pretty tough little buggy
@@TheRCNetwork Thanks, I was coming to that conclusion.
Awesome video ! Can you recommend an electric on road RC where I can make a mini Tesla? Not looking for a competitive RC just something fun to build up
I'd find someone that's actually making the body first....as I haven't seen that body available. you'll most likely end up with a 1/10th scale though, as they have the most bodies available - they sell their bodies chassis based on width, either 190mm or 200mm....you can do either with an electric 1/10th scale chassis, just by altering the wheel offset.
@@TheRCNetwork Wow thanks for the reply I really appreciate this I'm looking for a body now! Take it easy
Hey Joe, there is a Cybertruck and Model S available on Thingiverse for 3D printing. Both can be scaled as needed.
Tesla FTW❤️
I’m eyeing on a 1/8 electric buggy kit. How would you choose among TLR 8ight-xe elite, Team associated RC8B3.2e and TEKNO EB48 2.0? Thank you very much.
I'd pick the Tekno. It's a better driving/building/repairing buggy over the others. The TLR is a close second in driving, but the motor mount and missing steps in the manual drop it down to the AE level. I wouldn't consider the B3.2 even on the running, tbh
@@TheRCNetwork thank you again for the excellent well presented reviews. I can't help to ask is there any change in the status of TLR in your mind if he fixed the missed steps in the manual and the different ways of mounting the motor. I just found the materials and the craftsmanship in the LTR is awesome. I am kind of tht guy who like to look at the car inside to just appreciate the detail and craftsmanship. Does it make sense to you? I agreed with you that the motor mounting would be cumbersome during maintenance. But it looks very good at a still perspective.
my personal favorite is tlr losi eight e 4,0
It's decent, but that motor mount and a couple other quirks kills it for me
Hey dude. Are you running LIHV with that new hobbywing esc? Working OK? Couldn't find any specs on whether it can accept LIHV.
Yes, works fine!
@@TheRCNetwork thanks buddy, was worried it might not. No info about that online. Thanks for the build vid too - I made the same mistake with the spacers for the centre diff. Annoying... I nearly threw them out! I also had a damaged steering flanged tube - UK supplier is replacing free of charge thankfully.
Hello there.
Just new to the racing side of things. If it's ok I'd like some truthful advice on your thoughts and preferred race spec 1/8 buggy and truggy. I'm leaning towards the tekno for the truggy, and mugen seiki for my buggy.
I'm also interested in tlr race spec buggy.
How does the build quality and durability stack up with these high end race spec vehicles. And maybe team Xray, but parts in Australia 🇦🇺 are short supplied for xray ??
Well, After owning nearly all of the 1/8th scales....I'm still a big Tekno fan. They just get it and they're built like tanks. I would try and stick with the same brand for both buggy and truggy though......as so many parts are cross compatible. I had high hopes for the TLR, but that motor mount just did me in.....
@@TheRCNetwork thank you mate. What a legend for responding back to my comment. Thank you. Definitely lean towards Tekno, as parts are a bit easier to get in Australia 🇦🇺.
@@TheRCNetwork sorry just 1 more thing. How would you rate the team xray 21spec Ebuggy. Is it as good, as they say ? Parts in Australia 🇦🇺 aren't to hard to find. Cheers 🍻
wow how much does this all cost including the electronics?
Quite a bit.....but, I have recurring items like batteries, radio and wheels/tires for multiple RC's
When is the next time u are going to OCRC?
Hopefully here soon...gotta nail down a day that I can film this and the ProStar SCT conversion
Ok might see you there
Character In the video It's great, I like it a lot $$
Thanks for stopping by!
Hey great video! if i were to buy the 2200kv motor becasue the 1900kv is out of stock :/ is there a way to program the 2200 down to a 1900?
Yes, it is possible to de-tune a motor through the ESC...I have not personally done that, but I know it can be done...but it depends on your ESC
Rich would you mind explaining to me why these new 4s lipo batteries are at 15.2 volts now? I've been out of hobby for some years now and have plenty 14.8 4s but not 15.2.
high voltage lipos. 3.8v per cell nominal as well
I don’t have time to write a book but basically it’s just a higher voltage cell. 4.35v per cell fully charged. But we still treat them like 4.20v per cell. Less chance of running too low, and it never gets fully charged. Hence a lot safer in many ways. The cells never get fully stressed.
As others have said, LiHV lipos can do one of two things.....Charge up to 4.35v/cell (most of them.....some differ slightly) as a competitive edge, where allowed, or they can be charged as a normal Lipo to 4.2v/cell with some breathing room to keep the Lipo trouble free. Some experts say that all Lipos are actually LiHV, and this is all just marketing....but I'll play by the rules set my the manufacturers. Also, you do need a Charger that's capable of charging to 4.35v/cell
nice video man
Thanks buddy!
Hi, does that XT90 connector handle that battery amp? Would it handle a Castle Creations Mamba X esc and motor, and a Team Orion Carbon Pro 6400 14.8 volt 90c battery pack, will an XT90 anti spark connector work with this?
XT90 is fine for most 2s-6s applications, although I use XT60's on my 2s and smaller 3s packs now. I haven't used an anti spark before....I'm sure it will work though
@@TheRCNetwork Thank you very much for the reply. I have been told by others I need big connectors because of the amps. But I want an anti spark good plug type. I’ll give them a go.
Serpent SRX8 Pro best buggy IMO.
Not too many Serpent cars in my area, TBH
Will the servo pair up to my Futaba 7px ??
Yes, of course…..I’m using the same radio.
So have you had a chance to run it yet?🤔
Not yet...been working on the ET48 2.0 / Vorteks trucks...hopefully next week-ish
@@TheRCNetwork Ok
Agama work well 👍
I've never owned an Agama
@@TheRCNetwork I'm really confused, sorry 🙃
why universals and not cvd's? i remember replacing the universals with cvd's in my losi xx4 because they weren't very smooth when steering.
There are advantages of Universals over CVD's
@@TheRCNetwork and they would be?
@@harlyquin Universal driveshafts excel in rough conditions and can generate additional side bite by providing additional roll in the corners. The suspension is allowed to work more efficiently when compared to the additional mechanical binding in CVA’s. This allows the vehicle to absorb bumps better with a reduced risk of “catching a rut” and flipping the car while cornering. For smoother tracks, CVA’s will produce more forward traction and support, but universals are also well suited with slight suspension setup changes (springs and oil).
The basic design of a universal driveshaft means virtually no maintenance is required and dirt and dust won’t foul the operation of the joint. - I didn’t write this but fully agree 😃👍
@@TheRCNetwork ok i totally understand the last part but the part where drive shafts can generate additional side bite is way over my pay grade, i was thinking that was a job mainly taken on by the tyres, all i know is what happened with my car, that is the uni's were binding at a decent angle and the problem went away when i installed CVD's
I think Losi is the best racing 1/8 buggy ''IMO'' because they all ready have a cutout for a slipper clutch on the e buggy that lets you know that their minds are all about racing, but imagine if every body thought that same way, and their was nothing but TLR's on every track that would be a very boring race and I would not want to race if I just wanted to race. I learned with a slash then got a Mugen that I raced for a while back in 2012 my buddy had a Losi and he would bet me all to hell, but when we switched buggy's he would still beat me, so its mostly the driver, I have not had a buggy for 10 years got the bug again, but I am torn between the Losi and Tekno I think the Tekno has the better shocks, I have herd that the Losi wears out a little faster than other buggy's that's why I have not pulled the trigger on it yet if I was just racing that would not matter to me but I am older now and want to have fun and race occasionally
They do make a good presented product, in the box. It goes together well (except for the extra spacer that TLR has failed to update over 2-3 owners manuals..). I still prefer Tekno, IMO. They have a much more "grass roots" race team - that has attracted Maifield now, so it should be interesting. TLR (Horizon Hobby) really only has Phend now..and Pro-Line is a dying brand as well.
I still have the MBX8e but that TLR body is damn sexy
Yeah, once it was painted, all of the curves and lines came alive on this body
How fast can you go with that combo?
I'd not really about how fast, it's about how much torque and efficiency.
RICH!!! 🤯 What happened to Ant 🐜 Man mode?!?!? 🤣😅🤣😅😂 Lol! But really tho.....azzzz usual......keep up the gr8 work! Still very curious what your take will be on this vs. EB48 2.0.....I really like this buggy, but I'm really anxious to see how u feel about this comparison.......
😂 - that's mostly on the build reviews! Just in the TLR build review, there was over 200 B-Roll clips for that video. Yeah, I will have to do a compare after I drive the TLR
@@TheRCNetwork
I would be interested in a video comparing the 1/8th buggies you have driven or just reading an article compaing the EB48 to the Elite. I am still waffling on getting the new ET48 2.0 or an 8ight-XTE. The scary part is getting both isn't out of the question.
I dont now, But the Tekno i think ins great, so we will See what you meen After the Running the TLR
Yep, so far the TLR looks great....but how will it drive??
@@TheRCNetwork im excited to see the result, witch buggy drives better
Losi,losi,losi,losi...........nice....... nice...
Yep, they're def. nice products!
How much in total is this build?
Easily over 1000
Tekno FTW
Yes, I am a Tekno fan...but this one is quite nice too
@@TheRCNetwork Would you consider doing a build series on the new ET48 2.0?
You don't have to twist my arm on that one......✅
Can't decide between a TLR, Tekno, or Xray😖
All great choices....although I've never I've never owned an Xray.....
@@TheRCNetwork yup, that's the one I'm leaning on the most
Elite is the way to go
Tekno EB48 2.0 was my first (and only so far) kit build. As someone new the building a kit, it was helpful to have all the lengths of the turnbuckles, 1 to 1 of all the used screws, and other associated parts printed in the manual. Everything is laid out nicely and done in steps with all the parts for a step in a single bag. I also like their warranty and return policy for broken parts.
Forget the paint, my Mugen Eco will eat that thing alive at the OCRC track, better run 6s, ill give you a break and just run 4. #challengeaccepted
Slow your drag brake down there smokie...... #bringiton
I love this buggy, but really don't like the motor mounting and the mesh changinh
Aww, c'mon man - you're giving up a few tenths a lap by not using the Yellow wheels. 😂
That is likely
Is this channel associated with RC driver online?
No, but I am good friends with Greg and others that he works with
@@TheRCNetwork good enough for me lol I'll sub. I like Bashing and racing looks like you got a bit of both!😎
Serpent srx8e pro
I've never owned a Serpent before
@@TheRCNetwork i've a serpent srx8e...it's great car
Yellow wheels are better, just as fast as white wheels
Mugen mbx8 👍
It's a great option
Xray
Mugen!
Mugen makes some great stuff....but never owned one...I've driven one though
TEKNO
yeah, I'm a little partial to Tekno....
Tlr Arrma 🤣, if put on a diet..
There's not similarities between TLR and Arrma, tbh
Garbage instruction errors, weird motor mounts and overpriced kit.
Not what I expected from TLR.
This is by far not the worst instruction manual....have you built a Capra or an SCX10iii? The motor mount is growing on me...but we will see when I need to do a pinion swap.