1/8 8IGHT 2.0 4WD Buggy Race Roller

The 1/8-scale 8IGHT 2.0 4WD Buggy Race Roller features over thirty revisions and improvements to the revolutionary 8IGHT buggy chassis. The 8IGHT 2.0 Buggy proved to be the fastest buggy in qualifying by taking Top Qualifying honors at the 2008 IFMAR 1/8 Buggy World Championships.

The chassis on the 8IGHT 2.0 has been extended an additional 2mm to provide increased stability and speed. The chassis’ Tuned Flex Technology provides significant handling gains by responding precisely to changes in the terrain without sacrificing balance and grip. Steel chassis droop stops have also been added to ensure consistent down stop settings.

The 8IGHT 2.0 includes updated steering geometry which features a servo saver with increased consistency. Additional gains in steering precision were made by incorporating a pressed-steel bushing in the Ackerman brace, which reduces friction over the entire range of motion. The suspension on the 8IGHT 2.0 allows for customization with numerous shock mounting locations, two camber link positions on the front carrier and four on the rear.

A revised radio tray on the 8IGHT 2.0 optimizes the position of the servos, while increasing response time and reducing stress on the throttle servo. The sure-close fuel tank ensures positive closure and prevents air from entering the fuel system.

The 8IGHT 2.0 features high-quality 7075 aluminum shock towers that reduce weight for improved on-track performance without sacrificing handling or strength. The dogbones and outdrives of the 8IGHT 2.0 feature improved steel materials to withstand the abuse of competitive racing. The rear hub design incorporates an updated inner camber link, a revised shock tower and simplified camber locations and the durability of 3.5mm outer rear hinge pins.

The rear gear box on the 8IGHT 2.0 has the capability to shim the rear ring gear from the pinion to ensure ultra free drivetrain. Also included on the  8IGHT 2.0 is a left side keyed insert to improve durability.


Losi 8ight 2.0 Features

Chassis
• Extended Wheelbase Hard Anodized black chassis with TFT 2.0 technology-vastly improves handling and was used to win 2008 ROAR 1/8th National Championship.
• Laser Etched Lines for Motor Alignment-Ensures perfect clutch bell alignment for optimum gear mesh.
• Steel Droop Stops- Steel inserts have been added to the chassis to prevent droop settings from changing over time.
• Lightened Hard Anodized Black Shock Towers-25% Lighter towers with minimal camber locations for simplified tuning.
• Revised Radio Tray Design-Increases throttle servo life.
• Improved Battery Covers-Both LiPo and Hump battery covers now boost body clip and screw securing system.

Steering
• Improved Servo Saver- Servo saver operation and consistency has been increased with new surface geometry.
• Revised Ackerman Links with pressed-in bushings reduces slop
• Improved steering link captured ends-eliminates steering ends from coming off in violent crashes.
• Longer Steering Link Screw-Increased thread engagement which improves durability.

Fuel System
• Sure Close Fuel Tank Closure-Improved tank lid and spring ensures tank lid closure at all times.  (Improved spring)
• Improved Fuel Tank-Tank has been improved to better withstand the rigors of 1.8th racing. 
• EFRA Fuel Line Kit- A special fitting has been designed for the 8ight fuel tank for those users at races requiring an EFRA approved fuel tank.

Suspension
• Updated Front Suspension Geometry-Longer outer camber link gives more stability on high speed tracks.
• Updated Rear Suspension Geometry-Added inner camber link hole on hub that will result into more off-power steering while offering more forward traction.
• Updated 3.5mm Rear Hinge Pins deliver Improved durability.
• Grooved Shock Mount Screws-Improves set screw arm engagement to ensure shock screws do not back out.
• 4mm Camber Links-Lighter yet just as durable
• Laser Etched Sway Bars-Easily identified
• Incremental Sway Bar Sizes-2mm and 2.5mm sway bars have been added for incremental tuning. 2mm and 2.5mm bar is included for the rear and 2.5mm bar included for the front.
• Larger Rear Vented Brake Discs-Increased from 27mm to 30mm to give more précised braking. Front brake discs are also vented.
• 2mm thick brake plates-Increased thickness of brake plates reduces flex allowing for more consistent braking.
• Improved spring cups-Reduces chances of shock springs disengaging from spring cup.
• Improved Shock Cartridges-Shock spacer has been reduced in size to accommodate o-ring swelling to minimize friction.

Drivetrain
• Higher quality Steel Driveshafts- Adds consistent handling throughout the life of the vehicle.
• Longer Center Rear Driveshaft-Eliminates chances of rear driveshaft coming out during violent crashes
• Rear Gear Box-Shimming allows for perfecting ring and pinion mesh for an ultra free drive train.
• Reinforced Left Side Bearing Insert-Left side bearing insert is now keyed into gearbox increasing drive train durability.
• Center Diff Mount Update- The bearing insert has been removed from the center diff mount to provide an ultra ridged mounting surface for the center diff bearings.
• Center Shaft Grease Boots- Increases the life of the center driveline and keeps moving components free of performance-robbing friction.
• Clutch Bell Washer Modification-Newly designed larger washer that prevents the clutch bell from impacting the fuel tank during premature clutch bell bearing failure.

Body
• New Body Design-New low profile body design with cutting edge lines that result in greater airflow to the engines cooling head.
• .040” Thick Polycarbonate Body-Improved durability.
• Rear Body Spacer-Polycarbonate spacer used on rear body mount that increases body durability.

Product Specifications

• Type:	Competition Buggy Race Roller
• Size:	1/8
• Length:	497mm
• Width:	308mm
• Wheelbase:	323mm – 327mm
• Chassis:	Tuned Flex Technology 2.0
• Drive Train:	4WD
• Kit/RTR:	Race Roller
• Body:	Clear Polycarbonate Buggy

 

No. LOSA0804

LOSI 8IGHT 2.0 Race Roller

Available: November 2008