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Whats the Diffrence - SLOW REVO - 11-21-2006
Between the RTR 8ieght & The kit,:confused:
Trying to decide which one would be better for me to start with.
Whats the Diffrence - kevinF - 11-21-2006
well one is a kit and one comes RTR.........theyre the same buggy only the RTR comes with a roto start engine a roto start, spektrum dx2 radio
Whats the Diffrence - Ponch - 11-21-2006
I think there are some other differences though-look thru the pics, and look at the shock towers.
Whats the Diffrence - cemeb4dk - 11-21-2006
the rtr will have less bling and hopups. I am not sure on specifics wiht the 8, but usually the kit is more of a pro version. Beefier shock towers, aluminum center braces etc. The extra hop ups etc is there in exchange for an engine and crappy radio system.
Get the kit, learn the vehicle by building it, and then you can put in your own elctronics and engine... Best way to do it IMHO
Whats the Diffrence - Biodragen - 11-21-2006
Go kit all the way.
Whats the Diffrence - kevinF - 11-21-2006
cemeb4dk Wrote:the rtr will have less bling and hopups. I am not sure on specifics wiht the 8, but usually the kit is more of a pro version. Beefier shock towers, aluminum center braces etc. The extra hop ups etc is there in exchange for an engine and crappy radio system.
Get the kit, learn the vehicle by building it, and then you can put in your own elctronics and engine... Best way to do it IMHO
are you sure?? or just guessing, cause i could have sworn I read that in the magazine they are the same onlt they have the mtotr and crap
maybe i read it wrong??
Whats the Diffrence - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 11-21-2006
then the RTR should cost double
Whats the Diffrence - kevinF - 11-21-2006
nope the RTR is like 625-650
Whats the Diffrence - rocco79 - 11-21-2006
The only diff it the shock towers and shock caps
Whats the Diffrence - snakebite46 - 11-21-2006
springs are different too Rocco. Remember we looked at finals at the display. Didnt the guy say the chassis is stamped on the RTR and milled on the kit too ? I know the shock caps, towers and springs were different. But theres something else that was different about the 2.
Whats the Diffrence - rocco79 - 11-21-2006
Your right.... I forgot about that stuff
Whats the Diffrence - SLOW REVO - 11-21-2006
traxxas thrasher Wrote:are you sure?? or just guessing, cause i could have sworn I read that in the magazine they are the same onlt they have the mtotr and crapWell if they are the same . it would make sense to go with the RTR.
maybe i read it wrong??
$50.00 more and you get motor pipe servo's and radio
Whats the Diffrence - kevinF - 11-21-2006
well i guess they arent the same from what the guys above said, but yeah maybe buy the RTR and sell the radio and motor and servos and make osme extra $$ and use that $$ for upgrades or w/e
Whats the Diffrence - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 11-21-2006
dont bother the radio and stuff is a b*tch to sell and get any money for get a kit u cant go wrong
Whats the Diffrence - kevinF - 11-21-2006
yeah when I do get a different buggy i will definately get a kit
Whats the Diffrence - Ponch - 11-21-2006
I like my 8ight so far...The baggys seem organized lol.
Whats the Diffrence - kevinF - 11-21-2006
man it must suck to day after day have to sit and stare at the box, and not be able to build it....oh well lol
Whats the Diffrence - Ponch - 11-22-2006
Ehh. Kinda happy with how my current buggy is running, having some second thoughts but still excited! Haven't seen it for a week or two though.
Whats the Diffrence - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 11-22-2006
dont get too used to it lol driving that eight is really gonna scare u haha
Whats the Diffrence - SLOW REVO - 11-28-2006
Went with the rtr. Started braking it in saturday at the track.
Stock Tires Dont work very well.
Whats the Diffrence - Tex - 11-28-2006
traxxas thrasher Wrote:buy the RTR and sell the radio and motor and servos and make osme extra $$ and use that $$ for upgrades or w/e
Don't ever go that route if there is already a upgraded kit version available. It ends up costing you more money and hassle to sell stuff just to re-buy stuff.
Whats the Diffrence - kevinF - 11-28-2006
Tex Wrote:Don't ever go that route if there is already a upgraded kit version available. It ends up costing you more money and hassle to sell stuff just to re-buy stuff.
yeah, i thought thek it and RTR where the same parts......thats hwat I thought I read in a magazine, but guess not. oh well