TLR's new 8IGHT-T E 3.0 totally tailored for electric power

0 July 9, 2015, 10:55 a.m.

By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

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When developing the 8IGHT-T E 3.0, the Team set out to create an electric platform that was every bit as dominant as its nitro-powered sibling. But instead of simply converting the nitro chassis, they reexamined everything and came up with a new chassis layout and suspension setup specifically for electric power.

Aluminium Chassis Designed for Electric Power

Rather than adapt the existing 8IGHT-T™ 3.0 nitro chassis, the Team engineered an all-new chassis that has been widened and balanced specifically for electric power. It is milled from lightweight, 4mm 7075-T6 aluminium and has been hard anodised for maximum durability.

Special Updates and Tuning Options

The chassis gives racers multiple ESC and battery mounting locations. This makes it possible to easily relocate components when tuning the vehicle’s balance for varying track conditions. Specific suspension components such as springs, shock pistons and sway bars have also been updated to better complement electric power systems.

The 8IGHT-T E 3.0 gives you the ability to position the battery forward or backwards on the chassis to give you the optimum weight bias in the car

Large-Bore 16mm Shocks and Tapered Springs

The large volume shocks are easier to tune and remain more consistent during temperature change. They feature tapered springs that provide greater clearance while reducing the chance of spring cup ejection during extreme impacts. Machined pistons are included for greater precision and increased performance.

CNC Shock Towers

The front and rear shock towers are machined from 4mm 7075-T6 aluminium and hard anodised for maximum durability.

Adjustable Pivots

The kit includes hard anodised adjustable front pivots and low roll centre rear pivots with adjustable bushings.

Optional Parts Included

Many of the parts included with this kit are popular upgrades that will give you everything you need to build a Team spec truggy right out of the box. This includes lightweight outdrives, adjustable hinge pin braces, an aluminium servo saver top, aluminium rear bearing inserts and more.

Electric Version Body and Adjustable Rear Wing

The body shares many of the same lines with the nitro version body but extends the rear stabilisation fin so that it meets the rear of the cab. The adjustable rear wing includes a .250 and .500 inch spacer that lets you move the wing back for extra stability on high-speed tracks.

Vehicle Type: Electric Truggy
Completion Level: Kit
Size/Scale: 1/8
Length: 18.75 in (476mm)
Width: 16.38 in (416.1mm)
Height: 7.30 in (185.5mm)
Weight: 9.90 lbs (4.49kg)
Ground Clearance: 1.57 in (40mm)
Wheelbase: 14.93–15.09 in (379–383mm)
Chassis: 4mm Billet, 7075-T6 Aluminum
Suspension: 4-Wheel Independent
Shock Type: 16mm Bore, Oil Filled, with Bladder
Drivetrain: 4WD
Differential: Bevel Gear, Sealed, Oil Filled Differentials
Wheel Type: Truggy type (Not included)
Wheel Diameter: 3.93 in (100mm) (Not included)
Wheel Width: 2.25 in (58mm) (Not included)
Tire Diameter: 5.5 in (140mm) (Not included)
Motor Type: Sensored Brushless (Not included)
Motor Size: 690 size required (Not included)
Spur Gear: 45T
Gear Pitch: 1.0 Module
Internal Gear Ratio: 3.92:1
Final Drive Ratio: 12.58:1 (with recommended 14T pinion)
Speed Control: Not included
Radio: 2–3 channel surface radio system required (Not included)
Servos: Not included
Batteries: 14.8V 5000mAh 4S LiPo minimum (Not included)
Brakes: Supplied by speed control (Not included)
Body: Heavy Duty Lexan/Unpainted
Ball Bearings: Full Precision Ball Bearings included
Approximate Assembly Time: 5–7 Hours