New Team Losi Racing 8ight-XE

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By Tyler Hooks
LiveRC.com

Press release from Team Losi Racing:
www.tlracing.com

When the original 8IGHT-E hit the market, it turned the electric 1/8 Buggy market on its lid with a unique chassis layout and innovative design. The Team Losi Racing® 8IGHT X-E 1/8 Electric Buggy takes it to the next level with a new, from the ground-up design that once again sets the bar for all 1/8th scale Electric Buggies. It features a more traditional style chassis layout that has a neutral driving feel, improved jumping capabilities and better bump absorption. It is essentially a brand new platform built from the ground up. The 8IGHT X-E features major updates to the suspension package, overall geometry and a new drivetrain layout. Add in the new easy access differentials, adjustable caster blocks, new steering rack, new sway bar system and you have an E-Buggy designed to be easier to drive, faster and accepted worldwide.

• Improved Suspension Geometry
• Tunable Suspension Arms
• Wide Style Chassis For Increased Stability
• Larger Pinion Bearings For Increased Durability
• Cab Forward Style Body
• New Aluminum Motor Mount
• Adjustable 17.5 Degree Caster Blocks
• Bleeder Shock Caps
• Improved Chassis Balance
• Redesigned, Cleaner And More Adjustable Steering Rack
• Machined Aluminum Shock Towers
• Better Differential Access
• Revamped Sway Bar System
• Equalized Driveline to Reduce Wear On Key Components
• Optimized Shocks For Greater Precision And Performance
• Metric Hardware Standard
• Rear Axle Mud Guards
• Rear Shock Mounting On The Front Or Back
• Newly Designed Lightweight Battery Mounting System

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