TLR 8ight 4.0 1/8th nitro buggy kit

TLR has given the ROAR Championship winning 8ight platform a subtle makeover to boost on-track performance and ease of handling. First up is the revised suspension geometry with adjustable 15 degree caster blocks that make it possible to tune dog bone plunge by changing the height of the spindle. Also the shock towers have been redesigned with new camber link and shock mounting holes that provide more tuning options for evolving track conditions. On top of that the kit the front spindles and rear hubs have been revised to accept a larger 8x16x5mm outer bearings for increased durability. Part of the revised suspension package are also bleeder shock caps, with new internal seals to allow for easier shock rebuild and new shock bushings improve durability.

The optimised drivetrain layout features and engine mount that has been repositioned to reduce front driveshaft angle so more power makes it to the front wheels. Moulded rubber boots on the universals and centre drivetrain dog bones increase U- joint life by holding lubrication in and keeping dirt out. Additionally the engine mount sports a larger footprint to reduce chassis flex and fatigue on high-grip tracks. Included is also a new alloy main chassis that has been designed to accommodate hard-mount ballast weights so it is easier to meet the ROAR minimum weight requirement and a revised throttle actuator now uses bearings to further improve throttle and brake response. It also features a new brace that prevents flexing during heavy braking. The kit is rounded out by a myriad of option parts which include a lightweight 48 tooth spur gear, lightweight outdrives, +1mm rear hexes, capped wheel nuts, aluminium bearing inserts, aluminium adjustable hinge pin braces and a host of other tuning parts. The kit is set for a release in late November.

Features
– Durable 4mm hard-anodised 7075 T-6 aluminium chassis
– Improved suspension geometry
– Reduced front driveshaft angle
– Ball bearing throttle and brake actuators
– Large-bearing spindles and hubs
– Revised chassis side guards
– Larger engine mount that reduces chassis flex
– 15° caster blocks with adjustable spindle height
– Aluminium shock caps with threaded bleeder holes
– Moulded driveshaft and dog bone boots
– Aluminium shock towers with updated camber link and shock location holes
– Weight ballast-ready to meet ROAR minimum weight requirement

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]