TLR 8ight-T 4.0 1/8th nitro truggy kit

Team Losi Racing have introduced the latest incarnation of their successful 8ight-T platform, the 8ight-T 4.0. The 1/8th nitro race truggy received a subtle make-over with the vehicle sporting a new suspension geometry and drivetrain refinements. The updated suspension geometry makes it easier for drivers of all experience levels to turn faster lap times with fewer mistakes, particularly during brutal, hour-long mains while the engine has been repositioned to reduce the front centre driveshaft angle so more power makes it to the front wheels. Another change to the suspension are shorter suspension arms that narrow the track width by 5.5mm on each side. This benefits handling on tight sections of the track by making the vehicle more dynamic and allowing it to transition from one direction to the other more quickly while new, machined aluminium shock towers have new camber link and shock location holes that give racers more tuning options for changing track conditions.

Front spindles and rear hubs have been revised to accept a larger 8 x 16 x 5 outer bearing for increased durability and the adjustable, and 15-degree caster blocks make it possible to tune dog bone plunge by changing the height of the spindle. Another feature to the 4.0 is the ball bearing throttle and brake actuator. The revised design makes throttle and brake response feel smooth and precise. It also features a new brace that prevents flexing during heavy braking. The kit is rounded out by new bleeder shock caps and seals for easier shock building, tuning and maintenance, moulded rubber boots on the CVAs and centre drivetrain dog bones increase U-joint life by holding lubrication in and keeping dirt out and the cab-forward body moves aerodynamic pressure further forward on the car, which improves steering.

Features
– Durable 4mm hard-anodised 7075 T-6 aluminium chassis
– Improved suspension geometry
– 11mm narrower track for better handling on tight sections
– 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

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]