Truggy

Team Associated Factory Team RC8T Overview

Zero — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:51:31 -0500

Team Associated Factory Team RC8T

Rear Suspension of RC8T

Based on the Factory Team RC8 Buggy, the new Factory Team RC8T 1:8 scale “truggy” is sure to be a hit in the gas powered truck racing circuit. Team Associated has come a long way from the the on road designs of their past such as the RC150 and the RC 500 onroad cars. Now, these RC marvels have features that enable them to track quickly in off road conditions, and tear up your local RC dirt track. The new RC8T has capabilities that Team Associated describes as allowing the car to “experience unparalleled and effortless ‘pop’ as they launch from the jumps.” And they describe the “key design elements” that are in this new truggy to include: strength, durability, maximum corner speeds and rough track handling. This new gas RC truck/buggy is sure to be a winner.

Construction and Required Equipment

2 Channel Servo set-up for throttle and steering

The Team Associated Factory Team RC8T has the looks and quality to be one of your favorite RC cars. It has excellent design heritage since it is based on the RC8 which gives you a proven design. The main differences in the new RC8T compared to the RC8 are that the RC8T: is an unassembled kit versus an assembled kit for the RC8, has “big bore” shocks with 4mm gold shock struts, and CVAs without rubber boots (see the website for complete details and comparisons). Assembling the RC8T will require: a .21 or .28 class rear exhaust engine, 2 channel radio (fm/pcm recommended), receiver, 2 servos, 4.8v to 6V receiver battery pack, muffler and components to assemble, fuel, glow starter, starter box, lexan-specific spray paint for the unfinished body and basic RC modeling tools. The truggy features a strong aluminum chassis in black anodization. This is one nicely made and looking RC model that sure to be a favorite of most race truck enthusiasts.

Model Specifications:

Front Suspension of RC8T ready for action.

Scale: 1:8, Nitro, 4WD
Length: 571.5 mm
Weight: 3946 g (no rec. pack or body)
Wheelbase: 375mm
Internal Gear Ratio: 4.3:1

New Ofna Mini Hyper ST

Travis Sewilo — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:59:40 -0500

When the Jammin CRT .5 was released, it obviously had no competiton as it was the first of its kind to be released, the CRT .5 usually had its own racing class or raced with the 1/10 scale stadium trucks. The CRT .5 is no longer the only 1/12 nitro truggy out there. Ofna will be releasing the new Hyper Mini ST.

What Is a Truggy?

Sean — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:05:11 -0600

Truggies are some of the newest and most popular vehicles in the world of Remote Control vehicles. They are a Monster Truck - Buggy mix, and are possibly the best type of vehicle you can buy. With the durability, and size of a monster truck ,and the handling and speed of a buggy, you can't possibly go wrong. You can decide either if you are a basher, or a racer when you have a truggy. On a track, a truggy will definitely smoke a monster truck, and will give any buggy a run for its money. Truggies also have a very aggresive look, which makes them always look good. If you want a go anywhere, do anything, and I mean anything, vehicle, look no further than a Truggy! read more »