AE SC8 - fear it's going to be nitro

[WoodiE]

I have a bad feeling the SC8 is going to be a nitro rc and I was really hoping for something similar like the Traxxas Slash, an electric RC.

Even still I can't wait to see the details and features of the new SC8!



-Michael

 

[robmob]

I agree that it's going to be a nitro.

Probably based off their buggy chassis since it's clearly an 8th scale.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

i think it is going to be something like the Slash. I wanna see them compete

Here's a pic:

 

[robmob]

Slash is 10th scale and the SC8 will be 8th scale so they would not be in the same class.

 

[Brushlessboy]

For those that have a Slash, at 1/10 scale, can you imagine how BIG a short course truck would be in 1/8th. I'm wondering if it'll be the same size as the Slash, but has been labelled an 8th. A bit like the Savage XL is really 1/7th and the NEW T Maxx is really 1/8th.
The lines ARE starting to blur gentlemen.
Of course if it is a Nitro short course truck they are just trying to cash in, or short circuit what what we are expecting from the Traxxas SLAYER....

 

[robmob]

Just the fact that they call it the SC8 instead of the SC10 is clear indication it will be 8th scale. The 17mm wheel nuts is also a tell all.

If it’s based off of their RC8 platform, the Novak brushless conversion should work for it.

 

[WoodiE]

Well here you are - it's nitro powered...

If it’s based off of their RC8 platform, the Novak brushless conversion should work for it.

Taking a very close look at the front end and the chassis (notice the same curve in the back) it does look like it's based of the RC8.



-Michael

 

[NCNitro]

That is SWEET! I wish there was someplace to run one by me, I would love something like that!

 

[Lessen]

YaY for nitro!

 

[HeartBreak]

I'm liking that roll cage most of all.

 

[joneser4u]

that is one badass looking truck.

retail?


rekon those bodies could fit any 1/8 buggy?

 

[abadk9420]

http://www.rceasy.com/2008/08/18/team-associated-sc8-breaks-cover/ just another pic of the truck, maybe they will do just the oppisite of traxxas and make a 2WD electric version in the near future...brushless would be cool...

 

[WoodiE]

Being based off of the RC8 chassis I'm sure the SC8 can be easily converted to brushless, for me that's a bit more work and money I'm wanting to put into a little basher. I'm looking to purchase the Traxxas Slash now. Not 4WD like I'd like but it's cheap, fun, and durable.



-Michael

 

[241 racing]

Does look cool but will be somewhat expensive from what Iv'e heard.Time will tell if this truck or class of trucks take off.Interesting for sure.

 

[Brushlessboy]

$699.99 from A Main. On backorder as would be expected