GT 8.0 or is it?

[Brushlessboy]

I just got my Associated GT 8.0, (see Hooby Shop Hooray) and although I am so happy that I got such great service, I can't help but be a tad dissapointed with the car.
It is an awesome piece of gear, but it is really just a Thunder Tiger thats made in USA. With the exception of the fuel tank that goes from bottom feed to top feed in a rollover the rest is exactly the same as the MTA 4 S50. I even had someone comment that the cooling head is small enough to come off a 4.6.
Like I said its a great looking beast and I'm sure I'll love it but I was hoping they would have tried a bit harder to make it a little different.
Be aware I also recieved no parts book or manual of any kind. I dont know if it was a oversight or they just dont issue them.
Anyway off my soapbox, time to start running it in.......:constipat

 

[Captain Chaos]

keep us posted.The 8.0 is now the big kid on the block.Go find a Cen Gen and a Savage XL for some drags and post the video

8.0 I want one!

 

[jon2]

unfortunately, AE didn't re-design the truck much then re-vamp it with cosmetics, a big engine and a better radio.

I spent a lot on an old MGT with an XTM 247 pro and OS pipe. it hauled.Regardless, its a new RC and hop ups for it should start coming around.

 

[Brushlessboy]

Easy peezy Captain. I have a CEN 7.7. I might let my little girl drive that one in the drag.
No videos but in case she beats me.

 

[gusrod1580]

they didn't change much on the new mgt becuase, if it works dont fix it, and it works, the mgt is probably the best built truck out there. period.

 

[Brushlessboy]

My issue is that when I bought the MGT 8 the S50 Thunder Tiger was cheaper, but EXACTLY the same. Funnily enough they're not cheaper now.
Gotta say I LOVE the MGT. It is one hell of a ride. I can't praise it enough. (I even went out and bought an MTA4 .28 just cause I like the design so much)