Ae Rc8

[Mud-MAXX]

I was just wondering if anyboday has heard of what the price might be on the rc8 and what the realease date is.

thanks
matt

[rccardude04]

Available May 2007

#80900 Factory Team RC8
Retail: TBA

http://www.rc10.com/newprod/newprod_kits.htm

Apparently, Associated isn't quite sure yet either. It'd be nice to know even if there's rumors going around though. Anybody have any top secret info from area 51? :D
-Eric

[Bigedmond]

that date of may is getting changed soon. Its going to be later.

[Mud-MAXX]

any clue why its getting changed to later??

thanks
matt

[Holeshot101]

I heard it wasn't the greatest buggy, and they wanted to work out a little more kinks before they realeased it.

[rccardude04]

It's associated. May 2007 usually means January 2009.
-Eric

[Bigedmond]

any clue why its getting changed to later??

thanks
matt

Its because they are having issues with parts, and they want to get those resolved. Its how AE is, and one of the reasons they have so many loyal buyers.

[rccardude04]

Where'd you get the info from? :)
-Eric

[RC18_Destroyer]

Since it's the FT version it'll Prolly be in the 400 range.

[rccardude04]

That would be the cheapest 1/8 buggy ever.
I'd expect more in the $600-$700 range. Retail will probably be around $1,000
-Eric

[Hikari no Tenshi]

It's also why the MGT wasn't the monumental seller it could have been. They still sold trucks, but I think it would have been of T-Maxx proportions if they hadn't waited 2 years to release it (and let everyone else get their trucks out first) I'd expect to pay 5-600 for the FT version. It'll probably be a little less expensive than the competition (usually is) and have some cheaper parts. It's not a bad little buggy. Wonder if there will be a truggy.

[rccardude04]

If they push the date back too much I'll have to get a Losi. I think the May release date is an attempt to get it out before outdoor racing season starts (read nitro season lol). But if they miss the date, I have an engine/servos brand new waiting for a car. And they might end up in a Losi. :(
-Eric

[Mud-MAXX]

ya same here,
if the rc8 doesnt come out in time for racing season i think im gonna get a losi

matt