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The new MGT 8.0 is Team Associated’s biggest and baddest Gas Powered RC Truck to date. It features an 8.0 engine, which is the biggest engine available by Team Associated in a RTR vehicle. The MGT 8.0 is basically an update of the original, but it also has several significant drivetrain and appearance changes. The tires are of new design and are optimal for most terrains. The rear bumper doubles as a wheelie bar and the new pistol-style starter is a refreshing change from the rotary style starters. It has an updated steel spur to help withstand the force of the powerful new engine. The tranny uses 2 speeds and includes reverse and the wheels are mounted on a not-so-common 22mm metal hex. The hexes can be swapped out if you want to use other wheels on the MGT 8.0.

Performance with the MGT 8.0 is startling at first. The motor fires right up without a problem and acceleration comes easy with a pull of the trigger, making good use of the wheelie bar. This truck is great for construction sites, flying up and down the dirt mounds, and jumping ditches.

The Specifics: The MGT 8.0 is 24.17 inches in length, 17.24 inches in width, and weighs in around 13 pounds. It is built out of aluminum and plastic. The suspension is an independent double-wishbone, oil filled shocks with fake reservoirs, a total of 8. The drive-train is full time 4WD with a 2-speed transmission, including reverse. The differentials are sealed six gears. The brakes are single steel disc, fiber-lined pads. The Power Package is the Team Associated Pro 8.0, slide-valve low and high-speed needle adjustments, an aluminum header and aluminum tuned pipe, and 4-shoe aluminum flywheel.

All-in-all this a great option when you are ready to take on a powerful 4WD off-road beast! It is definitely worth checking out!

More terms and definitions coming at ya! Enjoy!

Exponential Rate: This refers to servo travel that is not directly proportional to the degree of control input. A negative exponential rate makes the control response milder around the servo’s center point, but it becomes increasingly stronger as the input approaches 100%.

Failsafe: If the transmitter’s signal is lost or interrupted, a failsafe unit returns the servo to a predetermined position to avoid dangerous runaways. A battery failsafe is a safety feature that brings the throttle servo down to idle as a warning that the receiver battery’s voltage is getting dangerously low.

Fixed Link: Camber and steering links on many RTR vehicles use a nonadjustable link. These can usually be upgraded with turnbuckles as the driver’s skill improves, as he is looking for more adjustability.

Flywheel: The flywheel is the larger metal wheel that sits behind the clutch bell and aids the engine’s crankshaft with momentum and idling. For more torque and smoother idle, us a heavier flywheel; for improved top speed and throttle response, use a lighter flywheel. On non-pull-start models the flywheel is also used to start the engine with the use of a bump starter or starter box.

Foam Inserts: These inserts are used inside tires to help them retain their shape. Different densities are available for use on different track surfaces.

Thats all for today, more next time!

*thanks to RC Driver magazine and Tamiya for the latest RC terms and definitions!

One of the great things about the RC hobby is the terrain diversity. For example, you can romp around in the dirt, or you can speed around on the street. You can own the air with a plane or chopper, or you can take to the seas with a boat. In this article, i am going to cover taking to the seas with the electric RC boat called the Flying Fish Speed Racing boat. Now, the optimal type of water to run an RC boat on would be a nice smooth lake. I would not recommend trying to race around on choppy waters which makes it harder to keep control and might result in flipping the boat. Another thing to mention is that if you do happen to flip the boat or crash in some way, be prepared to get a little wet. Besides, whats the fun of playing at a lake if you don’t do a little swimming?

The Flying Fish is a good sized boat measuring 41 inches in length, 14 inches in width, 10 inches in height, and weighs in around 35 pounds. It is a full function RC boat powered by twin SC550 type racing motors. The propellers are professionally designed and the high-capacity rechargeable battery and quick battery charger make this a long running and high speed boat. Top speed is around 30 miles per hour. It has a Vector-Push design, and it easy to be controlled. The actuating mechanism is 100 percent metal which is very durable and long lasting. The Flying Fish comes 100 percent pre-assembled with glossy exterior paint and is ready to run.

What comes with it? The Flying Fish comes in a full package. The package includes the remote controller, 8AA batteries for the remote, a 12 volt RC2300 rechargeable battery and a 110 volt battery charger adapter.

Who is it for? This a bigger electric RC boat which is more powerful, faster, and more expensive. I would recommend this for intermediate to expert drivers, ages 12 and up. If you have not driven an RC boat before, i would start with something cheaper to get the hang of it and work your way up.

I hope this has been an informative article for you and i wish you luck with your RC boating hobby. Feel free to come check out some pictures of the Flying Fish or view our other Electric RC Boats.

Ryan Kramer is a Co-Owner and the CMO of Full Finger Throttle, L.L.C., a new website designed to inform and engage people in the wonderful world and hobby of Remote Controlled vehicles, Gas or Electric. Come visit us at Full Finger Throttle today!

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New terms and definitions coming at ya!

Damping: The rate at which a shock is compressed or rebounds. Most RC kits now contain shock absorbers that are filled with fluid/oil. Without this fluid, the shocks are bouncy and provide very little benefit where control is concerned. By changing the weight of the oil, or the type of shock piston, or both, you can change the damping rate to tune your car to a specific track and/or driving style.

Drag: When the air that flows over a car’s body hinders speed. Less drag means more speed; more drag means less speed. The shape of a car’s body will affect the amount of drag.

Drag Link: A bellcrank steering system consists of two posts connected by a bar. This bar is the drag link and is also referred to, by some, as Ackerman link.

Just a few today, more next time! Are you noticing a pattern in the definitions I am posting per blog?

Until next time, Ryan.

*thanks to RC Driver magazine and Tamiya for the latest RC terms and definitions!