Team Associated’s MGT 8.0
Friday, March 28th, 2008
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!
