lorrylemming Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Team Associated is proud to bring you the latest version in the monster truck line-up. The RIVAL MT8 is a powerful, purposeful, and built-to-last 1:8 scale monster truck capable of running on a single 6S or 4S LiPo battery. Its strength lies at the very core of this beast with its high-performance 2100kv high-torque Reedy brushless motor, 4mm aluminum main chassis with rigid aluminum center chassis supports, and a four-position adjustable wheelie bar. Power and durability are things you will never lack with this RIVAL MT8. The RIVAL MT8 features a long-travel independent suspension that is managed by four 16mm big bore threaded-aluminum-bodied, fluid-filled, adjustable, coil-over shocks, giving the RIVAL MT8 the ability to roll over just about anything in its path. Giant aggressive monster truck tires provide maximum traction, letting the RIVAL MT8 claw through the toughest terrain with ease. The 4WD consists of a fully sealed, all-metal geared drivetrain that transfers the power through durable CVA drive shafts to both ends of the truck. Whether you're smokin' tires on the asphalt, rippin' through the lawn or tearin' up a dirt field, Team Associated has you covered with the all-new RIVAL MT8! Features Three heavy-duty, sealed, fluid-filled gear differentials Rigid aluminum center chassis supports Aluminum suspension braces Four-position adjustable wheelie bar with LED taillights All-metal gear drivetrain Rugged steel turnbuckles Durable, impact-absorbing front bumper with LED headlights High-torque digital servo Metal servo horn Single 6S or 4S ready 150A ESC 2100kv high torque brushless motor The #20520C LiPo Combo comes with the #756 Reedy WolfPack LiPo 4000mAh 35C 14.8V and #27201 Reedy 324-S Compact Balance Charger View full news article 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrylemming Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 These seems to share at least some parts with the Redcat Kaiju, but I'll to wait until the exploded view is available to check more closely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Price dependant, this should be successful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/associated-rival-mt8-rtr-truck-brushless-6s-1341571 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Reasonably priced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RcBEN9 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Tells you something, when 450 quid seems like a reasonable price (which it does!) for a 1/8 RTR! Looks really interesting, if it happens to be Kaiju based great, we cant get it in the UK. Hopefully its reasonably durable, If so it could make the Notorious at 589 or 689 for that exb junk, redundant 😄 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Looks nice, but I can't wait to see the MT6! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Tug said: Looks nice, but I can't wait to see the MT6! Would be nice but can’t see that happening 22 hours ago, lorrylemming said: These seems to share at least some parts with the Redcat Kaiju, but I'll to wait until the exploded view is available to check more closely. Team Associated it’s more likely to share parts from there old rc8 line up or the Thunder tiger MT4 g3 but I doubt many will be interchangeable directly. Hope it’s better made than a Redcat 😂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrylemming Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 Just from the pictures the wheelie bar assembly and rear diff case are the same as the redcat kaiju. Or at least an evolution of the same part. The centre section is completely new, the kaiju has a plastic tub chassis that steps up from the diff cases. The MT8 is flat aluminium with plastic side rails. The suspension arms and towers are different, can't find a good picture of the hubs for the kaiju to compare. Overall I'd guess it comes from the same design team but shares minimal parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 09:57, lorrylemming said: Just from the pictures the wheelie bar assembly and rear diff case are the same as the redcat kaiju. Or at least an evolution of the same part. The centre section is completely new, the kaiju has a plastic tub chassis that steps up from the diff cases. The MT8 is flat aluminium with plastic side rails. The suspension arms and towers are different, can't find a good picture of the hubs for the kaiju to compare. Overall I'd guess it comes from the same design team but shares minimal parts. id say there completely different rival on the right 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Think i will be getting one 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 1 hour ago, turok007 said: Think i will be getting one I might join you but I’m gonna wait to see a few more running vids first 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrylemming Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 These were the images that make me think they share some parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Diff cases and wheelie bar look identical...wonder what else they have in common? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCake Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Hopefully we will see this soon. Only just spotted that it has a single battery connection which is a bit annoying. It is on my shortlist but I don't have any 4s or 6s packs but do have some matched 2s and 3s packs. I like Deans connectors but seems an odd choice as well for a 150amp ESC? I thought it would need to be EX5 or XT90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 3 hours ago, MrCake said: Hopefully we will see this soon. Only just spotted that it has a single battery connection which is a bit annoying. It is on my shortlist but I don't have any 4s or 6s packs but do have some matched 2s and 3s packs. I like Deans connectors but seems an odd choice as well for a 150amp ESC? I thought it would need to be EX5 or XT90. Just buy yourself (or make your own) a Y-lead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell horn. Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1st thing is change. Put a twin xt90 plug on instead of the single plug. Apart from that. It looks good to go and bash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Now been pushed back until March now that sucks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 1st April now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 So it’s finally hit the shelves in the states and so far everyone seems to like it but I think the main issue is the diffs need oil and the tyres balloon too much other that that all seems good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 On 23/03/2022 at 18:58, mydoddy69 said: So it’s finally hit the shelves in the states and so far everyone seems to like it but I think the main issue is the diffs need oil and the tyres balloon too much other that that all seems good That's good feedback, excellent value, as is the MT10. Wonder how it compares to the Corally Kronos, similar price, Kronos is more a Truggy but pretty close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Says 23rd of may now. Might be out by Christmas 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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