Losi 810E - The Ultra Lightweight Electric 1/8
12-05-2010, 04:37 PM
#46
12-05-2010, 04:58 PM
#47
If you look under the new items section on the Losi site, you will find a host of new aftermarket items for the TENT/810 line of vehicles.
The 810 is NOT denoted as an RTR 8ight...it is denoted as an RTR 8th scale vehicle that gets its heritage from the 8ight.
Looks great though guys.
The 810 is NOT denoted as an RTR 8ight...it is denoted as an RTR 8th scale vehicle that gets its heritage from the 8ight.
Looks great though guys.
12-05-2010, 06:29 PM
#48
Hey guys, here are some teaser images.. All the parts are finished except the chassis, still needs to get hard annodized..should be ready this week..
Please email me if you are interested in this conversion, I am only making a very limited number... (If you already emailed me then I already have you on the reserve list, please do not email again..)
Here is the Ten-X motor mount..
If using this on stock chassis then you will need to raise it by 2.5mm so the spur can clear the chassis.. My Ten-X chassis has a relief for the spur so it will be a direct install
This is the center diff top plate..
Here is the rear aluminum 7075 extended drive cup, o-ring snaps into the groove to keep pin in place..weighs the same as stock drive cup 1/8 oz
this is the Ten-X Aluminum battery tray, weighs only 3.7 oz
Here is the Ten-X extended 7075 chassis, weighs the same as stock chassis..
Ten-X SC, this is what your SC conversion will look like with the Nerf support & traxxas nerf bars (traxxas nerf bars sold separately)
Ladies & Gentleman I present to you 810-X Now this is what your 810 will look like true 1/8 scale (Tekno mud guards are sold separately)
I will have more updates in a few days... please post your comments
Please email me if you are interested in this conversion, I am only making a very limited number... (If you already emailed me then I already have you on the reserve list, please do not email again..)
Here is the Ten-X motor mount..
If using this on stock chassis then you will need to raise it by 2.5mm so the spur can clear the chassis.. My Ten-X chassis has a relief for the spur so it will be a direct install
This is the center diff top plate..
Here is the rear aluminum 7075 extended drive cup, o-ring snaps into the groove to keep pin in place..weighs the same as stock drive cup 1/8 oz
this is the Ten-X Aluminum battery tray, weighs only 3.7 oz
Here is the Ten-X extended 7075 chassis, weighs the same as stock chassis..
Ten-X SC, this is what your SC conversion will look like with the Nerf support & traxxas nerf bars (traxxas nerf bars sold separately)
Ladies & Gentleman I present to you 810-X Now this is what your 810 will look like
true 1/8 scale (Tekno mud guards are sold separately)I will have more updates in a few days... please post your comments
Hope we can get them in this week. Losi has some nice race upgrades coming out... suspension holders, carbon fiber shock towers, alum shock caps, etc. May get some weight savings from those parts too.
I think this car just might be a winner.
Can't wait to finish building it.
12-05-2010, 07:11 PM
#49
Finished my conversion. Still need to change out the grease in the f/r diffs and the oils in the shocks, but its all together now. Here is what it looks like. I think this could be a nice little buggy. Its not quite as light as I was hoping for. Full rtr weight set up with a 3s 6500mah pack for a 15 minute main is around 6.75lbs. Still light for a 1/8 buggy but not the sub 6lb I was hoping for. With a battery good for 10 minute main could probably get it down closer to 6lb. The pack weighs 500+ grams.
12-05-2010, 07:33 PM
#51
12-05-2010, 07:36 PM
#52
It is too bad the losi 8 conversion kit wouldn't drop in.. you would think it would be a touch lighter as well if it would fit.
I would move the ESC to the top of the center diff mount - cut that excess weight off the back of the battery tray iMO. You could also get a smaller 4 pole motor and reduce weight even more but you would have to give up your sensors and go sensorless. That would reduce weight and increase effeciency as those novaks are aweful, very ineffecient... I guess going w/ one of the newer tekin SC motors would be in the middle, I think they are more effecient, but not as much as dropping to a 4pole sensorless smaller can.
I would move the ESC to the top of the center diff mount - cut that excess weight off the back of the battery tray iMO. You could also get a smaller 4 pole motor and reduce weight even more but you would have to give up your sensors and go sensorless. That would reduce weight and increase effeciency as those novaks are aweful, very ineffecient... I guess going w/ one of the newer tekin SC motors would be in the middle, I think they are more effecient, but not as much as dropping to a 4pole sensorless smaller can.
12-05-2010, 07:42 PM
#53
Well done on the conversion .. I too cant understand why the Losi kit doesnt fit.. I think Losi did themselves out a little from that.
I cant get over how much lighter it is .. even compared to the 8 2.0e
I cant get over how much lighter it is .. even compared to the 8 2.0e
12-05-2010, 08:11 PM
#54
The car is a bit narrower and shorter than a standard 8ight, so their conversion won't fit. At iHobby, one of the Losi engineers told me they are coming out with an electric conversion kit for it early next year.
I think the Castle 1410 SC motor would work well if we can get it down to around 6.25lbs or less. Castle says max vehicle weight of 6.5lbs for that motor.
I think the Castle 1410 SC motor would work well if we can get it down to around 6.25lbs or less. Castle says max vehicle weight of 6.5lbs for that motor.
12-05-2010, 09:10 PM
#55
The car is a bit narrower and shorter than a standard 8ight, so their conversion won't fit. At iHobby, one of the Losi engineers told me they are coming out with an electric conversion kit for it early next year.
I think the Castle 1410 SC motor would work well if we can get it down to around 6.25lbs or less. Castle says max vehicle weight of 6.5lbs for that motor.
I think the Castle 1410 SC motor would work well if we can get it down to around 6.25lbs or less. Castle says max vehicle weight of 6.5lbs for that motor.
With a 1410/1Y that weighs 228grams vs a Tekin that weighs 338grams that's 110grams right there which is 3.88oz.
The batt weight can stay the same and your already under 6lbs. which a lot of 2s 5000 weigh the same as your lipo in the pic.
And for the hardcore LunsfordRacing rods and screws with custom fiber chassis.
I don't see running this platform on 2s as a problem except maybe being too light IMO.
12-06-2010, 02:11 PM
#57
I haven't driven the Losi yet, but my guess is that it will feel a lot more nimble on the track compared to a typical 1/8. We will soon see.
12-06-2010, 02:45 PM
#58
12-08-2010, 11:15 PM
#59
Elite Ten-X Conversion
Hey Guys, The chassis is finally finished & hard anodized.. Those on the reserve list will get a email from me tomorrow, the kit should be ready to order tomorrow evening... Price is $195 for the kit..
Here is a shot of the chassis...
Here is a shot of the chassis...
Last edited by longbill76; 12-09-2010 at 12:59 AM.