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Old 04-07-2011, 08:40 AM
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if you ever decide to go electric, the tekno conversion transforms the buggy into something amazing!
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Old 04-07-2011, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Cain
got a part number?

One other thing, and this is from Shark on the D8 Hara conversion thread but going with the M2C pins up front will keep the front end together better than the stock pin setup. You can also run Mugen hingepins in the rear diff area and the mugen outer pins on the a-arm work too. just buy them from a parts reseller on ebay as they are about $15 then for all the mugen pins.

De Racing guards on the chassis are good too as well as there rear a-arm mudguards
http://www.amainhobbies.com/advanced...ywords=D8+horn

Which ever of the aluminum horns fits your servo. The HB horns are taller to fit your linkage under without bending
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Old 04-07-2011, 09:27 AM
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You might also want to look at the Rear Alum. hubs instead of the plastic ones.
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Old 04-07-2011, 09:52 AM
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if the D8 does not come with the little plastic bumpers on top of the front shock tower, then get those. they are the most inexpensive and best invention ever! when i flip, the only things hitting the ground are those and the wing!
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Old 04-07-2011, 10:10 AM
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please see the D8 hara conversion thread about those just in case you get a hara style front shock tower.
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Originally Posted by Cain
please see the D8 hara conversion thread about those just in case you get a hara style front shock tower.
here is a pic
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Old 04-07-2011, 12:16 PM
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those may need to be modified to work on a hara style thicker tower.
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Old 04-07-2011, 12:24 PM
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i have heard that they can be modified for other buggies. a guy on here installed them on his rc8be. i think it would be worth it imo.
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Originally Posted by bigben1165
here is a pic
Attachment 734584
Anybody have a part #

Thanks
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Originally Posted by R.Bryant
Anybody have a part #

Thanks
HPI part #103681
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Old 04-07-2011, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bigben1165
HPI part #103681
Thank you very much. Off to find some new parts
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hi everyone i just recieved a 40mm fan for the teckno motor mount just wondering how i change the plug on the end? the wires are a bit thicker on the new fan but i think i can slide them into the old fans plug? heres some pics. i think u can tell which fan is the bigger one lol
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Old 04-08-2011, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by R.Bryant
Thank you very much. Off to find some new parts
anytime! glad to help
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you could always just cut the wires and solder the ends that you want together.
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Originally Posted by Cain
you could always just cut the wires and solder the ends that you want together.
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