Losi 8ight building and setup
03-03-2008, 12:33 PM
#6332
Registered User
What is this Losi 8 it looks like an X-Ray 808 rippoff... 
03-03-2008, 01:04 PM
#6333
Re: rod ends - after the they pop off the first time, they are going to be more prone to doing so every time after, just like 1/10th ball cups. Courtesy of Adam & Casey: When installing your tie rod ends be sure to install them with the shinny side up. This is the tighter side and will help reduce the chance of them popping off. see pic attached
03-04-2008, 07:10 AM
#6335
Hey 8ight crew. I just picked up an 8ight pro and have a few questions.
What kind of spare parts do I need to carry at all times?
What kind of upgrades do I need to do?
Any maintainence tips?
Thanks!
Here's some pics
What kind of spare parts do I need to carry at all times?
What kind of upgrades do I need to do?
Any maintainence tips?
Thanks!
Here's some pics
03-04-2008, 07:31 AM
#6336
The 8ight really doesn't need much. But my list goes like this:
GMK Cvd Condoms
Dynamite Max-Life clutch shoes
Captured rod end mod on front
Losi 3/3 rear plate or M2C 3/3 setup
And that's about it. I've never broken a part on any of mine. Lot's of people like the Losi aluminum servo saver top with a 8ight T servo saver spring.
Once you get about 4 gallons through it you'll need to replace the center driveshafts.
GMK Cvd Condoms
Dynamite Max-Life clutch shoes
Captured rod end mod on front
Losi 3/3 rear plate or M2C 3/3 setup
And that's about it. I've never broken a part on any of mine. Lot's of people like the Losi aluminum servo saver top with a 8ight T servo saver spring.
Once you get about 4 gallons through it you'll need to replace the center driveshafts.
03-04-2008, 10:56 AM
#6338
I just got a pair of new Losi 8ight-T diffs from one of those eBay joints that disassembles RTRs and sells off the parts. I got the 8ight-T diffs to replace the diffs in my 8ight buggy so I have more gearing range for an electric conversion. (Yes, this is electric, but the issue should still be a Nitro issue.)
I found that there is some gear binding (like the mesh was too tight, but only on one side of the ring gear) in these brand new diffs (more the front than the rear). I thought maybe they weren't shimmed properly, but when I opened the diff case, I found no shims at all.
Is some binding/gear tightness to be expected in new diffs? Are they made to be tight initially to account for wear?
If you are wondering why I bough whole diffs, the answer is the complete diffs cost less from this eBay seller than just the 8ight-T ring and pinion gears would have for each of my buggy diffs.
I found that there is some gear binding (like the mesh was too tight, but only on one side of the ring gear) in these brand new diffs (more the front than the rear). I thought maybe they weren't shimmed properly, but when I opened the diff case, I found no shims at all.
Is some binding/gear tightness to be expected in new diffs? Are they made to be tight initially to account for wear?
If you are wondering why I bough whole diffs, the answer is the complete diffs cost less from this eBay seller than just the 8ight-T ring and pinion gears would have for each of my buggy diffs.
Maybe the aluminum Losi option part would also work...
03-04-2008, 11:18 AM
#6339
My new Race Roller rear diff was like that. What I did was remove the plastic bearing holder (or what ever you call that plastic collar around the diff out drive bearing) and snaded the edge some. This allowed the diff to move over slightly and provided perfect gear mesh... If you look close at that plastic bearing holder, there is a small lip on it. I just sanded that lip off...
Maybe the aluminum Losi option part would also work...
Maybe the aluminum Losi option part would also work...
I've got some clutch parts, springs, sway bars, and better than cvd condoms, my "CPR's" , perfectly matched to the factory anodizing. I can meet up at RCE too. Send a pm if interested.
03-04-2008, 04:30 PM
#6340
03-04-2008, 04:48 PM
#6342
Has anyone tried the TFT chassis yet?
03-04-2008, 05:54 PM
#6343
Going back to the captured rod ends mod. I used the Losi ends like vlad pointed out. No problems after 3/4 year of running on them; before I was popping off ends like crazy after big jumps or bumping a pipe. Definitely one of the major things to change on your car first to ensure it finishes the race.
Kendall
Kendall
Will this prevent the rod end from popping off or just serve as a "bandaid" to prevent the end from completely popping off and crippling the steering?
Thanks
03-04-2008, 08:58 PM
#6344
03-04-2008, 10:07 PM
#6345
Thanks Chuckinator, that's what I wanted to here. Our track is very large and it has rough sections that makes the car very twitchy. I will be one of the first to have this chassis.