Losi 8ight building and setup
05-03-2008, 09:59 AM
#6693
Tech Initiate
The Losi 8ight is best when driven bone stock (with a couple of exceptions)
The aluminum rear diff inserts are a must
get an aluminum steering servo arm
the quick change motor mount assembly is nice
and I also use the adjustable toe plates, front and rear.
I wouldnt waste your money on fancy aluminum braces and hardware that you dont need. all it does is make your car heavier and handle like crap.
I recently switched my set up from a "pro" set up to the Losi Race Roller "easy to drive" set up and LOVE it!!
car handles great, turns really well, and is surprisingly stable!
The aluminum rear diff inserts are a must
get an aluminum steering servo arm
the quick change motor mount assembly is nice
and I also use the adjustable toe plates, front and rear.
I wouldnt waste your money on fancy aluminum braces and hardware that you dont need. all it does is make your car heavier and handle like crap.
I recently switched my set up from a "pro" set up to the Losi Race Roller "easy to drive" set up and LOVE it!!
car handles great, turns really well, and is surprisingly stable!
05-03-2008, 09:37 PM
#6695
actually, it's right here http://losi.com/ProdInfo/Files/thodg...RaceRoller.pdf 
FYI, I race on a rough, hard pack track and have found that using all carbon clutch shoes with 2 gold and 2 aluminum springs works great. Crimefighter XTR tires are also a great choice.
FYI, I race on a rough, hard pack track and have found that using all carbon clutch shoes with 2 gold and 2 aluminum springs works great. Crimefighter XTR tires are also a great choice.
05-04-2008, 08:33 AM
#6696
Tech Initiate
actually, it's right here http://losi.com/ProdInfo/Files/thodg...RaceRoller.pdf
FYI, I race on a rough, hard pack track and have found that using all carbon clutch shoes with 2 gold and 2 aluminum springs works great. Crimefighter XTR tires are also a great choice.
FYI, I race on a rough, hard pack track and have found that using all carbon clutch shoes with 2 gold and 2 aluminum springs works great. Crimefighter XTR tires are also a great choice.
I will try the all carbon setup. Maybe that will help with breaking loose.
05-04-2008, 06:57 PM
#6697
You could try this set-up for your 8ight-T
http://losi.com/ProdInfo/Files/8IGHT-T-rossetti.pdf
It was used at Revelation also.
I don't own a truggy so I really dont have any tips or tricks for it. I hope this set-up helps
good luck!
http://losi.com/ProdInfo/Files/8IGHT-T-rossetti.pdf
It was used at Revelation also.
I don't own a truggy so I really dont have any tips or tricks for it. I hope this set-up helps
good luck!
05-04-2008, 08:18 PM
#6698
Thanks! That happens to be my local track also! It's large, smooth, loamy, very loose and dusty until just after watering with big jumps too. I would like to get a setup like that for my 8T also. Do you have the web link for these downloads? I tried going up a directory, but it didn't work. The only setup I got from the losi site was Drake's and it seems hard to drive.
I will try the all carbon setup. Maybe that will help with breaking loose.
I will try the all carbon setup. Maybe that will help with breaking loose.
05-04-2008, 09:35 PM
#6699
Tech Regular
hi guys.
i just got myself a race roller losi buggy. i notice there are different in the usage of differential oil.
anyone tested the new race roller versus the earlier kit?
lesser vicousity diff oil will make the car turn faster i guess.
chersss
i just got myself a race roller losi buggy. i notice there are different in the usage of differential oil.
anyone tested the new race roller versus the earlier kit?
lesser vicousity diff oil will make the car turn faster i guess.
chersss
05-05-2008, 03:02 AM
#6700
I just got the adjustable hinge pin braces for my car and im wondering what i should be setting them to. I'm pretty new to RC and i was wondering how changing these will effect my setup
Our local track is hard packed, high grip with an open layout with some pretty big jumps.
The other tracks i run are alittle tighter cornered and looser surface
I run both an 8 and an 8T
Id really love abit of an explanation of how changeing these angles front and rear effects the car
Our local track is hard packed, high grip with an open layout with some pretty big jumps.
The other tracks i run are alittle tighter cornered and looser surface
I run both an 8 and an 8T
Id really love abit of an explanation of how changeing these angles front and rear effects the car
05-05-2008, 06:14 AM
#6702
TIX -
You might want to take a look at the back of your manual. It is very clear on everything about chassis dynamics and how it works. It is basic and easy to read. If you can, try reading it with the car sitting in front of you.
The only thing it does not do is diffrentiate between steering and rotation. They generally call it turning. No big deal.
On buggy rear I run:
toe = .5 in pills
Anti squat = 0 pills
On the front I run 0s.
The Losi manual is very good and we can clarify anything you might have trouble with.
Hope this helps,
TEX
You might want to take a look at the back of your manual. It is very clear on everything about chassis dynamics and how it works. It is basic and easy to read. If you can, try reading it with the car sitting in front of you.
The only thing it does not do is diffrentiate between steering and rotation. They generally call it turning. No big deal.
On buggy rear I run:
toe = .5 in pills
Anti squat = 0 pills
On the front I run 0s.
The Losi manual is very good and we can clarify anything you might have trouble with.
Hope this helps,
TEX
05-05-2008, 07:53 AM
#6703
I replaced my servos with Hitec servos now the throttle linkage does not fit. I have a horn for steering that works, but the throttle is not as easy to swap out with Hitec.
What are my options to get the linkage on a Hitec servo? I bought a set of inserts but none of those are Hitec. Suggestions?
What are my options to get the linkage on a Hitec servo? I bought a set of inserts but none of those are Hitec. Suggestions?
05-05-2008, 08:03 AM
#6704
I replaced my servos with Hitec servos now the throttle linkage does not fit. I have a horn for steering that works, but the throttle is not as easy to swap out with Hitec.
What are my options to get the linkage on a Hitec servo? I bought a set of inserts but none of those are Hitec. Suggestions?
What are my options to get the linkage on a Hitec servo? I bought a set of inserts but none of those are Hitec. Suggestions?
05-05-2008, 08:39 AM
#6705
The 24T insert should work with Hitec