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Old 08-18-2008, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeFriery
the nitro pit, minimum 2 chassis per year.. sometimes 3


WHAT THE Toooot do they put in the dirt down there ?
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Old 08-18-2008, 12:46 PM
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its not as much the dirt as it is the size of the jumps.. biggest track in country = biggest jumps + hard packed dirt = chassis wear.
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Old 08-18-2008, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeFriery
its not as much the dirt as it is the size of the jumps.. biggest track in country = biggest jumps + hard packed dirt = chassis wear.
so why not replace the chassy One more time and Always run skids ? then u wont have the diff issue with the chassy being too thin.
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i will next time
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If i had to replace a chassis that much i dont think i would race anymore.
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that Mike guy isn't very smart at all
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Thanks for he advice on the servos thecman26. I'll check those two links out and hopefully either get something from losi for free or one that you suggested in the next few days. Have a good one!
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Originally Posted by micrors4guy
If i had to replace a chassis that much i dont think i would race anymore.

If you had the Pit in your area yes you would
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Old 08-19-2008, 01:33 AM
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Hey guys, at the moment I am playing with different shock compounds and i am wondering does anyone know the differnt colours and their compounds, any reply would be appreciated.

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I'm not sure what they come out to in centistokes but here is where you can see the different colors and their weight (viscosity). Buying the six packs is a good place to start cause you will have more options. There is three different six packs to choose from:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/advanced...k%20oil/page/1
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Originally Posted by air8
I'm not sure what they come out to in centistokes but here is where you can see the different colors and their weight (viscosity). Buying the six packs is a good place to start cause you will have more options. There is three different six packs to choose from:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/advanced...k%20oil/page/1
Oh sorry, my mistake, I meant springs, silly me, I'm ready 4 bed I think
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Originally Posted by MBR52
Oh sorry, my mistake, I meant springs, silly me, I'm ready 4 bed I think
Front -

Red = 4.1
Silver = 4.4
Green = 4.7
Black = 5.0
Grey = 5.6

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Red = 2.5
Silver = 2.8
Green = 3.1
Black = 3.4
White = 3.7
Grey = 4.0
Purple = 4.3
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Originally Posted by Runaway Jim
Thanks for he advice on the servos thecman26. I'll check those two links out and hopefully either get something from losi for free or one that you suggested in the next few days. Have a good one!
IMO you will be very happy with hitec servos, and maybe someday ya might wanna upgrade that steering servo to a 5955 or the new 7955. Thats a hardcore servo!
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Got a losi 8 buggy kit, has the little kinks been worked out, or is there anyhting i Have to watch for??? What about that battery box screw being to long issue?? any tips would be appreciated.. Thanx.
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Originally Posted by jabroni racing
Got a losi 8 buggy kit, has the little kinks been worked out, or is there anyhting i Have to watch for??? What about that battery box screw being to long issue?? any tips would be appreciated.. Thanx.
If you purchased the kit new, you should have received an appendum about the longer screw and the addition of the orings under the battery box.

If you didn't get said appendum, you can find it here;

http://losi.com/ProdInfo/Files/8IGHT...ndum_LoRes.pdf

The only real 'kink' I found in the rear gearbox feeling notchy when it's tight. Many run it a little loose, I actually reemed out the bearing housing on the inside by about 1mm to give it room. My Losi spins like a Kyosho now.

Hope you enjoy your buggy! It's a great performing machine.
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