Adam Drake talks about the new 8ight 2.0
10-27-2008, 01:46 PM
#121
i got my ROAR card in 5 days, but i renewed my membership online.
10-27-2008, 07:22 PM
#123
BriGuy - I had everything set up correct except I discovered I forgot to put the O-rings back on. I was leading the main and I over shot the downside of a jump and landed on the flat and it killed the servo. This was in a 8ight T.
10-27-2008, 11:17 PM
#124
Tech Rookie
10-28-2008, 12:40 AM
#125
10-28-2008, 05:08 AM
#126
Yes, correct. Maybe not exactly 3 months but pushing close now. I did say "about" 3 months.
At any rate, the car has been top notch and still going good! We had to run through some serious mud/rain added with a lot of running over the week with no issues. The new body looks very good as well!
At any rate, the car has been top notch and still going good! We had to run through some serious mud/rain added with a lot of running over the week with no issues. The new body looks very good as well!
10-28-2008, 10:26 AM
#128
Jonathan Bell- No, but we both ran them at the JBRL rd.#7
Integra- Thanks, around this time next year.
Bigedmond- Thanks!
air8- Thanks.
looneytune- The 8ight and 8ight 2.0 use the same engine mounts. I haven’t used the King Headz engine mount, but by making the chassis stiffer, the buggy won’t be as good on rough tracks.
b-man777- The GRP engine are great. Nothing to be scared about. No plans for a .12 at this time.
Cornerspeed- Thanks Don.
Jamminnay- Thank you.
CarCrazy-
ABURTON- LOL! It will be a great time.
LOSI MAD- Not sure on the final release date, but should be around Jan.
Tin- The carb settings can be a lot different depending on the restrictor, fuel, glow plug, ect… If the engine is blowing a lot of smoke you should be ok, but try temping the engine with an Exergen gun to make sure.
Smoothone- The new diff cases that come stock in the 2.0 are completely different than the old stock ones. They have been completely redesigned and last way longer.
Furadi- The DX3R and the M11 are both high-end radios. For most “vet” racers, it comes down to what they are comfortable with.
Bigsquidracer- Glad to hear you are happy with the buggy.
Chill_Will- Yes. The radio tray has been redesigned.
Greenracing-= Yes, the 8ight 2.0 will work on the old starter box.
Integra- Thanks, around this time next year.
Bigedmond- Thanks!
air8- Thanks.
looneytune- The 8ight and 8ight 2.0 use the same engine mounts. I haven’t used the King Headz engine mount, but by making the chassis stiffer, the buggy won’t be as good on rough tracks.
b-man777- The GRP engine are great. Nothing to be scared about. No plans for a .12 at this time.
Cornerspeed- Thanks Don.
Jamminnay- Thank you.
CarCrazy-
ABURTON- LOL! It will be a great time.
LOSI MAD- Not sure on the final release date, but should be around Jan.
Tin- The carb settings can be a lot different depending on the restrictor, fuel, glow plug, ect… If the engine is blowing a lot of smoke you should be ok, but try temping the engine with an Exergen gun to make sure.
Smoothone- The new diff cases that come stock in the 2.0 are completely different than the old stock ones. They have been completely redesigned and last way longer.
Furadi- The DX3R and the M11 are both high-end radios. For most “vet” racers, it comes down to what they are comfortable with.
Bigsquidracer- Glad to hear you are happy with the buggy.
Chill_Will- Yes. The radio tray has been redesigned.
Greenracing-= Yes, the 8ight 2.0 will work on the old starter box.
10-28-2008, 01:15 PM
#129
thx again for making this thread adam....U da man cool guy.
10-28-2008, 01:25 PM
#130
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Drake is the man!!! I never seen in all my years in this hobby someone going on the forum and answering every question and emails. I've sent a few emails to him always answers them quickly and with great advise. Thats why I like Losi and continue to buy their products. Best customer service and products.
10-28-2008, 08:33 PM
#131
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Adam,
Thanks for taking the time to help us all out. It looks like a guy could convert the original 8ight to a 2.0. Does Losi have plans to sell a conversion kit?
Thanks and Congrats on the engagement!
Thanks for taking the time to help us all out. It looks like a guy could convert the original 8ight to a 2.0. Does Losi have plans to sell a conversion kit?
Thanks and Congrats on the engagement!
10-28-2008, 08:47 PM
#132
Tech Rookie
whats up jimmy p
hows the new track..might have to make a run from vegas...
10-28-2008, 11:56 PM
#133
ok so i'm in the process of breaking in my .21 grp tuned engine.
i have let 5 tanks idle with the tire foam around the head with temps approximately 160-180 and 4 tanks in the street with the top end very rich
running the same temps 160-180.
my question is: when is the right time to start "tuning" it for power..taking it to the track and actually driving/racing it?
what are some good "do" or "not do" tips once i start driving it at the track? what kinda temps should i be looking for as the motor continues to break in?
i have let 5 tanks idle with the tire foam around the head with temps approximately 160-180 and 4 tanks in the street with the top end very rich
running the same temps 160-180.
my question is: when is the right time to start "tuning" it for power..taking it to the track and actually driving/racing it?
what are some good "do" or "not do" tips once i start driving it at the track? what kinda temps should i be looking for as the motor continues to break in?
10-30-2008, 11:06 AM
#134
Tech Initiate
track
Went to revs on sunday evening and helped Dana,was going to run on tuesday but worked to long to make it out,to be honest, Dana built the track, i just helped for a couple hours,im sure its fun,headed to the track now off work early will tell Dana to post new pics asap!What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!Have a good day!
10-30-2008, 10:49 PM
#135
Tech Apprentice
ok so i'm in the process of breaking in my .21 grp tuned engine.
i have let 5 tanks idle with the tire foam around the head with temps approximately 160-180 and 4 tanks in the street with the top end very rich
running the same temps 160-180.
my question is: when is the right time to start "tuning" it for power..taking it to the track and actually driving/racing it?
what are some good "do" or "not do" tips once i start driving it at the track? what kinda temps should i be looking for as the motor continues to break in?
i have let 5 tanks idle with the tire foam around the head with temps approximately 160-180 and 4 tanks in the street with the top end very rich
running the same temps 160-180.
my question is: when is the right time to start "tuning" it for power..taking it to the track and actually driving/racing it?
what are some good "do" or "not do" tips once i start driving it at the track? what kinda temps should i be looking for as the motor continues to break in?
Tin