Top 10 must have upgrades...?
11-05-2010, 09:01 AM
#1
Top 10 must have upgrades...?
Ok...what are your picks for the top 10 must have hop ups!??
The focus here is on adding durability and shaving weight at the same time. Not lookin for Bling here...
I'm specifically trying to lower the weight of my 8ight 2.0 buggy, but it really doesn't matter what brand...just list your top 10!
The focus here is on adding durability and shaving weight at the same time. Not lookin for Bling here...
I'm specifically trying to lower the weight of my 8ight 2.0 buggy, but it really doesn't matter what brand...just list your top 10!
11-05-2010, 09:24 AM
#3
alum hubs, carriers, spindles
Alum adjustable hinge pin
lightened drive train
black brakes 2.0
alum bearin holder rear
split center diff - alum
Alum adjustable hinge pin
lightened drive train
black brakes 2.0
alum bearin holder rear
split center diff - alum
11-05-2010, 09:26 AM
#4
anti-crash telemetry system.
j/k
I don't think you have to worry about reducing weight on the 2.0. It's pretty good as is.
j/k
I don't think you have to worry about reducing weight on the 2.0. It's pretty good as is.
11-05-2010, 09:29 AM
#6
Alum axles and couplers saves a ton of weight but they are not as durable as the steel ones.
A smaller 800-1000mah lipo battery
A micro receiver JR or KO are the smallest I have seen
No skid plates
Stock Losi Bumper
Titanium turnbuckles and whatever other parts you can swap
Open wheel nuts
Make sure your car is clean, dirt adds weight.
1-2 thin coats of paint on the body
Light servos (I dont have any recommendations here but I am sure someone will chime in. Look for composite cases)
Plastic spindles, carriers, braces etc. Plastic is usually lighter than alum.
Clean the grease out of your bearings and use oil. (you will have to clean them often but a couple drops of oil weighs less than grease)
BCE 3mm chassis (its lighter than the 4mm tuned flex)
Alum nuts on the shock towers or wherever you can use them.
Small body clips
Cut holes in the body (IDK if thats legal but less mass is less weight)
Remove a few fins from the engine head (not the best for cooling in the hot summer but fine for winter)
Just remember that lighter usually means less durable and you have to finish the race to win it.
A smaller 800-1000mah lipo battery
A micro receiver JR or KO are the smallest I have seen
No skid plates
Stock Losi Bumper
Titanium turnbuckles and whatever other parts you can swap
Open wheel nuts
Make sure your car is clean, dirt adds weight.
1-2 thin coats of paint on the body
Light servos (I dont have any recommendations here but I am sure someone will chime in. Look for composite cases)
Plastic spindles, carriers, braces etc. Plastic is usually lighter than alum.
Clean the grease out of your bearings and use oil. (you will have to clean them often but a couple drops of oil weighs less than grease)
BCE 3mm chassis (its lighter than the 4mm tuned flex)
Alum nuts on the shock towers or wherever you can use them.
Small body clips
Cut holes in the body (IDK if thats legal but less mass is less weight)
Remove a few fins from the engine head (not the best for cooling in the hot summer but fine for winter)
Just remember that lighter usually means less durable and you have to finish the race to win it.
11-05-2010, 09:37 AM
#7
11-05-2010, 09:39 AM
#8
Ok...what are your picks for the top 10 must have hop ups!??
The focus here is on adding durability and shaving weight at the same time. Not lookin for Bling here...
I'm specifically trying to lower the weight of my 8ight 2.0 buggy, but it really doesn't matter what brand...just list your top 10!
The focus here is on adding durability and shaving weight at the same time. Not lookin for Bling here...
I'm specifically trying to lower the weight of my 8ight 2.0 buggy, but it really doesn't matter what brand...just list your top 10!
Last edited by PFKAOG; 11-05-2010 at 09:50 AM.
11-05-2010, 09:50 AM
#9
Very true...dont intend on "all 10" upgrades though. Everyone needs to pick and choose what suits them best. Just thought it would be informative...
11-05-2010, 09:58 AM
#11
Alum axles and couplers saves a ton of weight but they are not as durable as the steel ones.
A smaller 800-1000mah lipo battery
A micro receiver JR or KO are the smallest I have seen
No skid plates
Stock Losi Bumper
Titanium turnbuckles and whatever other parts you can swap
Open wheel nuts
Make sure your car is clean, dirt adds weight.
1-2 thin coats of paint on the body
Light servos (I dont have any recommendations here but I am sure someone will chime in. Look for composite cases)
Plastic spindles, carriers, braces etc. Plastic is usually lighter than alum.
Clean the grease out of your bearings and use oil. (you will have to clean them often but a couple drops of oil weighs less than grease)
BCE 3mm chassis (its lighter than the 4mm tuned flex)
Alum nuts on the shock towers or wherever you can use them.
Small body clips
Cut holes in the body (IDK if thats legal but less mass is less weight)
Remove a few fins from the engine head (not the best for cooling in the hot summer but fine for winter)
Just remember that lighter usually means less durable and you have to finish the race to win it.
A smaller 800-1000mah lipo battery
A micro receiver JR or KO are the smallest I have seen
No skid plates
Stock Losi Bumper
Titanium turnbuckles and whatever other parts you can swap
Open wheel nuts
Make sure your car is clean, dirt adds weight.
1-2 thin coats of paint on the body
Light servos (I dont have any recommendations here but I am sure someone will chime in. Look for composite cases)
Plastic spindles, carriers, braces etc. Plastic is usually lighter than alum.
Clean the grease out of your bearings and use oil. (you will have to clean them often but a couple drops of oil weighs less than grease)
BCE 3mm chassis (its lighter than the 4mm tuned flex)
Alum nuts on the shock towers or wherever you can use them.
Small body clips
Cut holes in the body (IDK if thats legal but less mass is less weight)
Remove a few fins from the engine head (not the best for cooling in the hot summer but fine for winter)
Just remember that lighter usually means less durable and you have to finish the race to win it.
11-05-2010, 10:28 AM
#12
Ive been experimenting with the 1000 mah receiver pack lately, as that's a nice chunk of weight to save.. roughly 50 grams..
but it just doesn't get enough run time to be practical if you are running unregulated HV servos..........
I wouldn't even feel good about running it in a 45 minute main.
but it just doesn't get enough run time to be practical if you are running unregulated HV servos..........
I wouldn't even feel good about running it in a 45 minute main.
11-05-2010, 10:43 AM
#13
I'm really considering new servos. I havnt had any trouble with my ACE servos but they are heavy and draw alot of juice...
11-05-2010, 10:45 AM
#15