Losi 1/8 8ight E 4wd Thread
04-09-2009, 11:04 AM
#2356
Just picked one up and am having some trouble with the ESC software and operation. Software gives you the ability to adjust initial throttle response with choices of low, med or high. Mine has high only and horizon says to use the throttle curve instead to adjust. It would be nice to have the software work right! Second issue is when going reverse throttle back to neutral motor speed slows a little and then slams to a stop. No software adjustments seem to change this. Again not critical probably but the slam is hard enough it seems damage could be done. Anyone one else??
You should know that when I first got my car and set up the ESC it didn't work correctly. It had a huge power surge when just easing into the throttle. I reset the ESC and set it up again and it is remarkably smooth. I'm very impressed with it.
04-09-2009, 11:33 AM
#2357
Just picked one up and am having some trouble with the ESC software and operation. Software gives you the ability to adjust initial throttle response with choices of low, med or high. Mine has high only and horizon says to use the throttle curve instead to adjust. It would be nice to have the software work right! Second issue is when going reverse throttle back to neutral motor speed slows a little and then slams to a stop. No software adjustments seem to change this. Again not critical probably but the slam is hard enough it seems damage could be done. Anyone one else??
Reverse the car stops as you mention on the violent side but its better than rolling into on coming traffic.
04-09-2009, 12:03 PM
#2358
Losi 8 Gearing
Hi Folks
Can anyone tell me where to start with gearing for a novak 7.5 w/4 cell I'm not sure of our track size but I'd guess it to be approx 80' X 150'.
Thanks
Can anyone tell me where to start with gearing for a novak 7.5 w/4 cell I'm not sure of our track size but I'd guess it to be approx 80' X 150'.
Thanks
04-09-2009, 12:15 PM
#2359
I just ran my smart diff yesterday in my 8ight-E 2.0 and the car was unreal. The track conditions were so dusty that I had rooster tails 15' back. Not to mention, the bumps and the jumps on the track were horrible. The track has been sitting all winter and is really messed up. I could drive the car with confidence in these conditions and square up perfectly in any situation. I was impressed!
There were about 5 other 8ights there (nitro) and I was helping them with setup adjustments and trying out their cars and there was definitely a difference in being able to square up. There is a large jump about 12' tall and out of a corner which is normally really difficult. Due to the bumps and the loose dirt everywhere it was much more difficult. With my car I went as straight as it would if there were no bumps. The other cars I had to make adjustments as I ascended up the face of the jump.
The other thing I noticed is I could pitch the car into corners in the weirdest fashon and come out perfect. There is a 180 on the end of the straight and I could take the inside line on the straight and pitch it hard and apex the corner early and be off to the next section in a blink and keeping it tight at about 2" from the pipe with the bumps. I've never driven a car so dialed. Especially on a track like this.
I used no brakes driving my car. It is an E car so it does have a small amount of drag brake (4%). But, still... All the nitros with no smart diff required brakes to pitch the car...
Just thought I'd share my first smart diff experience.
I ran center only with two .15's and a well lubed diff with losi grease.
Ben
There were about 5 other 8ights there (nitro) and I was helping them with setup adjustments and trying out their cars and there was definitely a difference in being able to square up. There is a large jump about 12' tall and out of a corner which is normally really difficult. Due to the bumps and the loose dirt everywhere it was much more difficult. With my car I went as straight as it would if there were no bumps. The other cars I had to make adjustments as I ascended up the face of the jump.
The other thing I noticed is I could pitch the car into corners in the weirdest fashon and come out perfect. There is a 180 on the end of the straight and I could take the inside line on the straight and pitch it hard and apex the corner early and be off to the next section in a blink and keeping it tight at about 2" from the pipe with the bumps. I've never driven a car so dialed. Especially on a track like this.
I used no brakes driving my car. It is an E car so it does have a small amount of drag brake (4%). But, still... All the nitros with no smart diff required brakes to pitch the car...
Just thought I'd share my first smart diff experience.
I ran center only with two .15's and a well lubed diff with losi grease.
Ben
04-09-2009, 01:58 PM
#2361
Are you still running all stock oils and springs? Also what is your ride height? Thanks again...
04-09-2009, 02:44 PM
#2362
At the moment I'm running a pretty standard setup. 40wt, 54's, and silver in front, 25wt, 56's, and green in rear. My front diff is 5000 and rear is 2000. All Losi oils... My ride height I tried a couple different heights yesterday. 27mm front and 29mm rear and I dropped it a few mm later and ended up 27mm and 28mm. Running standard droop as well.
I would just set it up like the Drake setup and run it and make running changes to suit your driving. I'm sure I'll end up with a totally different setup by the end of the month. Last year I had an setup I came up with that worked really well and I may try it.
I would just set it up like the Drake setup and run it and make running changes to suit your driving. I'm sure I'll end up with a totally different setup by the end of the month. Last year I had an setup I came up with that worked really well and I may try it.
04-09-2009, 09:58 PM
#2363
I just ran my smart diff yesterday in my 8ight-E 2.0 and the car was unreal. The track conditions were so dusty that I had rooster tails 15' back. Not to mention, the bumps and the jumps on the track were horrible. The track has been sitting all winter and is really messed up. I could drive the car with confidence in these conditions and square up perfectly in any situation. I was impressed!
There were about 5 other 8ights there (nitro) and I was helping them with setup adjustments and trying out their cars and there was definitely a difference in being able to square up. There is a large jump about 12' tall and out of a corner which is normally really difficult. Due to the bumps and the loose dirt everywhere it was much more difficult. With my car I went as straight as it would if there were no bumps. The other cars I had to make adjustments as I ascended up the face of the jump.
The other thing I noticed is I could pitch the car into corners in the weirdest fashon and come out perfect. There is a 180 on the end of the straight and I could take the inside line on the straight and pitch it hard and apex the corner early and be off to the next section in a blink and keeping it tight at about 2" from the pipe with the bumps. I've never driven a car so dialed. Especially on a track like this.
I used no brakes driving my car. It is an E car so it does have a small amount of drag brake (4%). But, still... All the nitros with no smart diff required brakes to pitch the car...
Just thought I'd share my first smart diff experience.
I ran center only with two .15's and a well lubed diff with losi grease.
Ben
There were about 5 other 8ights there (nitro) and I was helping them with setup adjustments and trying out their cars and there was definitely a difference in being able to square up. There is a large jump about 12' tall and out of a corner which is normally really difficult. Due to the bumps and the loose dirt everywhere it was much more difficult. With my car I went as straight as it would if there were no bumps. The other cars I had to make adjustments as I ascended up the face of the jump.
The other thing I noticed is I could pitch the car into corners in the weirdest fashon and come out perfect. There is a 180 on the end of the straight and I could take the inside line on the straight and pitch it hard and apex the corner early and be off to the next section in a blink and keeping it tight at about 2" from the pipe with the bumps. I've never driven a car so dialed. Especially on a track like this.
I used no brakes driving my car. It is an E car so it does have a small amount of drag brake (4%). But, still... All the nitros with no smart diff required brakes to pitch the car...
Just thought I'd share my first smart diff experience.
I ran center only with two .15's and a well lubed diff with losi grease.
Ben
04-09-2009, 10:15 PM
#2365
anyone try the l8ight model one-way? im thinking of trying it, but im not sure the 80 bux is worth it just yet. i mean mine already handles like a dream as do with my xx-4 and xxx-4 models. i have a one-way in the xxx-4 and the clicker system in the xx-4 so i was just wondering "if" it was worth the investment to try it or if it is even built to withhold the punishment of a true off-road environment.
josh
josh
04-10-2009, 07:04 AM
#2366
anyone try the l8ight model one-way? im thinking of trying it, but im not sure the 80 bux is worth it just yet. i mean mine already handles like a dream as do with my xx-4 and xxx-4 models. i have a one-way in the xxx-4 and the clicker system in the xx-4 so i was just wondering "if" it was worth the investment to try it or if it is even built to withhold the punishment of a true off-road environment.
josh
josh
04-10-2009, 07:21 AM
#2367
04-10-2009, 11:58 AM
#2369
Jconcep Body
Hi. There are 2 bodies I'm cosidering for my 8ight-E.
1. Jconcepts 8ight 2.0 high flow body
2. Jconcepts 8ight heavy duty body.
Which one do you think will have more clearance for batteries and motor?
Thank you.
1. Jconcepts 8ight 2.0 high flow body
2. Jconcepts 8ight heavy duty body.
Which one do you think will have more clearance for batteries and motor?
Thank you.
04-10-2009, 01:11 PM
#2370
Only one way to find out if a One Way will work in off road... 