Losi 1/8 8ight E 4wd Thread
08-25-2010, 10:34 AM
#4921
08-27-2010, 04:28 AM
#4923
Losi 8ight-E questions:
I have a friend that is going to look at one tomorrow in a Pawn Shop for $300. All he knows is that it's an 8ight-E, not a converted nitro car and is about 1-1 1/2 years old and it comes complete with electrics and rx/tx. He asked me a few questions that I unfortunately didn't know the answer to.
1. Were all 8ight-E's 2.0? or did they make an 8ight-E 1.0 also?
2. If they did make an 8ight-E 1.0, when did the 2.0 come out?
3. Given the age of this car, is it a 1.0 or 2.0?
4. I have another friend with a converted Nitro 8ight 2.0, but I noticed his shock towers look exactly the same as mine, however his shock towers are the grey ones and mine are the black ones, I have the 8ight-E 2.0 Buggy Race Roller, are there any differences in the shock towers or did the Nitro's just have different anodizing than the factory electric cars?
5. Are there any other differences between the Race Roller and the regular 8ight-E?
He asked what he should look for, I told him to make sure the CVD's are straight and don't bind at all when he rotates the wheels and to check for excessive slop. Is there anything else you suggest he check for? I know I asked quite a bit, but this info would be very helpful to my friend when he goes to look at the car. Even if the car needs a few things, at $300 it may still be worth him getting it and upgrade parts later. Thanks for your guys input!
I have a friend that is going to look at one tomorrow in a Pawn Shop for $300. All he knows is that it's an 8ight-E, not a converted nitro car and is about 1-1 1/2 years old and it comes complete with electrics and rx/tx. He asked me a few questions that I unfortunately didn't know the answer to.
1. Were all 8ight-E's 2.0? or did they make an 8ight-E 1.0 also?
2. If they did make an 8ight-E 1.0, when did the 2.0 come out?
3. Given the age of this car, is it a 1.0 or 2.0?
4. I have another friend with a converted Nitro 8ight 2.0, but I noticed his shock towers look exactly the same as mine, however his shock towers are the grey ones and mine are the black ones, I have the 8ight-E 2.0 Buggy Race Roller, are there any differences in the shock towers or did the Nitro's just have different anodizing than the factory electric cars?
5. Are there any other differences between the Race Roller and the regular 8ight-E?
He asked what he should look for, I told him to make sure the CVD's are straight and don't bind at all when he rotates the wheels and to check for excessive slop. Is there anything else you suggest he check for? I know I asked quite a bit, but this info would be very helpful to my friend when he goes to look at the car. Even if the car needs a few things, at $300 it may still be worth him getting it and upgrade parts later. Thanks for your guys input!
08-27-2010, 04:40 AM
#4924
Losi 8ight-E questions:
I have a friend that is going to look at one tomorrow in a Pawn Shop for $300. All he knows is that it's an 8ight-E, not a converted nitro car and is about 1-1 1/2 years old and it comes complete with electrics and rx/tx. He asked me a few questions that I unfortunately didn't know the answer to.
1. Were all 8ight-E's 2.0? or did they make an 8ight-E 1.0 also?
2. If they did make an 8ight-E 1.0, when did the 2.0 come out?
3. Given the age of this car, is it a 1.0 or 2.0?
4. I have another friend with a converted Nitro 8ight 2.0, but I noticed his shock towers look exactly the same as mine, however his shock towers are the grey ones and mine are the black ones, I have the 8ight-E 2.0 Buggy Race Roller, are there any differences in the shock towers or did the Nitro's just have different anodizing than the factory electric cars?
5. Are there any other differences between the Race Roller and the regular 8ight-E?
He asked what he should look for, I told him to make sure the CVD's are straight and don't bind at all when he rotates the wheels and to check for excessive slop. Is there anything else you suggest he check for? I know I asked quite a bit, but this info would be very helpful to my friend when he goes to look at the car. Even if the car needs a few things, at $300 it may still be worth him getting it and upgrade parts later. Thanks for your guys input!
I have a friend that is going to look at one tomorrow in a Pawn Shop for $300. All he knows is that it's an 8ight-E, not a converted nitro car and is about 1-1 1/2 years old and it comes complete with electrics and rx/tx. He asked me a few questions that I unfortunately didn't know the answer to.
1. Were all 8ight-E's 2.0? or did they make an 8ight-E 1.0 also?
2. If they did make an 8ight-E 1.0, when did the 2.0 come out?
3. Given the age of this car, is it a 1.0 or 2.0?
4. I have another friend with a converted Nitro 8ight 2.0, but I noticed his shock towers look exactly the same as mine, however his shock towers are the grey ones and mine are the black ones, I have the 8ight-E 2.0 Buggy Race Roller, are there any differences in the shock towers or did the Nitro's just have different anodizing than the factory electric cars?
5. Are there any other differences between the Race Roller and the regular 8ight-E?
He asked what he should look for, I told him to make sure the CVD's are straight and don't bind at all when he rotates the wheels and to check for excessive slop. Is there anything else you suggest he check for? I know I asked quite a bit, but this info would be very helpful to my friend when he goes to look at the car. Even if the car needs a few things, at $300 it may still be worth him getting it and upgrade parts later. Thanks for your guys input!
There's no difference between a nitro roller and the electric roller. The 2.0E is just a converted nitro car.
If it's possible, ask to remove the front and rear end and inspect the mesh between the pinion and ringgear. Make sure all teeth are still in shape.
08-27-2010, 05:25 AM
#4925
The simple fact of the matter is that the plastic spur does not fit everyone's driving style. If you mesh it right, it does quite well. I tend to use little brakes and am conscientious of the fact that I am running metal to plastic. If you are smooth then you are good to go.
The basic idea is the ratio. If you need to run a small pinion against a large spur you are creating a load of torque--this in itself will have a tendency to strip a plastic spur . . .
The basic idea is the ratio. If you need to run a small pinion against a large spur you are creating a load of torque--this in itself will have a tendency to strip a plastic spur . . .
I just installed a metal spur and driving on the street I was surprised that it was not nearly as loud as I expected. I think for this motor and the gearing I need I'll just stick to the metal.
I'm racing this weekend (I only race, never bash) so I'll see if it holds up to two 6 minute quali's and a 12 minute main and practice.
08-28-2010, 08:32 AM
#4927
08-28-2010, 09:44 AM
#4928
Well I ran a plastic for almost a year without stripping a single one. When I switched to this motor and had to go to a 13 pinion, that's when the trouble began.
I just installed a metal spur and driving on the street I was surprised that it was not nearly as loud as I expected. I think for this motor and the gearing I need I'll just stick to the metal.
I'm racing this weekend (I only race, never bash) so I'll see if it holds up to two 6 minute quali's and a 12 minute main and practice.
I just installed a metal spur and driving on the street I was surprised that it was not nearly as loud as I expected. I think for this motor and the gearing I need I'll just stick to the metal.
I'm racing this weekend (I only race, never bash) so I'll see if it holds up to two 6 minute quali's and a 12 minute main and practice.
08-28-2010, 07:23 PM
#4929
First time out with my losi 2.- conversion buggy. Running a 2050 tekin and i ended up stripping my 45t and a 44 t spur gear.. I dunno why its happening. Im using the losi conversion kit only part i changed out was the motor mount and am using a rc monster motor mount.
Any help before i throw in the 48t metal spur?
Any help before i throw in the 48t metal spur?
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08-28-2010, 08:41 PM
#4932
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08-28-2010, 09:11 PM
#4933
08-28-2010, 09:24 PM
#4934
08-29-2010, 07:24 AM
#4935
