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Old 05-16-2011, 09:41 AM
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And if a track gets too bumpy or tight I like to run 5k myself (5/5/2 or a center SD).
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Old 05-16-2011, 11:56 AM
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And I think it is coincidental that sensored guys are running faster laps. Probably because faster guys have bought these systems. I personally cannot tel the difference quite honestly other than slow take off.
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I love how guys "Claim" sensored isn't needed as were never at a dead stop on the track...Blah Blah Blah, Meanwhile most everyone will pull faster/More consistent lap time's with a Sensored set-up Vs Non sensored.
I beat sensored guys all the time in my 8ight-e, then again a few have beat me, but when I was beat it wasn't due to being sensored or sensorless it was due to driving. They were either better drivers or just ran with a cooler head and didn't make dumb mistakes. I still wont run anything other than sensored in most of my light 1/10 stuff.. but after switching to the castle 1410 in my scte I'm turning faster laps and more consistent laps than I have with any other vehicle I've owned. Sensored doesn't mean much vs a quality sensorless setup iMO, but if you have a weak link and cog or have setup issues, it will make an impact. If you crash a lot sensored may save you a second over a full main as from a dead stop there is no delay at all, but as far as being in control on jumps or in turns etc.. thats skill and practice with either setup iMO.
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Old 05-17-2011, 05:09 PM
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The 8IGHT-E is one BAD to the Bone RC! I love this thing!!
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Old 05-19-2011, 02:52 PM
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How does the 2.0B gas converted to electric drive compared to the E version? I have two gas cars different brands and thinking of converting the losi to E.
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Old 05-19-2011, 03:21 PM
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the 2.0e is the same as a converted nitro if you use the losi conversion kit
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Old 05-19-2011, 03:51 PM
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everyone seems to love the 2.0E. I know people here trying to get the E when they drive other gas brand cars. How much more does the E weight with 4cells (4 cells seem common here) than the nitro version?
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mine is 7.5 lbs fully loaded
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My converted 2.0E is exactly one pound heavier than the nitro 2.0. Using mechanical brakes, 5000mah battery, and Tekin ESC/motor
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Old 05-19-2011, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by D-money
mine is 7.5 lbs fully loaded
What is your setup, what lipo's do you have, how heavy?

I'm 8lbs on the track w/ my hyperion 5500 vx 4s packs.. but the lipo's are 1.33lb's of that weight.

What is your config to be that light? is it posted? Thanks..
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I run the tekin 1700kv with mmp and 4500 30c turnigy packs i get about 20 min runtime on those packs
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Mine weighs in at 7.9lbs.

2200 Castle motor, 4s 25-50C 4000 Nanotechs. I get about 15 minutes of racing on a pack.
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Old 05-20-2011, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by D-money
I run the tekin 1700kv with mmp and 4500 30c turnigy packs i get about 20 min runtime on those packs
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Mine weighs in at 7.9lbs.

2200 Castle motor, 4s 25-50C 4000 Nanotechs. I get about 15 minutes of racing on a pack.
I guess most of our weight differences are in the battery choices...

I'm 2501grams (5.5lbs) with NO battery,body,wheels (roller w/electronics)
I'm 3629grams (8.0lbs) RTR w/ my 603gram 5500mAH hyperion 4s lipo
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Originally Posted by D-money
mine is 7.5 lbs fully loaded

any pics to back that up ? seems a little on the light side without mentioning your set-up.
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Old 05-20-2011, 08:54 AM
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WOW! I thought the weight of mine was normal. when i got it i was impressed because it weighed so much less then my rc8be. I dont have a scale. i used one at a friends house. so i guess just take it for what it is.
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Originally Posted by 8ight-e
I guess most of our weight differences are in the battery choices...

I'm 2501grams (5.5lbs) with NO battery,body,wheels (roller w/electronics)
I'm 3629grams (8.0lbs) RTR w/ my 603gram 5500mAH hyperion 4s lipo
Yup, battery choice and tires is where most of the differences are. I had some Kyosho wheels with M3 crimfighters that were 20g heavier per tire, than a set of VP-pro axxman. That's a huge difference.
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