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09-25-2011, 09:51 AM

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5/5/2 in the diffs is where I would start Rob. That's what I typically run in mine when running indoors. Shock oils 40F/30R with 54 pistons front/56 rear. You will probably have to come down in the oils as it starts to get colder outside. Silver springs in the front with green in the rear. Build the shocks with about 1/4 to no rebound front and rear. Other than that this setup should get you close.

http://www.tlracing.com/ProdInfo/Fil...andard2011.pdf

You can also try the short ackerman plate if you still don't have enough steering. It will give you a ton of turn in and it works well on the tight indoor track. Anywhere else the long plate is what I run.

This setup also seems like it might work indoors, but I haven't tried it yet.
http://www.tlracing.com/ProdInfo/Fil...andard2011.pdf

Let me know if you have any questions. It's about time you got into this class.

Yea thanks. I'll give this a try!!! When u say short ackerman plate does it come in the kit? Or if not possibly a part number??? Thanks... The car will be here monday according to ups

09-25-2011, 02:29 PM

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Yea thanks. I'll give this a try!!! When u say short ackerman plate does it come in the kit? Or if not possibly a part number??? Thanks... The car will be here monday according to ups

Yes sir, it comes in the kit. I would try the long one first and only use the short one if you feel you need more turn in. Also if you need less power transfer/more forward drive go up to 7k in the center diff. I'm sure you'll be able to master the setups quickly, it is a pretty straight forward car to set-up. Also the setup notes at the back of the manual actually do work with this car.

09-25-2011, 04:20 PM

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I have been using a dual boot system on the F/R CVDs. Mugen CVD boots trimmed and tucked inside the Losi boot to seal really well and pack with grease. Some of our tracks are dusty here in CO as well and have known guys to use dry lube designed for MX chains on the 4 corners.

Thanks danger! I'm going to grab some of those Mugen boots and try that first, they look like they would actually work fairly well.

09-25-2011, 07:24 PM

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I am sure this question has been beat to death but seeing as this thread is to long to read in 1 day I will ask

Now that the Tekno V3 is the same price as the Losi electric kit which is better?

I will not run the brake kit I would rather use the motor to brake so I can use that servo for other vehicles I have

I Personally prefer the Losi conversion, Its Simple and Works.

09-28-2011, 02:39 AM

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HI Guys, order up an ansmann conversion, think its the same as the team C one, here is a link:

http://www.fusionhobbies.com/Ansmann...r127000106.htm

Just wondered if any one had any pictures of this conversion installed on a Losi 8??

09-28-2011, 07:24 AM

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I would highly recommend the Losi Conversion kit Over some Knock off brand.

09-28-2011, 07:48 AM

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Yup, that kit doesn't even have all the bits to make it work.

The Losi kit just works.

09-28-2011, 09:51 AM

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Thanks danger! I'm going to grab some of those Mugen boots and try that first, they look like they would actually work fairly well.

No problem and check the post by Integra where he explains gluing the Mugen boot over the top of the Losi boot--this might work better for some.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Joint-Boots-2

09-28-2011, 02:30 PM

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ok guys here is the latest picture of my Losi 2.0 buggy

set it up to race hieght and cambers etc -1 on the front

just wondering what toe out is everyone running on large out door tracks

09-28-2011, 02:55 PM

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I actually run quite a bit of toe on my buggy. 2 - 3* but I just eyeball it. Meaning I do not really measure it . . .

09-28-2011, 03:22 PM

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I actually run quite a bit of toe on my buggy. 2 - 3* but I just eyeball it. Meaning I do not really measure it . . .

yeh i must admit the race roller came with about that much as well i might move it back out a bit as i did straighten it up a tiny bit

thanks mate

10-01-2011, 10:33 PM

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While going through my new 8ight 2.0e today I noticed that both front hubs have a decent amount of binding. I take one of the gold pins out and the hub turns freely but when I put the 2nd pin back in the hub binds up. Is this something that will loosen up after a few runs? Thanks.