No problem. I forgot to mention that about the Lunsford package for the RC8T and the e-version. But also, about the diff, I did change my screws to stainless (RCScrewz) at the time of the change because I noticed the stock screws were showing a little wear. So I'm not sure if the new screws sealed the diff better or if the spur was warped. I just figured that since I changed all but the spur gear at the time, I might as well change the spur...and it worked. I'm sure you already tried tightening the screws carefully and all that. Changing the spur was my last resort for me so you may try just changing the screws first and see if that works. Good luck! JB:tire:

does anyone know if the 89307 Front Tower or the 89308 Rear Tower are available for purchase anywhere or are these not going to be released as "public" parts because they're on the CE ?

Hey guys just joined the site, great info here, just thought I'd share some pics of my RC8Te,MMM, 9XL 1845kv geared 18/50 and runnin 4,5 and 6s, this thing is a beast.

I see some people have had problems with the plastic shocks while others say they're ok. How many of you guys have had problems with the plastic shocks? Is it mostly the top caps popping off?

Once my spending freeze is over (I hope soon...probably not though), I want to pick up a RC8Te, but I wouldn't have the funds to buy aluminum big bores for some time thereafter, so it'd be nice if the plastic big bores would hold, but if they simply suck in durability, then I need to find ways to mitigate that. I can probably use the Losi big bores I have on my wife's truggy and throw the stock shocks back on her truggy, but her truggy handles so much better with the big bores on it.

BTW, just to clarify, I think I read earlier that someone needed to use 2 diff risers stacked on top of each other to make room for a Neu-Castle motor. Is this true? That was the first time I read that. I thought only 1 was needed, and mostly on the RC8e buggy.

it has the same mount as the rc8 so it's VERY tight i wouldn't say an entire riser is needed i think a 1 mm washer would take care of it, go through this thread.. OR pick up an eliterc motor mount. i'm finishing up my wife's RC8e (B upgraded) now, then i plan on spending some time on my RC8Te. i THINK i'm going to leave it stock with the exception of the chassis braces for now and upgrade to CE parts as needed, we'll see.

Hey just an FYI for ya i seen in your picture where it showes the side where the servo is that you have you esc wire going into your radio box pretty close to the front cvd in the center you should run the wire from the esc thouugh the bridge that goes over the front center cvd to keep it from getting tangled up and breaking the wire but thats just my 2 cents. Other then that the truck looks good..

I will second that the motor mount is very tight. I managed to install my 2200kV Neu truggy motor, but it took a lot of careful wiggling. I returned it for the Tekin (hope it fits better), but in hind-sight, I should have used some washers.

Well here she is all done with all the hop-up .

Lundford turnbuckels
Fron,rear carbon fiber shock towers
Carbon fiber center diff top plate
Factory Team front and rear Alum shocks
Factory Team Alum steering knuckels
Tekin RX8 esc and 2250kv motor
Max Amps 6500mal 4c batt
Hitec titanium gear 430 oz servo
Xray alum servo horn
Proline bulldog body
JConcepts ruelex rim (dyed myself)
Dace front and rear skip plates
Tekin 100mm sensor wire to make a clean looking install of the wires

Holly cow, that thing looks awesome! How did the Tekin motor fit in there? Did you need to add any risers or washers to the motor mount?

Thanks for the comment !
Tekin motor fit like a glove with out useing any shims or washers..

Check A-Main Hobbies I think they have them if not check associated parts house by losi & associated part house they have alot of ft parts for the rc8 family

thanks, but neither one has 'em. i think i'm just gunna leave 'em stock like i said earlier. i just dumped all kindsa cash into my wife's buggy upgrading it to a B so i'm feeling pretty broke and i still have to motor up my truggy :cry:.

you gunna be runnin' down at family hobbies this spring prettyboy ?

I had that problem with my shock caps popping off, and my solution was to glue the caps on, I know that I prob wouldn't be able to get them off ever again but I didn't care. Since they have been glued on I haven't had one pop off works great.

Yeah I tried running the ESC wire over the bridge originally but it just wouldn't reach, I tried a few different ways but this was the only way I could get it there safe, I didn't wnat to use an extension because it would have been way over kill, I haven't had any problems yet, but thanks for the heads up. :nod:

Ya i'll deff be at Family this year !:nod: