What do I need to buy for an RC-8B?
03-03-2010, 07:57 AM
#1
What do I need to buy for an RC-8B?
Hi U guys have a kick ass Forum going...
I'm receiving this RC8B in about a month and have some newb questions.
All that's included is in the pictures ,what else will I need to buy to make this thing go close to 80-100mph and be tough enough to be bashed on lots of high jumps etc ?
I know hardly anything about these including hex or tire/wheel sizes.Can I use larger scale tires in one such as Proline Masher 40?
If I run Sand Paddles which size?
Thanks!!!
I'm receiving this RC8B in about a month and have some newb questions.
All that's included is in the pictures ,what else will I need to buy to make this thing go close to 80-100mph and be tough enough to be bashed on lots of high jumps etc ?
I know hardly anything about these including hex or tire/wheel sizes.Can I use larger scale tires in one such as Proline Masher 40?
If I run Sand Paddles which size?
Thanks!!!
03-03-2010, 08:38 AM
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03-03-2010, 10:29 AM
#3
03-03-2010, 10:42 AM
#5
Are you going to stay nitro ? You wont get near those speeds if you do .
Even if you go with a high powered brushless system the fastest your gonna get and still stay reliable is 50-60 mph , still VERY fast IMO (have you ever seen a 1/8 buggy at 50+ ? Its insane !)
If you are going electric you will need
A motor and ESC , I am partial too Castle products ..
A nitro conversion kit , this will have a motor mount , battery tray and other things needed too convert fron nitro too electric .
A decent servo , something with AT LEAST 150oz of torque .
A 2.4Ghz radio system , you dont want to use AM or FM systems cause large motor system (like the Mamba Monster and T8) will cause interference and that is the last thing you want when running high speed .
BTW the buggy looks great in the pics , looks like it wasnt used much by the bottom of the chassis ...
Even if you go with a high powered brushless system the fastest your gonna get and still stay reliable is 50-60 mph , still VERY fast IMO (have you ever seen a 1/8 buggy at 50+ ? Its insane !)
If you are going electric you will need
A motor and ESC , I am partial too Castle products ..
A nitro conversion kit , this will have a motor mount , battery tray and other things needed too convert fron nitro too electric .
A decent servo , something with AT LEAST 150oz of torque .
A 2.4Ghz radio system , you dont want to use AM or FM systems cause large motor system (like the Mamba Monster and T8) will cause interference and that is the last thing you want when running high speed .
BTW the buggy looks great in the pics , looks like it wasnt used much by the bottom of the chassis ...
03-03-2010, 04:16 PM
#6
Are you going to stay nitro ? You wont get near those speeds if you do .
Even if you go with a high powered brushless system the fastest your gonna get and still stay reliable is 50-60 mph , still VERY fast IMO (have you ever seen a 1/8 buggy at 50+ ? Its insane !)
If you are going electric you will need
A motor and ESC , I am partial too Castle products ..
A nitro conversion kit , this will have a motor mount , battery tray and other things needed too convert fron nitro too electric .
A decent servo , something with AT LEAST 150oz of torque .
A 2.4Ghz radio system , you dont want to use AM or FM systems cause large motor system (like the Mamba Monster and T8) will cause interference and that is the last thing you want when running high speed .
BTW the buggy looks great in the pics , looks like it wasnt used much by the bottom of the chassis ...
Even if you go with a high powered brushless system the fastest your gonna get and still stay reliable is 50-60 mph , still VERY fast IMO (have you ever seen a 1/8 buggy at 50+ ? Its insane !)
If you are going electric you will need
A motor and ESC , I am partial too Castle products ..
A nitro conversion kit , this will have a motor mount , battery tray and other things needed too convert fron nitro too electric .
A decent servo , something with AT LEAST 150oz of torque .
A 2.4Ghz radio system , you dont want to use AM or FM systems cause large motor system (like the Mamba Monster and T8) will cause interference and that is the last thing you want when running high speed .
BTW the buggy looks great in the pics , looks like it wasnt used much by the bottom of the chassis ...
Not nitro ...I've never run nitro but have used a few brushless setups ...
I already have some Chinese 1/8 Car ESC capable of 6s LiPo So I will go with like a maybe a HobyKing motor to start with.
As soon as any of the first setup breaks I will go for a MMM ,I'm also totally sold on Castle products
So it will be a cheaper start including the conversion kit being a Chinese one http://www.okhobby.hk/product.php?id_product=1077
What wheel/tire/hex sizes for this buggy?
And I'm guessing size 40 Masher tires are too big yes?
Thank you !!!
03-03-2010, 07:16 PM
#7
Thanks I was lucky to pick it up for the price ...
Not nitro ...I've never run nitro but have used a few brushless setups ...
I already have some Chinese 1/8 Car ESC capable of 6s LiPo So I will go with like a maybe a HobyKing motor to start with.
As soon as any of the first setup breaks I will go for a MMM ,I'm also totally sold on Castle products
So it will be a cheaper start including the conversion kit being a Chinese one http://www.okhobby.hk/product.php?id_product=1077
What wheel/tire/hex sizes for this buggy?
And I'm guessing size 40 Masher tires are too big yes?
Not nitro ...I've never run nitro but have used a few brushless setups ...
I already have some Chinese 1/8 Car ESC capable of 6s LiPo So I will go with like a maybe a HobyKing motor to start with.
As soon as any of the first setup breaks I will go for a MMM ,I'm also totally sold on Castle products
So it will be a cheaper start including the conversion kit being a Chinese one http://www.okhobby.hk/product.php?id_product=1077
What wheel/tire/hex sizes for this buggy?
And I'm guessing size 40 Masher tires are too big yes?
That buggy has diffs that are geared for smaller diameter wheels like the buggy wheels , if you put large diameter MT wheels on you will have trouble gearing it too stay cool .
As an electric buggy the RC8b is awesome ! Very responsive chassis and pretty tough too . I have a RC Monster converted RC8 which I converted too a 4x4 Short Course Truck and I have a blast running at my local track .
03-03-2010, 11:01 PM
#8
Still no idea which wheels fit the RC8B ????
Is it all 1/8 buggy wheels? How would I search for the wheel type say in Tower website or other on-line shops?
Also non dish type wheels , do I have lots of funky options?
Sand Paddles too???
What size will fit???
03-04-2010, 05:27 AM
#9
Man that thing is nice!!!
Still no idea which wheels fit the RC8B ????
Is it all 1/8 buggy wheels? How would I search for the wheel type say in Tower website or other on-line shops?
Also non dish type wheels , do I have lots of funky options?
Sand Paddles too???
What size will fit???
Still no idea which wheels fit the RC8B ????
Is it all 1/8 buggy wheels? How would I search for the wheel type say in Tower website or other on-line shops?
Also non dish type wheels , do I have lots of funky options?
Sand Paddles too???
What size will fit???
03-04-2010, 06:32 AM
#10
Hi U guys have a kick ass Forum going...
I'm receiving this RC8B in about a month and have some newb questions.
All that's included is in the pictures ,what else will I need to buy to make this thing go close to 80-100mph and be tough enough to be bashed on lots of high jumps etc ?
I know hardly anything about these including hex or tire/wheel sizes.Can I use larger scale tires in one such as Proline Masher 40?
If I run Sand Paddles which size?
Thanks!!!
I'm receiving this RC8B in about a month and have some newb questions.
All that's included is in the pictures ,what else will I need to buy to make this thing go close to 80-100mph and be tough enough to be bashed on lots of high jumps etc ?
I know hardly anything about these including hex or tire/wheel sizes.Can I use larger scale tires in one such as Proline Masher 40?
If I run Sand Paddles which size?
Thanks!!!
Dont use monster truck tires. Use OFNA Foams or some OFNA belted tires. You will need to get a very small spur and I have a feeling your Chinese electronics will fry. You will need some Castle equipment. Any wheel with a 17mm hex will fit. If you want a lot of info go to ISC.
03-04-2010, 06:45 AM
#11
Thats freakin sweet ! But I think he wants to be able too run it off road and on road . If he gears it for speed runs and then takes it out and bashes with that gearing he will burn up the motor or ESC within minutes .
Acid8 is new too this and I dont want him too become one of those "I was running my brushless buggy when all of a sudden fire came shooting out from under the body !" guys ....
Never said 100+ wasnt possible , just not the way he wants to run the buggy .
Acid8 is new too this and I dont want him too become one of those "I was running my brushless buggy when all of a sudden fire came shooting out from under the body !" guys ....
Never said 100+ wasnt possible , just not the way he wants to run the buggy .
03-04-2010, 06:50 AM
#12
Thats freakin sweet ! But I think he wants to be able too run it off road and on road . If he gears it for speed runs and then takes it out and bashes with that gearing he will burn up the motor or ESC within minutes .
Acid8 is new too this and I dont want him too become one of those "I was running my brushless buggy when all of a sudden fire came shooting out from under the body !" guys ....
Never said 100+ wasnt possible , just not the way he wants to run the buggy .
Acid8 is new too this and I dont want him too become one of those "I was running my brushless buggy when all of a sudden fire came shooting out from under the body !" guys ....
Never said 100+ wasnt possible , just not the way he wants to run the buggy .
For bashing hes going to have to change the gearing and the pack voltage. i.e for speed runs use a MMM on 6s with a 2200 geared 23/34. Then for bashing switch to 4s and 16/46.
03-04-2010, 09:01 AM
#13
Thanks guys a hell of a lot of great info !!!
I might start off as a basher...
b4maz I've been following your videos on youtube for the last month ...and you already offered some advice there too
What a coincidence to meet here too
thanks
For my first set I might just get regular belted tires and maybe sand paddles and after I get to know the buggy more I will definately try foams too!!!
I will try to find out more about changing the spur!
I might start off as a basher...
b4maz I've been following your videos on youtube for the last month ...and you already offered some advice there too
What a coincidence to meet here too
thanks For my first set I might just get regular belted tires and maybe sand paddles and after I get to know the buggy more I will definately try foams too!!!
I will try to find out more about changing the spur!
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