I identify the spacers by where the holes are in the spacer instead of relying on being able to read the marking on the spacer.

I haven't gotten an RC8.2e kit, so I don't know if they include the 14, 16 and 18 degree spacers. I'm going to assume that they do though.

14 degree spacers:

- The blue spacer will have the hole ABOVE the middle of the spacer when the spacer is oriented correctly to go in the caster block
- The red spacer will have the hole BELOW the middle of the spacer then the spacer is oriented correctly to go in the caster block

16 degree spacers:

- The blue spacer will have the hole AT the middle of the spacer when the spacer is oriented correctly to go in the caster block
- The red spacer will have the hole AT the middle of the spacer then the spacer is oriented correctly to go in the caster block

18 degree spacers:

- The blue spacer will have the hole BELOW the middle of the spacer when the spacer is oriented correctly to go in the caster block
- The red spacer will have the hole ABOVE the middle of the spacer then the spacer is oriented correctly to go in the caster block

talked to 2 of the local LHS today about these guys, and both of them say there may be issues with parts support. Something about their distributor not dealing with AE anymore. They can still get parts just not as efficiently as before, and they will not be stocking much.

Where are these at in terms of parts failure? I don't mind bringing items in from the US through a-main or tower or wherever, but i don't want to be paying shipping all the time.

For general use is there a list of "should haves" outside of the norm? A-arms etc...

I am still really tempted to pull the trigger on one, but if parts are going to be an issue i may have to rethink.

Im a basher but far from a destroyer, had an ERBE for a year and change and apart from maintenance the only thing i ever broke was a wing.

Build is going quick, im up to the rear gear box..

So far im missing 2 3x6mm screws that hold the front hinge pin bushings in place. And the gasket for the front gearbox. Ripped both the pin retainer boots too..Dam that hole is tight.Oh well, shrink wrap works better anyway..

You could have used black grease to pull the boots over- it is actually quite easy then...well too late I guess.

I was using shock oil, i got the rear ones on ok.. Must take more time next time..
Just waiting on electrics now..

Looks great- I also went for blue, but a metallic blue (Tamiya).

What tires are these?

Tires are Pro-line Calibers in medium (hard abrasive track)
Paint is Tamiya PS-16.. metalic blue

Same color that I have then- good choice

Does the grease have to be AE black grease? I have a tub of grease I use for diffs and such that is made for 1:1 trannsmissions. Could I use that?

Im sure it would be fine. I don't use the AE grease either. The tube that came with my kit is still unopened. I have been using a big tub of gorilla snot grease I bought a couple years back. I like it because its super sticky and it stacks to gears and doesn't fling off like most grease does. I just use it on everything since its always handy sitting open on my bench. Anything is better than nothing, so use what ya got. If its a pretty thick grease I'm sure it will be fine.

Any quality grease should be fine. I use the Lucas Oil "sticky" red grease, works fine.

So I just got done putting my kit together today and I noticed while doing so that one of the front springs is almost like a painted silver instead of the shiny metal. Has anyone else had this issue? I'm contemplating calling AE and seeing if they will send me a new front spring. The mis-matching colors are bothering me haha. Must be my OCD

My springs where fine..

just the paint or is the rate different?

That would probably drive me batty too.

Does it matter how the Calibers are mounted? I have a set on my mini Revo and the single dot in the triangle pattern faces forward, the opposite of yours.

Never occurred to me I might have them on backward.

Did you trim off part of the window mask to get those trim lines around the windows after you painted the body?