D3mOnIcRc8e

So im upgrading my Rc8 that i recently purchased used on Clist. So far i have done 8.2 Arms, Towers, Steel Standoffs, Sway bar, Mudguards, New body, and a couple other things i had to do to get it to work. So far im doing good on the upgrade. Still planing on atleast getting the A,B,C,D plates.

But anyways hers Before.





And heres after.







Let me know what you guys think.

Mxer59

iTrader: (114)

That looks good might do my Rc8be now, what rims are those I've been looking for some like that?

D3mOnIcRc8e

there from XTM. I really like them alot and they work perfectly for 1/8 buggys so i got them. hopefully they last.

Mxer59

iTrader: (114)

Did you have to change shock shafts, pistons, and springs? Also where the hinge pins the same or order ones from a 8.2?

D3mOnIcRc8e

The shocks where already rc8be upgraded ones so i had to do nothing to them they fit just fine. i did have to order the shock pin inserts for them since my old arms had hex screws that where to small.

Mxer59

iTrader: (114)

That is not bad then, I just heard you had to change the shocks or they will mess up your bladder??

D3mOnIcRc8e

Hu im not really to sure on that, i hope not couse I tought i was ready to go now lol. Ben at this for the last week. i mean with arms down and shocks mounted there fully extended. so i dont see why it would affect anything.

beidle99

iTrader: (9)

The 8.2 front shock shafts ar 3mm shorter (so is the 8.2 towers) so that shockends can be used instead of steering link ends. The old RC8B thread has a lot of information regarding the upgrades and whats needed to go to the 8.2. I myself installed the worlds shock towers, which I have been told is the same geometry as the 8.2 towers just taller. I am going to stick with the worlds towers and slowly convert everything else to 8.2 spec. At this point I have to convert to the lighter drive train parts and I will be at 8.2 spec. Probably just in time for the 8.3 or 8.2b to come out. lol