2LikesTLR 8IGHT E 3.0 THREAD
12-13-2013 | 01:04 PM
#1097
It will mount but not without issues. You will need the new droop screws or the old ones will quickly tear up your chassis. But the new screws only fit the new arms. And the new arms only work with the new uprights. And the new uprights only work with the new spindles....starting to see why everybody is saying to just get the whole kit? I didn't even mention the center bones. No way your gonna be anywhere near $150. Just the chassis and body is about $130, then you need motor mounts, batt tray, servo mount, etc....
The 2.0 is a great car. If your on a budget, then just get the new shocks and standoffs. That will help a lot more than the chassis.
The 2.0 is a great car. If your on a budget, then just get the new shocks and standoffs. That will help a lot more than the chassis.
He can always just ask on that thread.
Also, find it hard to believe that the new droop screws will not work on the 2.0 arms... even if it means breaking out the Dremel.
Plus, I think the new layout and torsion flex is a huge upgrade over the 2.0 and can be a huge improvement with a front droop mod and would take that over the new shocks.
I say get an answer on the BCE thread on the droop area for their chassis and if going to be the same as stock then be prepared to tackle the new droop screws on 2.0 arms. No big deal and be happy with what you can afford and what you want to do!
Last edited by KingdomRacer; 12-13-2013 at 01:28 PM.
12-13-2013 | 01:31 PM
#1099
12-14-2013 | 07:17 PM
#1100
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Glad it helped!! ALWAYS glad to help any racer no matter the brand either. Ask me to watch your car for a pack and I will make some suggestions. I don't bite and will NOT lie to you like we've had done to us this year with some 2wd stuff.
12-15-2013 | 10:50 AM
#1103
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I agree Jason/Rc. Randy Jones and Mike Weatherholt are a real asset to the TLR team as these 2 guys will do anything to help a fellow racer and unlike some other sponsored guys are not afraid to give you Tyler's or Collin's setup as they let the boys driving speak for itself. These 2 guys have helped me tremendously this year and I can not thank them enough.
12-15-2013 | 11:19 AM
#1104
I third that!!!!!! Randy Jones and Mike Weatherholt are some awesome guys and glad I've had the chances to race with their boys. Really good group of guys, always willing to help you out with some info and set up tips.
12-15-2013 | 11:20 AM
#1105
I raced my 8ight for the first time yesterday. I was fairly impressed at how the car wasn't tire dependent and how straight up fast it was!
There is one thing that nobody has told me...
Those plastic spur gears absolutely SUCK! I stripped one in the second qualifier yesterday. I figured it was just improper mesh. Replaced it, then reset mesh. 6 minutes into the main chasing the leaders around and it stripped again. All of the teeth perfectly sheared off.
You'd honestly think after all of these years Losi has had an electric car (this one also having a 700$ price tag) that they could design a plastic spur gear. You'd also think as well that Losi would make arms that didn't require reaming with the holes actually lined up out of the packaging!
But other than that, the car is pretty good.
There is one thing that nobody has told me...
Those plastic spur gears absolutely SUCK! I stripped one in the second qualifier yesterday. I figured it was just improper mesh. Replaced it, then reset mesh. 6 minutes into the main chasing the leaders around and it stripped again. All of the teeth perfectly sheared off.
You'd honestly think after all of these years Losi has had an electric car (this one also having a 700$ price tag) that they could design a plastic spur gear. You'd also think as well that Losi would make arms that didn't require reaming with the holes actually lined up out of the packaging!
But other than that, the car is pretty good.
12-15-2013 | 11:25 AM
#1106
I raced my 8ight for the first time yesterday. I was fairly impressed at how the car wasn't tire dependent and how straight up fast it was!
There is one thing that nobody has told me...
Those plastic spur gears absolutely SUCK! I stripped one in the second qualifier yesterday. I figured it was just improper mesh. Replaced it, then reset mesh. 6 minutes into the main chasing the leaders around and it stripped again. All of the teeth perfectly sheared off.
You'd honestly think after all of these years Losi has had an electric car (this one also having a 700$ price tag) that they could design a plastic spur gear. You'd also think as well that Losi would make arms that didn't require reaming with the holes actually lined up out of the packaging!
But other than that, the car is pretty good.
There is one thing that nobody has told me...
Those plastic spur gears absolutely SUCK! I stripped one in the second qualifier yesterday. I figured it was just improper mesh. Replaced it, then reset mesh. 6 minutes into the main chasing the leaders around and it stripped again. All of the teeth perfectly sheared off.
You'd honestly think after all of these years Losi has had an electric car (this one also having a 700$ price tag) that they could design a plastic spur gear. You'd also think as well that Losi would make arms that didn't require reaming with the holes actually lined up out of the packaging!
But other than that, the car is pretty good.
12-15-2013 | 06:30 PM
#1109
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I raced my 8ight for the first time yesterday. I was fairly impressed at how the car wasn't tire dependent and how straight up fast it was!
There is one thing that nobody has told me...
Those plastic spur gears absolutely SUCK! I stripped one in the second qualifier yesterday. I figured it was just improper mesh. Replaced it, then reset mesh. 6 minutes into the main chasing the leaders around and it stripped again. All of the teeth perfectly sheared off.
You'd honestly think after all of these years Losi has had an electric car (this one also having a 700$ price tag) that they could design a plastic spur gear. You'd also think as well that Losi would make arms that didn't require reaming with the holes actually lined up out of the packaging!
But other than that, the car is pretty good.
There is one thing that nobody has told me...
Those plastic spur gears absolutely SUCK! I stripped one in the second qualifier yesterday. I figured it was just improper mesh. Replaced it, then reset mesh. 6 minutes into the main chasing the leaders around and it stripped again. All of the teeth perfectly sheared off.
You'd honestly think after all of these years Losi has had an electric car (this one also having a 700$ price tag) that they could design a plastic spur gear. You'd also think as well that Losi would make arms that didn't require reaming with the holes actually lined up out of the packaging!
But other than that, the car is pretty good.
The arms have been brought up to the head honchos. Hopefully there is something they can do to fix it for all of us.
Thanks for all the good words too guys!! Mike and I try our best to help everyone. We do test things and not tell everyone right away till we know it's gonna work and then we share. But, never flat lie about setups or some other things!!
12-15-2013 | 06:31 PM
#1110
Tech Initiate
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 39
From: Omaha
The SPC's are almost 6 ounces lighter than my Orion Carbon's - 14.8 vs 20.1 ounces.
That's a pretty significant diet for my 8ight 3.0!
Robert Conner
Omaha, Nebraska