Losi Truggy
08-18-2008, 08:54 PM
#1546
A GO PTM 25 10+ of run time and all the power you can use.
08-18-2008, 10:57 PM
#1547
Has anyone tried the KHZ extended engine mount?
http://www.carolinasrc.com/webstore/...idproduct=4251
I just put one into my 8ight-T and if it works well, I might get one for the buggy... Its pretty cool looking too... Goes all the way up to the rear tank mount. Should stiffen up the clutch area and maybe clutch bearings will last longer?
http://www.carolinasrc.com/webstore/...idproduct=4251
I just put one into my 8ight-T and if it works well, I might get one for the buggy... Its pretty cool looking too... Goes all the way up to the rear tank mount. Should stiffen up the clutch area and maybe clutch bearings will last longer?
08-18-2008, 11:01 PM
#1548
After the last two races the center HD diff has leaked lots of fluid. First weekend was 75% gone, second weekend 50% gone. What, if anything, have you guys done to correct this? Is there such a thing as over-tightening the diff screws? I'm thinking about sanding the edges of the diff cup with 600grit on a flat surface to see if that helps. I've put a new, wet gasket on at each tear down. So I'm unsure why there is so much fluid leaking.
http://cgi.ebay.com/DIFF-CUP-Losi-8i...QQcmdZViewItem
08-19-2008, 12:13 AM
#1549
So when did you get a T?
I've used the extended KH mount since the first day I owned the truck. So I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. But I wouldn't get your hopes too high thinking it will make bearings last longer. It's still only a couple weekends worth of RC Pro races and they're done. All the practice, qualifiers, mains, and bump-ups really takes it's toll in 1/8 racing.
I've used the extended KH mount since the first day I owned the truck. So I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. But I wouldn't get your hopes too high thinking it will make bearings last longer. It's still only a couple weekends worth of RC Pro races and they're done. All the practice, qualifiers, mains, and bump-ups really takes it's toll in 1/8 racing.
08-19-2008, 12:23 AM
#1551
So when did you get a T?
I've used the extended KH mount since the first day I owned the truck. So I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. But I wouldn't get your hopes too high thinking it will make bearings last longer. It's still only a couple weekends worth of RC Pro races and they're done. All the practice, qualifiers, mains, and bump-ups really takes it's toll in 1/8 racing.
I've used the extended KH mount since the first day I owned the truck. So I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. But I wouldn't get your hopes too high thinking it will make bearings last longer. It's still only a couple weekends worth of RC Pro races and they're done. All the practice, qualifiers, mains, and bump-ups really takes it's toll in 1/8 racing.
Yeah I know, bearings dont last forever, thats why I have a sleeve of each on hand at most times!
08-19-2008, 01:46 AM
#1553
I also ran a Novarossi Plus 21-5k for a couple races. It was very smooth but didn't have the punch like the larger 427. Again it's an 8+ minute motor.
The LRP/Picco .28s are ballistic on power and they go 7+ minutes. I've never run one of these but some friends do. Watching their truggies pull wheelies really makes me want to get one.
When I started in truggy I put in my 3 port Novarossi 21BF and it was nice. Not as explosive as the above mentioned but it worked well. You can focus more on driving lines than trying to real the truck back in and get it under control.
Right now I'm really leaning towards the LRP .28 or the RB S5. I'd like to stick with a .21 engine but seeing those LRPs rip is too cool.
08-19-2008, 06:23 AM
#1554
Air8....JPX .21 
modded of corse.
modded of corse.
08-19-2008, 08:06 AM
#1555
hey all thanx for the help. ya i really wasnt expecting much out of that engin quite as of yet cuz i finished the truggy on friday, broke it in on saturday, and then raced with it on sunday.
rite now im using drakes basic setup. 13/48 gearing, although i think im gonna go up to a 14t. running 2 dynamite max life with golds i think nd 2 compsites with silvers (cant remember exactly on the springs, its either that or vice versa) and a jammin jp3 pipe.
the truck ran good but it just seemed like a dofg on the track, but when i pulled it off it was a fiesty little thing. so im back to the drawing board with some tuning tmw nite and hopefully get it running a little better.
rite now im using drakes basic setup. 13/48 gearing, although i think im gonna go up to a 14t. running 2 dynamite max life with golds i think nd 2 compsites with silvers (cant remember exactly on the springs, its either that or vice versa) and a jammin jp3 pipe.
the truck ran good but it just seemed like a dofg on the track, but when i pulled it off it was a fiesty little thing. so im back to the drawing board with some tuning tmw nite and hopefully get it running a little better.
08-19-2008, 02:49 PM
#1556
Tech Adept
Well, if your budget allows, I am running RB c6bb. Really all I can say is INCREDIBLE.
Obviously the down side is cost.
I was running a LRP .28 spec 3. It was really fast, tons of power, SUCKED gas like it was Gatorade, and went through clutches like they were disposable q-tips.
Obviously the upside is cost. But I quickly decided that I would rather spend the money up front.
BTW, I have a LRP .28 spec 3 for sale =) (looks brand new, raced 4 times)
Obviously the down side is cost.
I was running a LRP .28 spec 3. It was really fast, tons of power, SUCKED gas like it was Gatorade, and went through clutches like they were disposable q-tips.
Obviously the upside is cost. But I quickly decided that I would rather spend the money up front.
BTW, I have a LRP .28 spec 3 for sale =) (looks brand new, raced 4 times)
08-19-2008, 07:49 PM
#1557
I saw the OS .28 XZ this weekend and its an absolute ROCKET! Very impressive!
There are many to choose from but depending on the price range, its up in the air!
I have heard the Jammin mills are pretty good... They have a .21 and a .28
You can go all the way up to the $400+ price range with the supersweet GRP engines...
I agree the C6 is very nice!
There are many to choose from but depending on the price range, its up in the air!
I have heard the Jammin mills are pretty good... They have a .21 and a .28
You can go all the way up to the $400+ price range with the supersweet GRP engines...
I agree the C6 is very nice!
08-20-2008, 02:29 AM
#1559
I saw the OS .28 XZ this weekend and its an absolute ROCKET! Very impressive!
There are many to choose from but depending on the price range, its up in the air!
I have heard the Jammin mills are pretty good... They have a .21 and a .28
You can go all the way up to the $400+ price range with the supersweet GRP engines...
I agree the C6 is very nice!
There are many to choose from but depending on the price range, its up in the air!
I have heard the Jammin mills are pretty good... They have a .21 and a .28
You can go all the way up to the $400+ price range with the supersweet GRP engines...
I agree the C6 is very nice!
