Losi 8ight building and setup
02-15-2007, 05:36 PM
#1906
Well, I just finished getting mine all together and putting a few tanks of fuel through it. I thought it was a blast to build, just b/c everthing is so BIG (compared to all the on road stuff I am used to). Of course, having the Drake set up my linkages and engine was a huge help!
Can't wait to hit the track this weekend!
Can't wait to hit the track this weekend!
02-15-2007, 05:38 PM
#1907
wish i could have the drake do my set up!can we be friends? jk
02-15-2007, 05:49 PM
#1908
losi8ight- no im not running the servo brace, i am just useing the regualr tray. also my transponder is working fine where it is and all my wires are tucked so they cant move arround and get sucked into the spurr. However, im also useing a lipo regulator and lipo rx pack
02-15-2007, 05:56 PM
#1909
Originally Posted by J.Filipow
Well, I just finished getting mine all together and putting a few tanks of fuel through it. I thought it was a blast to build, just b/c everthing is so BIG (compared to all the on road stuff I am used to). Of course, having the Drake set up my linkages and engine was a huge help!
Can't wait to hit the track this weekend!
Can't wait to hit the track this weekend!
Go ahead rub it in.....
02-15-2007, 06:42 PM
#1910
Originally Posted by micrors4guy
losi8ight- no im not running the servo brace, i am just useing the regualr tray. also my transponder is working fine where it is and all my wires are tucked so they cant move arround and get sucked into the spurr. However, im also useing a lipo regulator and lipo rx pack
I am curious about lipo RX and TX packs...who makes them, where to get them, etc. Is a regulator required for the RX pack? What charger are you using for them, etc?
02-15-2007, 07:06 PM
#1912
J.Filipow- Im useing some 950mah packs from his-herhobbies.com 2 cell. and im useing the novak servo regulator. I really like this set up. I can easiley make a hour main on a charged 950 mah pack and stil have 100mah left. Not to mention the servos feel the same threw the hole main, no drop off from the batteries looseing voltage. For the charger im useing a triton.
02-16-2007, 01:15 AM
#1913
Tech Apprentice
Originally Posted by trebor
very well explained. got it now! you wonder why the eight isnt already got something like that set up in it?
02-16-2007, 01:46 AM
#1914
Originally Posted by trebor
i know its probably in here but can somebody tell me the best fitting and best working starter box is? im not worried about the price i just want something that isnt going to give me a problem. thanks.
Just finished building my 8 and am using this starter box- no mods required. can be run off 2 7.2 batts or a 7amp 12v auxilery fits in sweet when u make up some leadshttp://www.amainhobbies.com/index.ph...a&filter_id=59
oh yeh they are in stock when this was posted
02-16-2007, 06:28 AM
#1915
Tech Master
J- Htbatteries.com has some of the best Tx and Rx lipo packs, Kortz, Bradley, Cavalieri, and i think Drake use them. Where you racing this weekend?
02-16-2007, 09:34 AM
#1918
Originally Posted by GeneralG
So again... is the radio tray stiffner needed??????
02-16-2007, 10:39 AM
#1919
Tech Initiate
Rich- did you get those starter box, mat and wing decals mounted yet? I've been waiting to see them before I place my order.
Please share with us
Please share with us
02-16-2007, 03:45 PM
#1920
Well I had the pleasure of having a Futaba digital servo burn up on me today. It crapped out on me and stuck the throttle wide open on the straight. I guess it is user error even though I had a kit with a shortened ball end, my epa’s were set up correct, when brakes were applied the spring still had some play in it, and the rod was straight and nothing was binding, but like I said must be user error.. It would be a bit better if it was a servo gear stripped, but the motor is fried, oh well $90 down the tube. 