Losi 8ight building and setup

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03-14-2007, 06:59 AM

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Ha ha! Sorry Satoch, I didn't mean to come off like a wise a$$. lol You're right, brakes are not where they should be. I once suggested to Nomadio that they use a pressure sensitive switch for their brakes. Something to make it easier to modulate the brakes.

03-14-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RETRO RC

hey Justin nice pics. really like the look of that centre diff mount where did you get it from.

I got that and the engine mount from Qoncepts. VERY nice stuff......it's pricey though. I already ordered two more sets for my 8ight-T

Qoncepts.com

03-14-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by andyuk99

I don't have an 8ight.

Could someone say which is the largest RX pack that will fit out of these, all Lipo

1500 7,4V
2S1P RX Only
52 x 31 x 22 mm
AAA Hump

2200
2S1P RX Only
85 x 30 x 20 mm
2/3A Straight

2300 7,4V
2S2P RX Only
55 x 32 x 34,5 mm
2/3A Hump

Thanks

I use this in my 8ight..it's a tight fit, but it works for me since i didnt wanna buy a new hump pack.

http://www.carolinasrc.com/webstore/...?idproduct=304

03-14-2007, 11:48 AM

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Hey guys

Hey guys ok I just got done putting a new throttle servo in my 8ight. I had a guy that has been racing for 14 years help me set it up and he also runs the 8ight. Anyways we put 2 10/0 scale shock o rings made by GS racing they are little blue one's and we put them under the battery box part of the radio tray with a 8/32 by 1/2 inch screw. So we made sure to set the endpoints correct and everything. Now my question is where we put the 10/0 scale shock orings under the battery box is the battery box of the radio tray supposed to move when we give it throttle and brake. That is the only part of the radio tray that moves is the battery box. So is that right.

03-14-2007, 02:38 PM

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Hi

I'm jumping ship from electric on-road to ic off-road.

I've decided to go with the Losi 8ight but what engine would be best, I was thinking Novarossi? Also what servo's would be best to get for the throttle and steering?

Thanks

03-14-2007, 03:16 PM

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For an engine, Novarossi, RB Concepts, Ninja or any other "good" .21 engine will be great. I personally love my RB Concepts WS7II and S7. Easy as heck to tune, yet ridiculous top end. I have a tight track and it still has excessive torque for it. I could use a little more sometimes, but I think usually that would produce wheelspin.

03-14-2007, 03:23 PM

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Easy to answer....

JP B5 MOD
JP3
JR9000s
JR9000t

Don't screw around with the cheap stuff.

03-14-2007, 03:29 PM

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Cheers guys gr8 help

03-14-2007, 03:56 PM

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Personally the 9000t is too slow. You want a min of 100oz/in for a steering servo, and the T is something like 300. Also its a transit time of .15. Go for something with a speed of .10 or faster, and 120-200oz/in is just perfect.

03-14-2007, 04:45 PM

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I love my Ace Digital DS1015 for steering, 200 oz./in @.10 with 6 volts.

03-14-2007, 04:55 PM

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not confirmed, but I was told these are made by JR

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I love my Ace Digital DS1015 for steering, 200 oz./in @.10 with 6 volts.

03-14-2007, 05:04 PM

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Nice, thanks

Also who makes the carbon plate ? = http://www.xtremercracing.com/8IGHT.cfm

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Originally Posted by JustinWZP

I got that and the engine mount from Qoncepts. VERY nice stuff......it's pricey though. I already ordered two more sets for my 8ight-T

Qoncepts.com

Last edited by Andyg01; 03-14-2007 at 05:14 PM.

03-14-2007, 05:07 PM

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not confirmed, but I was told these are made by JR

They're made by Thunder Tiger and distributed by Ace Hobbies

03-14-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronny.A

Hi guys

there you will find small pearls f water that has build up due to condens! (hope that's the correct English word).

At this time of year, it's cold. When you are out driving your car - the engine & servos will heat up. Then your car sits still for a little while, and the warmt inside your servos gets rapidly cooler due to the Now cold wether. This turns into condes (water) as soon as you fire up your buggy.

interesting theory. you could be onto something there.

btw....the word is condensation. the process of condensing the moisture in the air into a liquid....that liquid is called condensate.