Losi 8ight building and setup
03-21-2007, 06:19 PM
#2567
Eric -
It should take you a minimum of 3 - 4 tanks (sometimes 6 -7) to get the motor running smooth and stable. This is when you shut it off the first time. After that, run the motor up to temp and make sure it stays stable for a minute or two then turn it off. That is one cycle. Let it completely cool. Run it again another 3 or 4 times and then you should be good to take it to the track for further tuning.
Hope this helps. Novas take a long time to set and loosen up. OS engines take less time. The principles are the same. The metals in the piston and sleeve are different. If they are not the right size (ie: at the engineering temp) the softer material will be worn away.
Have fun,
TEX
It should take you a minimum of 3 - 4 tanks (sometimes 6 -7) to get the motor running smooth and stable. This is when you shut it off the first time. After that, run the motor up to temp and make sure it stays stable for a minute or two then turn it off. That is one cycle. Let it completely cool. Run it again another 3 or 4 times and then you should be good to take it to the track for further tuning.
Hope this helps. Novas take a long time to set and loosen up. OS engines take less time. The principles are the same. The metals in the piston and sleeve are different. If they are not the right size (ie: at the engineering temp) the softer material will be worn away.
Have fun,
TEX
03-21-2007, 06:43 PM
#2568
Tech Adept
make sure that when your breaking your engine in with the heat cycle method, you put the piston at the bottom of the stroke of the cylinder as it cools.. so the piston doesnt get stuck at the top 
03-21-2007, 08:44 PM
#2569
Tech Master
iTrader: (18)
To those using a lipo receiver pack....
Do you really need a voltage regulator.. or can I get away with not using one for the weekend? The one I got is wack and I don't care for it, I will have to extend the wires and I don't have the time or supplies at hand right now.
Would I be o.k. to run without the regulator for practice this weekend or should I pick up a nimh?
Do you really need a voltage regulator.. or can I get away with not using one for the weekend? The one I got is wack and I don't care for it, I will have to extend the wires and I don't have the time or supplies at hand right now.
Would I be o.k. to run without the regulator for practice this weekend or should I pick up a nimh?
03-22-2007, 05:52 AM
#2572
Originally Posted by tex1
Eric -
It should take you a minimum of 3 - 4 tanks (sometimes 6 -7) to get the motor running smooth and stable. This is when you shut it off the first time. After that, run the motor up to temp and make sure it stays stable for a minute or two then turn it off. That is one cycle. Let it completely cool. Run it again another 3 or 4 times and then you should be good to take it to the track for further tuning.
Hope this helps. Novas take a long time to set and loosen up. OS engines take less time. The principles are the same. The metals in the piston and sleeve are different. If they are not the right size (ie: at the engineering temp) the softer material will be worn away.
Have fun,
TEX
It should take you a minimum of 3 - 4 tanks (sometimes 6 -7) to get the motor running smooth and stable. This is when you shut it off the first time. After that, run the motor up to temp and make sure it stays stable for a minute or two then turn it off. That is one cycle. Let it completely cool. Run it again another 3 or 4 times and then you should be good to take it to the track for further tuning.
Hope this helps. Novas take a long time to set and loosen up. OS engines take less time. The principles are the same. The metals in the piston and sleeve are different. If they are not the right size (ie: at the engineering temp) the softer material will be worn away.
Have fun,
TEX
p.s. I do to. I know though my driving skills need to improve though
03-22-2007, 08:00 AM
#2573
So any opinions on this new Losi starter? Anyone seen the team drivers with it yet?
03-22-2007, 09:30 AM
#2574
Tech Fanatic
I haven't seen anyone use the new starter box but the idea is brilliant. Too bad it didn't come out at the same time as the buggy.
03-22-2007, 09:32 AM
#2575
Tech Fanatic
Originally Posted by scr_achy
To those using a lipo receiver pack....
Do you really need a voltage regulator.. or can I get away with not using one for the weekend? The one I got is wack and I don't care for it, I will have to extend the wires and I don't have the time or supplies at hand right now.
Would I be o.k. to run without the regulator for practice this weekend or should I pick up a nimh?
Do you really need a voltage regulator.. or can I get away with not using one for the weekend? The one I got is wack and I don't care for it, I will have to extend the wires and I don't have the time or supplies at hand right now.
Would I be o.k. to run without the regulator for practice this weekend or should I pick up a nimh?
03-22-2007, 03:03 PM
#2577
Anyone have a body prefrence? Pro-line, J concepts,or stock Losi? Which one hold's up better?
03-22-2007, 06:57 PM
#2578
There's one of each on my race team, so we'll see how they do. I like my stock body, fits well, is light, gets plenty of air over the motor, and looks good. Of the other two, one is very thick, a little heavy(but the marginal increase in weight really shouldn't be much of an effect) and is very strong. The last is right in the middle, but I prefer the style of my stock one better. Pics:
http://z6.invisionfree.com/Bug_Bite_...wtopic=15&st=0
and:
http://btrc-central.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=396
http://z6.invisionfree.com/Bug_Bite_...wtopic=15&st=0
and:
http://btrc-central.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=396
03-22-2007, 07:10 PM
#2579
Originally Posted by freefallmarine
Anyone have a body prefrence? Pro-line, J concepts,or stock Losi? Which one hold's up better?
03-22-2007, 07:17 PM
#2580
Thanks, 40,and Matt. Weight won't be an issue. I use shoe-goo in them and the bodies weigh a ton! But i crash alot and i need the goo!!!