Losi 8ight building and setup
05-21-2008, 02:11 PM
#6841
I just asked this same question, I'll revert people to this thread. Sorry for the dup post, I should have looked here first. I did a search just didn't find anything quickly.
are the Losi 8ight CVD drive pins replaceable with a tool??
ive heard of people doing them to mugen pins:
http://radiocontrolcoslada.blogspot....-cvd-pins.html
ive heard of people doing them to mugen pins:
http://radiocontrolcoslada.blogspot....-cvd-pins.html
05-21-2008, 02:24 PM
#6842
any pin can be pressed out...but the quesion lies in will it Hold in there once u press in a new pin....i tried cold pressing a pin out myself to only have the new 1 back out during the middle of a Race...could have been nasty is it worked its way out into the brakes...and yes i used the red permanent loctite and it still backed out. 
...i just buy new 1's for the peace of mind.
...i just buy new 1's for the peace of mind.
05-21-2008, 02:44 PM
#6843
05-21-2008, 02:58 PM
#6844
or make your own tool....
I put all new pins in all of my bones and have had good luck with it. I used the mugen pins. both sizes, shorter ones for the center and longer ones for front and rear outdrives. they have been in for the past 3 weekends and no problems.
I put all new pins in all of my bones and have had good luck with it. I used the mugen pins. both sizes, shorter ones for the center and longer ones for front and rear outdrives. they have been in for the past 3 weekends and no problems.
05-21-2008, 03:05 PM
#6845
The Bonesaver tool works great and you don't have to worry with the pins coming out, they won't.
05-21-2008, 04:32 PM
#6846
05-21-2008, 05:01 PM
#6848
05-21-2008, 05:59 PM
#6849
05-21-2008, 07:16 PM
#6850
OK......
As far as the 8ight's front end goes. You can search a post I made a few months ago about the problem with the front end on rough tracks. The nose sticks out too far and touches off on jump faces and landings. You have to drive the Losi more perfect than other offeres. That post has some cool pics of what I am saying.
TEX
05-21-2008, 07:22 PM
#6851
Here you go...
OFNA #10040 flywheel. It positions the flywheel and shoes correctly with the engine in the stock position.
I run the OFNA shoes (1 carbon and 2 alum) with OFNA copper 1.0mm springs.
OFNA 18 tooth clutch bell and clutch nut.
I like the 18-47. It seems to work everywhere and has more than enough.
This is 11.22 - 1 which is right at where the Associated factory guys are at.
Hope this helps,
TEX
I run the OFNA shoes (1 carbon and 2 alum) with OFNA copper 1.0mm springs.
OFNA 18 tooth clutch bell and clutch nut.
I like the 18-47. It seems to work everywhere and has more than enough.
This is 11.22 - 1 which is right at where the Associated factory guys are at.
Hope this helps,
TEX
05-21-2008, 08:04 PM
#6852
I dont see that Ofna makes a 18 tooth. Do you have the part #? What alum shoes you run?
05-22-2008, 06:26 AM
#6853
Here you go....
I'll get the numbers when I get to the shop today. It is in the yellow package (usually a Hung-Nor part...) and it is vented and comes with 2 bearings.
I like the silver alum shoes they offer. I think they are the medium weights at 1.8g but I'll check to be sure.
No problem.
TEX
<------ Not done yet!
I like the silver alum shoes they offer. I think they are the medium weights at 1.8g but I'll check to be sure.
No problem.
TEX
<------ Not done yet!
05-22-2008, 06:42 AM
#6854
Ofna Silver's are the BOMB...there 7075 and last Forever.....for a 3 shoe set-up they are awsome shoes.
05-22-2008, 08:28 AM
#6855
Tech Adept
Cota--did you see Matt Howard's post? #6784
Iv'e been using the Mugen also. A long time ago in this thread, some suggested the Mugen oils were around 1,000 heavier than the Losi oil. Well, I'd like to test between the two. That and I can't seem to find the viscosity I'd like in Mugen oil. I drive the 8-T also so I'd like to have 9k or 8k Mugen oil. I can't find it though.
I've thought about getting a whole set of the Ofna oil cause they have about any weight you could think of. I realize everything would be different, but that's what practicing is for. LOL.
Iv'e been using the Mugen also. A long time ago in this thread, some suggested the Mugen oils were around 1,000 heavier than the Losi oil. Well, I'd like to test between the two. That and I can't seem to find the viscosity I'd like in Mugen oil. I drive the 8-T also so I'd like to have 9k or 8k Mugen oil. I can't find it though.
I've thought about getting a whole set of the Ofna oil cause they have about any weight you could think of. I realize everything would be different, but that's what practicing is for. LOL.
Air8 Thanks I saw Matt's post, guess we need to keep the shims, until there is another solution.