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Old 07-24-2008, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kolorking25
I've been using the spektrum DX3R for a few months now and was thinking of going back to the airtronics m11 using crystals is this a bad move? What do you guys think about the DX3R
good radio's really light only 4 batteries instead of 8 but I know they had some issues with the receivers unbinding when the radio was turned off on the early batches but thats been adressed I believe

as for crystals for me NEVER AGAIN ever had some one turn on on you frequency and watch your car dissaper at full throttle

not my idea of fun

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Originally Posted by RETRO RC
as for crystals for me NEVER AGAIN ever had some one turn on on you frequency and watch your car dissaper at full throttle

not my idea of fun

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Don`t bring up those memories .I remember one summer I went through a lot of tenth scale electric chassis` back in the early 90`s because of that .
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Old 07-25-2008, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by hashoobe
Does anybody know if there are any progressive rate springs which will fit the Losi shocks? Reckward Tuning makes progressive rate springs but I don't know if they will fit the 8ight.

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No idea. But you can move the shocks in on the tower and out on the arm to give a more progressive action.
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Old 07-25-2008, 01:36 PM
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After going through my buggy this time it is time to replace many worn parts . One thing I want to change is the chassis , what is everyone running ? Been looking at the tuned flex chassis and the chassis from Matrix Concepts .
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Well , just seen the price of the chassis from Matrix and surely won`t be going that route . What experiences are guys having with the tuned flex chassis` ?
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Originally Posted by Briguy
Well , just seen the price of the chassis from Matrix and surely won`t be going that route . What experiences are guys having with the tuned flex chassis` ?


imo the Cf is worth it.....replacable droop tabs.....70grams lighter over the stock chassy...it'll flex like the Tuned chassy......and will be imo a better overall way to spend the $$....Im waiting on the truggy version right now and got my name on 1 off the first batch.
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Well , I can`t and won`t spend $200 on a chassis .
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TFT chassis is the way to go.
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by desertbird
If your track as some nice jumps you might want to reverse your oil spring set up. The most common, generally accepted setup sheets show the opposite as well....
Sometimes, only if the track is real smooth, but they never are smooth at all on those big race days for me.. I am expert racer, thanks though..
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kolorking25
I've been using the spektrum DX3R for a few months now and was thinking of going back to the airtronics m11 using crystals is this a bad move? What do you guys think about the DX3R
try the fasst system.
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Old 07-25-2008, 06:12 PM
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My Faast system shuts down on me during this and last Summer when its hot. Lost several bigger races because of that.

I went back to Crystals. I feel more connected with my car, control wise now.
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Old 07-25-2008, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron Goetter
As far as setup goes I'd recommend use Mike Truhe setup to the tee.

moto431 try using this clutch, run the losi long life aluminum shoes with two greens and two silver springs.
i was wondering if you could elaborate a little more ?? i am seeing 2 green springs on the losipartshouse.com site ...

http://www.losipartshouse.com/servle...s?sfs=4c357829

i would really appreciate it is you guys could give part numbers ?? i am relatively new and can use all the help that i can get when ordering parts. if you guys know of a better or cheaper place then PLEASE post links !! lol
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Old 07-25-2008, 06:24 PM
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I was running third in a 30 min. main and my Fasst system shut down on my nitro 8ight. It only happened once but it cost me big time.
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i was also thinking about running with 50wt oil in the front and 40wt in the rear ??
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Old 07-25-2008, 09:42 PM
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I picked up a clutch bell spacing kit awhile back, and it has 2 white o rings in the bag. Maybe I overlooked it in the manual, but what are they used for?
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