Losi 8ight building and setup
11-26-2006, 06:47 AM
#886
I just bought a Ace DS1313 and a DS1015 to replace my rockcrushers.
11-26-2006, 07:51 AM
#887
I spent about an hour going over my linkage last night and ended up doing what Hodge said... shortened the ball link to the throttle, and cut the spring a little. The servi horn sits straight at idle (no angle), with no binding in the whole movement of the servo. Ive now only got maybe 1/4" throw for the brakes before they lock up... so we'll see.. the servo doesnt make the same 'binding' sound anymore, so hopefuly it stays in the car... 
11-26-2006, 08:02 AM
#888
Has anyone found a good replacement (Aftermarket) shock boot(s) for the 8IGHT. I've torn two sets now, and I'm looking for something thats more tear resentent...... Does another manufacture make one that works better? Or maybe LOSI makes a heavy duty one?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Last edited by Steve Walters; 11-26-2006 at 08:23 AM.
11-26-2006, 08:16 AM
#889
I spent about an hour going over my linkage last night and ended up doing what Hodge said... shortened the ball link to the throttle, and cut the spring a little. The servo horn sits straight at idle (no angle), with no binding in the whole movement of the servo. Ive now only got maybe 1/4" throw for the brakes before they lock up... so we'll see.. the servo doesn't make the same 'binding' sound anymore, so hopefully it stays in the car...
11-26-2006, 09:05 AM
#890
Originally Posted by JELLYRACER
ANYBODY RUNNING LI-PO RX PACK? I DONYT KNOW IF IT WILL BE RELIABLE.
I FLY PLANES WITH LI-PO AND HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM YET BUT I THINK THEY TAKE ALOT MORE ABUSE IN A BUGGY.
I FLY PLANES WITH LI-PO AND HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM YET BUT I THINK THEY TAKE ALOT MORE ABUSE IN A BUGGY.
11-26-2006, 10:18 AM
#891
DOES ANY ONY KNOW WHERE I CAN GET SHOCK O-RINGS FOR THE 8 TODAY!.....I ORDERED SOME FROM TKO THEN THEY SENT ME AN EMAIL SAYING THEY WERE OUT OF STOCK! .....IT LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE IS!...AND I NEED SOME BY SATURDAY IF I'M GONNA RACE SINCE THE OIL IS DRIPPING OFF MY A-ARMS! 
ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS? THANKS IN ADVANCE!
ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS? THANKS IN ADVANCE!
11-26-2006, 12:19 PM
#892
Originally Posted by SCUBA STEVE
DOES ANY ONY KNOW WHERE I CAN GET SHOCK O-RINGS FOR THE 8 TODAY!.....I ORDERED SOME FROM TKO THEN THEY SENT ME AN EMAIL SAYING THEY WERE OUT OF STOCK! .....IT LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE IS!...AND I NEED SOME BY SATURDAY IF I'M GONNA RACE SINCE THE OIL IS DRIPPING OFF MY A-ARMS!
ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS? THANKS IN ADVANCE!
ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS? THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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11-26-2006, 12:26 PM
#893
Tech Master
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I replaced the OEM fuel line on the brake linkage with Kyosho linkage springs and then adjusted the EPA so there is minimal throw for brake engagement. This will most likely fix any servo issues. Another note on brake EPA adjustment...a lot of force is not needed to achieve good braking. I know its a preference thing, but take your time in setting your brake EPA so you can achieve just the right amount of braking.
11-26-2006, 02:15 PM
#894
pix of my 8ight
Here are some pix of my 8ight hope you like.
11-26-2006, 04:05 PM
#895
I see that you have the new losi aluminum braces. How rigid is the car and how much did it affect the steering?
11-26-2006, 04:37 PM
#896
Originally Posted by TC3MIKE
I see that you have the new losi aluminum braces. How rigid is the car and how much did it affect the steering?
11-26-2006, 04:48 PM
#897
Cool, I might order a set later. thanks for the info.
11-26-2006, 08:27 PM
#898
Originally Posted by Steve Walters
FlyByWire, Thats what I did when to assembling my linkage. I would say I had to cut 3-4 links out of the spring. The horn sits parallel to the Servo. When I apply the brakes the spring compresses evenly without distorting or straining the servo.
someone on tech talk asked adam about servo issues. here's what he had to say.......
http://techtalk.teamtrinity.com/tt/s...postcount=2704
they then told adam that they had fried yet another servo and asked what should they do about it.....
http://techtalk.teamtrinity.com/tt/s...postcount=2713
so.......it seems that the servo's are indeed being overstressed. what adam has said confirms what some of the rest of you guys have been saying all along. hope this fixes it once and for all.
11-26-2006, 10:04 PM
#899
I don't know if this is the fix all for the few 8IGHT owners are having with the throttle servo, but I do know that all the 8Ight owners (In my area) who have done this haven't had any throttle servo issues. Also having a good quality servo(s) helps a lot too....
Here are three up close pictures of my throttle servo linkage. There is absolutely no servo strain (Nor Reciever tray or Chassis flex) from full throttle to full brake.
1st one is a rest (Neutral)
2nd one is at full throttle
3rd is at full brake. (Note the slight gap between the spring links)
Here are three up close pictures of my throttle servo linkage. There is absolutely no servo strain (Nor Reciever tray or Chassis flex) from full throttle to full brake.
1st one is a rest (Neutral)
2nd one is at full throttle
3rd is at full brake. (Note the slight gap between the spring links)
Last edited by Steve Walters; 11-26-2006 at 11:40 PM.
11-26-2006, 10:21 PM
#900
loydski29,
Sweet ride you have there. I have a friend that is running that Ninja in his 8IGHT and it hauls !@#. Very impressive motor in the Losi...
Good to hear about those aluminum braces not changing the chassis so much that it has an effect on the steering. Mine should be here tomorrow. FYI for 8IGHT owner looking at those braces. A lot of dealers are running out, and Losi is back ordered for 8 weeks. (Beginning of February.) If you want them you may not want to wait..
BTW B-main has a few left....
Sweet ride you have there. I have a friend that is running that Ninja in his 8IGHT and it hauls !@#. Very impressive motor in the Losi...
Good to hear about those aluminum braces not changing the chassis so much that it has an effect on the steering. Mine should be here tomorrow. FYI for 8IGHT owner looking at those braces. A lot of dealers are running out, and Losi is back ordered for 8 weeks. (Beginning of February.) If you want them you may not want to wait..
BTW B-main has a few left....