MetalShield

GO... GO... GO Engines!! Best BANG for the Buck! (IMO)

slaytanic

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Trinity Extech will make an 808 FLY! And easy to tune too.

rmargiotta

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Keep them on the top row, just move them to the inside holes.
Adding to allan4sr's advice, adjust the brakes to where they have a lot of resistance but don't lock up (best done on pit lane). Hold full brakes on the radio, with the rear end in the air, push it to feel the front brakes, and do the same for the rear and adjust the linkages until they feel equal. You will usually need more front brake as the weight transfers to the nose off power.

I usually set my brakes up to use about 60% of the throw in the radio, that way I can adjust it to get more or less or add a lot more to change the bias mid-run. This is especially helpful in mains!

Inside_Line

Oh my god....! I ran a modified OS Speed at 250 in my 808 at practice last night...... The baddest, lightest, buggy on the market with the ultimate modified race motor running at its peak on a huge track! This buggy rules!

I will say no more......

rregl0612

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As for parts . Not sure where your at.. but other than whats already been said..

TiltedRc.com has been great usually among the cheapest and always there the same week when ordered monday!... If ya know Homer and Lisa you know youll get awesome CS from them!!!!

Hans_Andersson

So i guess you guys have experience the wheel bearing failure?

I havent read this thread that closely but if you have 1/2 a gallon in your 808 i suggest you should check out your bearings. Mine are shot to shit after 3/4 gallon.

Kind of a dissapointment, but then again...no...its dissapointing.

Megacrash

been toying with the idea of a 808

but all these bearing issues and driveshaft probs are making me slightly wary!! plus its costs £68 for an engine mount or $136 over there kinda silly imo

slaytanic

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Don't hesitate. Bearings are no more of an issue than any other buggy. They are 1$ to replace. If that is the only parts I replace than I am good with that. I have a 2 galons on the stock 16x9's. 1 time I pulled the seal and cleaned om out and regreased em. Only because they were not in stock. Which they are now. The quality of the 808 far surpasses ANYTHING on the market right now. THe outrite cost is a little more but I have broken or replaced ZERO parts. It needs no hop ups. Long run you will save. And spend more time racing instead of wrenching.

tex1

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I too had problems with wheel bearings. I shimmed then a little tighter with some Ofna shims and have not had a problem since.

I am totally at a loss at the engine mount thing. Way - Way too much money. Everyone else is half the price! Come on Xray!

The front drive shaft thing is from missing big jumps. It does need to be corrected with a shorter front center shaft.

The car does run awesome though.
TEX

Steve Walters

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Bearing are not a problem if you maintenance them. (Just clean and re-grease, very easy) Racers spend $50.00-$60.00 for a set of good buggy tires/wheels, and don't bat an eye when they burn up in a single main. Bearings for the 808 are $1.00 each and last gallons, when taken care off.

Go to an auto parts store or Wall Mart, and buy a can of Pennzoil Premium bearing grease (707L) for $5.00. (Size of a can of cashews) Looks, feels and smells the same as X-Rays premium grease. This can will last you forever! I've used this grease for years and works perfectly.

http://www.pennzoil.com/products/gre...m_707_red.html

Davidka

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The auto stuff is pretty heavy, works fine though. I use bicycle bearing grease (Finish Line brand). It's lighter and the drivetrain takes a little less time to free up after being serviced. Has teflon too so it's good for gears.

Steve Walters

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I found that this Pennzoil grease doesn't have a thick viscosity like other auto grease. I pack my bearing too, and they spin free after cleaning & re-filling. No different then the X-Ray premium grease I tried..

I have a couple buddy's use bike bearing grease too, and works well for them too. The key is to service them...

slaytanic

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For clutch bearings I blow the grease out with air then give it some O lube. Awesome stuff.

Steve Walters

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+1, but I use a drop of X-Ray Bearing oil after all the grease is blown out. I never have to worry about a slipping clutch due to grease covering the shoes & bell. (I hate that!)

ngo8

i ve been using the new hudy red grease seems to work great