8IGHT 2.0!
12-05-2010, 08:23 PM
#7651
Not sure if this has been discussed, but after seeing the video on the new Losi 22 1/10 electric which uses metric screws and bearing, I was wondering if they will do the same on the 1/8 buggy when they come out with an updated version.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
12-06-2010, 01:35 AM
#7653
Tech Apprentice
i hope they don't, after using metric with mugen, hot bodies etc the US standard hardware is FAR FAR better they dont strip heads and have deeper threads
12-06-2010, 07:18 AM
#7654
The Losi cars are actually extremely durable. Parts wear may not be their strong point, but they never break. Parts wear on any car. There are a few brands out there that wear less than a losi car, but I wouldn't say losi cars wear fast. Parts wear is average in my opinion. I wouldn't let the rumors of parts wear steer you clear of the Losi car. It is one of the best on the market.
Any and all suspension arms will warp over time. I haven't found that the buggy arms warp faster than normal. I've run a set of arms for a pretty damn long time before and sure they were warped afterwords, but nothing out of the ordinary and nothing you could feel on the track. Storing your buggy with the weight off the wheels is a good way to minimize warping.
Rob, I don't know of any way to harden plastic. You could try running 1.0 arms if you can still find them somewhere. If I'm not mistaken they were made of harder plastic. You'd have to drill out the rear outer pin hole for the larger hing pins. I think that's the only modification you'd need though.
Any and all suspension arms will warp over time. I haven't found that the buggy arms warp faster than normal. I've run a set of arms for a pretty damn long time before and sure they were warped afterwords, but nothing out of the ordinary and nothing you could feel on the track. Storing your buggy with the weight off the wheels is a good way to minimize warping.
Rob, I don't know of any way to harden plastic. You could try running 1.0 arms if you can still find them somewhere. If I'm not mistaken they were made of harder plastic. You'd have to drill out the rear outer pin hole for the larger hing pins. I think that's the only modification you'd need though.
If you want to get real anal about it, remove the shocks from the tower (buggy) when not in use.....95mm and 106mm droop setting's apply quite a bit of pressure to the shocks and there for the arms trying to hold that setting. I remove my shocks for my Off season and replace my arms maybe once a year ? (if i had to guess)
12-06-2010, 11:59 AM
#7655
12-06-2010, 12:11 PM
#7656
It seems that everyone is always looking for a new car or something updated but to be very honest, I just don't see where these companies have anywhere to go with design. The possibility of a better shock for all cars may be something to look at but then you're looking at a pretty big expense. I just don't see where the Losi needs anything at all.
12-06-2010, 12:21 PM
#7657
It seems that everyone is always looking for a new car or something updated but to be very honest, I just don't see where these companies have anywhere to go with design. The possibility of a better shock for all cars may be something to look at but then you're looking at a pretty big expense. I just don't see where the Losi needs anything at all.
12-06-2010, 12:30 PM
#7658
Tech Apprentice
12-06-2010, 01:03 PM
#7659
Tech Apprentice
One little question.
Which Diff setup will have more steering over all, on power and off power? Which one is more agressive?
5-7-2 or 7-5-2 or 5-5-2? Is it a general rule for all cars? Or just for the 8ight?
Which Diff setup will have more steering over all, on power and off power? Which one is more agressive?
5-7-2 or 7-5-2 or 5-5-2? Is it a general rule for all cars? Or just for the 8ight?
12-06-2010, 01:36 PM
#7660
Killing Throttle Servo's
I have a L8 losi late model it has eaten a servo everday I have run the car.
I have the end points right (travel) I'm using the groumets for dampening. Over the weekend I was at 3 day race, I start the car for the 3rd heat and no throttle servo. Missed the heat hated that! Put new servo in morning ran practice and the last heat go out to scuff tires in for main pull car off right before main start car and no throttle servo 8min before the main. it takes 7min to get one changed.
MY car is killing servo's I wasn't in one wreck or hit any moving or solid objects.
Is there a fix for this? HELP
I was told that there is one? PLEASE HELP
The servos were 2 airtronic and 3 Spectrums not brand specific problem
I have the end points right (travel) I'm using the groumets for dampening. Over the weekend I was at 3 day race, I start the car for the 3rd heat and no throttle servo. Missed the heat hated that! Put new servo in morning ran practice and the last heat go out to scuff tires in for main pull car off right before main start car and no throttle servo 8min before the main. it takes 7min to get one changed.
MY car is killing servo's I wasn't in one wreck or hit any moving or solid objects.
Is there a fix for this? HELP
I was told that there is one? PLEASE HELP
The servos were 2 airtronic and 3 Spectrums not brand specific problem
12-06-2010, 01:42 PM
#7661
I use to use 5-7-2 but recently tried 5-5-5 and it worked well on a dusty track. Then ended up with 5-5-4. It let's me drive the car a little harder without spinning out. As long as it's not a tight tech track like our winter series is run on 5-5-4 works well. I'll prob end up with 5-5-3 on this high bite track. Try the 5-5-5 I bet you will be amazed these cars have tons of steering so to loose a little is ok.
12-06-2010, 01:47 PM
#7662
Tech Apprentice
just to add im racing on a grass track.
thanks for your answer but which setup will give me the most steering? 5-7-2?
thanks for your answer but which setup will give me the most steering? 5-7-2?
12-06-2010, 01:58 PM
#7663
12-06-2010, 02:19 PM
#7665
I have a L8 losi late model it has eaten a servo everday I have run the car.
I have the end points right (travel) I'm using the groumets for dampening. Over the weekend I was at 3 day race, I start the car for the 3rd heat and no throttle servo. Missed the heat hated that! Put new servo in morning ran practice and the last heat go out to scuff tires in for main pull car off right before main start car and no throttle servo 8min before the main. it takes 7min to get one changed.
MY car is killing servo's I wasn't in one wreck or hit any moving or solid objects.
Is there a fix for this? HELP
I was told that there is one? PLEASE HELP
The servos were 2 airtronic and 3 Spectrums not brand specific problem
I have the end points right (travel) I'm using the groumets for dampening. Over the weekend I was at 3 day race, I start the car for the 3rd heat and no throttle servo. Missed the heat hated that! Put new servo in morning ran practice and the last heat go out to scuff tires in for main pull car off right before main start car and no throttle servo 8min before the main. it takes 7min to get one changed.
MY car is killing servo's I wasn't in one wreck or hit any moving or solid objects.
Is there a fix for this? HELP
I was told that there is one? PLEASE HELP
The servos were 2 airtronic and 3 Spectrums not brand specific problem