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SupermaxxRich 03-14-2009 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by dave708s (Post 5551023)
Hey guys, Ive been reading this thread for awhile now and it sounds like people are pretty stoked about this trug, once you get the bugs worked out. I'm considering making the switch to the Losi 2.0 from a Kyosho ST-RR. I love the Kyosho but it always seems like im breaking A-arms or hub carriers or something. I'd be very interested to hear from some folks who've owned or at the very least driven both trucks, and have some comparison points regarding handling, durability, etc. I know another guy asked about this several pages back but I dont think he got much response.

Thanks in advance:)

Having driven for Losi for 2+ years now I know ther products in and out. There 1.0 truggy was really good but lacked in only one area. High speed cornering. The truggy just couldn't carry allot speed without the rear end stepping out.

Now comes the 2.0. I have driven and helped tune my freinds ST-RR and its an awesome truck. On high speed cornering the ST-RR would kill my 1.0 no questions asked. The new 2.0 truggy is just as good now as the St-RR in high speed cornering. Acceleration the ST-RR is no match for the 1.0 and the 2.0 has the same great acceleration!!:nod: Off power my 1.0 could out turn most buggies. The 2.0 doesn't have as much off power steering as my 1.0 did but has WAAAYYY more than a ST-RR!!! Jumping, the 1.0 was good, the 2.0 takes it to a whole new level. Its by far the best jumping truggy out right now. The rough track handling of the 2.0 is ridiculous as well, it really hast to be felt how easy it is to drive this truck in the rough stuff. Where other truggies are getting tossed around the 2.0 goes threw like a warm knife threw butter:lol:

Durability can't even be compared between the 2.0 and ST-RR. You'll snap 10 times the stuff on the ST-RR. Losi plastic is soft enough where if you take a nasty hit the arms won't break.

Couple small assembly issues like locktiting a few bolts and adding a couple longer screws wich for me aren't really issues becuase I go threw my vehicles before I run them anywase;) Also loosen the servo saver spring a 1/2 turn from where the book recommends and you'll be good to go. Also add soem locktite to all the set screws.

Quad Racer 34 03-14-2009 12:01 PM

quick question:
im going to be buying an SC8 in a couple weeks but plan on buying a 8ight T 2.0 whenever i get more money saved up.. but my question is will the radio that comes with the SC8 work with the 8ight T 2.0 also?

dave708s 03-14-2009 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by SupermaxxRich (Post 5551223)
Having driven for Losi for 2+ years now I know ther products in and out. There 1.0 truggy was really good but lacked in only one area. High speed cornering. The truggy just couldn't carry allot speed without the rear end stepping out.

Now comes the 2.0. I have driven and helped tune my freinds ST-RR and its an awesome truck. On high speed cornering the ST-RR would kill my 1.0 no questions asked. The new 2.0 truggy is just as good now as the St-RR in high speed cornering. Acceleration the ST-RR is no match for the 1.0 and the 2.0 has the same great acceleration!!:nod: Off power my 1.0 could out turn most buggies. The 2.0 doesn't have as much off power steering as my 1.0 did but has WAAAYYY more than a ST-RR!!! Jumping, the 1.0 was good, the 2.0 takes it to a whole new level. Its by far the best jumping truggy out right now. The rough track handling of the 2.0 is ridiculous as well, it really hast to be felt how easy it is to drive this truck in the rough stuff. Where other truggies are getting tossed around the 2.0 goes threw like a warm knife threw butter:lol:

Durability can't even be compared between the 2.0 and ST-RR. You'll snap 10 times the stuff on the ST-RR. Losi plastic is soft enough where if you take a nasty hit the arms won't break.

Couple small assembly issues like locktiting a few bolts and adding a couple longer screws wich for me aren't really issues becuase I go threw my vehicles before I run them anywase;) Also loosen the servo saver spring a 1/2 turn from where the book recommends and you'll be good to go. Also add soem locktite to all the set screws.

Thanks Rich. Yeah, you pretty much nailed the handling and durability characteristics of my ST-RR. Like I said, i'm just sick of breaking stuff and everytime I see a Losi 2.0 it looks like its absolutely FLYING and stopping on a dime! At first i thought it was just the driver, but I think it has a lot to do w/ the car too.

So, Ive got my laundry list of things to check but I wanted to also ask you about those aluminum hub carriers your runnin. Do they accomodate the larger 8x16x5 bearing or is it meant for the stock size?

SupermaxxRich 03-14-2009 03:24 PM

stock bearings

l3asher 03-14-2009 04:06 PM


Originally Posted by Quad Racer 34 (Post 5551377)
quick question:
im going to be buying an SC8 in a couple weeks but plan on buying a 8ight T 2.0 whenever i get more money saved up.. but my question is will the radio that comes with the SC8 work with the 8ight T 2.0 also?

Yes.

Quad Racer 34 03-14-2009 04:09 PM

thanks.

TIX 03-15-2009 01:22 AM

LOL. i just saw the price of kingheadz rear hubs with the 8x16x5 bearing. $65 what a joke.

at least they wont put us out of work J-DUB :sweat:

spawn_x 03-15-2009 01:24 AM

Hey guys, I've read quite a few pages but not the whole thread.

Can I use the extended chassis of the 2.0 on my 1.0? I would like the added length

Thanks.

cjm1126 03-15-2009 03:42 AM


Originally Posted by spawn_x (Post 5553017)
Hey guys, I've read quite a few pages but not the whole thread.

Can I use the extended chassis of the 2.0 on my 1.0? I would like the added length

Thanks.

it will fit, you will have to change the center drive shafts

MattP 03-15-2009 06:01 AM


Originally Posted by cjm1126 (Post 5553124)
it will fit, you will have to change the center drive shafts

Shouldn't he only have to change the center REAR driveshaft since all the chassis extension is done on the rear of the chassis.....:)

bphil49 03-15-2009 08:06 AM

Hey do any of you guys know if the Kingheadz EZ mount motor mount from the 1.0 will fit the 2.0?

Integra 03-15-2009 08:23 AM


Originally Posted by MattP (Post 5553300)
Shouldn't he only have to change the center REAR driveshaft since all the chassis extension is done on the rear of the chassis.....:)



Yes




Originally Posted by bphil49 (Post 5553491)
Hey do any of you guys know if the Kingheadz EZ mount motor mount from the 1.0 will fit the 2.0?

And yes

Adim_X 03-15-2009 08:25 AM

Yes it will fit.

bphil49 03-15-2009 08:37 AM

Thanks guys

steve307b 03-15-2009 08:56 AM

Seems like alot of the 2.0 stuff is interchangable with the 1.0. Are the front and rear hub carriers interchangable?


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