D8S Problems/Questions
03-19-2012, 07:35 PM
#1
D8S Problems/Questions
So my friend bought 1 of these a few weeks ago. He has 2 runs on it, and has bent the rear center drive shaft twice. It's frustrating getting to the track and bending the same part after 10 minutes of run time. Other issue we are having is the engine. While it tunes real easy, it just doesn't seem to have much power. I've spent quite a bit of time trying to squeeze every bit out of her, but in the end the engine seems to be lacking.
I would like to here from others that have this buggy. Is the engine something that needs replaced right from the start? running the Fear Farm here in AZ requires some punch to get over a lot of the stuff.
I would like to here from others that have this buggy. Is the engine something that needs replaced right from the start? running the Fear Farm here in AZ requires some punch to get over a lot of the stuff.
03-20-2012, 06:52 PM
#3
Most rtr engines are decent but compared to a race engine they are down on power. Is the engine fully broke in? If not it will prob. get a little faster once it loosenes up a little. I don't have one but i did race a d8 last year and never bent a driveshaft. Maybe someone else can help you on that.
03-20-2012, 09:48 PM
#4
hmm
which is better the d8s or the pulse nitro ?
03-20-2012, 09:50 PM
#5
Most rtr engines are decent but compared to a race engine they are down on power. Is the engine fully broke in? If not it will prob. get a little faster once it loosenes up a little. I don't have one but i did race a d8 last year and never bent a driveshaft. Maybe someone else can help you on that.
03-20-2012, 11:43 PM
#6
i think 30% is pretty much the standard for buggy/truggy engines. may help a bit
03-21-2012, 04:53 AM
#7
A proper pipeset will make the biggest difference. It's real difficult to say what would be the best, but personally speaking, I've not found an engine yet that didn't run well with a Werks 2013.
Next to that I'd consider Alum clutch shoes and 1.0 springs.
Next to that I'd consider Alum clutch shoes and 1.0 springs.
03-21-2012, 05:18 AM
#8
I got the chance to drive my friend kit and I would say the rear inner hinge pin keeps popping out (due to the rear plastic hinge plate bent easily) I advise him to get the proper rear toe plate to solve this issue...
03-21-2012, 10:32 AM
#10
+ 1 pipe and clutch makes a big difference.
03-22-2012, 06:34 PM
#12
I have a d8s too and seems like the nitro star f3.5 engine is really underpowered even with the use of 30% nitro. Drove mines at the local dirt track and seems lack power more than a traxxas 3.3 engine. Clocked mines at 34mph, which in my opinion, it could do better. Saw my uncle clock his Losi 8ight 2.0 rtr with the Losi 350 engine at 42mph.
So my friend bought 1 of these a few weeks ago. He has 2 runs on it, and has bent the rear center drive shaft twice. It's frustrating getting to the track and bending the same part after 10 minutes of run time. Other issue we are having is the engine. While it tunes real easy, it just doesn't seem to have much power. I've spent quite a bit of time trying to squeeze every bit out of her, but in the end the engine seems to be lacking.
I would like to here from others that have this buggy. Is the engine something that needs replaced right from the start? running the Fear Farm here in AZ requires some punch to get over a lot of the stuff.
I would like to here from others that have this buggy. Is the engine something that needs replaced right from the start? running the Fear Farm here in AZ requires some punch to get over a lot of the stuff.
03-22-2012, 06:44 PM
#13
I have a d8s too and seems like the nitro star f3.5 engine is really underpowered even with the use of 30% nitro. Drove mines at the local dirt track and seems lack power more than a traxxas 3.3 engine. Clocked mines at 34mph, which in my opinion, it could do better. Saw my uncle clock his Losi 8ight 2.0 rtr with the Losi 350 engine at 42mph.
03-22-2012, 06:53 PM
#14
I have had pretty good luck with mines so far. No broken parts or anything. Only problem that I see is the center rear drive shaft. It is rubbing against the motor mount.
04-04-2012, 08:51 PM
#15
Tech Rookie
I have a d8s and I need some help.
I am new to this hobby. I bought a d8s and having difficulties setting up the air filter. It seems that one end doesnt go in really well. I tried to put the zipper lock but still really loose. I need some help with and I don't know what to do.