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08-17-2017, 11:40 AM
#1141
No Discounts on TLR/Horizon Products
I took a break from racing about a year and a half ago but am getting ready to start again soon and would like the scoop about why online discount coupons can't be used in TLR products anymore. I wanted to get a new 4.0 (I already have the new tuning kit), but when I went to order one, I saw that deal about the coupons. Can anyone enlighten me on what's going on? Thanks in advance!
08-17-2017, 02:40 PM
#1142
I took a break from racing about a year and a half ago but am getting ready to start again soon and would like the scoop about why online discount coupons can't be used in TLR products anymore. I wanted to get a new 4.0 (I already have the new tuning kit), but when I went to order one, I saw that deal about the coupons. Can anyone enlighten me on what's going on? Thanks in advance!
08-18-2017, 06:35 AM
#1144
Tech Rookie
Missing pinion spacer for front and rear diffs
Good morning, I was building the front diff in my LOSI 8ight 4.0 this morning when I come to find that the pinion spacers are not in the kit. (Part number TLR242019) went through the rear bag and it's not in there as well. Has this happened to anyone else?
08-18-2017, 08:42 AM
#1145
Built a 4.0T for my brother and that spacer was definitely not in the bag you'd expect. Thought I lost it then found it at the end of the build in the option part bag I believe but don't recall exactly.
08-18-2017, 09:13 AM
#1146
Yes, It's in a bag that doesn't make any sense. It was same way for 4.0 buggy and truggy. Check the next few sets of bags, should be in there.
08-19-2017, 12:48 AM
#1147
Tech Master
iTrader: (25)
Few mod questions I have for any experts on the 8 3.0/4.0
I'm looking at upgrading a few things on my losi 8 3.0 closer to a 4.0 and also taking a few mods off for performance gain in flex and over all durability. I'm not sure what works, so this is why I'm posting it in the 4.0 thread hoping any of you drivers that made the jump can give me some feedback and information..
Mod parts I want to add and need advice if used by you.From most important to just an interest in trying, here they are.
Shocks
There are a few brands with after market pistons, some are aluminum (fioroni T. A. P.) some plastic (vrp gamechangers, competition suspension red and blue pistons) (Flashpoint brass pistons also) , what has been a good product in the losi shocks so far? I'm very interested in upgrading my 3.0 shocks.. I believe caps changed, I don't see caps changing much?
Mods
The new brakes and rotors, will they fit my 3.0 and are they much better?
The radio tray stiffener that attaches to the center diff is a must? Can it work with the aluminum center diff (bulkheads)? And also is the aluminum tri horn able to use the stiffener attachment to the center diff? I'm really interested in the tri horn if it's better.
I have aluminum spindles but plastic carriers, is this better for flex? I think only the spindles broke at the turnbuckle attachment correct?
Losi made new aluminum servo saver bellcranks TLR341007 will this eliminate some steering slop? Does this part add unnecessary rigid feeling to buggy?
Fioroni makes light weight aluminum diff cases, at a small increase on oil does it make a difference? I'm really interested in this upgrade..
The overdrive gears for front diff?
Flex
The rear uprights (hubs) I'm thinking of going back to plastic, who's with me on feeling the aluminum are a little rigid?
The aluminum center diff mount, it was really expensive but I notice the bottom brake cam catches, and I have a lot of high velocity wobble on the box coming from the center diff, maybe to much brake gap but I really think it's from brake cams or in general the wobble I can feel with my finger when rocking it from the cups, is it normal to have a little slop or should the diff be solid when bolted up? I'm thinking of going to stock simply because I notice an increase in clutch bearing failure and a big increase in my clutch bell getting notchy and worn out faster, maybe from the added rigitidity from the aluminum center diff mount makes on throttle chew up the gears.
The new 4.0 has upgraded universals like a kyosho, are the better in the front then the old style 2.0 universals? Right now I have dog bones everywhere exept the front but don't no if the new ones for the 4.0 will work??
These are alot of questions, I plan on posting in 3.0/4.0 threads so I can pull the trigger and get what's best. I love tuning on the 8s they have always responded well to upgrades.
I'm looking at upgrading a few things on my losi 8 3.0 closer to a 4.0 and also taking a few mods off for performance gain in flex and over all durability. I'm not sure what works, so this is why I'm posting it in the 4.0 thread hoping any of you drivers that made the jump can give me some feedback and information..
Mod parts I want to add and need advice if used by you.From most important to just an interest in trying, here they are.
Shocks
There are a few brands with after market pistons, some are aluminum (fioroni T. A. P.) some plastic (vrp gamechangers, competition suspension red and blue pistons) (Flashpoint brass pistons also) , what has been a good product in the losi shocks so far? I'm very interested in upgrading my 3.0 shocks.. I believe caps changed, I don't see caps changing much?
Mods
The new brakes and rotors, will they fit my 3.0 and are they much better?
The radio tray stiffener that attaches to the center diff is a must? Can it work with the aluminum center diff (bulkheads)? And also is the aluminum tri horn able to use the stiffener attachment to the center diff? I'm really interested in the tri horn if it's better.
I have aluminum spindles but plastic carriers, is this better for flex? I think only the spindles broke at the turnbuckle attachment correct?
Losi made new aluminum servo saver bellcranks TLR341007 will this eliminate some steering slop? Does this part add unnecessary rigid feeling to buggy?
Fioroni makes light weight aluminum diff cases, at a small increase on oil does it make a difference? I'm really interested in this upgrade..
The overdrive gears for front diff?
Flex
The rear uprights (hubs) I'm thinking of going back to plastic, who's with me on feeling the aluminum are a little rigid?
The aluminum center diff mount, it was really expensive but I notice the bottom brake cam catches, and I have a lot of high velocity wobble on the box coming from the center diff, maybe to much brake gap but I really think it's from brake cams or in general the wobble I can feel with my finger when rocking it from the cups, is it normal to have a little slop or should the diff be solid when bolted up? I'm thinking of going to stock simply because I notice an increase in clutch bearing failure and a big increase in my clutch bell getting notchy and worn out faster, maybe from the added rigitidity from the aluminum center diff mount makes on throttle chew up the gears.
The new 4.0 has upgraded universals like a kyosho, are the better in the front then the old style 2.0 universals? Right now I have dog bones everywhere exept the front but don't no if the new ones for the 4.0 will work??
These are alot of questions, I plan on posting in 3.0/4.0 threads so I can pull the trigger and get what's best. I love tuning on the 8s they have always responded well to upgrades.
08-25-2017, 01:25 PM
#1148
Tech Apprentice
I found this information:
"Radio EPA Settings: Losi by default turns too much, I find that adjusting the EPA the car gets much easier to drive. EPA is how much the wheel turn and is configurable on the radio"
What do you think about it?
"Radio EPA Settings: Losi by default turns too much, I find that adjusting the EPA the car gets much easier to drive. EPA is how much the wheel turn and is configurable on the radio"
What do you think about it?
08-28-2017, 03:06 PM
#1150
They need to come out with new arms or hard arms. Constantly replacing the arms was one of the main factors that caused me to run a different car. Then when you replace the arms there is a whole procedure you need to go through to keep them from binding when the droop screw gets put in.
08-28-2017, 08:30 PM
#1151
I remember seeing some carbon arm stiffners somewhere but cant recall who had them.....might have been a T-Works or Infinity product?
08-29-2017, 04:57 PM
#1152
TLR was designed to flex. Its been like this on all their 8th scale. The 4.0 is better-updated plastic that does not stretch like the old ones. Ive been running my 4.0 since the car came out. Never broke an arm only changed to look better.
08-30-2017, 11:01 AM
#1155
Mugen and Ae guys complain arms break easy. I would rather have flex and replace after a season.