R/C Tech Forums - Search Results
R/C Tech Forums

Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Community
Wiki Posts
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: pistol78
Showing results 1 to 25 of 51
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-02-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

This is a great, solid and reliable buggy but it...

This is a great, solid and reliable buggy but it has been discontinued and parts supply will start running low soon. There is a new rc8 prototype running around that's doing very well at the moment...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-26-2014, 12:13 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

What if I extended my wheel base? I've got the...

What if I extended my wheel base? I've got the two red spacers at the rear of my hubs. Adding length to the wheel base should add some stability right?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-26-2014, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

I'm actually running 40wt front and 35wt rear....

I'm actually running 40wt front and 35wt rear. Green rear sway bar,C hole on rear hubs, 1 hole on tower. And i've also been running the ghea C and D plates which lowers the angle of the rear hinge...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-25-2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Hey guys, I too would like to know (like stanson...

Hey guys, I too would like to know (like stanson on the previous page asked) what changes can be made to settle the rear end down? My car seems to be getting turned around a lot especially under...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-11-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

The ft gets lightened outdrives but I'm pretty...

The ft gets lightened outdrives but I'm pretty sure the dimensions are the same between the ft and the rtr.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-10-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

I still use the old long and short centre...

I still use the old long and short centre outdrives as I was having trouble with the rear center drive shaft popping out, struggling to find where you can buy new ones ones of these now though. Best...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-10-2014, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Agreed, get the ft kit. You will build yourself a...

Agreed, get the ft kit. You will build yourself a better car that you'll know the workings of and you'll save yourself a lot of money in the long run.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-10-2014, 02:05 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

All three diffs in the rc8.2e are gear diffs....

All three diffs in the rc8.2e are gear diffs. Very easy to service once you know how to seal them properly.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-28-2014, 03:55 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Moving the steering turn buckles from the middle...

Moving the steering turn buckles from the middle hole on the swing rack to the front hole will add more steering yes?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Yeah I've done the swing rack conversion. But the...

Yeah I've done the swing rack conversion. But the difference between 0 and 2 degrees of toe out was amazing. I went from 9 to ten laps in a 7 minute heat and made up heaps of time being able to get...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2014, 05:10 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

I went and added 2 degrees of toe out to the...

I went and added 2 degrees of toe out to the front of my car today and it was awesome! Also added the camber link mod, so now apart from the toe out and 2.5weight lighter shock fluid my car is set to...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Yep, that's pretty similar to the brace he has. I...

Yep, that's pretty similar to the brace he has. I think it just flexes under compression
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-15-2014, 04:28 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

One of the guys at my local track has a rear...

One of the guys at my local track has a rear brace for his losi which is spring loaded and you can adjust the spring tension. He's had it since the original 8ight and he now has it on his 3.0. It's...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-14-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

I've noticed some of my fastest laps have been at...

I've noticed some of my fastest laps have been at the ends of some races driving with a broken rear brace. I wouldn't recommend driving without the brace on purpose but I think the car feels more...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-10-2014, 05:19 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Check it out on page 409, great set up. I...

Check it out on page 409, great set up. I recently tq'd with this set up before getting rained out of the event�� the buggy was set up perfect. Only changes I have to Tyler's car is I'm still using...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-06-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Do you plan on racing this car? 2200kv with 4s...

Do you plan on racing this car? 2200kv with 4s will be plenty of power
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-28-2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

They still seem to bend prett quick. I'm using...

They still seem to bend prett quick. I'm using the old rc8 upper arms and there way more solid. Easy access to your droop screws too.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-24-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Should'nt you use a lighter shock fluid to adjust...

Should'nt you use a lighter shock fluid to adjust to a rougher track? A thicker fluid will just pack up to quickly and you'll bounce all over the track. A lighter fluid will give your wheels the free...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-23-2014, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

I'm also using Tyler's set up and find it great,...

I'm also using Tyler's set up and find it great, but I went 40wt in the front shocks and 35wt in the rear to soften the set up a little, working great for me at the moment. Came 4th in the ACT state...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-20-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Have you used lock tight on the hex pin screws...

Have you used lock tight on the hex pin screws before? You might have some old dryed out lock tight it the threads stopping you from tightening the screw down all the way. If so you'll need to heat...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-18-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

I couldn't really tell the difference with the...

I couldn't really tell the difference with the aluminum vertical caster block but the pin and grub screw set up is way better than loosing the screw and bushings all the time. I just set my car up...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-15-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Really? You put the diff back together without...

Really? You put the diff back together without the outdrive seal/o-ring? How does that not leak??
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-11-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Nice track, looks amazing under lights. Wish we...

Nice track, looks amazing under lights. Wish we had tracks like that here in Australia!
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-11-2014, 03:10 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

Same, I love my 8.2e, I have three of them now...

Same, I love my 8.2e, I have three of them now and enough new parts to probably make two more. I'm still beating guys with their losi 3.0 e's , mbx7e, and teknos so I still thinks this thing is a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-10-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 7,461
Views: 1,544,067
Posted By pistol78

What are the shocks Mayfield has on his car...

What are the shocks Mayfield has on his car pictured above?
Showing results 1 to 25 of 51
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.