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Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-16-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

Go back a...

Go back a page:http://www.rctech.net/forum/10131520-post7310.html
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-16-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

Up for sale if anyone is looking:...

Up for sale if anyone is looking: http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-items-sale-trade/588188-factory-team-associated-rc8be-race-roller.html.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-03-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

We are running the stock setup from the...

We are running the stock setup from the instructional manual indoors and it is fine. The only change we have are the 10 hole pistons in the shocks. If you are traction rolling, take 5mm of droop...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-02-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

I doubt the plastic will wear out. We ran all...

I doubt the plastic will wear out. We ran all season with ours and not a sign of being worn. The steel spurs sound like crap. I had one in a ve8 and it you will know the difference on the track by...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-01-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

They are a lighter and probably flex differently....

They are a lighter and probably flex differently. To be honest, most of these electric cars need the extra weight to put down the amount of power the motors are capable of. I am a firm believer in...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-01-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

We are still running the stock brace on the...

We are still running the stock brace on the front. We have only seen the rear braces having breakage problems. Kind of funny both of ours broke on the same track on the same day. It was a rough...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-01-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

We went to the solid aluminum and it really did...

We went to the solid aluminum and it really did not change the flex as bad as you would think. In addition, last week my son which has both the 8be and 8.2, though the 8.2 is not built for him yet,...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-30-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

The new kit has a lot more steering. My sons...

The new kit has a lot more steering. My sons have the 8be and christmas brought the 8.2's. We ran both last week and my oldest son still TQ'd on the old car over others with the newer ones. I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-30-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

FYI, the stock arms are plenty strong. RPM was...

FYI, the stock arms are plenty strong. RPM was necessary years ago, but not so much now.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-17-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

It bolts up easier and sits lower keeping the...

It bolts up easier and sits lower keeping the wing much lower. The effect in the air is that it keeps the car more level rather than nose up.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
09-14-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

I have both Grid and and elite rc in another...

I have both Grid and and elite rc in another vehicle. I think they are comparable, but big thing is the GRID is more readily available. I know someone posted Brandon is having some personal...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
09-07-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

Both of my sons are running the the 8be's. I...

Both of my sons are running the the 8be's. I have drove theirs and keep them the same setups. I also just recently drove a fully converted worlds setup and the biggest difference that I have found...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-17-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

+1 Even with loctite those lower hubs come out. ...

+1 Even with loctite those lower hubs come out. We put a dab of shoe goo on the heads now and they are not coming out.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-12-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

It's really a matter of convenience on the stock...

It's really a matter of convenience on the stock motor mount. I hate trying to get a wrench on those screws and the grid or elite rc gives you direct access from the top.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-09-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

I have never seen titanium solve anything other...

I have never seen titanium solve anything other than weight. It snaps easier than the steel ones.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-06-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

Not sure of videos to watch, but I will give you...

Not sure of videos to watch, but I will give you my advice. Go to a race and just watch for the day. Look at the TQ listing after the first heat. Watch the guys who set the TQ in the 2nd heat. ...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-04-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

Action shots

Here are some shots from this weekend of my sons running during practice.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s201/jmackani/LCRC%203%20April/Cody1.jpg
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Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-02-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

Why don't you monitor the temps when you are...

Why don't you monitor the temps when you are charge those at the different rates and see what the difference is also?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-31-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

There is not much you can do about the pushing...

There is not much you can do about the pushing under braking. The only fix for that is mechanical brakes that you can adjust the biasing. You may be able to correct some of it through ABS on your...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-31-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

I am glad you were able to get that off of your...

I am glad you were able to get that off of your chest. They didn't tell you that you have to pay for the shipping which is going to cost you the price of the batteries. FYI, nothing I did voided...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-28-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

It's all preference and about repeatability. ...

It's all preference and about repeatability. Ryan Lutz has an awesome video on his website showing how he does it so it's the same every time. In fact here it is:...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-28-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

Well good luck to you. The funny part is that a...

Well good luck to you. The funny part is that a guy came on here about month ago wanting to start his kids in 1/8 scale and everyone pretty much recommended to stay clear of them at that age. I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-28-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

Sorry dude, I ran those batteries all last season...

Sorry dude, I ran those batteries all last season and not one failure. With the amount of things you broke, there is only one reason for failure and it was your finger on the trigger. I strongly...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-27-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

First, check that your tekin endbell is oriented...

First, check that your tekin endbell is oriented correctly. I had one of mine from tekin that the endbell itself was actually rotated.

Second, all spur gears do have a high spot and this is...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-26-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7,464
Views: 888,366
Posted By jmackani

Yes, they were in motorama videos on vimeo if I...

Yes, they were in motorama videos on vimeo if I recall.
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