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03-11-2020, 11:54 AM
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Posted By mxwrench

Matt, I designed the battery enclosure to fit...

Matt,
I designed the battery enclosure to fit the 86x30x17 Thin Li-po and also accept the 70x38x19.5 High capacity Li-Ion 18650 cell battery. (the Li-Ion cell is much safer and more stable than...
03-05-2020, 09:16 AM
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Posted By mxwrench

It was a running change to the existing part #.

It was a running change to the existing part #.
03-04-2020, 12:05 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

Because those tiny flanged bearings are fragile,...

Because those tiny flanged bearings are fragile, sloppy, and expensive. Brass bushings can hold much tighter tolerance and won't fail.
03-02-2020, 04:58 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

The "revised" Elite drag link has pressed in...

The "revised" Elite drag link has pressed in brass inserts at the pivot points to control wear when people neglect to lubricate or maintain their drag link pivot screws. This will keep the steering...
02-21-2020, 11:53 AM
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Posted By mxwrench

Use a drill chuck and chuck the turnbuckles in...

Use a drill chuck and chuck the turnbuckles in it. Run the turnbuckle in the plastic rod end quickly 3 or 4 times close to bottoming. They will heat up a bit and loosen right up for ya. Reassemble...
12-29-2019, 12:58 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

I think you misunderstand the intention of the...

I think you misunderstand the intention of the e-clutch. No, the e-clutch is not meant to "freewheel", it is supposed to have a decent amount of preloaded drag built into it. The design is meant to...
08-30-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 54
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Posted By mxwrench

Ever drop a ceramic bearing accidentally on the...

Ever drop a ceramic bearing accidentally on the floor? Yep, might as well throw that in the garbage!

Even the slightest chip that bearing will eat itself alive in a hurry.

But, yeah, less...
06-04-2019, 09:43 AM
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Posted By mxwrench

Universals in the front and CVA's in the rear is...

Universals in the front and CVA's in the rear is pretty much the go to setup for almost all drivers here in SoCal. Universals in the front help with on power hooking out of tight 180's, pimarily...
05-28-2019, 12:46 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

Chris, not sure I follow what you are looking...

Chris, not sure I follow what you are looking for? Do you mean how little droop can you run?
05-24-2019, 10:26 AM
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Posted By mxwrench

My guess is the pinion gear is cracked at the...

My guess is the pinion gear is cracked at the thread or he's not tightening the set screw to the flat of the motor shaft. Why don't you have your friend come on here and give us his first hand...
05-22-2019, 09:18 AM
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Posted By mxwrench

Look on the set up sheet and see which lower...

Look on the set up sheet and see which lower mounting position on the arm that the shock is installed. Then the shock length (center to center) will determine the amount of droop the driver was...
05-13-2019, 12:49 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

That aluminum front brace was never intended to...

That aluminum front brace was never intended to fit the 8XE. Unfortunately, it was mislabeled on the website as being compatible with both. Should be fixed soon.
04-23-2019, 01:31 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

15/46 is std. However, the following will fit...

15/46 is std. However, the following will fit without modification:

13/47 3.615
14/47 3.357
14/46 3.285
14/45 3.214 Theoretically fits but may experience driveshaft interference with motor...
04-04-2019, 04:33 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

8ight X XE Spindles

8ight X spindles are in stock at Horizon.com, and they are all the latest version. (They can be identified easily by a pronounced filet (radius) around the upper and lower screw boss. Also, the price...
03-22-2019, 04:20 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

Mountainracer, I'll have a spare for you at...

Mountainracer, I'll have a spare for you at Silverstate if needed. Just hit me up. I'm always happy to help!

BK
(Just look for the COOL old guy with the grey beard under the TLR tent!) (Plus my...
03-18-2019, 12:10 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

8ight X Set up Sheet from So Cal Nitro 3/16/19

Set up Sheet from So Cal Nitro 3/16/19

1468724

BK
03-18-2019, 12:06 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

XE Set up from So Cal Nitro

8ight XE Set up sheet from So Cal Nitro 3/16/19

1468723

BK
03-04-2019, 01:45 PM
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Posted By mxwrench

First, I've never been a fan of hanging the motor...

First, I've never been a fan of hanging the motor off the center diff bulkhead, as the motor causes too much flex and almost always hits the chassis in extreme conditions.

And, Yes of course there...
03-04-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 292,499
Posted By mxwrench

Some motor manufacturers leave their final...

Some motor manufacturers leave their final machining (usually the work done after anodizing to make shiny and fancy) very sharp, which can make fitting the motor into the mount with the correct...
03-04-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 833
Views: 292,499
Posted By mxwrench

The orings/adapters are motor can size specific....

The orings/adapters are motor can size specific. They are NOT meant to be used to adjust the gear mesh. It is vitally important that you use the correct size that fits your motor. If you use 43mm...
02-17-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,934
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Posted By mxwrench

Nope, Sorry, Different footprint and lower/wider...

Nope, Sorry, Different footprint and lower/wider stance.
02-06-2019, 10:51 AM
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Posted By mxwrench

I just had our guys look into our system, there...

I just had our guys look into our system, there are more kits coming this week than there are kits on back order. Not sure where your dealer got his info, but it looks like all BO's will be...
02-06-2019, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,934
Views: 448,766
Posted By mxwrench

TLR242025 ...

TLR242025

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02-04-2019, 08:48 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 292,499
Posted By mxwrench

8ight XE Kits will ship from our US warehouses...

8ight XE Kits will ship from our US warehouses Feb 12th.
02-04-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 292,499
Posted By mxwrench

Just got word, Preordered Kits will ship Feb...

Just got word, Preordered Kits will ship Feb 12th!!
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