TLR 8IGHT E 3.0 THREAD
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#122
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#123
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It's been talked about in the 8ight E thread. Somebody mentioned a how-to video by Adam Drake on how to build diffs where he recommends not using them. Some others have also commented that they don't use them either. Sounds like it gives a much smoother diff action. I haven't tried it yet but will be next time I rebuild my diffs.
#124
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I use the Kyosho gel in my scte. It is about 1/4 in thick and gives the speedo a little cushion. It is pricey at 14 bucks for a package but it is reusable if you get it off clean. Just clean it with alcohol and it gets sticky again. I have seen alot of people use reg servo tape and stick it to the side of the speedo.
Once you stick it its there but can be pryed up easy and is reusable. Really dampens the hard knocks and vibration.
#125
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#126
in the nitro section casey peck does a step by step with pics on the build. he does not use the washers. he says make the diff smoother. i did not use them in my build.
#128
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From: West Palm Beach, Florida USA
#129
Im running 5/5/3. To me it was less pushy and easier to drive hard than 5/7/3! Large size medium bite indoor.
#130
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It is a huge difference between the two. The shocks were completely redone in a bigger bore with new O-rings, machined spacers and machined pistons and new springs. The vehicle comes with the upgrades you would want to run. The new caster blocks and spindles give a ton more steering and steering throw you need the new front arm to use those. The towers are taller to get the right up travel versus down travel which this car has a ton more of both. The chassis flex being what it is now is much better as well.
Just my .02 though.
#131
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From: West Palm Beach, Florida USA
I have to say I would have agreed with you until I drove the two...
It is a huge difference between the two. The shocks were completely redone in a bigger bore with new O-rings, machined spacers and machined pistons and new springs. The vehicle comes with the upgrades you would want to run. The new caster blocks and spindles give a ton more steering and steering throw you need the new front arm to use those. The towers are taller to get the right up travel versus down travel which this car has a ton more of both. The chassis flex being what it is now is much better as well.
Just my .02 though.
It is a huge difference between the two. The shocks were completely redone in a bigger bore with new O-rings, machined spacers and machined pistons and new springs. The vehicle comes with the upgrades you would want to run. The new caster blocks and spindles give a ton more steering and steering throw you need the new front arm to use those. The towers are taller to get the right up travel versus down travel which this car has a ton more of both. The chassis flex being what it is now is much better as well.
Just my .02 though.
Now let's cut it out and see how it fit's.





Last edited by XXXDad; 05-24-2013 at 07:11 PM.
#132
I have to say I would have agreed with you until I drove the two...
It is a huge difference between the two. The shocks were completely redone in a bigger bore with new O-rings, machined spacers and machined pistons and new springs. The vehicle comes with the upgrades you would want to run. The new caster blocks and spindles give a ton more steering and steering throw you need the new front arm to use those. The towers are taller to get the right up travel versus down travel which this car has a ton more of both. The chassis flex being what it is now is much better as well.
Just my .02 though.
It is a huge difference between the two. The shocks were completely redone in a bigger bore with new O-rings, machined spacers and machined pistons and new springs. The vehicle comes with the upgrades you would want to run. The new caster blocks and spindles give a ton more steering and steering throw you need the new front arm to use those. The towers are taller to get the right up travel versus down travel which this car has a ton more of both. The chassis flex being what it is now is much better as well.
Just my .02 though.
I tried to say the same thing. Maybe people will listen a little more hearing it from you.
#133
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#134
Ran mine yesterday. Definitely recovers in the jumps and rough stuff when you "get it wrong" better than the 2.0 did. The car is much easier to drive than my 2.0 was. I had a great time running my car yesterday.
#135
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From: West Palm Beach, Florida USA
Front shock 32.5
Rear shock 27.5
5/5/3
the rest was Drake settings.



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