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Old 03-14-2009 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dave708s
Hey guys, Ive been reading this thread for awhile now and it sounds like people are pretty stoked about this trug, once you get the bugs worked out. I'm considering making the switch to the Losi 2.0 from a Kyosho ST-RR. I love the Kyosho but it always seems like im breaking A-arms or hub carriers or something. I'd be very interested to hear from some folks who've owned or at the very least driven both trucks, and have some comparison points regarding handling, durability, etc. I know another guy asked about this several pages back but I dont think he got much response.

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Having driven for Losi for 2+ years now I know ther products in and out. There 1.0 truggy was really good but lacked in only one area. High speed cornering. The truggy just couldn't carry allot speed without the rear end stepping out.

Now comes the 2.0. I have driven and helped tune my freinds ST-RR and its an awesome truck. On high speed cornering the ST-RR would kill my 1.0 no questions asked. The new 2.0 truggy is just as good now as the St-RR in high speed cornering. Acceleration the ST-RR is no match for the 1.0 and the 2.0 has the same great acceleration!! Off power my 1.0 could out turn most buggies. The 2.0 doesn't have as much off power steering as my 1.0 did but has WAAAYYY more than a ST-RR!!! Jumping, the 1.0 was good, the 2.0 takes it to a whole new level. Its by far the best jumping truggy out right now. The rough track handling of the 2.0 is ridiculous as well, it really hast to be felt how easy it is to drive this truck in the rough stuff. Where other truggies are getting tossed around the 2.0 goes threw like a warm knife threw butter

Durability can't even be compared between the 2.0 and ST-RR. You'll snap 10 times the stuff on the ST-RR. Losi plastic is soft enough where if you take a nasty hit the arms won't break.

Couple small assembly issues like locktiting a few bolts and adding a couple longer screws wich for me aren't really issues becuase I go threw my vehicles before I run them anywase Also loosen the servo saver spring a 1/2 turn from where the book recommends and you'll be good to go. Also add soem locktite to all the set screws.
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Old 03-14-2009 | 12:01 PM
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quick question:
im going to be buying an SC8 in a couple weeks but plan on buying a 8ight T 2.0 whenever i get more money saved up.. but my question is will the radio that comes with the SC8 work with the 8ight T 2.0 also?
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Old 03-14-2009 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SupermaxxRich
Having driven for Losi for 2+ years now I know ther products in and out. There 1.0 truggy was really good but lacked in only one area. High speed cornering. The truggy just couldn't carry allot speed without the rear end stepping out.

Now comes the 2.0. I have driven and helped tune my freinds ST-RR and its an awesome truck. On high speed cornering the ST-RR would kill my 1.0 no questions asked. The new 2.0 truggy is just as good now as the St-RR in high speed cornering. Acceleration the ST-RR is no match for the 1.0 and the 2.0 has the same great acceleration!! Off power my 1.0 could out turn most buggies. The 2.0 doesn't have as much off power steering as my 1.0 did but has WAAAYYY more than a ST-RR!!! Jumping, the 1.0 was good, the 2.0 takes it to a whole new level. Its by far the best jumping truggy out right now. The rough track handling of the 2.0 is ridiculous as well, it really hast to be felt how easy it is to drive this truck in the rough stuff. Where other truggies are getting tossed around the 2.0 goes threw like a warm knife threw butter

Durability can't even be compared between the 2.0 and ST-RR. You'll snap 10 times the stuff on the ST-RR. Losi plastic is soft enough where if you take a nasty hit the arms won't break.

Couple small assembly issues like locktiting a few bolts and adding a couple longer screws wich for me aren't really issues becuase I go threw my vehicles before I run them anywase Also loosen the servo saver spring a 1/2 turn from where the book recommends and you'll be good to go. Also add soem locktite to all the set screws.
Thanks Rich. Yeah, you pretty much nailed the handling and durability characteristics of my ST-RR. Like I said, i'm just sick of breaking stuff and everytime I see a Losi 2.0 it looks like its absolutely FLYING and stopping on a dime! At first i thought it was just the driver, but I think it has a lot to do w/ the car too.

So, Ive got my laundry list of things to check but I wanted to also ask you about those aluminum hub carriers your runnin. Do they accomodate the larger 8x16x5 bearing or is it meant for the stock size?
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Old 03-14-2009 | 03:24 PM
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Old 03-14-2009 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Quad Racer 34
quick question:
im going to be buying an SC8 in a couple weeks but plan on buying a 8ight T 2.0 whenever i get more money saved up.. but my question is will the radio that comes with the SC8 work with the 8ight T 2.0 also?
Yes.
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Old 03-14-2009 | 04:09 PM
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Old 03-15-2009 | 01:22 AM
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LOL. i just saw the price of kingheadz rear hubs with the 8x16x5 bearing. $65 what a joke.

at least they wont put us out of work J-DUB
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Old 03-15-2009 | 01:24 AM
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Hey guys, I've read quite a few pages but not the whole thread.

Can I use the extended chassis of the 2.0 on my 1.0? I would like the added length

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Old 03-15-2009 | 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by spawn_x
Hey guys, I've read quite a few pages but not the whole thread.

Can I use the extended chassis of the 2.0 on my 1.0? I would like the added length

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it will fit, you will have to change the center drive shafts
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Old 03-15-2009 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by cjm1126
it will fit, you will have to change the center drive shafts
Shouldn't he only have to change the center REAR driveshaft since all the chassis extension is done on the rear of the chassis.....
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Old 03-15-2009 | 08:06 AM
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Hey do any of you guys know if the Kingheadz EZ mount motor mount from the 1.0 will fit the 2.0?
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Old 03-15-2009 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MattP
Shouldn't he only have to change the center REAR driveshaft since all the chassis extension is done on the rear of the chassis.....


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Originally Posted by bphil49
Hey do any of you guys know if the Kingheadz EZ mount motor mount from the 1.0 will fit the 2.0?
And yes
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Old 03-15-2009 | 08:25 AM
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Yes it will fit.
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Old 03-15-2009 | 08:37 AM
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Old 03-15-2009 | 08:56 AM
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Seems like alot of the 2.0 stuff is interchangable with the 1.0. Are the front and rear hub carriers interchangable?
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