8T 2.0
08-27-2009 | 12:25 PM
#4321
Tech Adept
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 114
http://www.losi.com/Products/Feature...rodId=LOSA1751
08-27-2009 | 12:36 PM
#4322
Just the man I was looking for-you must have known I was talking about you. How's it been going Jose. I haven't done much racing here lately with the new house and all, but I did manage a second overall in the rc pro midsouth open truggy class. Gonna try and make it to the snakepit sat looks like its gonna be a good crowd
08-27-2009 | 02:08 PM
#4324
I am looking forward to buying one of these next race season for a tekno conversion. This platform seems to make the best e-car. I see the main issue you guys are having is the ring and pinion gears.
Trevor Clement:
All that's needed to prevent the rear diff from going out is keep up on the basic maintenance. The plastic diff case and inserts wear as you race and develop slop so you need to check the tolerances from race to race. You also need to make sure your rear bearing is good, if it goes bad it will heat up and cause all sorts of problems.
You only want the slightest amount of play between gears, too much will cause problems. If I have a brand new truck, I will check the gears after each of the first couple races since they almost always need re-shimming after break-in. After that, I just check every 2 or 3 races.
I also use the aluminum inserts since they wont wear as quick as the plastic ones. They are extremely light and really help prevent slop due to wear.
Aluminum Rear Inserts
One last thing. If you ever do blow a rear diff, it's extremely important to replace the diff case along with the gears. When your diff gears go, they put a ton of stress and tweaking on the diff case. If you only replace the gears, you're looking for trouble.
Trevor Clement:
All that's needed to prevent the rear diff from going out is keep up on the basic maintenance. The plastic diff case and inserts wear as you race and develop slop so you need to check the tolerances from race to race. You also need to make sure your rear bearing is good, if it goes bad it will heat up and cause all sorts of problems.
You only want the slightest amount of play between gears, too much will cause problems. If I have a brand new truck, I will check the gears after each of the first couple races since they almost always need re-shimming after break-in. After that, I just check every 2 or 3 races.
I also use the aluminum inserts since they wont wear as quick as the plastic ones. They are extremely light and really help prevent slop due to wear.
Aluminum Rear Inserts
One last thing. If you ever do blow a rear diff, it's extremely important to replace the diff case along with the gears. When your diff gears go, they put a ton of stress and tweaking on the diff case. If you only replace the gears, you're looking for trouble.
08-27-2009 | 02:20 PM
#4325
Tech Regular
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 440
From: San Antonio, Texas
What if you haven't blown the diff yet but you get noise under braking? Replace the case or no? I also read where someone shimmed the pinion. Is there many doing this and what's the thoughts on it? Thanks.
08-27-2009 | 03:45 PM
#4327
Thats usually a sign of the front diff going. I would replace bearings, case and gears.
08-29-2009 | 12:28 AM
#4330
Tech Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 68
Whats everyones opinion on cutting the windshield and hole out on the top?
Just making my decision?
The top hole seems to be for a fuel gun?
Does the Losi need the extra cooling gained by cutting out the windshield or a hole in the windshield?
Just making my decision?
The top hole seems to be for a fuel gun?
Does the Losi need the extra cooling gained by cutting out the windshield or a hole in the windshield?
08-29-2009 | 01:32 AM
#4331
the top hole is for a fuel gun, the front window doesnt need cut except for the fuel lid puller. the new body design was so you didnt have to cut the whole
09-02-2009 | 08:22 AM
#4332
09-02-2009 | 01:32 PM
#4334
