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Old 03-20-2011 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by culture6
MBX6e is half a pound lighter then the rc8be, and my HBve8 weighs around the same as the mugen without aluminum skids.
Thats why I left it at that. Around meaning between 7.5 and 8.5 pounds. Although 1 pound is a HUGE difference.
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Old 03-20-2011 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by FACTORYBUTNOT
I ran my RC8Be for the first time today and it was great! I got to run the car on the Dirt track at RCX with the Team Associated crew! The car was very easy to drive with the Lrp speedo and 1900kv motor. Tekno Rc hooked me up with a 19 tooth pinion and the car felt great!

Several of the Team Associated guys were running the soon to be released RC8 Worlds upgrade kit on their cars with great success. The kit will include new front and rear shock towers, new arms, and a new B pivot. Look for the new parts soon!

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I noticed the shock towers also.

Lucky you! Tekno gave you the 19t!! I asked about it with no luck.

How did it run w/ the 19?
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Old 03-20-2011 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by culture6
MBX6e is half a pound lighter then the rc8be, and my HBve8 weighs around the same as the mugen without aluminum skids.
what's the differences that make it this much lighter?
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Old 03-20-2011 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by buggy8
what's the differences that make it this much lighter?
I am not sure, but you can def. tell it's where it counts. Thing floats in the air, floats around corners, and is really really easy to drive...
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Old 03-20-2011 | 10:11 PM
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Its got lots of Carbon Fiber. I saw the Eco this weekend. Really nice!

I posted pictures and video from A Main hobbies in the ***oUtKaSt** thread.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/chat-lou...thread-25.html
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Old 03-20-2011 | 10:14 PM
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Its got lots of Carbon Fiber. I saw the Eco this weekend. Really nice!

I posted pictures and video from A Main hobbies in the ***oUtKaSt** thread.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/chat-lou...thread-25.html
I want a JQ, or DNX408e/: hahahaha
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Old 03-20-2011 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by culture6
I want a JQ, or DNX408e/: hahahaha
Yeah, they announced it forever ago. They are calling it the D"E"X408 instead of N for nitro.

http://www.team-durango.com/blog/?p=1672
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Old 03-20-2011 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by GreggW
Yeah, they announced it forever ago. They are calling it the D"E"X408 instead of N for nitro.

http://www.team-durango.com/blog/?p=1672
AHHAHAHA, I just realized that I had read this and saw it. OR I can just buy the nitro body and wing and throw it on my ve8 and call it a dex408. (that's if the body will fit.)
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Old 03-20-2011 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by culture6
I am not sure, but you can def. tell it's where it counts. Thing floats in the air, floats around corners, and is really really easy to drive...
it better for nearly 7 bills?!?!
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Old 03-20-2011 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by buggy8
nice! thanks for sharing
I have the same v3 kit. what size pinion are you running?
They are coming out with a 19t pretty soon that I'm waiting for.

The 19t pinion is already out if this is what you mean. I am using a 18t right now. It is not a long shank pinion as I don't have any and would rather use all the one's I have. I am using the revo style 2 piece shoe clucth setup. It is just the center shaft part only that is used. It acts like an extension and it fits perfectly. I just filled a flat spot on the end where the clutch bell would go and used a regular pinion instead. Works really well and I can use any pinions I want. I will be bumping it up to a 20t now. It was real slow on 4s and it drives like a tank. It seems kinda heavy to me. I guess I'm not used to it yet.

19T Long Shank Pinion
http://www.teknorc.com/product_info....oducts_id=1122
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http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...rce=google_ext
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Old 03-20-2011 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by buggy8
it better for nearly 7 bills?!?!
actually it's only a 100$ more than the rc8be. Very good buy, will be my next buggy hands down.
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Originally Posted by schnellschnell
Nice setup. Where did you get those dust covers for the center CVAs?

The front skid plate? Only mounts one way as I recall. The rear is square end to the back.

jason
They are boots used from traxxas cvd's. They fit perfectly and even lock in behind the groove.
I used the smaller ones on the bottom.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPNK2&P=M
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Old 03-20-2011 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Divey
The 19t pinion is already out if this is what you mean. I am using a 18t right now. It is not a long shank pinion as I don't have any and would rather use all the one's I have. I am using the revo style 2 piece shoe clucth setup. It is just the center shaft part only that is used. It acts like an extension and it fits perfectly. I just filled a flat spot on the end where the clutch bell would go and used a regular pinion instead. Works really well and I can use any pinions I want. I will be bumping it up to a 20t now. It was real slow on 4s and it drives like a tank. It seems kinda heavy to me. I guess I'm not used to it yet.

19T Long Shank Pinion
http://www.teknorc.com/product_info....oducts_id=1122
Revo Style Clutch
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...rce=google_ext
I have a feeling they are talking about Traktion drive pinions (clutch bells)
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Old 03-20-2011 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by culture6
actually it's only a 100$ more than the rc8be. Very good buy, will be my next buggy hands down.
Holy!!!

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAVCG&P=ML

Plus a $50 off coupon?? I may be getting one!!
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Old 03-20-2011 | 11:28 PM
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Holy!!!

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAVCG&P=ML

Plus a $50 off coupon?? I may be getting one!!
exactly what i'm saying...
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