Team Associated RC8Be Thread
03-28-2011 | 06:36 PM
#5011
The spur gear? Then that would be the Diff housing=sand it slightly,edge should be evenly flat all the way around it.(before I did mine I noticed the edge was beveled)
The CV cups? Then get the new clear Orings for the diff.
03-28-2011 | 06:45 PM
#5012
Tech Rookie
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 8
the back of the spur gear where the spur and the diff housing meet
03-28-2011 | 06:46 PM
#5013
Once again for the umteenth time!!!! I ran one battery (mild crashes no breaks still learning track) for 15 minutes. brought her in to temp saw crack in battery. Ran the other battery 15 minutes (once again no breaks or real crashes up to this point!!!!!!!!!) noticed the exact same break in the exact same spot!!!!! Have you also noticed with these since you RAN THEM ALL LAST SEASON... That when the battery gets low and you shake the case the battery moves inside the case? Sorry but EL cheapo batteries and case!!!!! No breaks started happening on my car until I put the blue lipos in it and started running a little harder on her! IMO your opinion of me "being in over my head" can lick my opinionated balls
No offence or anything!
If I wanted to stay with a slash I would have stayed with a slash! I bought this to LEARN!!!! If I waste my money on it and throw it all down the drain on this car then so be it! I know I am not the greatest driver in the world, Heck that was my first time at the track with a buggy and third time at a track ever!!! Of course I am going to have breaks here and there and spend most of the day on my back but thats all apart of learning. You were there one day just like everyone else in this forum. I'm sure no one started out a pro! I came here stating what happened over the weekend not to get posts saying i'm in over my head!
OH and BTW I showed those batteries to a few guys at my track and they COMPETELY agreed faulty cases because they witnessed my driving!!
Anymore comments?
No offence or anything!
If I wanted to stay with a slash I would have stayed with a slash! I bought this to LEARN!!!! If I waste my money on it and throw it all down the drain on this car then so be it! I know I am not the greatest driver in the world, Heck that was my first time at the track with a buggy and third time at a track ever!!! Of course I am going to have breaks here and there and spend most of the day on my back but thats all apart of learning. You were there one day just like everyone else in this forum. I'm sure no one started out a pro! I came here stating what happened over the weekend not to get posts saying i'm in over my head!
OH and BTW I showed those batteries to a few guys at my track and they COMPETELY agreed faulty cases because they witnessed my driving!!
Anymore comments?
03-28-2011 | 06:52 PM
#5014
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03-28-2011 | 07:59 PM
#5016
I use 555 in electric and nitro. It is what is recommended, a good starting point, and it works for me. You can go down to 3k or 2k in the rear if you don't think it rotates fast enough for you with 5k in it.
Speaking of diff. gaskets, I use the Thunder Tiger ones. They come in a pack of 10, and have 3 different thicknesses available for the same price of 4 from AE.
I have found the thin ones seem to be the closest to the stock AE gaskets.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAKBL&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAKBK&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAKBM&P=7
Stephen
Speaking of diff. gaskets, I use the Thunder Tiger ones. They come in a pack of 10, and have 3 different thicknesses available for the same price of 4 from AE.
I have found the thin ones seem to be the closest to the stock AE gaskets.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAKBL&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAKBK&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAKBM&P=7
Stephen
03-28-2011 | 08:03 PM
#5017
03-28-2011 | 09:17 PM
#5018
Suspended
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 197
Yeah, your probably right.... Not much left to say...
I swear you just love provoking people 
.
Dude, look.. no offense.. but I totally got a whiff of your character when you stated there's nothing but dorks at the track, nobody you would hang out with.
While I get what you're saying - it takes all types. I'm sure there's a few types at the track:
1. The dorks (as you stated)
2. The "Know-it-all's"
3. The guys that don't care and just have fun
4. The guys that care way to much and have no fun
And of course..
5. The loud mouths..
And that's where I think you come in
Slash to RC8be.
Rough racing, bad driving, to poorly constructed batteries...
Just way to much controversy around your posts man. Seriously, I dont' mean too much offense - but there's a couple of pages now of silly stuff that if you didn't tell me you were going to be a father, I'd guess you as a teenager.
We have to get back on topic with this thing man... except, I wonder if we've run out of things to talk about on the wrenching specifics of the RC8be.
+2 - Totally lookin forward to Gregg's new informative post.
. Dude, look.. no offense.. but I totally got a whiff of your character when you stated there's nothing but dorks at the track, nobody you would hang out with.
While I get what you're saying - it takes all types. I'm sure there's a few types at the track:
1. The dorks (as you stated)
2. The "Know-it-all's"
3. The guys that don't care and just have fun
4. The guys that care way to much and have no fun
And of course..
5. The loud mouths..
And that's where I think you come in
Slash to RC8be.
Rough racing, bad driving, to poorly constructed batteries...
Just way to much controversy around your posts man. Seriously, I dont' mean too much offense - but there's a couple of pages now of silly stuff that if you didn't tell me you were going to be a father, I'd guess you as a teenager.
We have to get back on topic with this thing man... except, I wonder if we've run out of things to talk about on the wrenching specifics of the RC8be.
+2 - Totally lookin forward to Gregg's new informative post.
03-28-2011 | 09:32 PM
#5019
Should I add this information in here, should I create another thread, should I attach a word document to a post. What's the best way to do this? 
I need to get to some PMs too.
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03-28-2011 | 09:45 PM
#5020
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 76
From: Pittsburgh, Pa
LMAO I don't think I will sell my car or "what's left of my totaled" car! I really enjoy the hobby but it get's boring when none of your buds are into it. I might just keep it around to drive from time to time! I do have a kid on the way.... Maybe he will be driving by 6 LMAO! I actually just found a track like 10 minutes from my house. It's soft dirt and not hard packed clay so It might be forgiving on my car until I get good enough to go to the bigger track. If I do sell it though anyone can have it beside RickyBBad ROTFLMAO!!!
ALL MAN!!!! Thats not right!!!
LOL
03-28-2011 | 09:55 PM
#5021
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 59
Hey i know this has been gone over but with 335 page in this thread its a little hard to go threw the hole thing so i hope some of you could help me out with this. I have the rc8 that i converted to electric right around the time the rc8b's were coming out with intentions to race but just never got a chance with work and other things, but i was wondering will i even be able to compete with say the losi 2.0 or even the rc8be with my rc8. Should i forget about it and get the rc8be or could i upgrade for cheaper. I have the ft rc8e now but was just wondering how much better the rc8b is then what i have now. Thanks in advance for any help that anyone can give me.
03-28-2011 | 09:58 PM
#5022
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 76
From: Pittsburgh, Pa
Once again for the umteenth time!!!! I ran one battery (mild crashes no breaks still learning track) for 15 minutes. brought her in to temp saw crack in battery. Ran the other battery 15 minutes (once again no breaks or real crashes up to this point!!!!!!!!!) noticed the exact same break in the exact same spot!!!!! Have you also noticed with these since you RAN THEM ALL LAST SEASON... That when the battery gets low and you shake the case the battery moves inside the case? Sorry but EL cheapo batteries and case!!!!! No breaks started happening on my car until I put the blue lipos in it and started running a little harder on her! IMO your opinion of me "being in over my head" can lick my opinionated balls
No offence or anything!
If I wanted to stay with a slash I would have stayed with a slash! I bought this to LEARN!!!! If I waste my money on it and throw it all down the drain on this car then so be it! I know I am not the greatest driver in the world, Heck that was my first time at the track with a buggy and third time at a track ever!!! Of course I am going to have breaks here and there and spend most of the day on my back but thats all apart of learning. You were there one day just like everyone else in this forum. I'm sure no one started out a pro! I came here stating what happened over the weekend not to get posts saying i'm in over my head!
OH and BTW I showed those batteries to a few guys at my track and they COMPETELY agreed faulty cases because they witnessed my driving!!
Anymore comments?
No offence or anything!
If I wanted to stay with a slash I would have stayed with a slash! I bought this to LEARN!!!! If I waste my money on it and throw it all down the drain on this car then so be it! I know I am not the greatest driver in the world, Heck that was my first time at the track with a buggy and third time at a track ever!!! Of course I am going to have breaks here and there and spend most of the day on my back but thats all apart of learning. You were there one day just like everyone else in this forum. I'm sure no one started out a pro! I came here stating what happened over the weekend not to get posts saying i'm in over my head!
OH and BTW I showed those batteries to a few guys at my track and they COMPETELY agreed faulty cases because they witnessed my driving!!
Anymore comments?
LOL
03-28-2011 | 10:09 PM
#5023
I wouldn't mind downloading an attached doc that you add to a post. whatever's easiest for you.
03-28-2011 | 10:13 PM
#5024
Hey i know this has been gone over but with 335 page in this thread its a little hard to go threw the hole thing so i hope some of you could help me out with this. I have the rc8 that i converted to electric right around the time the rc8b's were coming out with intentions to race but just never got a chance with work and other things, but i was wondering will i even be able to compete with say the losi 2.0 or even the rc8be with my rc8. Should i forget about it and get the rc8be or could i upgrade for cheaper. I have the ft rc8e now but was just wondering how much better the rc8b is then what i have now. Thanks in advance for any help that anyone can give me.
which conversion kit?
I would also want to ask how long you've been driving it on a track. I think the driver makes up most of the performance.
I know the shocks hold more oil, not sure if the trans and diffs are different or not, and the shock towers may also have different geometry.
I hope someone else can help you more
03-28-2011 | 10:21 PM
#5025
watch the video below. i also recommend everyone watch all of Brandon's "how to" videos. lots of good info in these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdJYw...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdJYw...eature=related
very cool and never knew they came in different thicknesses and had adjustment options.thanks for posting this!