Losi 8ight building and setup
08-25-2008, 05:17 AM
#7713
I just built a kit, and was looking at set-ups, the race roller should have the same springs set-up, but the diffs, are 3k,3k,3k i beleives, where th race car is 5,7,2.. oils should be the same in the shock.. 35wt.. make sure they are built rite, and check your ride height as well..
08-25-2008, 05:47 AM
#7714
I just built a kit, and was looking at set-ups, the race roller should have the same springs set-up, but the diffs, are 3k,3k,3k i beleives, where th race car is 5,7,2.. oils should be the same in the shock.. 35wt.. make sure they are built rite, and check your ride height as well..
08-25-2008, 07:52 AM
#7715
As Jabroni stated, check your ride height as well. That's a biggy. I end up running with the front shafts just below level, then shafts level in the rear. That gives a slight rake to the car.
You may also try bringing the front shocks in a little on the tower, or going to the outside on the arm.
Again, one thing at a time. You'll come across that 'sweet spot' for your driving style and track.
08-25-2008, 02:48 PM
#7716
08-25-2008, 05:35 PM
#7717
If the rear 'feels' ok, I'd leave it alone. As a general rule; only make one adjustment at a time. Then you're not left in the cold.
As Jabroni stated, check your ride height as well. That's a biggy. I end up running with the front shafts just below level, then shafts level in the rear. That gives a slight rake to the car.
You may also try bringing the front shocks in a little on the tower, or going to the outside on the arm.
Again, one thing at a time. You'll come across that 'sweet spot' for your driving style and track.
As Jabroni stated, check your ride height as well. That's a biggy. I end up running with the front shafts just below level, then shafts level in the rear. That gives a slight rake to the car.
You may also try bringing the front shocks in a little on the tower, or going to the outside on the arm.
Again, one thing at a time. You'll come across that 'sweet spot' for your driving style and track.
Last edited by Drift_Buggy; 08-25-2008 at 06:07 PM.
08-26-2008, 04:25 AM
#7719
Since I use the quick change engine mounts, the stock mounts are free'd up. I put an engine mount screw in the original mount and adjust the screw till it just touches the bottom of the chassis. Then measure from the bottom of the mount to the top of the screw head. that's my ride height measurement.
Drop the buggy from about 10" high and then measure front and rear. I try to use a flat surface, like a counter top, or solid table.
Drop the buggy from about 10" high and then measure front and rear. I try to use a flat surface, like a counter top, or solid table.
08-26-2008, 07:20 AM
#7720
Since I use the quick change engine mounts, the stock mounts are free'd up. I put an engine mount screw in the original mount and adjust the screw till it just touches the bottom of the chassis. Then measure from the bottom of the mount to the top of the screw head. that's my ride height measurement.
Drop the buggy from about 10" high and then measure front and rear. I try to use a flat surface, like a counter top, or solid table.
Drop the buggy from about 10" high and then measure front and rear. I try to use a flat surface, like a counter top, or solid table.
08-26-2008, 11:22 AM
#7721
What tool does everyone use to measure their ride height or is it just going by sight with the dogbones? To set your ride height do you push the buggy down and wait for it to rebound back up and measure it then or just put it on the ground. I have skid plates on both front and rear. Should I keep them into consideration when doing the ground clearance or just not worry about them? (there 3mm thick)
I don't use skid plates, so I couldn't answer you there.
08-26-2008, 11:50 AM
#7722
Tech Initiate
what is everybody running for the front anti dive on thier cars i have the adjustable hingle pin braces and just was wondering what the " norm " is
08-26-2008, 01:31 PM
#7723
If you're speaking of caster/kickup - I'm still running stock with the alum. adjustables.
08-26-2008, 04:36 PM
#7724
Tech Rookie
i installed some aluminum bearing inserts for the rear gear box today and the mesh is very tight and i mean tight!!....everything is lined up well and there is no slop on the pinion and coupler. i ended up having to put a couple thin spacers on the two top screws between the gearbox halves to have the mesh smooth out...
08-26-2008, 04:41 PM
#7725
i installed some aluminum bearing inserts for the rear gear box today and the mesh is very tight and i mean tight!!....everything is lined up well and there is no slop on the pinion and coupler. i ended up having to put a couple thin spacers on the two top screws between the gearbox halves to have the mesh smooth out...