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Post by chriscantrell on Oct 7, 2010 21:58:31 GMT -5
I'm about to get back into racing after being away for about 7 years. I was always a Team Losi fan. LOVED THEM! However, I have been looking at the Losi 8ight 2.0 electric 1/8 scale buggy. I stopped by the track yesterday to speak with some current racers who know more than I. I keep hearing about a problem with the Losi diffs. Something about shimming the rear diff, but having to keep checking and replacing shims more often than one should. I also read about some aluminum shims?  Anyway, should I continue to research the Losi that I have always loved, or maybe start looking into another brand...like Kyosho? Please help. Is there a fix for this diff problem? ? from what I understand everything else about the Losi buggy is great. |
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Post by bobbycredeur on Oct 11, 2010 23:20:28 GMT -5
Chris
There is nothing wrong with losi diffs in the buggy. I've only had one issue with mine and it's because the bearing went out. Out of all the buggies losi is probably the best on diffs. Now in truck you have to keep an eye on those. But that goes for all brands of truggies. I bet the people that have problems never change bearings or do real maintenance to there vehicle. As for electronics, speedo and motor, everybody has there own opinion. I myself like the losi gear. Out of the speedos and motors I feel that losi and tekin are top. I've seen a lot of mambas go out lately. Just my opinion though. Hope this helps. If you get the 2.0e trust me, you'll like it. If you do get it, put the standard drake setup on it and put 5000 in the center diff. Good luck
Bobby
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Post by mharrison on Oct 12, 2010 9:50:55 GMT -5
Hello chris,
The losi gear is top notch and have been runnung it since they released it. I have never had a diff issue yet. As far as the losi esc and motor I have new in the box 2 losi esc's for sale if you would like to save some money. Please post any other questions you may have on the electrics and we will try to help you out.
Martin
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Post by alvinsmith75 on Oct 12, 2010 19:06:15 GMT -5
Hey Chris, I know you don't know Bobby or Martin, but just to let you know they are experts in RC racing and what they tell you you can take to the bank! Now go buy that buggy and get ready for some fun.
Alvin
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Post by chriscantrell on Oct 13, 2010 20:03:23 GMT -5
I can't thank you enough for the replies. I ordered the 8ight and should get it tomorrow. I hope it is cool to post again when I start adding the electronics, servos etc... I will set up the Standard adam drake to start. Any advise is always accepted and appreciated... Thanks... Hey Al, see you next Wednesday. I won't be race ready, plus ill be working, but Ill come by and say Hi again.
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Post by alvinsmith75 on Oct 14, 2010 8:10:35 GMT -5
Cool, glad to see you moving in the right direction.
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Post by mharrison on Oct 20, 2010 8:20:00 GMT -5
Chris, start with 42.5 wt oil in the front with silver springs and 30 wt in the rear with black springs all with standard pistons. The electric car is weighs more and thats why we go up in wt. As far as the diffs go 5k front, 5k center, 2k rear. The droop setting and ride height settings are very important. Front droop 95mm and Rear 106mm, Ride height Front 26mm and Rear 29mm. This should get you started. Need anything else just ask.
Enjoy!
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Post by chriscantrell on Oct 20, 2010 19:40:14 GMT -5
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Anyway, should I continue to research the Losi that I have always loved, or maybe start looking into another brand...like Kyosho?
