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glassdoctor · 10:20 AM

No critical updates.... I got the chance to run it a couple times on the track (don't plan to bash with it much). It runs very nice, jumps well etc... like most other 8ight owners, I think the car is very good.

I ran it with the 1515 and the 1512, at different tracks. You should have seen the reactions when I ran it as an exibition at an indoor trophy race.... the first time I punched it down the straight like 20 guys all said "holy s%#@!"

1/10 4wd cars are lightning quick, but it's just scary when you see such a big vehicle move just as fast...

hee hee hee

The key things in converting an 8ight is gettting the battery to fit under the body. It's a tight squeeze but I got mine to fit almost perfect. The body hugs the battery on one side and almost touches the motor on the other. I did some trimming to the plastic side guards to allow the battery to sit as low as possible and also trimmed under the motor so the motor can slide out all the way without loosening the motor/diff mount. Also you have to grind out a new slot in the chassis for the center gear when you flip the diff. That's about it.

I guess I need to get some pics of the finished product huh?

Yes.. Kyosho gears fit the Losi diff just fine. :D

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glassdoctor TEAM FUSION Offline Posts: 2,041 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Iowa... Hawkeye country	10.23.2006, 10:15 AM No critical updates.... I got the chance to run it a couple times on the track (don't plan to bash with it much). It runs very nice, jumps well etc... like most other 8ight owners, I think the car is very good. I ran it with the 1515 and the 1512, at different tracks. You should have seen the reactions when I ran it as an exibition at an indoor trophy race.... the first time I punched it down the straight like 20 guys all said "holy s%#@!" 1/10 4wd cars are lightning quick, but it's just scary when you see such a big vehicle move just as fast... hee hee hee The key things in converting an 8ight is gettting the battery to fit under the body. It's a tight squeeze but I got mine to fit almost perfect. The body hugs the battery on one side and almost touches the motor on the other. I did some trimming to the plastic side guards to allow the battery to sit as low as possible and also trimmed under the motor so the motor can slide out all the way without loosening the motor/diff mount. Also you have to grind out a new slot in the chassis for the center gear when you flip the diff. That's about it. I guess I need to get some pics of the finished product huh? Yes.. Kyosho gears fit the Losi diff just fine. :D Last edited by glassdoctor; 10.23.2006 at 10:20 AM.