Losi 8E 2.0 Opinions - RC-Monster Forums

hoovhartid · 02.13.2009, 05:14 PM

I have been happy with my eight-e that i converted using the losi kit that I bought from mike. It was a very easy install. I dont use the Losi Electronics. I use a MMM/ Tekno Neu 2200 and a 4s lipo. So I cant comment on the xcelorin(sp?) stuff. But the mechanics of the buggy and conversion kit itself seems pretty solid. My only cpmplaint with the buggy is in the slop of the front end. It seems to do fine at speed, but sitting on the bench there is considerable wobble in the front end that I cant seem to get tightened up. Its almost like the rc18 syndrome.

hootie7159 · 02.13.2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hoovhartid

I have been happy with my eight-e that i converted using the losi kit that I bought from mike. It was a very easy install. I dont use the Losi Electronics. I use a MMM/ Tekno Neu 2200 and a 4s lipo. So I cant comment on the xcelorin(sp?) stuff. But the mechanics of the buggy and conversion kit itself seems pretty solid. My only cpmplaint with the buggy is in the slop of the front end. It seems to do fine at speed, but sitting on the bench there is considerable wobble in the front end that I cant seem to get tightened up. Its almost like the rc18 syndrome.

+++1 on the front end slop...i never could get it entirely out....my sc8 and rc8t have zero slop...

Semi Pro · 02.16.2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hootie7159

+++1 on the front end slop...i never could get it entirely out....my sc8 and rc8t have zero slop...

where and when does this wobble happen, my 8ight that i just built seems to be really tight

hoovhartid · 02.17.2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Semi Pro

where and when does this wobble happen, my 8ight that i just built seems to be really tight

run it for awhile.

you'll see what we mean.

JeffEmbracedDC · 02.17.2009, 12:04 PM

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run it for awhile.

you'll see what we mean.

Bigtime!

I've been running my original 8ight for about a year and the front end slop is ridiculous. Luckily it's fairly easy to minimize slop. You can shim the hubs and arms with there http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/2787 and it works well. There's still the issue of the crappily designed steel-on-steel steering rack that develops slop almost immediately. I suggest either getting a king headz steering rack which has brass bushings http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/27104 or make your own with bearings.

Oddly though - I'm having a strangely large amount of slop in my front wheel bearings as well as the steering rack bearings which cause a good amount of the slop. I'm going to put in new bearings and see if it helps much. I replace them pretty often but I'm not sure if I have for a little while...

js058515 · 02.17.2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffEmbracedDC

Bigtime!

I've been running my original 8ight for about a year and the front end slop is ridiculous. Luckily it's fairly easy to minimize slop. You can shim the hubs and arms with there http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/2787 and it works well. There's still the issue of the crappily designed steel-on-steel steering rack that develops slop almost immediately. I suggest either getting a king headz steering rack which has brass bushings http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/27104 or make your own with bearings.

Oddly though - I'm having a strangely large amount of slop in my front wheel bearings as well as the steering rack bearings which cause a good amount of the slop. I'm going to put in new bearings and see if it helps much. I replace them pretty often but I'm not sure if I have for a little while...

Thanks for the links to the stuff that has help you reduce the slop. I keep hearing about it and realize that I have a quite a bit on my 8T and 8B.

Semi Pro · 02.18.2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffEmbracedDC

Bigtime!

I've been running my original 8ight for about a year and the front end slop is ridiculous. Luckily it's fairly easy to minimize slop. You can shim the hubs and arms with there http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/2787 and it works well. There's still the issue of the crappily designed steel-on-steel steering rack that develops slop almost immediately. I suggest either getting a king headz steering rack which has brass bushings http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/27104 or make your own with bearings.

Oddly though - I'm having a strangely large amount of slop in my front wheel bearings as well as the steering rack bearings which cause a good amount of the slop. I'm going to put in new bearings and see if it helps much. I replace them pretty often but I'm not sure if I have for a little while...

thats good to know

02.13.2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hoovhartid

I use a MMM/ Tekno Neu 2200 and a 4s lipo.

Thanks for the reply. Did you modify the motor to take a 4mm screw? I've read that 3mm screws and the Losi mount have a little play.

06:26 PM

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Thanks for the reply. Did you modify the motor to take a 4mm screw? I've read that 3mm screws and the Losi mount have a little play.

I'm running a mamba monster in the losi mount using the supplied 3mm counter sunk screws. With a bit of lock-tite and tightening them down good I havn't had any issues in the 3 months running it so far on 6S lipo in my 8T.

hoovhartid · 02.16.2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Electric Dave

Thanks for the reply. Did you modify the motor to take a 4mm screw? I've read that 3mm screws and the Losi mount have a little play.

I could have swore I replied to this....i must be losing it

I did not modify to 4mm screws.

I use the 3mm with some loctite. The only time they got loose was when I did a nosedive.