Play in RCM Losi 8ight mount

[reno911]

Shims should fix that.

As long as there is no binding I would say the angle is fine. I think Mike has some longer drive cups if the dogbone doesn't sit right.

[bryan]

Everything you are mentioning is probrably the same with the factory mount "other than the height wich is not a problem".If you do decide to shim it make sure to put the shims so they move the diff. forwards.

[ptt81]

Originally Posted by reno911

Shims should fix that.

As long as there is no binding I would say the angle is fine. I think Mike has some longer drive cups if the dogbone doesn't sit right.

Can you link me to the longer drive cup? i can't find it on there. thanks

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by ptt81

Can you link me to the longer drive cup? i can't find it on there. thanks

Hello PTT81,

The driveshaft angle is fine, I have 2 8ights that have the same occurance. race them every weekend and never have thrown a front driveshaft. It will be alright.

Shim are more or less high precision spacers. very thin metal donuts that fill the space where the diff moves. They go in between the bearing and the differential mounts.

Your plastic front diff mount may be worn. My cars do not have any play in that department. I wouldnt worry about it to be honest

[ptt81]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

Hello PTT81,

The driveshaft angle is fine, I have 2 8ights that have the same occurance. race them every weekend and never have thrown a front driveshaft. It will be alright.

Shim are more or less high precision spacers. very thin metal donuts that fill the space where the diff moves. They go in between the bearing and the differential mounts.

Your plastic front diff mount may be worn. My cars do not have any play in that department. I wouldnt worry about it to be honest

do you know where I can get the shims that would fit the 8ight diff? I found two in the bag that looks like shims to me, not sure if these are the ones. Also my buggy is brand new out of the box so there is no worn. I think the play is because of the RCM motor mount, the stock plastic mount has no play.