Losi 8ight-T & TP4070 (40x102mm) motor

[Dr_T]

Thanks Ruud!

Tires are GRPs. The rubber is way firmer and less "gummy"-like than regular RC tires, but somehow it's way more sticky too. Only used them once so far now, but I like them and can recommend them if you like speeding.

The knot in the fish line is just a normal knot, sealed with CA glue so it won't come loose.

[ruudxd]

Ah, that CA glue is a good trick!
I suck at making knots, I can just ty my shoes :)
I never had FG style onroad tires, or tires like that, but they look a lot firmer indeed.
I have some roadrages now, so if they break it would be cool to try the FG style tires!

[florianz]

Hi,

I love that build, looks awesome. That long TP looks cool, too. I am glad that these motors are becoming more popular. I have a smaller 36-74 sized 2000kv motor, which worked very well: copper from front to end, long rotor magnet. The other one is a TP-V2-4050L-7D, with 1750kv, where I still search for the right timing and settings, as I miss a bit of power. Overall quality is much better then with the Leopard motors, and I like them more then the Tenshock.

You should try out a torsen differential in the center, like that you don't have use such heavy silicone oil, you get about 80 % of the power to the rear differential.
Unfortunately, the ofna/hobao torsen diffs (the other brand name I have forgotten) are a bit hard to find. A while ago some torsens were available at the LRP shop.
The losi smart diff did not hold up well and doesn't lock that hard like a torsen.

that trick with the fish line is great, I have to try that out! Hate taping tires too. Do you have kinda long time experience with it?

To avoid the voltage sag, you can put two (smaller) lipo packs in series, means extra weight, but more available energy as well.

Excellent!!

florian