Step-by-step building the X-Ray (E) 808 Buggy!..

[JERRY2KONE]

Hey Shaun I was cracking up reading through your latest post. Funny stuff thinking of you driving like a madman on their track like that. I am sure that you have a blast just getting to try things out in a more controlled environment. Of course we all know there is a learning curve in anything we do that is new to us. With some steady practice and regular visits to the track I am sure that your rigs will be on the competetive edge before you know it. Think back to when you first stepped up to the plate on your first conversion? You have come a long way in that area, and h ave become quite a talent for tutorial information on those projects. Your doing great Shaun and you keep us laughing along the way as well. A sense of humor is a must in life. Good work, now have some fun with your kids. If they break it, you will fix it. HA HA HA HA

[MetalMan]

Sounds like you had fun at least!

They're lucky your 808 weighs almost a pound less than the average 1/8 buggy. The divots that 1/8 buggies make are pretty bad for 1/10 buggies, I know because of SoCal. But once you get the hang of it you'll have so much more fun. Would you want to go back to OCRC next week? As you know I have no school, and it will be nice to check out the new track.

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by MTBikerTim

That 808 is so sexy. Nice body too. You have done an awesome job at converting it. I wonder why xray doesn't have a factory conversion.

Thank you for the compliments, that made my night!.. .

The word through the grape vine is Xray will have a (E) out next year? We’ll see, I'm not holding my breath..

Have a great weekend..

Originally Posted by jnev

Is this the OCRC track you speak of? Glad to hear you are enjoying the buggy. We all told you 1/8 buggies were tough. Was it tough to drive the Revo on the track and stay in the lanes? I would think it is pretty big for a track that size. I will be at the track this Saturday most likely while visiting my grandparents which is the reason for all the questions.

Once again, great conversion! Really enjoyed watching the build the whole way through. Something is making me want to build a 1/8 buggy now... Its a shame I sold my old one...

Yes Sir that is OCRC track I speak of, had a great time!, defiantly would recommend to all for 15 bucks it well worth the price of admission.

You and other sure did and DAM you and others were correct!. I was amazed how tough this thing truly is. .

The EVO / GEVO was a BLAST to drive on the track… It was a little big () for the track, but it did great!! Low temps, I had no problems driving over the 5” pipe lane dividers and the other samller buggies hhhhhhaaaa.. I did discover later that I had the susp to hard, so I tweaked it today and I'm looking forward to getting it back on the track. I'm also going to run it on 6s this time, OOOooooo I'm looking forward to having the punch “on demand” when I have only 3’ to prepare for tabletop jump. Yeeehaaa…

Shot you were here today!, sorry dude I had the farther thing all day today with the kids.. (maybe next time) WHAT did you think of the facility??


Thanks a lot for the compliments.. It’s been a great build and is working out to be even a greater buggy than I had expected..

Have a great D- Day..

Shaun.



[QUOTE=JERRY2KONE;181766]Hey Shaun I was cracking up reading through your latest post. Funny stuff thinking of you driving like a madman on their track like that. I am sure that you have a blast just getting to try things out in a more controlled environment. Of course we all know there is a learning curve in anything we do that is new to us. With some steady practice and regular visits to the track I am sure that your rigs will be on the competetive edge before you know it. Think back to when you first stepped up to the plate on your first conversion? You have come a long way in that area, and h ave become quite a talent for tutorial information on those projects. Your doing great Shaun and you keep us laughing along the way as well. A sense of humor is a must in life. Good work, now have some fun with your kids. If they break it, you will fix it. [QUOTE]

Good day to you Jerry!! And Happy Fathers Day!..
Thanks I'm glad to hear you got a chuckle out of my expense.. That was the idea.. I really did have a great time and I'm really looking forward to going back!! If I got halfway decent I would start to race this thing with the yung pups but that’s a little ways a way :0..

Thanks again for the kid words and I hope you and your family will have a great Farther day.. remember it’s the one day a year they kiss our ass. “) haaaa..

Originally Posted by MetalMan

Sounds like you had fun at least!

They're lucky your 808 weighs almost a pound less than the average 1/8 buggy. The divots that 1/8 buggies make are pretty bad for 1/10 buggies, I know because of SoCal. But once you get the hang of it you'll have so much more fun. Would you want to go back to OCRC next week? As you know I have no school, and it will be nice to check out the new track.

Hay Travis,
The owner was surprised when he felt how light my buggy now that you mention the weight differences, Yes.. I can go Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday, preferably at 3:00 pm?? Let me know your thoughts, I’ll bring the GEVO and the 808 for you to tryout, it will be courses to see what your thoughts are..

Thanks for your time MetalMan..

[Nek]

Hey I am now done with puting my 808 kit together, just waiting on the convert parts...

In this picture:



What are the 4 little shims for? Haven't found any use for them in that part of the build, and I didn't see any mention of them in the manual either...

Thanks to anyone that remembers his 808 build and what those shims are for ;)

[jhautz]

The shims go over the wheel axles between the bearing and the wheel hex to keep a little space and prevent rubbing. One on each wheel axle.

[JERRY2KONE]

It was good to see that someone is still getting good use of one of Shaun's threads. I sure miss having him in here showing off his builds. They are always inspiring in one way or another. I sure hope that his divorce is not one of those knock down drag out fights, which are totally useless when it comes to the kids. If you get to this Shaun know that you are missed at RCM. Good luck with that.

[Nek]

Thanks jhautz! again hahah EDIT: well turns out the shims I was wondering about are the ones used to adjust the front/rear diff gear mesh. That means mine are shimless, didn't really bother to check the mesh, figured it would be spot on like the rest of the kit... Can I run it like this for the breaking in and then check how the mesh looks and adjust, really don't feel like opening those bulks AGAIN.

Yeah all those build threads really help when your wondering about certain steps...

Oh and the other thing that drove me NUTS last night is that for the life of me I could not get my hands on the multi-turnbuckle tool. And this really SUCKED. From looking at the pics it was packaged in the oil and grease bag. Wasn't in mine or somehow I missed it and it vanished :P I guess I'll order one lol

[jhautz]

Sorry if I sent you down the wrong path there. My diffs meshed perfectly and didnt need any shimming. I have built 2 of these 808 buggies and neither one needed shimming in the diffs. If you get the active diff it will need a couple shims though. Both that I have seen needed to have the mesh tightened a little.

[auto2]

Originally Posted by Nek

Thanks jhautz! again hahah EDIT: well turns out the shims I was wondering about are the ones used to adjust the front/rear diff gear mesh. That means mine are shimless, didn't really bother to check the mesh, figured it would be spot on like the rest of the kit... Can I run it like this for the breaking in and then check how the mesh looks and adjust, really don't feel like opening those bulks AGAIN.

Yeah all those build threads really help when your wondering about certain steps...

Oh and the other thing that drove me NUTS last night is that for the life of me I could not get my hands on the multi-turnbuckle tool. And this really SUCKED. From looking at the pics it was packaged in the oil and grease bag. Wasn't in mine or somehow I missed it and it vanished :P I guess I'll order one lol

how many do you want /LOL i must have 4 of um by now.