Front wheel slop on Losi 8ight's still a problem?

[the imitator]

Is this still a renowned problem with the design.

I'd assume a company has addressed this problem thoroughly, would I be wrong to think that?

 

[Greywolf74]

was that a reknown problem with the 1.0? I've know a couple of guys with Losi 8ights at the track and I've never heard them talking about wheel slop being a problem. granted they are all running 2.0's though. I'm interested to know if this is an issue with the 2.0's cuz also cuz I have a new one.

 

[the imitator]

was that a reknown problem with the 1.0? I've know a couple of guys with Losi 8ights at the track and I've never heard them talking about wheel slop being a problem. granted they are all running 2.0's though. I'm interested to know if this is an issue with the 2.0's cuz also cuz I have a new one.

To my "extensive" knowledge it appears to effect both 1.0 and 2.0 Losi 8ight's.

A google such for "Losi 8ight wheel slop" or "losi 8ight front wheel play", you get more than just a few pages of results.

If you want to test for yourself Greywolf, just put your losi on a stand or starter box, (wheels off the ground) take your front wheels and begin to wobble them without manually turning the steering servo.. just a light wobble, try wobbling for caster, camber, and toe adjustment.

It's quite excessive on the 1.0 more than just a couple mil.. 3-4 mil from each wheel. I understand Rc cars have a certain amount of give, but this is gap space more or less

Let me know your results greywolf. :thumbup:

 

[Greywolf74]

I havent built my kit yet...That may be awhile. heh

 

[the imitator]

that very nice! once you get a servo in there pop on the front wheels and give it a try.

 

[Greywolf74]

It wont be anytime soon. I have a lot of other projects on my bench atm not to mention a lot of RL crap sucking up my RC funds atm.

 

[the imitator]

It wont be anytime soon. I have a lot of other projects on my bench atm not to mention a lot of RL crap sucking up my RC funds atm.

No complaints there. Thats like saying your business is staying busy!