Lossi Mini 8ight

[saddlehorse]

Picking up a new one tomorrow for a good price.
What are the weak points so I know what parts to go ahead and order.
What are some good upgrades also?
thanks

 

[tmaxxfreek]

As Always Loctite Metal to metal, On the mini 8ights, pull the diffs out and make sure they are shimmed correctly, get some Carbon Fiber Shock towers, and aluminum caps for the shocks,And if you really wanna make it fast, change the motor /Esc over to the Traxxas mini Setup, on 3s its Stupid Fast!!!

 

[saddlehorse]

Had the traxxas setup in mind before I even made the deal. Lol
Was wandering bout the carbon fiber parts,
seen them on ebay.

What is a good lipo and charger and a good place to buy.
Never used lipo as I am behind in time.

 

[tmaxxfreek]

Hobbypartz.com....good prices on charges and batteries with good shipping times, gensacearespammers batteries, i bought a Thunder AC6 Charger and its still working fine for under 50 bux.

 

[saddlehorse]

Got the mini, drove it around and all was good. Got home and noticed when you first take off it sounds like the diff grinds just for a second then goes fine. Not the spur gear checked it.
how can I check the diff and is there an adjustment?
Thanks in advance

 

[tmaxxfreek]

take them apart, if they arent shimmed they will make that noise, But most likely what you are hearing is Cogging, its normal with them, no way to fix it unless you switch to a sensored motor/esc.

 

[benlinus]

No need to buy an used one, try to have "ShengQi 1/5st Schaal Benzine RC Monster Trucks- FORD F-250", This is an extreme model with enormous power by DZY 30.5cc engine with Japanese Waibro Carburetor and NGK spark plug that makes it up to speeds of 80 km / h!