Losi 8ight 2.0 differences - Page 3

Garry Driffill · #41 11-12-2008

Speaking to Stu about bits needed to keep trackside like Clutch parts ect is there anything else that is a MUST to have?

Lee · #42 11-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Garry Driffill

Speaking to Stu about bits needed to keep trackside like Clutch parts ect is there anything else that is a MUST to have?

An engine

I think the usual stuff, but running a losi i think most people will be able to sort you out as they are one of the more popular cars

rcracer · #43 11-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Garry Driffill

Speaking to Stu about bits needed to keep trackside like Clutch parts ect is there anything else that is a MUST to have?

Cream for that itching..

Garry Driffill · #44 11-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Lee

An engine

I think the usual stuff, but running a losi i think most people will be able to sort you out as they are one of the more popular cars

Cool thats good to know

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Originally Posted by rcracer

Cream for that itching..

Northy · #45 11-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Garry Driffill

Speaking to Stu about bits needed to keep trackside like Clutch parts ect is there anything else that is a MUST to have?

Once the std clutch shoes wear out get some Answer-RC ones - awesome and a very good price boss

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Lee · #46 11-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Northy

I know, I know......... but I do actually believe that a longer chassis will do something

You only say that because darren (boss) told you .

I bet you never came of the rostrum and said to Jim, "that car could really do with being x mm longer"

Garry Driffill · #47 11-12-2008

Pete is it? (Answer-RC) ...

Northy · #48 11-12-2008

I think it only needs to be Xmm longer at the end of the straight-away.

All I really need is for the engine to be tuned so I can get over the big jumps!

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Northy · #49 11-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Garry Driffill

Pete is it? (Answer-RC) ...

Yeah - top bloke - top products

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Garry Driffill · #50 11-12-2008

He was at Bury indoor just gone... Had a little play on that 8th lecky of his

Is there specific clutches for specific engines?

Sorry for all the questions

Lee · #51 11-12-2008

The few i have built garry have all been the same.

I'm not sure how long they last though

Garry Driffill · #52 11-12-2008

If they last 5 meetings at the price looks worth it to mee

jimmiprice · #53 12-12-2008

Ive been running a losi 2.0 for 6 weeks now and know the car inside out. There are loads of changes from the first 8ight, the mosi important ones seem to be the revised rear suspension and longer chassis which definately makes the car much more stable. The other changes are tweaks and revisions and all of the plastic is made from another material which is much darker in colour. The losi changes direction so quickly and jumps so well it drives like no other car. I also run an xray 808 which is easier to drive than the losi but isnt ultimately as quick but in wet weather or low grip its a better bet.
As for spares, the most important things to have with you are clutch bearings. Clutch shoes last 5+ meetings depending on what engine, springs, thumb your using so you should have an idea when they need changing its not going to suddenly lose drive. But clutch bearings dont last long, i use one set for qualifying then change them for finals. If they collapse you end your race and kill your spur and clutch bell.
Also if your looking for somewhere more central to race this sunday Deerdale is on which is just south of blyth services on the A1. Its just a little north of worksop. Track is all astro and really good, they get good entries for the winter series too.
Jimmi.

lewisDXR · #54 12-12-2008

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But clutch bearings dont last long,

Mine last as long as the clutch shoes generally

You may need to sort your end float out it you are getting through that many

jimmiprice · #55 12-12-2008

I have my clutch bell end float set up correctly, i have yet to have a bearing fail. For the cost of them i figure its easier to change them early for piece of mind.
jimmi.....

Stu · #56 12-12-2008

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Originally Posted by jimmiprice

........... definately makes the car much more stable.

More stable - blimey - from what I've seen all 8th's are stable for the same reason elephants can't do break-dancing.

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Originally Posted by Northy

I know, I know......... but I do actually believe that a longer chassis will do something

If you made the chassis 6-feet longer that may just make a noticeable difference.

lewisDXR · #57 12-12-2008

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I have my clutch bell end float set up correctly, i have yet to have a bearing fail. For the cost of them i figure its easier to change them early for piece of mind.
jimmi.....

Ok... So its not that they don’t last long or they fail its just you change them for peace of mind

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But clutch bearings dont last long

I’m not a bearing freak or have some kind of fetish but it just struck me as not a very accurate statement

Stu · #58 12-12-2008

I do 3-4 meetings on a set - then change them for peice of mind.

Never had a set fail yet.

bigred5765 · #59 12-12-2008

i got a few packs of clutch bearings for sale Garry

Northy · #60 12-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Stu

I do 3-4 meetings on a set - then change them for peice of mind.

Never had a set fail yet.

Do you write down on a piece of paper how many meetings they have done or just remember?

How often do 'bashers' change theirs?

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