Colicab Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Got mine out for a run today. Finally everything is in place and running smooth after my radio gear failing at start of summer, then all the issues I had with my 1st castle motor going thermo nuclear on me. Runs a little hot as I aint using mechanical brake and am geared 17/48, but the motors taking it np and not tripping overheat on ESC. So am happy. Out again tomoz if its dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctech132 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Well turns out I did strip out the front hub carrier so I'll be ordering a new set of those. For now though I've made it hold using a slightly larger screw and some washers which seems pretty solid so I'll be taking it out for a test run this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megatron Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Link for the D8t Tessmann edition manualhttp://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_14108756544057&drKey=1049&libId=a67041fc-4de9-4c64-982b-29e6c6f32d20&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rctech.net%2Fforum%2Fnitro-off-road%2F269315-hot-bodies-d8-truggy-601.html&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hpiracing.com%2Fassets%2Fdocuments%2Finstruction_manuals%2F113496_d8t_tessmann_glb_m_v1.pdf&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rctech.net%2Fforum%2Fnitro-off-road%2F269315-hot-bodies-d8-truggy.html&title=Hot%20Bodies%20D8%20Truggy%20-%20Page%20601%20-%20R%2FC%20Tech%20Forums&txt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hpiracing.com%2Fassets%2Fdoc...n_glb_m_v1.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy82 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Don't know about anyone else but in stuggling to find any of the new upgraded parts at the mo so if i do break something on it in about buggered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Don't know about anyone else but in stuggling to find any of the new upgraded parts at the mo so if i do break something on it in about buggered I don't have an D8T but my 8T has the same problems now and again, so I end up buying parts from the States http://www.amain.com/Search?cID=&s=hot+bodies+d8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megatron Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Look on eBay and they go for a lot cheaper than a main hobbies. Just widen your search for all countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megatron Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 As for the tessmann edition, a lot of the bits have come from the d812, rear suspension blocks with the pill inserts and pins are from the d812 as are the diffs and all the lightweight suspension parts and shocks. Only bits I can see that are new are shock towers and front and rear hubs and drive shafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megatron Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 http://www.avidrc.com/product/5/accessories/950/Hot-Bodies-D8T-Carbon-Arm-Inserts-2mm-Set-AV1045-D8T-SET-accessories.html New carbon arm inserts to reduce flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 is it a common problem that the screws holding the front steering knuckles on fall out? the top one was gone after yesterdays bash If it's the screw I'm thinking of I had this happening on the Trophy. I put a longer bolt in and put a locknut on the end and viola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I would start at a 15t pinion and go up in 1 or 2 from there. Found a 20t to be too much for 5s using a 2350kv Trackstar motor. Tho currently running a Castle 2200kv and 17t pinion which hasnt topped 61c yet so think Im safe there. Tho this is all 5s, not 6s. Not the full kit as i run a D8Te Tekno conversion, but interested in new parts. May hunt them down some point as hop-ups Had mine out last week to get my Castle motor properly aligned and running, which I did before shunting it into a parked car and bending my main drive shaft for 2nd time in 2 months. So waiting on new one from U.S. at the moment. Hope its fast-ish as Im off for 2 weeks from tomoz and NEED my D8T!!! What type of terrain do you run on? I can only go 13t - 14t on short grass with a flux Tork on 5s temp at 70c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yea would be good to see how well yours holds up. My problem with the trophy truggy is the driveshafts bending all the time and the front shock tower bending. Which driveshafts are the worst for you? I'm looking into alternatives at the mo for the flux.. I reckon center rear hpi 86054 savage 8x142 haven't looked into the rest. Apparently a center brace is a good idea on these to stiffen it up look for Mydoddy69 he has some good info from when he had the flux which are good for the 4.6 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctech132 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 for me it was alwyas the front universal driveshafts and the rears ever time after a bad landing they wold be bent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctech132 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/30589-/ Couldn't resist it any longer... BADLANDS finally!!! they look amazing and hope they drive amazing too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick1979 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Couldn't resist it any longer... BADLANDS finally!!! they look amazing and hope they drive amazing too hope you got them taped up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctech132 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Nope they're the pre mounted ones i know everyone says tape them up but i personally haven't had issues with tyres ballooning TOO much so should be fine for me really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Nope they're the pre mounted ones i know everyone says tape them up but i personally haven't had issues with tyres ballooning TOO much so should be fine for me really. Same here. If you get your diff weights tuned right and don't try and break speed records then ballooning is minimal. I was running 20k CD and bought some proline shockwaves which In did like but ballooned a lot so I took them off and taped them and now they really bite and have too much grip, hate it, and my temps suddenly shot up by quite a lot. I am now going to take the tape off and play with CD weights starting at 50k and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Hey people. Sort of on and off topic. Anyone in the know how with petitions? I just sent an email to HPI and I reckon owners may/may not agree with it. . Email says: Hello there. Is there any chance that the HBS67800 D8T could be put back on sale? Myself and others on forums feel the 113391 - D8T Tessmann Edition is a bit of a rip off price wise for what you get. You would sell a lot more units of the original version because many people would transplant the elecs and engine from their trophy truggy to it because the trophy needs too many upgrades. Consumers would pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3nas Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hello I have a d8t tekno v4 can any 1 point me in the right direction for tekno wing mount and a front and rear chassis brace plz thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hey peeps. If I have a few D8T Tessman ed rear shock towers made from 5mm aluminium would anyone be interested in buying any? or would anyone be interested in buying my 124mm HPI big bores with gold 84mm 70gf springs approx 1hr use? Daz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctech132 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Is that a set of 4 big bores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Is that a set of 4 big bores? No just 2 rears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctech132 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Ive had my D8T Tekno for a good few months now and I'm really enjoying it its tough as anything and i only broke one thing which i stripped out so was my fault. Im running Orion Vortex elections so can run unto 6s but am staying on 5s as i reckon thats the best for bashing. Ive been thinking about getting a T-Bone front bumper anybody know the best place to get these? Also i know its a long shot but does anybody have a Shell for the Brushless D8T so without the nitro holes the don't need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3nas Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Does any1 have the front and rear Tekno towers really need them and the tessman edd tower depending on price I would be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 She's no longer missing her shock stand offs as they came today. I wanna try a cab forward shell next! I like the look of the d812 shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnie Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Shells for sale -http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/203222-reds-engines-kyosho-mp9-tki3-vattera-kalahari-d8t-shells/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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