froggy8 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 fixed my center diff locking issue with some pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Ran the buggy for the first time, after going up 4 teeth on the pinion the motor was only warm. I reckon that I could go up a few more teeth without causing any problems. The running was cut early due to the front hex falling off, all I need to do is replace the pin but I might make one at work or see if we have a any scrap material that's suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Put this in the wrong thread, so adding it here. Tyre beads roughed up, foams and tyres taped, now glued and waiting for them to set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 55 minutes ago, alex97 said: Ran the buggy for the first time, after going up 4 teeth on the pinion the motor was only warm. I reckon that I could go up a few more teeth without causing any problems. The running was cut early due to the front hex falling off, all I need to do is replace the pin but I might make one at work or see if we have a any scrap material that's suitable. Masonry nails and drill bit shafts are good for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 46 minutes ago, Tug said: Masonry nails and drill bit shafts are good for that. We should have some sliver steel that would do the job. I've measured the others as 2.5 x 11.7mm. Ms sell them for a few quid but I'd like to make them out of a stronger material, I'll most likely make some other parts when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 14 minutes ago, alex97 said: We should have some sliver steel that would do the job. I've measured the others as 2.5 x 11.7mm. Ms sell them for a few quid but I'd like to make them out of a stronger material, I'll most likely make some other parts when I get a chance. Sounds fine. I've used masonry nails that're exactly 2.5mm, strong as an ox too. Just used bolt croppers to get the desired length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralnitronoob Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 rebuilt the pede and slash then bashed the pede,wr8 and slash Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russruss123 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Not done anything with the cars but did get the mancave workshop sorted 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Rebuilt the 8t 2.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie666uk Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 had a look at the blitz after a run was cut short last week. result puffy floureon lipo and now motor or esc wont run. im gonna wait for my max8 to turn up and test the motor on that before making any decisions on whats gone wrong, even more lipos to add to the list for next month now..... on a lighter note, the hyper winter project is now nearing completion with a max8 2200kv combo on route from MS this is how she stands atm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralnitronoob Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 had a look at the blitz after a run was cut short last week. result puffy floureon lipo and now motor or esc wont run. im gonna wait for my max8 to turn up and test the motor on that before making any decisions on whats gone wrong, even more lipos to add to the list for next month now..... on a lighter note, the hyper winter project is now nearing completion with a max8 2200kv combo on route from MS this is how she stands atm. nicee i like it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie666uk Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 its a pity how pink the shell came out. may spray another just to be sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 1 hour ago, cookie666uk said: its a pity how pink the shell came out. may spray another just to be sure... I like it, it's kinda like those Rhubarb and Custard sweets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Spent the day out with the wife and daughter bashing the cheapest models in the fleet. Nb16, condor and ftx carnage. Burnt through a gallon of fuel between us and not one breakage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostewart Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Broke it again this time the rotor on the motor, not good... Will see what Tekin service is like as it is under the 120 day warranty. Was running fine before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeb Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Nearly completed the Losi 8 4.0 I got on friday, just the engine and shell to sort. Bloody nightmare the manual that came with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neil.b Posted March 6, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2016 I got it on Friday, built it yesterday(until 2am :-/) and raced it today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 22 minutes ago, neil.b said: I got it on Friday, built it yesterday(until 2am :-/) and raced it today. Nice, how'd you do? I ran my buggy for the first time and lost the pin that holds the hexs on, resulting in loosing a wheel. Hopefully a few drops of loctite should help. If it doesn't I might have have to turn a groove into it and use a oring to keep thr pin in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.b Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I won Do the SL pins not have a groove machined into them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 The pin it self did but I'm talking about the hex. I'd still use the grub screw but the oring will sit over the pin to keep it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.b Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I just use a 17mm spanner on the hex and make sure the grub screw is nice and tight. Not had one come loose yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerLayer Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Rebuild and filled 4 of the 5ive shocks today and put the hubs back together. Tomorrow rebuild and fill one of the diff as I've got the rest of the seals on backorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Fitted fender guards to my Proline Apocalypse shell, should prolong its life a bit. Note, the screws provided were short with small heads. They pulled through very easily. I've used my own stainless button head screws, these are slightly thicker at 3mm, but the larger head will stop them pulling through. It looks da bom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic01 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 16 screws to remove the hinge pin holder... Kinda bent it. Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 On 05/03/2016 at 16:26, Tug said: Sounds fine. I've used masonry nails that're exactly 2.5mm, strong as an ox too. Just used bolt croppers to get the desired length. We had no sliver steel that would fit and I didn't have time to turn it down to size. I did find two tungsten drill bits that had broken just need to cut them down to size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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