cyronn Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) Hi Guys, First off sorry if I beat a dead horse again but this is my first project really. I bought the rtr version roughly a week ago and I am not going to run it as a nitro (got fed up with my picco revo). I am awaiting delivery on the Losi conversion kit, hopefully next week it should come and then I bought an Xerun 150a with a Xerun 2000kv motor (please arrive before xmas). Anyways now to a few questions, I plan to run 4S 4500 / 5000 mainly (I have a 4S 4500 already) with that esc and motor setup does that sound about right ? I know I have to replace the shock tops/bottoms as they tend to break. What else tends to break, in thinking I will have to replace them at some point just would like to know. The Losi kit comes with comes with 15t, 16t pinion and 45 spur gear is there any others I should buy at the moment? Also what wheels/tyres best on sand/tarmac and gravel. I bought the 8ight T as I might go to a few practice days/nights at a track (when I find one) near me. Also for some light bashing madness. I will take some pictures and post them in this thread when the conversion kit arrives. Been itching to start lol. edit: thought ill add a pic Edited December 9, 2011 by cyronn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 gonna follow this onemate =] looking forward to seeing the conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) Yea I am looking forward to this build, been itching to start hehe. edit: Sorry another question I plan on selling the starter box and engine with the other nitro bits. How much can I get for them? Edited December 9, 2011 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 i never asked what made you go for the losi 8ight in the end, what upgrades do you have planned?(other than the leccy conversion) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) Um well myself and my old man has bought some helis to start off with (belt v2 heli/honeybee/luma v3) before I bought my Revo last year. We have been having um how you put it flying difficulties due to your skills haha but with my luma v3 I am good just a bit scared really when it comes to the others. Anyways after buying my Revo last year it gave me the bug to get something more responsive, plus my old man got the E-Revo with a mmm combo and put me to shame as it was quicker. So I would like to do one better and maybe for us both so have some fun at a track. As I play baseball during the summer months and have winter/spring training I have found with nitro I just dont have the time anymore. I do plan to make time with this build though xD For hop ups as I have said some alloy shock tops/bottoms and maybe some carbon shock tower mounts. So far just need some help on the others (edit) Edited December 9, 2011 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 i was thinking of the ali top and bottom shock caps but i was also looking at the kingheadz ali front and rear chassis brace and steering plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 From what I have read in regarding the chassis brace for the 8 T and other cars its not worth the cash. Plus it just adds more weight to it and I think it is unnecessary. The steering plate I will have to look into a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 hmmm, interesting to know, i've been struggling to find written reviews and advice, where have you found your info, seems useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) mostly from rcuniverse and other US forums really. just been googling my nuts off thats why I thought i would make a thread about it as members will have there opinions and experiences with the truggy. one thing I do know is that it can take a beating than most say it would with the right hop ups and in the air it is easy to control, which I am looking forward to. edit: also with the esc and motor combo i got it for just under Edited December 9, 2011 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldblades7 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 4500mah batteries would need to be 35/40c minimum for a 150amp esc 5000mah batts 30c minimum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) yea the one i have is a turnigy nano-tech 4500mah that sufficient ? 25C/50C edit: I was thinking in getting another 4S pack but after that probably to series with 2S etc. Edited December 9, 2011 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldblades7 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 no 50c is burst rate 25c is constant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) ah ok thanks can you suggest either an 4S pack or 2x2S packs that will be adequate and not to expensive please fella.. edit: I know decent packs cost a little bit which I dont mind to pay for just not looking for the top, if that makes sense. And as you say should be looking at least 35/40 constant right? Last time I had a battery RC car/truck/buggy was with the orginal Grasshopper I was about 10 back then living in South Africa. Edited December 9, 2011 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldblades7 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 lol yeh i had on too http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__10307__Turnigy_5000mAh_4S_40C_Lipo_Pack.html 4s http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__10305__Turnigy_5000mAh_2S_40C_Lipo_Pack.html 2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 thanks dude, for some reason I did think the nano tech was better. ah well s"""t happens, I was planning on making a hobbyking order soon just didnt know which ones to order but you have showed me the way forward . the one 4S 4500 nano tech pack show be ok for the first few runs right ? as a starter thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldblades7 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 might be ok but the pack will deteriorate pretty quick as it cant supply enough power dont get me wrong nanotechs are good packs http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11957__Turnigy_nano_tech_5000mah_4S_45_90C_Lipo_Pack.html 4s http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17273__Turnigy_nano_tech_5300mah_2S2P_30_60C_Hardcase_Lipo_Pack.html 2s these would work.....again there are better ones but on backorder so i never linked them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) Ok thanks mate, I will probably use the 1 pack I have now and make an order from hobbyking at the start of the new year from using the links you have supplied (cheers) Also with the esc and motor combo will that fit right with setup ? Edited December 10, 2011 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldblades7 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 xerun150amp esc and 2000kv combo get great reviews....would work fine in fact seriously quick if your used to nitro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Awesome your a star dude! thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) A small update, the conversion kit and esc/motor combo arrived. I only ordered the Xerun combo on the 6th and it arrived on the 14th not bad at all. The package was marked down too, so it must of went straight through customs which was nice xD. The Ebay username is compassho2005 if anyone is interested in getting the same combo soon. If I have time tonight I will start to strip down the nitro bits and put the conversion kit on. Will keep everyone updated. edit: The esc is blue like the motor just in the picture looks black hmmz Edited December 14, 2011 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldblades7 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 xmas came early yo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I would like one of these truggys. What made you chose the Losi kit over the Tekno? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 xmas came early yo!!! Indeed I would like one of these truggys. What made you chose the Losi kit over the Tekno? Probably just the ease of getting the Losi kit really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyronn Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) So I decided to strip the nitro bits off last night but sat there for a 20 mins thinking why does my hex drivers dont fit lol. Ah I need some imperial drivers, lucky I had some but they where the key type. Anyways after laughing to myself for a bit I managed to strip her down. Then started to put the converstion kit on which was a nice fit I must say. However now looking at the motor mount plate the sits on the motor and is adjustable. I did run into a problem with the hex screws Xerun supplied to fasten the plate on. They where to short as they did not have enough thread on to stick out of the plate for the motor to tighten. Its not a big problem as I know a place that will supply longer ones I need and see if I can get some imperial drivers while I am there. Hopefully I should have all the electrics in tonight. Does anyone know if I will need to programs the esc first or can I just use the factory settings? Edited December 15, 2011 by cyronn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmania Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Always worth seeing whether you can set the low voltage, but not sure how though mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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