Syncro Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Yep, they look like 2.2 size with offroad tread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesd Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Yep, they look like 2.2 size with offroad tread. Nice! I might order a set and see what they are like. Any one know what size the body posts are on the WR8? Im looking to buy these : http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fastrax-body-pin-holders-body-protectors-8mm-large-4-/rc-car-products/35186 Not sure if 8mm is a bit to big though and I am at work so can't measure it just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicr360 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Just looking at the tread, I do wonder what they would be like on the road? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited September 5, 2014 by Sonicr360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Any one know what size the body posts are on the WR8? Im looking to buy these : http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fastrax-body-pin-holders-body-protectors-8mm-large-4-/rc-car-products/35186 Not sure if 8mm is a bit to big though and I am at work so can't measure it just now. James, I don't think there'll be enough of a gap between body and pin hole on post? I know that when I've used rubber pin tabs and they've slipped around the pin its really hard to get pin into hole! Try cutting a thin piece of card (washer shape) and slipping it over post before inserting body pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesd Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 James, I don't think there'll be enough of a gap between body and pin hole on post? I know that when I've used rubber pin tabs and they've slipped around the pin its really hard to get pin into hole! Try cutting a thin piece of card (washer shape) and slipping it over post before inserting body pin. Thanks for the tip, i might try that. The original reson I was considering these is because I thought it would make it easier to remove the pins, and thought the protection would be a bonus. Maybe I shall try these instead : http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fastrax-body-pin-holders-6-/rc-car-products/32201 And your card methood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgozzz Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Yep, they look like 2.2 size with offroad tread. They are. I asked the seller and this was his reply- "The tires are 35mm wide and 80mm in diameter, the wheels are 35mm wide and 57mm in diameter" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrallyuk Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Hey I picked up a set of bearings online based on the manual. It said I would need b020 and b021 the 020 set is the ones for the front uprights x4 and the 021 apparently we're for the rear uprights but I the front and back are both the same bearing size (020) so I'm a bit lost. When taking the uprights apart. I saw there was a small spacer in between the internal and external bearing. Could this be the 021. Thanks. Oh and no response in regards to the 3.0 clutch bearing. I'll email them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) ^^^^ Can't recall when I did mine, but I thought the f&r used same size. However, a quick look in the wr8 manual and the B021's are for the front hib carriers and the B020 the rears? Definitely not used as a spacer btw Edited September 5, 2014 by J.A.Son 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgozzz Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 FYI don't forget to put that spacer back in between the bearings when you reassemble. Without it when you tighten the lug nuts you destroy the bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrallyuk Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 That's what I though. J.a. Doesn't look like it though. Another thing is that I got a new set of front uprights and the m3 screw home for the top and bottom are too big. I think they are a 3.5. Anyone had this before. It's genuine hpi bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) There should be a small (~3mmx5mm) square nut for the bolts to screw into. Many ppl misplace them unfortunately- tbh its a pi55 poor method/solution by hpi. Another reason to for the alloy hub carriers, as they're threaded. These little b4sterds, lol http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/65413/ Edited September 5, 2014 by J.A.Son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrallyuk Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) I never ever knew those wee tiny bits were there. We'll I have now just had to email the company back and apologies as I am a took and they are the perfect size haha. I hate this hobby sometimes. Edited September 5, 2014 by rcrallyuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Hey I picked up a set of bearings online based on the manual. It said I would need b020 and b021 the 020 set is the ones for the front uprights x4 and the 021 apparently we're for the rear uprights but I the front and back are both the same bearing size (020) so I'm a bit lost. When taking the uprights apart. I saw there was a small spacer in between the internal and external bearing. Could this be the 021. Thanks. Oh and no response in regards to the 3.0 clutch bearing. I'll email them again. That's a error in the manual, the latest manual has been updated to correct this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrallyuk Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Aw right. No bother. Thanks for the update. Can't wait to take the bad boy out tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a steady run and I can get some tuning done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I though they were the same tbh. I was looking at the .pdf version id downloaded, obviously the older version! Still handy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrallyuk Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Strange because on the parts list at the end it doesn't have the b020 code for sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) Ordered two sets of the eBay knock off tires! Edited September 6, 2014 by Bridge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrallyuk Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I want to cry. Got the car down to my. Big ash field. It was running amazing. Went to fill the tank and it just popped. Tried to start it and the full engine had split. Right below the cylinder head haha. So can anyone recommend a replacement engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syncro Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Any idea where these have appeared from? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=351164872661 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Genuine HPI: http://www.hpiracing.com/de/part/113688 Not seen them before and wonder what other colours there maybe? Are hpi finally getting their WR8 finger out?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syncro Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) My first thought was maybe they're intended to go with a different body? Wishful thinking probably. Edited September 6, 2014 by Syncro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Yea, that would be a great thing! I really don't understand why HPI don't bring a few (i'd be happy with one tbh!) super nitro/10 bodies back. Surely they still have the molds/tooling and they'd sell whatever they produced over night. Maybe its to do with them being nitro bodies with holes etc? Mind you there's still plenty of nitro WR8 owners out there, as well as those flux owners who wouldn't mind the extra holes anyhow! Maybe an email campaign is necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 HPI's site has the wheels in yellow and orange. Maybe they are going to release a WR8 version of the micro RS4 Subaru WRC STI bodies. Would be nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesd Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 HPI's site has the wheels in yellow and orange. Maybe they are going to release a WR8 version of the micro RS4 Subaru WRC STI bodies. Would be nice! The new wheels and colours would match the Subaru bodies anyway! Fingers crossed they will release a WR8 version of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysjim Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 HPI's site has the wheels in yellow and orange. Maybe they are going to release a WR8 version of the micro RS4 Subaru WRC STI bodies. Would be nice! As long as they do a clear one so I can paint a gymkhana 2 scoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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