carl edwards Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 keep the thread going its good to know what peopleshave done to thier mini eight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 True, the actual Mini 8ight thread hasn't been posted in for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) http://stores.ebay.co.uk/jiangaf?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 6mm offset work the best but anything from 3mm should fit great The mini 8 thread is full of info and hop ups, everything I have done on mine is in there Edited April 26, 2014 by silone74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Sorry I meant the show off your Mini 8ight one. The other one just has too much going on, takes forever to find anything lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) It does take ages to read through lol you should go on rc tech forum check out how many pages the mini 8 thread has on there its a massive thread lol. I will try and list the stuff on mine if I can remember it all lol 3mm carbon towers, Gt14b pro shocks, Vorsa shock top protector, Alloy wheel hex, Rpm rod ends, T bone front bumper, Dp top deck and gear cover, Turnigy 35a esc, Savox 1257 servo kimbrough saver, Castle cm26 6800kv motor, Various 1/10 touring/drift wheels to choose from. Edited April 26, 2014 by silone74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I've got some alloy hexes on mine, stock plastic ones pop off when you change the wheels lol, I'm half tempted to get a new motor and ESC for mine, for a bit more power but sticking with 2s LiPos... Gutted the Zippy compact I bought doesn't even fit lol, despite it being a "compact" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 There are some nice 4 pole motors available, I use the bigger can size version in my emb and there great motors http://www.smartteknik.se/uk/brushless-motors/motor-lbp2435-5800kv-4-polig.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I was just going to have a look and see if HobbyKing offer a sensored combo that would fit, the one thing that lets the stock buggy down is it does enjoy cogging at low RPM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake1*2011 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Just a few upgrades on mine (plus a couple of spare wheels, motors and esc's) the wheels and tyres that are on it in the pic are no/longer on it but they were Schumacher 5 spokes with fastrax rally block tyres Front alloy hinge-pin holders TiNi hinge pins TLR shocks + Carisma gt14b pro shocks TiNi front shock shafts Shock socks Front TLR carbon shock tower Front steel cvd's Hot Racing front hubs Hot Racing caster blocks RPM 4-40 rod ends Hot Racing anti sway bars Front RPM A arms Hot Racing alloy/carbon steering assembly TLR alloy servo mounts Savox SH-1257mg Exotek carbon battery strap + TLR carbon battery strap Zippy and gens ace 2200mah 40c 2s lipos Turnigy 1300mah 30c 3s lipos Exotek carbon top deck + Rector carbon top deck Hobbywing 25amp, 35amp and 45amp ESC's + turnigy 60amp ESC Black Mantis 4200kv, Het EDF 240-15 6000kv and Dynamite fuze 6000kv Spektrum micro reciever Hot Racing rear hubs RPM rear A arms Rear steel cvd's TLR rear carbon shock tower Rear alloy hinge pin holders TiNi rear shock shafts TLR alloy 12mm hex Exotek carbon chassis Phat Bodies bat wing Phat bodies kaboom body custom painted by N design Standard body custom painted by custom blitz Team Orion wheels with Schumacher rally block tyres Edited April 26, 2014 by jake1*2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl edwards Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 few bits arrived today carbon shock tower cant wait to strip and rebuild it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombox Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 These are some off-road tires ive got highly reccomended, hard tires! doesnt balloon much on 3s http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360838607849?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 So I have a quick question, can you buy alloy hinge pin brace/holder things? Small impact (off a jump) to the left front wheel today and snapped the hinge pin brace. Figure an alloy upgrade is a worthy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombox Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) So I have a quick question, can you buy alloy hinge pin brace/holder things? Small impact (off a jump) to the left front wheel today and snapped the hinge pin brace. Figure an alloy upgrade is a worthy one. are you talking about these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Losi-Front-Suspension-Mount-Set-Aluminum-Mini-8IGHT-LOSB1885-/221418947780?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item338d9904c4 Edited May 2, 2014 by boombox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 are you talking about these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Losi-Front-Suspension-Mount-Set-Aluminum-Mini-8IGHT-LOSB1885-/221418947780?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item338d9904c4 Perfect cheers bud, I couldn't find them for love nor money, but I only search within the UK so maybe that's why lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombox Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Perfect cheers bud, I couldn't find them for love nor money, but I only search within the UK so maybe that's why lol. these are abit cheaper http://www.asiatees.com/display?Team-Losi-Mini-8IGHT-Parts-Hop-Ups-Upgrades&brand=Team%20Losi&model=Mini%208IGHT&id=67242&pid=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 these are abit cheaper http://www.asiatees.com/display?Team-Losi-Mini-8IGHT-Parts-Hop-Ups-Upgrades&brand=Team%20Losi&model=Mini%208IGHT&id=67242&pid=1 Any idea what AsiaTees shipping times are like? Ideally could do with them for about Wednesday, which I know is unlikely Might see if I can find some in the UK now I at least know the part number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombox Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Any idea what AsiaTees shipping times are like? Ideally could do with them for about Wednesday, which I know is unlikely Might see if I can find some in the UK now I at least know the part number. never bought anything from them so i wouldnt know. Whilst your replacing the mounts it might be a good idea to get some RPM arms in there if you havnt already, my stock ones snapped recently after a light bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Already ordered so can't now, I never had an issue with the old arms on my old one though, and I used to send that off a half pipe skate ramp flat out lol. This was just a really really unlucky landing and the force of the impact had nowhere to go. I've just ordered GPM alu hinge pin braces front and back, GPM alu shock towers front and back and an extra wide RPM front bumper... With shipping it's not even $50. I'm well happy with that... I'll just glue this other one so I can run on tarmac until the replacements arrive. Thanks a lot for that link mate, saved me a good few quid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombox Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Haha no probs, hope they arrive soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Me too, it says 5-7 days, hopefully get through customs as it'll only be a small package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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