OHO's TLR 8ight 2.0 Maybe EU, maybe not? LOL.

[Oh How Original]

Yep there is a bit... It occured to me I can't remember ever running a metal spur and pinion, wasn't sure about heat so wanted to double check with someone who has.

About to give her a run on 4s just up and down the street, hopefully taking her out tomorrow for a bash.

See how tough these little Losi's really are lol.

[J.K]

Let us know how you get on, interested in one myself!

[Oh How Original]

Definitely need to dial the suspension in a bit, grip rolled twice on tarmac on 2s lol.

[Oh How Original]

I love this thing!!!

That is all.

[Oh How Original]

Gave her an actual beating, several things to report.

The wings don't last long if you like to jump

Nothing broken aside from a snapped wing.

Motor temp was fine, easily touchable, didn't record an actual temp, I'd say sub 120F... ESC in the same sort of range so I'm happy.

LiPos weren't warm, neither where the Deans plugs, so again, happy about that... Seems a reliable set-up at least.

I have one small issue, nothing major, but if I steer left then just let the servo centre up, it still wants to go left slightly, same thing for right, I've checked the bell cranks and steering assembly, all seems fine, anyone got any ideas of things to check?

[Oh How Original]

Anyone any ideas on the steering issue? Double checked everything again today, bearings running smooth, no binding that I can see, but still not quite going back to the centre :/

[froggy8]

i have had mine a while now and not even took it out yet, problem after another

 

been waiting on engine and then when i do get one, it doesnt fit. so waiting on rtr engine mount now.

[Oh How Original]

I love this one

[froggy8]

what engine will the quick mount take mate?

[Oh How Original]

I've absolutely not got a clue fella lol, never had a nitro 8ight, so couldn't tell you I'm afraid.

BL it!!!

[froggy8]

no i have just spent quite abit of money and time on this to convert it to bl lol

[Oh How Original]

no i have just spent quite abit of money and time on this to convert it to bl lol

 

Well you enjoy your nitro you can't get running, I'm off to put more smiles on my face with my BL :tease:

[jony nitro]

Haha

[Oh How Original]

I think this servo is buggered, hence not returning to centre properly.

Seems to be the only thing it can be, not sure if it's not powerful enough? (9.6kg at 6v and 0.20 sec)

I've double and triple checked everything else.

[jony nitro]

That's not great

12/15 kg at minus 10s would be better

I mean under 10s

[jony nitro]

Servo

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__23158__Turnigy_1267HV_Digital_HV_Titanium_Gear_Servo_57g_14kg_10sec.html

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__23157__Turnigy_1266HV_Digital_HV_Titanium_Gear_Servo_57g_11kg_08sec.html

Edited June 6, 2014 by jony nitro

[Oh How Original]

I think it's more the power than the time, but it doesn't look too healthy inside, I've turned three of the gears around, maybe they're slipping a bit, going to try it again.

Unfortunately I'm skint until some wheels and tyres sell, or better yet, the SC10.

So will just have to shelf it for a little bit, it's just about undrivable now, provided this gear switching hasn't worked.

[Oh How Original]

Just tested it again and doing the same thing, obviously just a tired servo from being hammered.

Will have to shelf the 8ight for a little while, the SC10's for sale and the other is due to arrive until about Tuesday or Wednesday, nothing to play with for a few days going to be a bloody boring weekend!

[Oh How Original]

After trying a few more tricks, the servo still won't centre, as I'm now sat bored, the Dremel was looking at me, figured I'd make a start on this horrible chassis.

I got some caustic soda today, gave it a 20 minute soak and it didn't do anything at all LOL.

So the Dremel it is! slow progress but gives me something to do.

 

[Netroxen]

Wouldn't paint-thinner or white-spirit clean it off?

If you're absolutely determined then pop it in a large dish and heat it in a solvent for an hour - make sure the area is properly ventilated.

[Oh How Original]

Wouldn't paint-thinner or white-spirit clean it off?

If you're absolutely determined then pop it in a large dish and heat it in a solvent for an hour - make sure the area is properly ventilated.

 

I'm not too fussed now.. I already tried white spirit, it didn't do a whole lot to be honest.

But I have two more on the way in a big spares bundle, so just going to sticker bomb the bottom of the new one for protection and chuck everything from this onto it.

Gave it all a good clean today so it'll look like new.

[Alex97]

I had a chassis that was painted pink , I left the paint striper on it for around an hour then with a wire brush it just fell of. At the end I  got around 95% off then just brushed the chassis so it was like brushed ail.

[Oh How Original]

I'm not bothered now bud, I've got another on the way in a big bunch of spares I bought

I was just bored out of my head!

[Oh How Original]

This is why I became not too bothered, had this on the way... I know the sticker bombing won't last long but meh, once it's ripped and scratched I'll worry less about scratching the chassis itself

 

 

[Oh How Original]

Even if I say so myself, I reckon this looks a hell of a lot better and cleaner now.

It's had a full strip, all diffs rebuilt, shocks rebuilt, new receiver box, new side guards, new chassis... I think it's looking rather nice now.