RC_Stuart001 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Hi I'm a front line worker and the Coronavirus has focused mine and probably everyone's mind. I'm determined to get back to enjoying my life fully again. Use to love racing my little buggy and general RC. So...... Have fished my Mini 8ight out of storage, placed new batteries in the car and transmitter, pulled the trigger and a cloud of dust was produced as it scream into the distance. Fantastic I thought a few flicks and have a huge grin on my face. Now where I need help... After a short time it threw the front driveshafts. Hadn't upgraded those to CVD's like did with my other cars. Took apart and pushed back into place, but now every couple of turns I keep losing one of the front drive shafts. Any suggestions on how I can get this problem fixed? The simple one is buying CVD's which I jumped on straight away. But everywhere I look they are sold out!!! I'm UK based BTW. Cannot get anything other than importing from the US or hope they make it from China. Even these seem to be thin on the ground. Anyway, if I can get a "quick" fix solution, sure would be a might grateful. Thanks everyone - Stay Safe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Welcome to the forum and thanks for your service on the frontline. You could try putting a small o-ring in the stub axle drivecup. The should prevent the dogbone moving too far out of the diff outdrive. If it has droop screws in the A-arms you could try screwing them down a bit to reduce the droop too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Please don’t swear, as per the rules of the forum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC_Stuart001 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks guys, hadn't thought of an "O" ring. Great, have a couple of these in my parts tin. See ya off to fit now before work!! Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC_Stuart001 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Hi again Any idea why there is no stock of the CVD's? Know we are in this state but surely?? Have I missed the boat with this car, worth looking about for something new?? Have seen the attraction of Arrma stuff, especially 6s!! Lol Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I think the mini 8ight has been discontinued. You're probably only going to find shops with old stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I can stick you post moderation if you want? Please take a minute to read the rules of the forum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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