Jonny555

Yes it definitely needs the larger fuel tank. The G3.0 engine is well worth dropping into it. I won't be out this weekend as I racing my 8ight for the first time. I need the racing practice with it before we open the new track, hopefully this summer.

I wouldn't convert an MT2. The only upgrade I've done to mine is drop the G3.0 engine in it and that was only because the original T15 was knackered.

Never tried it with plastic stickers, but I'll bet that the 'official' stuff isn't much different. Easiest thing to do is get a bit of scrap lexan and try it.

You just need to make sure your chargers can charge LIPO batteries and will also balance them whilst charging. If you try and charge a LIPO battery with a charger designed purely for Ni-cad / Nimh batteries you will kill the LIPO's and possibly yourself when they explode or burn your house down.

I've used PVA glue on pictures I've cut out from magazines and the like. As long as the inside of the shell is keyed well it works brilliant. The shell should be keyed anyway before spraying and I use those green kitchen scourer pads for to do it. PVA dries clear and by the time the shell has been painted you can't tell that image/s came from a magazine.

LIPO's are easy. Just be sure your charger will charge LIPO batteries and has a balance lead, or you may need a separate balancer or a new charger. Never let the voltage drop below 3.6 volts per cell. Store them at half charge. Only charge just before your going to use and not really more than a day beforehand.

Don't run the fuel tank dry and wait till the car stops. All that does is cause it to run lean at the end and lean means wear. You shouldn't really leave any fuel sitting in the tank either because that will attract water into it and you don't really want water running through the engine either. I see it mentioned that an engine is started in the same state as if it were run out of fuel. This is why an ARO should be used because it leaves a nice oil coating on all the moving friction causing parts. Most fuels these days are formulated to leave a lubricating film behind to help protect the engine, but in my opinion an ARO should be used. ARO also helps to keep any moisture making contact with the engine parts and cuts down on corrosion. If you've got a DX3s then it has a timer function. So fill your tank, start your engine and start the timer. Monitor how long it is till the tank is very nearly empty and then you can set the timer to give you an alarm when you need to fill up or stop the engine. It's a simple matter of look after the engine properly and it will give you very many hours of enjoyment, and at the end of the day, that's what this hobby is about.

And mine still hasn't developed the 'wobble'. Maybe I've just got a really good one and been lucky with it.

Suppose they were fortnightly because of xmas. Should be good fun trying the new ones.

Haven't touched the game since Christmas. Must stick it on today and see what new challenges there are.

Gear Chart Creator Find your car and insert the spur gear tooth count and the pinion tooth count and then it will produce a chart for you. You need to check your motor temperature and make sure it's not getting too hot because excessive heat will kill the motor. If you can press a finger on the motor for more than about 10 seconds then it's fine.

The Losi 8ight is a great buggy and as tough as old boots. I've given mine some absolutely HUGE air, 20ft and flying over BMX jumps and it just refuses to break when I've made a mess of the landing. lol Just ask any of the Stoke Bashers and they will tell you just how much punishment I've given mine.

Thanks for that Garry.

In the System menu of the Spektrum DX3s there is the RF Mode. The two settings are STD and FR. I know that FR is France mode, but can anyone tell me what the difference is between the two modes?

All in good time. There's a lot of work to do so it's a few months off yet before it opens. The track will cater for 10th, 8th and 5th scales and will be astro turf so it can run pretty much all year round.

If I've got enough fuel in my car I'll be out. Bit skint this week so it's touch and go.

Expensive accident to say the least. All speed and very little control isn't good unless you've got deep pockets.

Well, I'll let you into a little secret. There's a brand new RallyX track about to be built in Cheshire. And welcome to the forums.

Not only is a brushless system more efficient, but because LIPO's are much lighter than nimh's you'll be pulling less weight around, again increasing battery life.

I always use Vaseline and I've never had a problem.

You forgot about Kick Energy! I got a liking for it when given a load of freebies from them