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bought a backdraft 8E! - 12/29/2011 4:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		I just scored a used backdraft 8e RTR with the lipos for $150. It could use a new body, but other than that it looks to be in good shape.
Too bad the weather up here sucks and snows on the ground.
But I will be waiting for spring to get the buggy out on the track!

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RE: bought a backdraft 8E! - 12/29/2011 4:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		You will love it. I love mine. The speed and power are amazing. It handles well.


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RE: bought a backdraft 8E! - 12/29/2011 4:52 AM   
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You will love it. I love mine. The speed and power are amazing. It handles well.


I had the earthquake 8e last summer. I loved the power and speed...but it didnt handle well.
And the oversized tires put alot of stress on the diffs, and steering parts.
I feel the backdraft's smaller tires will cure what issues my earthquake had. I had even considered converting the E into a B. But then i used the brushless system in another model and sold it as a roller.
I know i couldnt go wrong for the price! The BL system alone is worth $80-$100.

It may actually be faster than i will need. If that turns out to be the case, i think ill use a jumper on 1 of the batt plugs and use a 3s lipo.

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RE: bought a backdraft 8E! - 12/29/2011 4:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		MIne was an earthquake 8e (Jan 2011)  from when I got it until July of this year.

The oversized tires, wheelies and constant unintended flip drove me up the wall. Not to mention the ballooning tires.
I converted mine to a backdraft 8e. Now it handles great, on, dirt, sand and asphault.
No more wheelies, flip overs, etc. And speed, wow this thing is fast.


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RE: bought a backdraft 8E! - 12/29/2011 6:25 AM   
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It may actually be faster than i will need. If that turns out to be the case, i think ill use a jumper on 1 of the batt plugs and use a 3s lipo.


Or gear down?

I'm using a 15t with stock spur and it's stupid fast.

I'm thinking of getting a 12t for less speed.



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RE: bought a backdraft 8E! - 12/29/2011 12:28 PM   
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It may actually be faster than i will need. If that turns out to be the case, i think ill use a jumper on 1 of the batt plugs and use a 3s lipo.


Or gear down?

I'm using a 15t with stock spur and it's stupid fast.

I'm thinking of getting a 12t for less speed.



With a 12T that thing is going to launch out of the hole like a monster! 



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RE: bought a backdraft 8E! - 12/29/2011 2:26 PM   
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Is that a good thing?


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RE: bought a backdraft 8E! - 12/29/2011 8:42 PM   
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I'm using a 15t pinion and 46t spur in mine.
Is that a good thing?


Yep, it's the stock setup


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RE: bought a backdraft 8E! - 12/29/2011 9:17 PM   
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