plasma 327

Hi Fella's
Just got a 8-T race roller.. Is there any little tidbits of extra info? Any issues or??? that need to be done?

chaserogesr14

is this the the 1.0 or 2.0?
if its the 2.0 maybe just go ahead and check the diff and shock oils, usually out of the box you should be good to go for a few runs or races.
the box setup is pretty dialed!

plasma 327

It's the 2.0 Race Roller..

chaserogesr14

what I learned while running it was that while it is not a major design flaw but the rear ring and pinion gears will begin to grind if you do not replace the diff case.
Replacing those diff cases should become just another thing to check regularly, also watch the front driveshaft those were the only things that required a little more attention on my truck then anything else

jmaxey51

make sure the rear diff is shimmed tight! notchy feeling, a little rough to roll and let it break in and check regularly. its the weak point to the 2.0 truggy, they tend to strip but if you stay ontop of the shimming and check for no play then you'll be good to go.

i do not run losi but i race with a bunch of friends that run losi and have seen them strip them alot but once they started shimming them tight and checking them more often, they arent going through as many.

plasma 327

HI fellas,
So i did all that was suggested and all checked out. So i ordered a list of parts that was needed as follows.

A Main Hobbies

Order Number:

Date Ordered: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Products

1 x Savox SC-1256TG Standard Digital "High Torque" Titanium Gear Servo (SAV-SC-1256TG) = $79.99
1 x Savox SC-0252MG Standard Digital Metal Gear Servo (SAV-SC-0252MG) = $37.99
1 x JR Standard Switch (JSP98010) = $6.99
1 x Losi Aluminum Servo Arm (FUT) (LOSA99032) = $9.25
1 x Racers Edge Aluminum Double Arm Futaba Servo Horn (Hard Anodized) (RCE10371HA) = $6.39


A Main Hobbies

Order Number:

Date Ordered: Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Products

1 x ProTek R/C Li-Ion and Li-Poly 6.2V/5A Nitro Servo Regulator (PTK-LVR-5A) = $29.99
1 x Losi Quick Change Engine Mount Set (8IGHT/8IGHT-T 2.0) (LOSA9155) = $45.99
1 x Losi 8-32x1/2” Flat Head Screws (10) (LOSA6262) = $2.79
1 x Losi #8 Countersink Washers (8) (LOSA6351) = $4.59
1 x Losi 15mm Shock Boot Set (4) (LOSA5426) = $6.39
1 x Losi Body Mount Set: 8T (LOSA4436) = $3.69
1 x Losi 6x10x3mm Rubber Sealed Ball Bearing (LOSA6946) = $12.75
1 x Losi 4-40x1/2” Cap-Head Screws (10) (LOSA6204) = $1.89
1 x Losi #4 & 1/8” Hardened Washers (LOSA6350) = $2.79
1 x Losi Radio Tray and Mounts (2.0) (LOSA4421) = $16.99
1 x Losi Clutch Bearing Set (LOSA6949) = $6.39
1 x Losi 4 Shoe Clutch Pins & Hardware (8IGHT 2.0) (LOSA9106) = $6.39
1 x Losi Air Filter Foams Pre-oiled (4) (LOSA9151) = $8.25


I am going to run a Jammin JPX.28 engine coupled with JP-4 pipe and header..
Diff oils i went with 5k front/ 10k center/ 3k rear to start with. shock oil is 30 front and 35 rear.. This is all startings points and will fine tune from here..

revo_sbs

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Sounds like you are off to a good start. I have heard many opinions on the diff issues. Some people say they go through them like crazy while some people have yet to mess with them. You will enjoy the 2.0.

plasma 327

I hope so... I have had the 8T 1.0 over 4 years now, been through 4 engines and no diff problems with it.. I shimed the properly as with all diffs so i hope the 2.0 will be no different.. I have hed many complain about the diffs but i believe if proer maintenance is done there is no worries..

chaserogesr14

rumor around here is that the RTR version diff cases are a little bitty bit stronger, the diffs arent an issue if you perform regular maintenance

plasma 327

Thought I would supply a pic.. Just finished it tonight.. To late to fire it up..

plasma 327

SO, I am loving the 2.0. Burnt up a starter box breaking in the JPX..... The racing is going good, 3rd in the main... I got aggressive and flipped on the burm pipe but all in all i am pleased...

Next is I am converting my 1.0 to a 2.0 electric teckno conversion.. I ordered all i think i need from a main...

Products

3 x O'Donnell Medium (Purple) Sport Glow Plug (25%-30% Nitro) (1) (ODO002) = $11.97
3 x OFNA T5 Turbo Glow Plug (Medium) (OFN51014) = $18.57
1 x Losi 8IGHT/8IGHT-T 2.0 Universal Starter Box (LOSA99059) = $84.99
1 x Pro-Line BullDog 1/8 Truck Body (Losi 8ight-T 2.0) (PRO3320-60) = $23.99
1 x Tekno RC V4 Brushless Kit (Losi 8T 2.0/42mm Motors) (TKR4508) = $114.99
1 x Tekno RC Traktion Drive/Elektri-Clutch System (TKR4301X) = $42.99
1 x Tekno RC 1/8th Clutch Bell (13t, Mod 1, Hardened Steel) (TKR4123) = $12.75
1 x Losi Center Rear CV Driveshaft Assembly (8T 2.0) (LOSA3590) = $22.49
1 x Losi 6x11x.2mm Differential Shims (LOSA3501) = $3.69

Sub-Total: $336.43
Super Saver Shipping - UPS Ground - Discounted!: $12.38
Total: $348.81

I am offing all the nitro goodies from the 1.0..
Here is what it looks like now.. Will post as i convert..