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Forum: RC Truggy
03-29-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By Phildo10

RE: 8ight-t steering problem

I get a lot of slop in my steering, there are 4 bolts that loosen frequently. The tierod ends on each side, its really hard to see the slop in them, but grab your wheel and try to turn it. Then, get...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-27-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

Thanks a lot Steve, I am building one for my neighbor believe it or not. This could turn into something.
Forum: RC Truggy
03-25-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

I am open to suggestions!
Forum: RC Truggy
03-25-2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

Thanks guys. I am really having a lot of fun on it!

I like running the 8ight on it, but I am going to buy my wife a VXL Rusty and see how that does on it. I would like to get a XXX-T but it just...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-25-2009, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By Phildo10

RE: Losi 8ight T RTR???

I like the SC8, but I have never seen one drive. I have owned 3 brushless Slashes and I wouldnt want them back after driving my 8ight! On a track a truggy will be way faster than a short course...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-24-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By Phildo10

RE: Losi 8ight T RTR???

Ooops, I forgot to tell you one of the most important things, they dont come with oil in the diffs, only grease. Take it apart and put oil in the diffs, it makes a HUGE difference in the way the...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-24-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By Phildo10

RE: Losi 8ight T RTR???

I love my 8ight T RTR, I just had to replace the steering servo, and the radio is pretty good, Spektrum 2.0. The motor is VERY easy to tune and hold a tune really well. I have probably launched mine...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
03-24-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,332
Posted By Phildo10

RE: Back yard race tracks.

Here is mine..... Page 2 is the current pics and new video, check it out!

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8578481/anchors_8578481/mpage_1/key_BACK%252CYARD%252CTRACK/anchor/tm.htm#8578481

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Forum: RC Truggy
03-24-2009, 01:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

I drive 4000 miles a week, give or take, so when I get home I like to stay there.
Forum: RC Truggy
03-23-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

I agree with you, but the 8ight T is all I have right now................

I have the best wife in the world, she is cool with it! She is my videographer. [sm=49_49.gif] She also wants an RC, but...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
03-23-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,113
Posted By Phildo10

RE: Post your tracks

Here ya go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTaEcyS1za8
Forum: RC Truggy
03-23-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

Here is a video. Pretty cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTaEcyS1za8
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
03-23-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,113
Posted By Phildo10

RE: Post your tracks

Total square feet would be roughly 1000' (50'x20'). I am in the process of uploading a video of the way that I run it. It was a weekend build, that took WAY longer than I thought it was going to. I...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
03-23-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,113
Posted By Phildo10

RE: Post your tracks

Here is my back yard track, I only have about 50' by 18' to work with, so I had to improvise to get some driving footage. I have about 250 lineal feet for racing.


...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-23-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

The flex pipe is on the list, but all I can get localy is black. I am trying to find blue or yellow. I may have to get black and paint it, I dont know yet.

This new track increases my drivable...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-23-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

Well, I had to make some adjustments, just a couple small ones. :D I built a platform to drive from to see the nice little jump. I could jump my 8 into my neighbors yard no problem! It is really A...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-16-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,065
Posted By Phildo10

RE: WHATS THE BEST BRUSHLESS CONVERSION??

What is the faster motor a 1700Kv or 2200Kv. I am not looking for blistering fast, just not any slower than it is with the 427.
Forum: RC Truggy
03-16-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

Here is a short video, Not the best, but its my first video. Both the other guys trucks broke before we shot video. One broke his starter (Savage), and the other lost a bolt that holds the rear hub...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-16-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,065
Posted By Phildo10

WHATS THE BEST BRUSHLESS CONVERSION??

I am thinking about doing a brushless conversion on my Losi 8ight T. What would be the best combo of speed and run time? Team Losi has two systems for the 8ight T.
Forum: RC Truggy
03-16-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

3 of the 5 houses that surround me are empty. Of the 2 that are occupied, one lady leaves her flippin dog outside yalping until midnight (payback [sm=punching.gif]) The other house is my neighbor to...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-15-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

Here is my starting rail, I havent decided what I am going to border it with yet.

http://i42.tinypic.com/2zs3e3q.jpg
Forum: RC Truggy
03-15-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

Huh, the link works on my computer. Its a link to a 4" flexable drainage pipe. $45.99 for a 100' roll.

There were a BUNCH of rocks, I raked them all out after forming all the jumps and before...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-15-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

Thats one hell of a track!!!!!!! I found that stuff on Homedepot.com i think. Its the same price as PVC, but your right, it would be way better.

Is this the same stuff?
...
Forum: RC Truggy
03-15-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

I dont know what weaping tile is, what type of store would I get that at?
Forum: RC Truggy
03-15-2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,241
Posted By Phildo10

RE: New back yard track.

Thanks, It took me about 9 hours total. This morning I am very sore [sm=cry_smile.gif]. If I would have had a wheelbarrow it would have only taken 5 or 6 hours. I cant wait to race on it. I am going...
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