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dont height, .... 8ight! - Ponch - 11-10-2006
UE-Maxx Wrote:I don't know if you go on the grid, Matt, but when you build it, don't use the inlcuded fuel line for the throttle/break linkages. People have been burning up there servos and people are saying that the cause is the fuel line. Use a spring.
I been reading the thread that I posted in the 2nd post, they said basically the same thing-use softer fuel tubing on the brakes and possibly cut the brake spring down.
DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 Wrote:So does Mom know you raided her purse and used her Visa card?
Shh!!! Naa she paid for it...I watched her. But I was with the Visa lol.
You guys are correct, I got it from B-Main. Got that and the foams for $488.75, cheapest I've seen an 8ight with extras anywhere.
dont height, .... 8ight! - kevinF - 11-11-2006
that thing looks f'ing sweet man
dont height, .... 8ight! - Ponch - 11-11-2006
Yeah, too bad I have no clue where it is now, I went to the track and it disappeared lol.
dont height, .... 8ight! - chickenfarmer3 - 11-11-2006
i bet you could build a really big jump and sail it with that thing dude. lol
dont height, .... 8ight! - FreeRideFrosty - 11-11-2006
Ponch Wrote:Yeah, too bad I have no clue where it is now, I went to the track and it disappeared lol.
Huh?? And that was a really good price. I will be keeping my eye out for one in a few months. Take your time on the build though so you don't ruin $hit....
dont height, .... 8ight! - kevinF - 11-11-2006
buy a tonys screw kit with it, cause I heard that all the stock screws are non metric, and theyll be stronger screws.
dont height, .... 8ight! - UE-Maxx - 11-11-2006
Ponch Wrote:You guys are correct, I got it from B-Main. Got that and the foams for $488.75, cheapest I've seen an 8ight with extras anywhere.
How did you get it that cheap? If I put the 8ight in my cart, it is I think 495. Only 5 dollars cheaper than a-main.
traxxas thrasher Wrote:buy a tonys screw kit with it, cause I heard that all the stock screws are non metric, and theyll be stronger screws.
I asked that question on the grid and they said the tony's screw kit is standard screws too. Don't even have the buggy yet, but I ordered one.
dont height, .... 8ight! - kevinF - 11-11-2006
yeah how did you get it so cheap?
dont height, .... 8ight! - Stahoo - 11-11-2006
traxxas thrasher Wrote:yeah how did you get it so cheap?
He may of had the electronic discount coupon for $25 off his purchase.
Just a thought.
dont height, .... 8ight! - Ponch - 11-11-2006
Yep, getting a Tony's kit.
I used the coupon-you needed to get the total price above 500 (hence the foams) to use a 25 off coupon. For those who don't have it, its "8ight" just type it in the coupon box on the right hand side bar.
dont height, .... 8ight! - UE-Maxx - 11-11-2006
Even with the 25 off, the 25 wouldn't even cover the taxes?
dont height, .... 8ight! - Ponch - 11-11-2006
No taxes, they're from VA. (I think they're from VA....)
So $6 shipping, and the box got to me in 3 days (ordered the 7th, got the 10th)
FreeRideFrosty Wrote:Huh?? And that was a really good price. I will be keeping my eye out for one in a few months. Take your time on the build though so you don't ruin $hit....
Yeah, be sure to check around...I bet bmain will still be cheaper even if only by a few $$$... I'm happy I ordered when I did, they have ZERO in stock now....lol
I like kits, and my last kit was built very well...I will go fast in building, but not going to ruin it.
I'm going to pick up a threadlock "stick" because I heard it cures faster, you have to use thread lock on the screws that hold in the shock pistons and have to let it sit for a few hours + or it'll fall apart. So that's what going to take me the longest, I might end up skipping ahead a few steps before I even start and threadlock them together so that when the time comes where I was supposed to build the shocks, I don't have to wait.
dont height, .... 8ight! - UE-Maxx - 11-11-2006
Sounds like a deal to me. Looks like I'll be getting it from there instead of A-main.
dont height, .... 8ight! - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 11-12-2006
the losis didnt look so hot this weekend showed its "true" colors i guess even drake had trouble driving it
dont height, .... 8ight! - kevinF - 11-12-2006
hahahahahaha
dont height, .... 8ight! - FreeRideFrosty - 11-12-2006
Still looks like a great buggy. Even the pros have problems sometimes.
dont height, .... 8ight! - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 11-12-2006
im not saying it isnt, probably 60% of the buggies there were eights and only one made the show, prolly 5 ttrs and 3 made the show
the losi has some flaws and u could really see them on this track
dont height, .... 8ight! - FreeRideFrosty - 11-12-2006
What were people having problems with?? Like I said.... this is why I will run the Hyper 7 for now and then switch to whatever is proven to be running the best come this winter/next spring.
dont height, .... 8ight! - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 11-12-2006
just going through alotta of the rough sections and sweepers and stuff, I know i heard enough guys bitching about it, it seems as if puting the motor centered like they did is causing handling issues, cuz if you think about it it changes the roll center alot and puts the center of gravity up high in the middle making it suceptable to traction rolling when u catch ruts
dont height, .... 8ight! - FreeRideFrosty - 11-12-2006
Makes sense. It is possible that they sacrificed a bit on that type of handling for added stability in the air? Maybe if you have enough cash run the 8IGHT on a smooth track and something else on a rutted.... I imagine that there is a setup that will make it work though. It just takes time.
dont height, .... 8ight! - mikeL - 11-12-2006
You guys can believe it or not but, Mitchell Pacin's 8ight went through the whoops on the front straight faster and smoother than any other buggy there, including the expert 8th scale A-main. That's the truth.
dont height, .... 8ight! - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 11-12-2006
so one is great but the others arent then???
dont height, .... 8ight! - mikeL - 11-12-2006
I know what I saw. That's it.
dont height, .... 8ight! - Ponch - 11-12-2006
Hey guys, what's better;
These or These
dont height, .... 8ight! - kevinF - 11-12-2006
i would think the 7075 grade aluminum ones....but maybe im wrong?