New Losi 8ight-XE Ready 2 Race
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Welcome to Ready2RaceRC! I'm going to be chronicling my venture into 8th scale electric and nitro buggy racing. Which will include car breakdowns, fixes, track practice, tinkering and of course some bashing for fun!
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Can’t go wrong with a Losi, raced hard core from 2000 - 2004 mostly off road 1/10 2wd stadium trucks, I won over 40 trophies on off road tracks and I won the 2003 dirt oval points championship at Coopers RC in Calonds VA, fastest banked dirt oval on the east coast. I got to race with Tony Stewart there a couple times, he was a egotistical snob so I put him into the wall every chance I got 😂🤣 I raced mostly Losi, The first time I raced a Losi Nitro 1/8 4wd buggy I was in love, I didn’t care to race 2wd 1/10 anymore, 1/8 scale is where it’s at for me.. Sadly I broke my back in 2004 so I just couldn’t afford it anymore, I love watching others having fun learning to race though, Slow and consistent is 100% better, throttle control and tires are key to winning races and lots and lots of practice…Keep it up 👍✌🏻
Man the Rc racing hobby seemed so fun in the Early 2000s from what I hear, wish I was around to see it change over the years, but yeah man these little losi’s are great! Way better than traxxas and arrma especially around the Track! Also thats awesome you raced with Tony Stewart😂, was he actually any good at Rc? That’s terrible to hear you broke your back though, hope your doing well and living life to its fullest❤️ God Bless.
@@babypuppy9614 Tony is very good. My doctor is trying to talk me into having back surgery, at this point it doesn’t look like I have much of choice..I’m very skeptical, I don’t trust doctors these days…
@@EJ-74 Whatever grants you a good recovery is what I hope happens! I hope someday you get back into rc racing too! 👍❤️💯
That car is a great car to start with! Ask your race director (graham) which tires are best up there. Tires are 50% of the game. Best fluids go heavy/heavy/light in the rear. 7/7/3 for example. You’re local-ish so we’ll see you around the track!
@@tellmitchell8438 sweet! Will do!
I love the Proline Convict S3 tires on the car. With them it is a complete different feeling!
Nice video. The tray is designed for race packs, such as Gens Ace Redline which are lower profile than that big Zee battery you got. They include additional battery straps for the taller batteries. The stock straps are designed for two 2S shorty packs that lie front to back in that long battery tray. Hope that explains it.
@@RazorRC Dude Razor! Love your channel! I kinda figured it was a dual setup but was thrown off when it recommends the 4s spektrum smart battery and doesn’t have the dual battery leads like a lot of Arrma cars with spektrum components. Thanks so much for the clarification! Cheers!
That killed me off too. I do have shorties but why they didn't include dual leads as with any other arrma? I just don't get it
I guess you can go with one of those High Voltage batteries used for planes that are usually longer and thinner than regular lipos. You can set it up right in the middle of the tray for better weight distribution
@@Puertorrican_Power yeah very strange why they didn’t include that. That’s a good idea, I may look into that. The batteries I received after this vid did fit. The ones I mentioned. But it’s still a bit tight.
@@Ready2RaceRC-s2z probably you know this already, but when racing you want to go as light weight as possible. Even when that battery did fit, as you said, it is a little tight and too heavy at 6000 mah or more. In racing buggies I like to go below 5000mah, more like close to 4000mah. That will also help with the car feeling quicker and snappier on the corners. Also, a thinner battery will means a LCG. Try a HV, thinner battery around 4000 and see how you like it. Sure, run time might be less, but that only matters on long races.
The trick to the battery tray is ordering the 8ight kit battery tray... it can be had for about 25$ and takes about 5-7mm off that RTR battery tray. I think they added the extra height to the RTR tray so people would be more compelled to buy the spektrum battery as its a bit slimmer. If you pick up the kit tray, the tray sits flush against the chassis and you can run 37mm batteries no problem.
@@LukeLumley Game Changer!! Looking into this now. Thx 🏁
@@Ready2RaceRC-s2z Yep, I was really surprised in the added height of the battery tray in the RTR vs the Kit tray. I did have the dremel a couple of screws down just s small bit as they were a bit too long when using the kit tray. TLR241071 is the part number, comes with some extra parts as well that will be good for spares.
Looks like a pretty cool car. Definitely picking this one up 👍
So far i would say it's a great car!
I have been eyeing the truggy. Don't give up on the nitro. For me nitro is funner. Chasing the perfect tune and the smell and noise can't be beat. Cool video thanks
@@speedgears1236 The Truggy is pretty sick. Yeah I Love my Nitro I just never run it. I think next season will be more nitro for sure. And thx man! 🏁🤙🏻
Keep making videos ima about to buy one in a week
Sweeet! Just uploaded my first track practice video with it. Loving it so far!
for diff fluids i would recommend 7k front 10k center 5k rear
I’ve been racing this buggy since may and I have been doing pretty good with it and I have not changed diff fluids yet but will be here in a couple days.
@@rockyfortenberry5845 ayyy love to hear it! Took it to the races in my most recent vid and had one of my best qualifiers ever…. Followed by some not so great..lol… not the car, me…
The car is intended for two 2S shorty batteries in series, which is how it is on the 8X 2.0 kit. there are other velcro straps, shorter ones for the shorty setup, longer ones for a 4s brick pack. there is also an LCG 4s brick pack available that allows the body to sit lower.
The reason they designed it around two 2s shorty packs was for weight distribution and center of gravity.
Also, highly recommend not using soft case lipos in a car like this as it is a huge risk for potential fire.
Diff set up definitely has a lot to do with track layout, high traction or low traction. A better all around set up may be 7/7/4 (front, middle, rear).
@@mikecraig5024 Oh nice. Overall would be best for me right now I think. So kinda swap my current setup from 4/4/7 to 7/7/4. I’ll do that in the new XE. Thx!
THATS MY GOAT
Nah, you the REAL GOAT
Not sure where you got your info on diff fluids but for me I always have a highest fluid in the center then a slight lower in front with the rear having the lowest so an example is 7 for front 10 for center and 3 for rear. Having lighter fluid in the front causes "diff out" around turns. Just a thought.
@@speedgears1236 I agree as I’ve heard this more commonly. The racer who recommended this was a team Losi driver so I figured give it a shot. He did say 10-10-10 or 10-10-7.
I think it’s a pretty cool rtr race basher with strong emphasis on basher. Great if you’re not sure you really want to get into racing but want to try it. It’s competitive in the club racing scene since most beginners in that science are hitting pipes, running into other drivers and learning how to drive. If you really like it I would recommend getting a true racing kit with a legit radio, batteries and electronics. Just sell the rtr. Not worth upgrading it to race quality.
Next time back the pink with white before you go to your next color, will also make color more vivrant.
@@hustlerkc11 pro tip! Thank you 🤙🏻
Can you do me a huge favor and let me know how tall of a battery you can fit in this buggy without it hitting the body? I have some nice 4S batteries but they are 42mm tall and I am wondering if they will fit good.
@@Shreddylife So I’m currently using a Nihewo 6500mah 100C soft pack battery. (L*W*H): 155*50*38.5mm(±3mm)/6.1*1.97*1.52inch; It’s a tight fit but not unmanageable. Someone recommended a aftermarket tray that shaves off a few more inches. I may also look into that, but for now those batteries fit (I prefer hard packs though)
@@Ready2RaceRC-s2z Right on, I found the comment that Luke recommended using the TLR241071 battery tray. I will look into that! Thanks for the reply!
material of hubs ? no 7075 here for 650 euros.......😢
You need race batteries
Front diff 10000 center diff 100000 rear diff 10000.
Engines are gas.. motors are electric!
@@BigDsRc517 😂 I always make this mistake and someone corrects me. Someday I’ll remember