(LOSA0805) Manual
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1. LILI ry STEP C 10 1 STEP C 11 U STEP D 01 Ring Gear Assembly 1 STEP D 03 Complete Diff Assembly Fill with 2000 wt oil just above the planetary ge Solid x3 2 5 x 12 80mm A3503 A3502 Sun Gear 3x12mm Outdrive Cup Le X 1 F 8x14x4mm A6948 A3502 6x11x0 2mm A3512 Planetary anetary Axle A3501 Rear Ring Gear ANG 502 Planetary Gear STEP D O2 Diff Case Assembly Solid 1 2 5 12 80mm 503 A3502 Sun Gear A3500 Diff Housing Tighten the diff screws in this order F 8x14x4mm Outdrive Cup Reade CELEM EXMA EF LI STEP D 04 A4451 Rear Gearbox Locking Insert 5 40 x 7 8 A6273 Rear Gearbox Cover Q STEP D 05 A3586 Driveshaft A3523 CV Coupling STS Hear Diff Installation Rear Hub amp CV Assembly Solid e 2 5 x 12 4mm x1 A4414 F 8 32 x 1 8 Rear Chassis Support A6296 A3514 Drive Adapter 5x11x4mm A6947 L 5 40 x 1 4 6302 Gear 4450 Rear Gearbox A4451 Rear Gearbox Locking Insert The 8T 2 0 comes with 2 25mm shims and 1 10mm shims on the left bearing insert On the right bearing insert there are 3 10mm shims We advise that you start with this gear mesh with your new vehicle A1731 Left Rear Hub x1 8x14x4mm A6945 A3530 Wheel Hex C 8 32 1 8 A6296 1 STEP D 06 Rear Suspe2. Important Safety Notes Tools Required for Assembly ii RGO PI dt ii Hardware Identification ii 2 Step A Steering Assembly no00soooooeeeeeeeeeeeens 1 2 D ep 02110016 3 8 4 Step C Center 101155100 9 12 SIE D D Rear CIP 13 18 O Eet 19 21 Radio NR KE 22 26 8 Step Engine Installation 27 30 9 Step Wheels Tires 31 33 VEIL e Ze 8 Checklist Before Your First Run 34 D Setup eeh 35 37 10 Warranty Information 38 39 11 Blank SIGHT T 2 0 Setup Sheet 40 12 Hardware Identification Guide 4 13 Filled out IGHT T 2 0 Vehicle Setup Sheet 42 Team Losi Racing is continually changing and improving designs therefore the actual part may appear slightly different than the illustrated part Illustrations of parts and assemblies may be slightly distorted to enhance pertinent details LI STEP A U1 Steering Link Assembly LU STEP HO x1 4 40 x 1 2 A9168 pee A4407 Steering Servo Arm Servo Saver Tube Maintenance Tip Rod End Ball A6044 Rod End e 2 2 HO x1
3. Conditions Outdoor Open Loose Loamy Dry Dusty Med Bite Other Ackerman Bump Steer Toe Front O standaard Smart f pe Ride Height Spring Wire Dia Camber of Springs Caster Ramp Plate 3 Sway Bar Grease sc 1 Piston Oil Diff Fluid ___L_L__ Outside S Middle 3 Spring B Inside 9 Limiter Droop Center Standard Smart 5 Overall Shock Length Spring Wire Dia ce Q Steering Ackerman Qty of Springs nid Bump Steer Ramp Plate Camber Link Grease Notes Shock Location Diff Fluid Receiver Battery Type Toe Anti Squat im Ride Height Camber 3 Rear Hub Spacing DCBA 1 oway Bar Piston Oil Spring Limiter Droop Overall Shock Length Camber Link Shock Location Rear Diff Fluid Notes Engine Fue Glow Plug Head Clearance Pipe Header Gearing Clutch Shoes and Springs Info Compound Insert Front Rear Notes Lid PTL FT 2 56 x 1 4 A6232 2 56 x 1 4 A6255 E 3 x 8mm A91 06 8 32 x 3 8 A6264 mmm 2 56 x 1 2 6254 ID 4 40 x 1 4 6234 Ex mm 3 x 12mm A3500
4. MN AW X Vs 25 13 7 Qe Y AO CA 8 E n lt t 5 3 5 Front Clip Assembly Ve TL EL Front Bumper LI STEP B 12 1 STEP B 13 1 STEP C 01 Ring Gear Assembly L STEP C 03 Complete Diff Assembly Fill with 10000 wt oil just above the planetary gear li 22 xl 2 5 x 12 80mm A3503 Center Outdrive 6x11x0 2mm x1 A3501 F 8x14x4mm A6948 A3515 50 Spur Gear A3502 Planetary Gear STEP Diff Case Assembly Solid 1 2 5 x 12 80mm A3503 A3500 7 Diff Housing Sun Gear A3506 Center Outdrive Tighten the diff screws in this order 6x11x0 2mm x A3501 F 8x14x4mm A6948 LILI ry LI STEP C 04 Center Top Brace Assembly 5mm 020 QD x 2 F 5 40 x 1 8 A6297 IG 5mm E clip A6109 Top Center Brace Brake Cam Bushing Front Brake Cam A9168 Brake Wire 7 Brake mm 2760 Q STEP C 06 Linkage Assembly x2 C 4 40 x 1 8 A6227 9mm 3545 Ore e STEP C 05 STEP C 07 A9168 Brake Lever Collar A9168 Brake Bushing Cut two pieces of fuel tubing to pictured 5 250x 094x 020 A9168 Fuel Line ve NG Assemble both Frontand Rear Brake Lever Collars 2 80mm 11 from the end NG of the Brake Rod S 7 D Linkage Assembly A9168 Threaded Servo Rod A9168 A
5. N 6 42 1 2f pan 177 4 SSS PA CLR Q 17 NG 77 KE AY A E OD TO N ZT 9 e 2 5 di 2 e 2 i uy 21 ll ta w A fa S Se 0 Caution Ensure that the driveshaft QU BI Ce is inserted into the slot of the center outdrive while installing the Rear Clip assembly di o 8 32 x 1 2 6262 5 40 x 1 2 A6271 Completed Rear Assembly 1 STEP D 13 1 STEP E 01 Shock Assembly Clean the 2 56 x 1 4 Button Head Screw and apply Losi Lok to the threads Install the 455 Shock Piston on the front shock shaft and a 56 Shock Piston on the rear shock shaft using the 2 56 x 1 4 Button Screw into the Shock Shaft with a 050 Allen Wrench Place a drop of Shock Oil into the bottom of the Shock Body to lubricate the Shock Seals Thread the Shock Shaft into the Shock End using pliers Use caution when threading the Shock Ends onto the Shafts Avoid gouging or scratching the Shock Shaft while gripping the Shock Shaft with pliers by placing the edge of a towel over the shaft then gripping the portion of the shaft covered by the towel This method will work very well to protect the Shock Shafts from damage Ensure the Shaft is fully extended when filling the shock Fill the Front Shock Body with 35 wt Shock Oil and the Rear Shock Body with 30 wt until the oil is to the top of the body Work the Shock Shaft up and d
6. switch Optional Blank Switch Mount Plate 6206 not included If not using a switch install the optional Blank Switch Mount Plate in place of the Switch Plate A4421 Switch Mount Radio Tray STEP F 03 Servo Chart Wiring Diagram Servo Servo Manufacturer Make Model Spacer All DZ9100T S Needs Spacer 943572 94358Z 946497 943607 Yes 944527 947582 947372 947382 231 5 we 6 PDS 2123 2344 2363 2365 2366 23T E 1 1 Table2 Servo assembly and installation sdIUOAMIY Airtronics is a registered mark of Sanwa Electronic Instrument Co Ltd Osaka Japan Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan KO PROPO is a registered trademark of Kondo Kagaku Co Ltd Tokyo Japan STEP F 04 Throttle Servo Installation Horn Insert See Table 2 Servo Spacer Steering Servo Wires Throttle Servo Wires A4421 Servo Mounting Backplate PTL STEP F 05 Steering Servo Installation Servo Spacer See Table 2 A4421 0 4 4 E lt U 5 2 o gt gt Receiver Antenna Tube Assembly 1 STEP F 06 4003 Antenna 8313 Losi Nameplate A4002 Antenna Tube A4421 Receiver Cover IO 8200 5 40 3 16 6299 2 3 Gn D ARAZ 2 2 CM lt
7. Bump Steer Running the bump steer ball down you will have smoother steering in the middle of the turn With the bump steer ball up this will increase steering in the middle of the turn Rear Squat The 8IGHT T 2 0 comes with three degrees of anti squat Running less anti squat will have less off power steering and roll side to side more on the rear Less anti squat will accelerate better in small bumps More anti squat will have more support side to side and be better on rough tracks with big jumps Ride Height Measuring from a flat surface to the bottom face of the chassis adjust the front of the chassis with 39mm of ride height and 42mm in the rear We have found the 8IGHT T 2 0 handles best when the front ride height is 2mm to 3mm lower or at least level than the rear of the truck To measure your ride height properly we recommend using the Losi Ride Height Gauge LOSA99173 ENNEMI LILI ET Warranty Period Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser Limited Warranty a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are not c
8. City State Track Track Indoor Tight Smooth Hard Packed U Blue Groove Wet Low Bite High Bite Conditions Outdoor Open Rough Loose Loamy Dry Dusty Med Bite Other s SEL Ackerman Bump Steer Toe _2 degrees of toe out 0 Front K standard Smart od Ride Heigh 22mm Spring Wire Dia Camber 21 degree Qty of Springs Caster _5tock Ramp Plate 3 Sway Bar 2200 2 Grease ____E_ 1 4 Piston Oil 25 35 wt DiffFluid _ 000 wt Losi Outside Spring Black 34 Ibs B A eee 2 9 Limiter Droop Center Smart Overall Shock Length mm eig Wire Dia Steering Ackerman Long i pd Bump Steer Bown Camber Link 2 4 2 Grease 2 Middle 2 NOLES Shock Location Diff Fluid 10000 wtLosi Receiver Battery Los LiPo DE e 3 5 degrees Anti Squat degrees Ride Height 20mm 1 Camber z2 degrees gt S o Rear Hub Spacing 1 spacer foward Sway 23mm Piston Oil 56 30 wt Spring Grey 40lbs S 00 Limiter Droop Overall Shock Length 130mm Camber Link 1 B Shock Location 3 Middle Rear Diff Flu
9. 4 40 3 8 6206 OH 4 40 x 1 2 6256 D 4 40 x 1 2 A6204 5 40 x 3 8 6270 5 40 x 3 8 6277 4 40 x 5 8 6221 MD 5 40 x 1 2 A6271 5 40 1 2 6278 5 40 x 1 7 8 6273 7 1 5 40 x 1 2 A6240 mmm 5 40 x 5 8 46275 Ji 5 40 x 3 4 6279 5 40 x 7 8 6282 5 40 3 4 6272 Nu x 3 4 5 40 x 1 6280 NN 5 40 x 7 8 6273 8 32 x 5 8 A6266 JUNO 8 32 x 3 4 A6263 F 5 40 x 1 8 6228 4 40 x 1 8 6227 5 40 x 3 16 46299 C 8 32 x 1 8 6298 2 5 x14mm 3526 F 5 40 x 1 8 6297 2 5 x 12 37mm 3523 F 8 32 x 1 8 6296 10 32 3 8 6295 5 40 x 22mm A6045 3x17mm A3531 D 2 5 12 8 A3503 4 x 66mm A6500 1 2 x 3 4 A6953 Hetaining Llips Ball Stud 6215 4 x 030 6350 0 250 094 x 020 9166 3 5 x 53mm A6503 C 5x7x 2mm A6356 6x11x 2mm A3501 C 14x17x 1mm A4452 C 14x17x 25mm 4452 5mm E clip A6109 Body Clip A8200 84 40 Mini 6306 5 40 6302 Dee 8 32 6311 Ver DETAIL ICON REFERENCE KEY Apply High p uu
10. L 4 40 x 3 16 A6306 A4406 A4412 Steering Arm Steering Rack A4412 Drag Link Screw e A4406 Steering Bellcrank Steering Bellcrank L n 252 Servo Saver Spring Tighten the Servo Saver Servo Saver Nut nut all the way down and then back it off 2 1 2 turns STEP A 03 Fuel Tank Chassis Brace Assembly A9158 Fuel Tank 4 40 1 2 6204 4413 Front Chassis Support L 5 40 x 1 4 Chassis A6302 4408 Si Steering Post Od NS 4424 Tank Mount x6 5 40 x 1 2 A6721 i F 3 E lt K S 3 VEME LILI ET LI STEP A 04 Front Chassis Brace 2 S a SS NS Ne Ss NS A jw D 2 17 NN SF Ay 6x10x3mm A6946 Completed Steering Assembly Q STEP A 05 1 STEP B 01 Ring Gear Assembly STEP B 03 Complete Diff Assembly A3503 Outdrive Cup Solid 5 1 2 5 12 80mm 503 Fill with 7000 wt oil just above the planetary gear x1 F 8x14x4mm A6948 Ring Gear Sun Gear 2 6x11x0 2mm A3501 A3502 Planetary Gear STEP B O2 Diff Case Assembly A3502 Planetary Gear Axle Solid 1 2 5 x 12 80mm A3503 JO xd wei Outdrive Cup F 8x14x4mm Tighten the diff screws e in this order 4 Cys Diff Housing 6x11x0 2mm A3501 Sun Gear
11. gt NA 8 32 x 3 8 A6264 AZ AZ 7 o 2 Ce 8 eZ fy QN C x 18 A A NE 220 CRY 7 497 ENI d Sy 7 4 K N VAS KO FEZ SE X 2 4421 Battery Cover High Profile A4421 Battery Cover Low Profile Battery Foam Pad 4 40 x 1 2 A6256 2 IG Body Clip 8200 ll i F N 2 WS Be z D 5 5 2 n gt UO O pum z C D 5 0 e Q 2 5 Be n gt 0 9 U c a C T lt U 0 U o 4 gt I xX U 0 5 4 Be 4 Receiver Battery Door Optional Battery Covers Radio Tray Installation LILI ET LI STEP F 07 Q STEP F 08 N Supplied with Not Included 9 N NAN 855 XY 4 6 ai 13 di ll i F K Y e A V SA SY YA WE Zei at X y A EA 2250 lt gt N A e AU SSC Servo Horn Installation 5 t bn 5 5 X 2 i 5 Ensure the servo gear is centered before attachi the Servo Horns This is best accomplished by connecting the servos to the radio system and LILI ry LI STEP F
12. 09 setting the trim to center STEP F 10 STS CELEM EXMA 1 STEP G 01 Clutch Assembly A9108 Aluminum Clutch Shoe A9114 Clutch Spring Gold A9105 Ca CL gt Pa W i D SY JY Q H SY P ARN Aluminum Aluminum Flywheel o 5 gt TS 1 0 3 Flywheel Collet Qe N Nol 27 N S T A9113 S A GS NG f 4 Clutch Spring Green Aluminum Clutch Shoe Clutch Nut STEP G O2 Clutch Bell Assembly Use the appropriate number of shims to achieve proper clutchbell end play Generally 25mm to 50mm is 2 5 7 0 2 6356 9106 6 722 5x7x0 2mm Clutch Spacer 6356 9126 2 Clutch Bell 13T 5x10x4mm L STEP G 03 Engine Mount Assembly 5 40 x 1 2 6240 Pipe Header Not supplied Right Engine Mount 1 STEP G 04 Air Filter Assembly Tech Tip With a clean rag or paper towel take the air filter and squeeze it between the rag to remove any excess air filter oil The goal is to remove all the oil blotches from the filter to improve engine performance Air Filter Body Air Filter Boot Ox 4 40 3 8 9151 Secondary Air Filter A9151 Primary Air Filter A9150 Air Filter End Cap i F VEME LILI ry Q STEP G 05 Air Filter Installation AN 9 NV NE EN Q STEP 6 06 Pipe Mount Assembly Trim pipe mount in small 8 32 x 1 8 A6298 incr
13. STEP B 04 Front Diff Install M x1 8 32 1 8 To prevent fine dust from entering the gearbox apply a thin bead of grease along the edge of the case as pictured Drive Adapter 5x11x4mm A6947 A4427 Front Diff Case 2 5 40 x 7 8 A6273 gt 5 40 1 2 6240 Front Diff Cover STEP B 05 Front Spindle amp CV Assembly A3586 Front Driveshaft li 22 x1 2 5 x 12 4mm Left Spindle 8x14x4mm A6945 A3523 5 Solid CV Couple 3x17mm A3522 Axle x1 C8 32x 1 8 A6298 Wheel Hex STEP B 06 Spindle Carrier Assembly x1 O 10 32 x 3 8 A1705 Shoulder Bushing A6501 Hinge Pin A1704 Left Front Arm gt 8 32 x 3 4 A6263 x2 C 5 40 x 1 8 P A6299 A NI La p ZIP 9 NT ff gt Arm Bushing QUE 1709 Front Spindle Carrier d STEP B 07 Front Suspension Arms Assembly 4431 Front Inner Hinge Pin Cap A1744 Front Inner Hinge Pin Brace 4 x 65mm A6500 5 40 x 3 4 ROSE A1744 Front Outer Hinge Pin Brace A4431 Front Outer Hinge Pin Cap VEME LILI ET LI STEP B 08 Install the Sway Bar Ball onto the Sway Bar Wire until the end of the wire is flush with the ball as pictured above A4453 Sway Bar Mount STS Sway Bar Assembly A1750 Sway Bar Link A1750 Sway Bar Ball Cap 4 40 5 8 x
14. Shield he Front Shocks A5429 A5430 Shock Shaft O ring A5413 A5440 Front Shock Shaft Shock Shaft Bushing A5415 Rear Shock Shaft A5429 Shock Bottom Cap O ring A5435 A5405 Shock End Ball 21 Rear Shock Body ock En A5403 A5424 hock Adj N Front Shock Body Shoc 2 ut 5424 Shock Adjuster Nut STEP E O2 _ Shock Boot amp Spring Assembly KK Front Rear Shock Boot A5459 Black Front Spring A5435 Spring Cup L STEP E 03 Front Shock Installation A5435 Shock Mount Bushing HO x2 L 5 40 x 1 4 A6302 RN r e de je END PA NG SN X D A C ON AN i RY NANN aS A ATA ON 2 E gt e SI Mr KAN D el 5 D y gt ED ch 5 40 7 8 6282 lt lt TX 4 27 gt VA 44 SS 2 0 5427 Shock Boot A5461 Gray Front Spring A5435 Spring Cup STEP E 04 Rear Shock Installation CT an e AM No eZ S e gt Y KU d NEY SZ YA 2 5435 Shock Mount Bushing 5 40 x 7 8 6282 STEP E 0 5 Compieted Shock Assembly NA Wed g 1 Ts VA 510 23 NISA 4 D 57 f 4 orm NG d NG PSE d 6 es e b L3 ka AM STEP F 01 Chassis Guard Installation 4438 Chassis Guard Chassis Guard 5 40 x 3 8 6270 1 STEP F 0P Switch Installation Supplied with 4 40 x 3 8
15. and rear droop will accelerate better in bumps when going straight but can cause the truck to traction roll in rough turns Less front and rear droop will slide over bumps better in turns and may be better on high speed and high traction tracks Front Camber Links The lower camber link locations on the tower have more camber gain total camber change through the suspension travel Running the camber tie rod in the lower holes will increase off power steering and make the vehicle more aggressive however you may lose some consistency More camber gain is good on small tight tracks We have found that running less camber gain in the front suits the truck the best for consistency and steering balance Rear Camber Links The 8IGHT T 2 0 now has only two camber locations on the rear tower however we have added another inside hole on the rear hub The stock camber link setup for the 8IGHT T 2 0 is location 1 on the tower and B in the hub By using the 2 hole on the tower you will have less roll and improve stability and traction Using the 1 hole will have more steering Running A in the rear hub will generate more corner rotation entering the turn but decrease steering on exit Running B in the hub will be more stable entering the turn and increase steering on exit Pistons Generally smaller hole pistons 56 have stiffer damping slower weight transfer slower response and will land large jumps better Larger hole pistons 454 have softe
16. icon which contains a small picture of the part genre referenced on the Hardware Identification Guide the quantity of that part required for what is shown in the step and the size or name of that part To check a part hold it against the silhouette until the correct part is identified Associated with each of these parts in the Hardware Identification Guide is an LOSA Number which is used when ordering replacement parts for your 8IGHT T 2 0 In some cases extra hardware has been supplied for parts that may be easy to lose Components used in each step are identified by their relative LOSA Number and the component s name With the exception of a few parts these are not referenced in the Hardware Identification Guide The molded parts in Team Losi Racing vehicles are manufactured to demanding tolerances When screws are tightened to the point of being snug the parts are held firmly in place For this reason it is very important that screws not be overtightened in any of the plastic parts In some steps there will be a filled black circle with a white number These indicate the specific order by which assembly must occur In cases where steps are repeated front rear or left right these numbers may be omitted Please note that these numbers will not call out every sub step required for the step s assembly procedures they will only highlight the critical order required for assembly In each step there are specific Detail Ic
17. it with silver This will help prevent the darker color from bleeding through the lighter color Mounting The body is already cut out for mounting However you will need to cut out the area for the pipe stinger This should be done before you paint your body so you can easily see where it exactly needs trimmed Stickers After the body is mounted REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FILM ON THE OUTER SURFACE now you can apply the stickers ENT SSP TIPS AND HINTS FROM TEAM Before you start making changes on your 8IGHT T 2 0 Off Road Racing truck you need to make few decisions First of all tires and how they are setup have a tremendous impact on overall performance Before you start making changes on the chassis setup take a moment to observe a few of the fastest cars at the track and what type of tire and inner liner they are running You will find the best adjustment will become a personal decision based on the feel that each of these adjustments yield Never make more than one change at a time if the change you made works adversely or doesn t address your need return to the previous position and try something else Team Losi Racing development team has put hundreds of hours on the 8IGHT T 2 0 to arrive at the setup we put in the instruction manual If you find that you have lost the handle go back to the vehicle stock setup as this setup has proven to be reliable consistent and easy to drive All of us at Losi are sur
18. 2 C 4 40 1 8 6227 1750 Front Sway Bar C 5 40 x 1 8 A1750 2 56 1 4 6232 1 STEP B 09 Tie Rod Shock Tower Assembly Be sure to install the assembled Tie Rod onto the car with the groove next to the center square section on the driver s left side for easier adjustment later HO x2 L 5 40 x 1 4 A6048 Suspension Ball Flanged A1712 Front Shock Tower A6546 5 x 107mm Turnbuckle A6049 Suspension Ball HO x2 L 5 40 x 1 4 16 5 40 x 1 2 A6278 Be sure to install the assembled Tie adjustment later Rod onto the car with the groove next to the center square section on the driver s left side for easier F 5 40 x 1 8 A6050 Steering Ball A3525 CV Coupling Center P G U Bee Quan ND KR CX a 6547 4mm x 114mm Turnbuckle NG VOD A 23 2 fl i F Steering Rod End A3537 Grease Boot lt L 02 EY 2 NE 4 y A Sal Center CV Assembly Steering Rod Assembly 5 40 5 8 6275 528 Front Cente Driveshaft Pl 5 40 x 1 4 A6302 LI STEP B 10 LU STEP B 11 Front Bulkhead Spacer D b 8 32x 1 2 A6262 xa 5 40 x 3 4 6272 5 40 3 4 6279 Ke x2 fl i F 9 V0 R4 A PI N Is Y A 1 Y RN L At d
19. 29 Degrease with O Fil With Grease Motor Spray OIL 7 Silicone Oil Pay Special Cut Trim Ensure Free Ensure Free Ensure Proper Push Firm Attention Movement Rotation Orientation Side Repeat Build See Other 1 le _ Screw Partially Over Tighten Tighten Side the Same Snug Tight IR TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY LILI ET Team Losi Racing has supplied all necessary Allen wrenches and special wrenches that are needed for assembly and adjustments The following common tools will also be required needle nose pliers regular pliers hobby knife scissors or other body cutting trimming tools and a soldering iron be necessary for radio installation 3 16 1 4 5 16 and 11 32 nut drivers are optional RADIO ELECTRONICS suggested radio layout is provided in this manual Your high performance RC center should be consulted regarding specific questions pertaining to radio electrical equipment HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION When in question use the Hardware Identification Guide at the back of this manual For screws the prefix number designates the thread size and number of threads per inch eg 4 40 is a 4 size thread with 40 threads per inch The second number or fraction designates the length of the screw For cap head and button head screws this number refers to the length of the threaded portion of the screw For flat head and setscrews this number refers to the overall length of th
20. 9168 Rear Brake Rod Front Brake Actuator A9168 Throttle Rod End Kg 250x 094x020 A9168 C 22 9168 Rear Brake Su Cm AMT 6 A9168 Threaded Servo Rod Adjuster Collar A9168 Throttle Servo Arm A9168 D Throttle Actuator C 4 40 x 1 8 A6227 A9168 Brake Lever Collar Air Filter Mount amp Guard A9150 Air Filter Mount A4422 Splash Guard A4422 Tank Guard D i F ILE ry LI STEP C 08 Brake Caliper Assembly A3546 Front Brake Pad A3546 Rear Brake Pad 307 7 80mm A4420 Center Diff Mount ve 5 US Gu 20 546 Brake Shoulder Screw Center Diff Brake Rotor Assembly 1 STEP C 09 3545 Front Brake Disk Rear Brake Disk i 4 S 06 008 cS 7 5 A A Se ANN CN ETS GS XS LAT PP LAS MS zs D 0 2 2 gt y Geri TES AS 103 SS Leo M SARH Od 7 CA AN K IN M OX K Er 0 AUOT NA 52 IE M 7 H Lay 731720 YL G L 87 j DK 4 29 CSS Zu Kp o9 KY Re UNS D i F 8 32 1 2 6262 5 D lt 5 D 5 Lenter Diff Installatian outdrive while installing the the driveshaft is inserted into the slot of the center Center Diff assembly Caution Ensure that
21. Charge a battery pack as per the battery manufacturer s and or All suspension arms and steering components should move freely charger manufacturer s instructions so that radio adjustments can Any binds will cause the car to handle poorly be made 3 Setthe ride height 7 Set the transmitter steering trim Set the ride height on your truggy using the LOSA99173 Ride Height The steering trim tab on the transmitter should be adjusted so that Gauge so that the bottom of the chassis is 39mm from the ground in the vehicle rolls straight when you are not touching the steering front and 42mm in the rear by adjusting the shock adjustment nuts wheel stick If the servo and steering link were installed correctly effectively increasing or decreasing pre load on the springs See the the wheels should turn equally to the left and right If this is not the Setup Guide for additional information on ride height adjustment case refer to Table 2 and ensure that the steering servo and horn 4 Setthe camber were properly installed Also check the steering link length as noted Adjusting the camber tie rod length changes the amount of camber in Step A 01 Make sure the throttle trim is set so that the brakes are Use the Losi wrench and LOSA99172 Camber Gauge to adjust the not dragging the neutral position tie rods once installed Rotating the tie rods towards the front end 6 Setthe transmitter throttle and brake trim of the vehicle will shorten the length increasin
22. Fuel Tube Completed Engine Assembly SN 1 LP CH J S 222 22 22 gt AA 5 7727 Fuel Line Y TET Nj NA scht p N 9316 de Fuel Line Clip AT i Di ui 7 LS 2 H TR NES Set in VEIT LL AT ET STEP HO Tire Mounting A7780B XBT Blue 1 8 Truggy Foam Insert Only sold with Tires 1 8 Truggy Wheel LU STEP H O2 Tire Gluing The tires are already glued to the wheels Here are the steps to show you how to complete this process This can be done by using a fast curing super glue or cyanoacrylate glue LOSA7880 LOSA7881 available at your local hobby shop Install a tire gluing rubber band around the outside of the tire in line with the bead to hold it onto the wheel Losi offers a complete tire gluing kit which includes glue and tire gluing rubber bands LOSA7884 Now slightly pull back the tire bead from the wheel and apply a thin bead of glue between the tire bead and the wheel all the way around wait for this side to dry and do the same to the other side until the tire is firmly adhered to the wheel Allow the glue to dry thoroughly before continuing 531 Wheel Hex A8130 Rear Wing A8130 Wing Button 2 2 8 57 4 N Ca R IN A A3531 Wheel Hex CNE Sy B S 8200 JL i F ANNUM SX AN o gt Vw VONT
23. MERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals Safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property This Product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision The Product manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury Questions Assistance a
24. N N 5 E 2 3 Tire Installation Tid LL LULL ET LI STEP H 03 Q STEP H 04 JL i n LILI Q STEP H 05 Completed Chassis Assembly SSSR EIRE CELEM EXMA FT BEFORE RUNNING YOUR NEW 8 GHT T 2 0 OFF ROAD RACING Tru for the first time you should run down the following checklist in order and complete the listed tasks We re sure you re anxious to get out and run your new 8 GHT T 2 0 now that it s built but please note that fine tuning of the initial setup is an essential part of building a high performance racing truggy such as your new 8 GHT T 2 0 Following this simple Checklist and the Team Tips will help to make the first run with your new vehicle much more enjoyable I Breaking in the differential 5 Setthe front toe in While holding the chassis with only the left side tires firmly on the Adjust the front steering tie rods so that when the servo is centered ground give the car about one eighth throttle for 30 seconds The on the transmitter the front tires are both pointing slightly out with right side tires should spin freely during this time Repeat this with 2 degrees of toe out Refer to the Setup Guide for more information only the right side tires held firmly to the ground allowing the left on toe in out tires to spin Repeat these steps at least two more times 6 Charge a receiver battery pack 2 Check for free suspension movement
25. ber are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification Repair estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your repair Non warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Please advise us of your preferred method of payment Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards If you choose to pay by credit card please include your credit card number and expiration date Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines NN 7 United States Electronics and engines requirin
26. e screw Bearings and bushings are referenced by the inside diameter 1 0 x outside diameter O D Shafts and pins are designated by type Roll Solid and referenced by diameter x length Washers Spacers and Shims are described by inside diameter or the screw size that will pass through the inside diameter x the thickness or by their designated application e g Ball Stud washer is primarily used under a Ball Stud Retaining Clips are sized by the shaft diameter that they attach to or by type Body The Hardware Icon associated with E C clips only designates the part genre of clips not the actual part Nuts come in four types Non Flanged Flanged F Plain and Locking L designated on the Hardware Icons The prefix number designates the thread size and number of threads per inch The second number or fraction designates the size of the hex For example L 4 40 x 1 4 designates a locknut that will thread onto a 4 40 screw using a 1 4 nut driver Setscrews come in three types Cup C Flat F and Oval O designated on the hardware Icons The prefix number designates the thread size and number of thread per inch The second number or fraction designates the length of the threaded portion of the screw TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTIONS TABLES INTRODUCTION Table 1 8 GHT T 2 0 Completed Vehicle Specifications i Table 2 Servo Installation senene renane eaaa 23 Vehicle Manual Organization
27. e that you will ind the 8IGHT T 2 0 Off Road Racing truck to be the most versatile and easiest truck to drive fast with great consistency We hope the information in the following guide helps you to enjoy your 8IGHT T 2 0 and racing it as much as we do For the latest in setup and accessory parts information visit the Losi web site at www losi com regularly Please check the Losi web site periodically to find out new setup information as we are always testing on all types of tracks and surfaces Also note that there are many ways to set up a truck The rules we follow can reverse sometimes with different driving styles or different setup styles so test for yourself and you will find a setup that works right for you Tuning the Engine Should be done following the manufacturer s instructions Turning the needle valve clockwise the fuel mixture will become leaner meaning that the engine will draw less fuel When the needle valve is turned counterclockwise the fuel mixture becomes richer meaning that the engine will draw more fuel The high speed needle affects the fuel mixture at fuel throttle while the low speed needle only affects the fuel mixture at idle and the low end of the throttle band Our recommended engine and pipe combo for your Team Losi Racing 8IGHT T 2 0 is the GRP Mario Rossi tuned 21 engine and GRP 2053 Pipe or for even great power GRP Mario Rossi tuned 28 engine and GRP 2053 pipe To Shut Off the Engine Simply use the
28. ements as needed to mount pipe Ensure that A9165 Pipe Wire the wire clears all steering components N Q _ M MZ 0795 222 4 725 ED NS ME 77 Ser 774 nd ba B V RAY VEN ide Kl N 9j Ki 8 32 3 8 6264 512 57 Ka 9 LA ZA SETAE 1 STEP G 07 _ Engine Installation Adjust the gear mesh between the Clutch Bell and the Spur gear IG 1 by sliding the engine mounts the slots of the chassis In order to Body Clip function properly the Gears should be as close as possilbe but still GE have small amount of backlash space between the Gear teeth Supplied with Place a piece of paper between the Clutch Bell gear and Spur gear pipe slide the engine sideways until the paper is pinched between the not included gears and tighten the engine mount screws This will give a small amount of space between the gears Be sure to match the left side engine mount parallel to the etched lines in the chassis to ensure perfect gear mesh You should be able to rock one gear back and forth slightly while holding the other one steady Be sure to check the gear mesh all the way around the spur gear Once the engine alignment and gear mesh are correct tighten all of the screws Re check the gear mesh after all the screws are tight to ensure the engine mounts did not move Ok 1 STEP G 08
29. ential is better on high bite smooth tracks Thinner rear differential has more corning traction and increases steering in the middle of the turn Thicker rear differential has less steering in the middle of the turn and more forward traction e A 3 Q ID 3 o 3 Le i A I 5 A Shock Mounting Positions More inclined moving the shocks in on the tower has softer initial damping and is more forgiving Less inclined moving the shocks out on the tower makes the car more responsive and is better for technical tracks Ackerman A long Ackerman plate will have smooth off power steering and is more forgiving The long Ackerman plate will have more steering on power A Sang e short Ackerman plate responds quicker and has more steering in the middle of the turn A short Ackerman plate is better suited for tight technical tracks Camber More negative camber in the front has more steering and is more responsive Less negative camber in the front will have less steering and will be smoother More negative camber in the rear will have less rear traction but will increase on power steering and will be less grabby in bumps Less negative camber in the rear will have more rear traction and make the rear of the buggy stay flatter but if traction is lost it will be more violent To ensure your 8IGHT T 2 0 has the correct camber we recommend using our Losi Camber Gauge LOSA99172 Fuel Tan
30. g Team Losi Racing Register your Losi Product Online Register your 8IGHT T 2 0 now and be the first to find out about the latest options parts product updates and more Log on to www LOSI com and follow the product registration link to stay connected 8IGHT T 2 0 COMPLETED KIT SPECIFICATIONS Overall Chassis Length 18 75 476mm Overall Length w Tires 20 6 523mm Wheelbase 14 41 14 57 366 370mm Overall Height 7 30 185 5mm Front Track Width 16 0 406mm Rear Track Width 16 0 406mm Note Final vehicle weight will vary depending on accessories used All measurements taken at ride height 36mm Table 1 8IGHT T 2 0 Completed Vehicle Specifications Vehicle Manual Organization The vehicle is composed of different steps marked A through H Each step contains all of the parts necessary to complete a particular section of the vehicle Some of these steps have sub assembly steps within them It is helpful to read through the instructions for an entire step prior to working on your vehicle Next to each of the step numbers is a check box At the completion of each step place a check in this box so that if you must stop and come back to the assembly you will be able to pick up where you left off For your convenience an actual size Hardware Identification Guide is included as a fold out page at the back of this manual Hardware that is not easily differentiable in each step is called out with an
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32. g negative camber The throttle trim tab on the transmitter should be adjusted so that Rotating the tie rods towards the back of the vehicle will lengthen the brakes are not dragging in the neutral position The idle adjust them increasing negative camber Set the front tires to have 1 de ment screw on the carburetor should be set at approximately 1mm gree of negative camber and ensure that they are adjusted equally open When the throttle trigger is pulled back to the maximum the left to right Set the rear tires to have 2 degrees of negative camber carburetor is fully opened and ensure that they are adjusted equally left to right FAINT Painting Prepare the Lexan Body for painting by washing it thoroughly inside and out with warm water and liquid detergent Dry the body with a clean soft cloth Use the supplied window masks to cover the windows from the inside A high quality masking tape should be used on the inside of the body to mask off any stripes panels or designs that you wish to paint on the body Use acrylic lacquer or other paints recommended for Lexan polycarbonate NOTE LEXAN RC CAR BODIES ARE MEANT TO BE PAINTED FROM THE INSIDE Apply paint to the inside of the Body Remove the masking tape for the next color and continue Try to use darker colors first If you use a dark color after a light color apply a coat of white paint over the lighter color before applying the darker color or if you are painting over white coat
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34. id 2000 wt Los Notes Engine ___ Fuel _Nitrotane 30 Glow Plug Head Clearance ______ Gearing 13 50 Clutch Shoes and Springs Info Insert 4 Aluminum Shoes Losi 2Goldand2GreenSprings Rear M PE _____ Losi Aluminum Flywheel Notes ILE ET STEP 1 01 Ie Intro to the SIGHT T 2 0 Manual Welcome Team Losi Racing SIGHT T 2 0 Owner Thank you for selecting the 8 GHT T 2 0 as your new racing truggy The 8 GHT T 2 0 has already distinguished itself as a top caliber racing chassis and as you will see we have made every effort to produce a vehicle that is not only the most competitive but also easy to maintain The simple step by step assembly sequence and easily followed instructions and drawings combined with Team Losi Racing s world famous quality fitting parts will make using the 8 GHT T 2 0 a most enjoyable vehicle Please take a moment to read through the following instructions This will familiarize you with the various parts assembly tips and descriptions as well as the tools needed Taking an extra moment before using your vehicle will help you understand the dynamics of the 8IGHT T 2 0 and setup tips to ensure the best possible experience Good luck and good racin
35. included pipe plug or simply bump the flywheel with a wrench or plastic handled tool Losi also makes a tuning driver with a built in plug for the pipe LOSA99167 The Receiver Battery The receiver battery is an important frequently overlooked part of gas powered vehicles A low receiver battery can cause the vehicle to have a mind of its own The result can be a runaway vehicle or a poorly responding radio system The length of time that a receiver battery pack s charge lasts depends on the type of servos that are used If you will be using an NiCd or NiMH receiver pack it is recommended that a minimum battery size of 1100mAh and minimum voltage of 5 4 volts be used Recommended batteries that are offered by Losi are LOSB9950 6V 1100mAh NiMH Receiver Pack or LOSB9820 7 4V 2000mAh 2C LiPo Receiver Pack Please note that a voltage regulator will be needed if you choose to use a Lithium Polymer LiPo receiver pack Losi offers voltage regulators with a switch LOSB9608 and without a switch LOSB9609 Droop Always measure the droop of the 8IGHT T 2 0 with the shocks on the truck Droop is measured with dial or digital calipers from the center of the shock mount to the center of the shock screw More droop travel in the front will have more on power steering and allow the truck to roll more on the rear when on throttle More droop travel in the rear will increase off power steering and allow the truck to roll on the front when off throttle More front
36. k Your 8IGHT T 2 0 comes preinstalled with a fuel tank insert to meet ROAR and RC Pro Series 150cc fuel tank rules If you are not racing your 8IGHT T 2 0 where these rules apply you can remove the insert to allow for an additional 5cc of fuel and longer run time Also included in your 8IGHT T 2 0 is an EFRA Fuel Kit This should be used at all EFRA races to ensure your fuel tank volume will not change during racing The EFRA Fuel Kit ensures that the fuel line and clunk does not come out of the tank increasing fuel volume Below is a diagram on how to install the EFRA Fuel Kit Gearing The stock gearing for the 8IGHT T 2 0 is 13 50 If you are running on a large sweeping track and need more top speed a 14 tooth clutch bell LOSA 91 17 48 tooth center gear is recommended Brake Setup The standard brake bias for the 8IGHT T 2 0 is 6096 rear 4096 front If you need the truck to rotate more under braking adjust the linkage for less front brake If the truck is loose entering turns under braking adjust the linkage for less rear brake or more front brake Outdrives and Traction When your 8IGHT T 2 0 is new it will have a lot of chassis roll and be a little loose on throttle due to lack of friction in the out drives and crossbones After about 45 60 minutes of running the 8IGHT T 2 0 will gain traction and stability Once your 8IGHT T 2 0 is broken in replacing the out drives and crossbones with new parts will have more corner speed
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38. nsion Arm Assembly A1743 Rear Outer Hinge Pin Brace 3 5T 3A DC x2 5 40 x 1 7 8 6273 4431 Rear Outer Pivot Brace Cap GE gt a 24 NN 2 NS O Se bs 5 SQN TE R S A1726 IJAN ANN iW Left Rear Arm S 1 IN TS NG M DO Ww SNG KAN 4 66mm PNR 5 40 x 3 4 2 B K 6500 INR 6272 RN Rear Inner Hinge Pin Brace A4431 Rear Inner Pivot Brace Cap Hub Spacer 050 1 STEP D 07 Sway Bar Assembly A1750 A4453 dus Rear Sway Bar 2 3mm Sway Bar Mount Cap Sway Bar Link A1750 Sway Bar Bar Ar 0 ub SS Y LP E IN j 47 7 4 40 5 8 5 40 1 8 6297 QD x2 C 4 40 x 1 8 6227 Sway Bar Ball Install the Sway Bar Ball onto the Sway Bar Wire until the end of the wire is flush with the ball as pictured above TLS LL ST LT FA Q STEP D 08 Wing Mount Assembly A4435 Right Wing Mount A4433 Rear Body Mount Q STEP D 09 STS 4435 Wing Mount Brace A4435 Left Wing Mount A5438 Shock Stand Off 5 40 x 3 4 A6279 I 5 40 x 1 2 A6278 L STEP D 10 Tie Rod Installation A6048 es 5 40 x 1 4 Solid x1 2 5mm x 14mm A3525 F 5 40 x 1 8 A6297 A3537 Grease Boot Driveshaft Center Rear 1 42 WE Rear Clip Assembly 1 STEP D 12 HO 2 L 5 40 x 1 4 ZT go SLOSS N N aS ry Di x Y EN
39. ons shaped like a stop sign that call out critical precautions or assembly tips for the process There is a reference key that describes the meaning of each of the icons located on the fold out Hardware Identification Guide at the back of this manual To ensure that parts are not lost during construction it is recommended that you work over a towel or mat to prevent parts from rolling away IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES 1 Selectan area for assembly that is away from the reach of small children Some parts in this vehicle are small and can be swallowed by children causing choking and possible internal injury PLEASE USE CAUTION 2 Theshockfluid and greases supplied should be kept out of children s reach They are not intended for human consumption 3 Exercise care when using any hand tools sharp instruments or power tools during construction 4 Carefully read all manufacturer s warnings and cautions for any chemicals glues or paints that may be used for assembly and operating purposes City State Track Olndoor Tight Smooth Hard Packed U Blue Groove Wet Low Bite d High Bite
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41. own 8 times This will release the air bubbles trapped beneath the piston Place the filled shock in the upright position off to the side for a few minutes until the air bubbles escape from the oil Once all the air bubbles are out of the oil gently place the Shock Bladder onto the shock as shown Some oil should bleed from the shock Screw the Shock Cap onto the Body until some resistance is felt Slowly push the Shock Shaft up This will bleed excess oil from the shock Tighten the cap all the way down using the shock tools included in your vehicle Move the Shock Shaft up and down The shaft should be easy to push up into the body of the shock If increased pressure is felt towards the top there is too much oil in the shock Loosen the Shock Cap and bleed the shock as done previously Make sure each pair front rear of shocks has the same rebound and compression This is checked by holding one shock in each hand horizontally and pushing them together by the Shock End Watch carefully to ensure that both compress evenly Now release both shocks and again watch carefully as they should rebound the same Install the Shock Adjustment Nut O ring into the Shock Adjustment Nut before installing the Nut onto the Shock Body OE 2 56 x 1 4 A6255 62 Front Rear A5420 Shock Cap A5440 Shock Piston 56 Shock Piston for the Rear Shocks A5421 Shock Cap Bottom 55 5440 Shock Piston for O ring
42. power steering A shorter wheelbase is better on tight or slick tracks A longer wheelbase spacers in front of the rear hubs decreases off power steering is more stable better in bumps and has more on power steering Pl Lf ET Sway Bars The 8IGHT T 2 0 is equipped with 2 3mm sway bars on the front and rear A thinner front sway bar increases front off power traction but has less on power steering A thicker front sway bar decreases front off power traction making the steering smoother entering the turn but has more on power steering A thinner rear sway bar increases rear traction and decreases on power steering A thicker rear sway bar increases stability in the middle of the turn and increases on power steering Thicker sway bars are more stable on high speed high traction tracks Clutch On new clutch bells make sure to clean the inside of the clutch bell with scouring pad or fine sand paper to improve the break in period Softer springs engage at a lower rpm and have a smoother power band If the engine doesn t have enough low end power try running more preload spring with more angle or a stiffer spring Stiffer springs engage at a higher rom and hit much harder If the springs are too stiff it will cause the clutch to slip Plastic vs Aluminum Clutch Shoes We have found the four aluminum clutch setup to work best on most tracks for the 8IGHT T 2 0 but if the track is very loose rough and doesn t have jumps that a
43. r damping increased traction quicker weight transfer response and bottom out easier off large jumps Shock Oil Lighter shock oil has more overall traction and responds quicker Thicker oil has less overall traction and reacts slower On high bite smooth tracks thicker oil is easier to drive Make sure you adjust oil when there is a drastic temperature change 20 25 degrees If it gets cold outside you need to go to lighter shock oil If it gets hotter outside you need to go to thicker weight shock oil Front Toe You never want to run toe in on the front of the 8IGHT T 2 0 Less front toe out longer steering rods decreases steering response entering and in the middle of the turn but will increase on power steering More toe out shorter steering rods increases steering response when entering the turn and increases straight line stability however it will decrease on power steering Rear The 8IGHT T 2 0 is equipped with 3 5 degrees of toe in per side Less rear toe in will increase the wheel base of the truck and decrease forward traction but will increase top speed and side traction in the middle of a turn More toe in will increase forward traction have more off power steering and less side traction Wheel Base SW ea 8IGHT T 2 0 is equipped with the rear hub carriers the middle shorter wheelbase spacers behind the rear hubs increases on power traction rear weight transfer and has more off
44. re difficult to get over two plastic and two aluminum shoes will allow more slip and smoother acceleration Running four aluminum shoes will have the most punch but isn t as good on slick tracks Our recommended clutch setup is four aluminum shoes with two gold springs and two green springs Whenever you need to rebuild your clutch we recommend the following tips First of all be sure to clean all parts with Losi Nitrotec Spray Cleaner LOSA9921 7 to ensure there is no oil or debris on any of the parts Cleaning will include all clutch parts including the clutch bearings We like to spray out the clutch bearings to ensure that there is no grease slung from the bearing at high rom which would cause premature clutch wear or slippage When reinstalling the clutch pins we recommend NOT using any type of Losi Lok on the clutch pins By using Losi Lok on this part it only makes it difficult to remove the pins Once the new shoes are installed pull back each clutch shoe 1mm to make sure they spring back to position to ensure proper movement You will also want to make sure the clutch bell has anywhere from 25 to 50mm of movement and spins freely on the crankshaft You can use Losi s Metric Shim Set LOSA6356 to dial this in properly Now that your clutch is fully rebuilt it is time to break it in This is done by starting your truggy and having it idle on the ground While firmly holding the vehicle down apply throttle for three seconds Repeat this th
45. ree times to fully seat in your new clutch Here is a layout of clutch setups ranging from softest to hardest in acceleration Clutch Setup Shoe Spring Description Number 4 Plastic with Black Ultimately the smoothest and easiest to drive setup 2 Aluminum with Black 2 Plastic with Black Used on very loose tracks where little punch is needed 4 Plastic with Green Used on loose high speed tracks where there are no jumps out of turns 2 Aluminum with Green 2 Plastic with Black Very smooth yet has good punch Motor must have adequate power to pull this clutch setup 4 Plastic with Gold Very forgiving and re eel spin with punch being sacrificed slightly be used with motors that have great bottom end 2 Aluminum with Gold e EE Ke Good all around setup Best compromise for punch and mileage 2 Aluminum with Gold Differentials The 8IGHT T 2 0 comes equipped with 7000 wt in the front 10 000 wt center and 2000 wt in the rear diff Thinner front differential oil increases off power steering but if the oil is too thin the steering will become grabby and inconsistent Thicker front differential oil increases off power stability and increases on power steering Thinner center differential has less forward drive can unload more under acceleration and is easier to drive on rough and slick tracks Thicker center differential has more acceleration increases on power steering and less off power steering Thicker center differ
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