starting setup for a Losi 8T
 

In the next couple months, I plan to finally convert my 8T to electric:yipi:. Not sure of all the plans, but got a couple ideas. Right now i'm looking into using my 1515/2.5d/f neu (1700kv)/quark combo with 5s, I know people are using the y's and castle makes only Y's, but i like the power and efficiency of this motor. I am also considering either an adapter or a custom motor plate for my 2250 lehner and a 5s setup. I know it sounds like a waste and a weak setup, But i got a similar setup in my GT conversion (1200 xl basic lehner/quark/5s) and its awsome, doesn't run hot no matter how hard i run it. This would be a larger scale experiment to see if a high-geared, huge motored, lower voltage is as good as a high v setup.

Anyways, I have no experience in setting up a truggy for electric, I plan for the conversion parts to come from rc-monster. Can someone give me a good starting setup for the shocks and diffs? thanks for any info

Diffs for racing 7 10 3 or 7 15 3 should be a good place to start - some run as high or higher than 7 30 3 to avoid balooning...

I'm running 7 10 3 f-r on my ST RR. For shock fluids, I'm using 50wt all around due to the heavier 1515 1Y and 5S 6000mah lipo. I tried 7 30 3 before but I didn't like it.

I am running 5/20/3 diffs, ofna 16mm hard springs, 10mm of preload on each shock with 35wt oil all around. Love the setup. It is forbashing and works great! My truggy weighs 11lb rtr.

Thanks guys, everything will be considered in the buildup. It may be a bit before i get it built, but will post pics when i start and finish it

My 8-T seems to run really well at 7/10/5. Good rotation and on/off power turning. Shock oils are rear: 37.5 with 56 pistons and grey springs. Front: 50 with 54 pistons and black rear springs.