Losi 8Te - Diff Oil Weights?
 

Hey Guys,

Tend to race on fairly bumpy dirt tracks, currently using 7-7-3 on the diff oils (F-C-R). It turns really good, almost a little oversteer ands tail happy but I think I lose a little punch out of corners, perhaps from being light on the oils?

Was after some advice on Diff oils based on the above? What are you guys with 8T's using diff oil wise?

Was thinking of going up a touch to the manual standard settings 7-10-5

Running MMM/2200/Hyperion 4S 6500mah.

I run 7/10/2 when it's cold when it gets hot (summer) I use a 10/20/5 setup.

I had a hard time finding an "all around" setup on my 1.0 8Te. On tighter tracks w/multipe 180's or alot of close radius swithchbacks where you really need the truck to pivot well I ran 5/8/2 with a 3/3 toe/anti-squat plate and fought the loose rear end through the acceleration and high speed braking bumps. On a longer, drawn out track I would run 8/10/2 and/or switch the rear plate to a 3/2.5 which would settle the rear end down nicely. I have'nt run my 2.0Te yet with standard diffs; not sure if I like the front the front smart diff yet but the center definitely helps and might really benefit the 1.0 as well.

Yeah, my current 7/7/3 is feeling great round 180 corners as it really turns well but also when I need some punch then it feels a little lacking and also seems to lack a little drive down the straights. To be fair the oil is about 6 months old inside the diffs too which means they are bound to have broken down to a lighter grade equivalent.

I'll try refreshing them with 7/10/3 and see how that feels.

I have a front Smartdiff for the 8T, I'm guessing by putting the spur gear onto it then it could also be used in the centre? Would that work? Any recommendations on the best springs to use in it for racing a 8T 1.0 BL?

Any idea on the smartdiff enquiry guys?

Also, if after a run then my battteries and ESC are warm but my motor is noticeably warmer, not roasting, then from the info on here in the FAQ section would this seem to suggest that i'm undergeared? Running 15/48 in the 8T, change up to 16/48 do you think?

I run smart diffs in my 8T 2.0.Smart diffs will make a difference all around the track. steer around the track on power w/mmm-1700kv-5s-15/45.Nice upgrade in my opinion.

Well I'm going to order a 16 tooth pinion and try that for now and see what happens. Also try some more toe in and anti-squat at the back