DEX408 Build

[shortcoursegoat]

Got my 408 kit today so thought id put up some pics of the build. its going to be running a rx8 2050 with a futuba s9351 servo r614ff receiver.

inside the box



The diffs coming together, running 5-5-3











into the next bag to build the center driveshafts







now onto the front end, must say i do like the plate under the diffs to stop the droop screws eating your chassis. Went for the carbon towers for the extra mounting holes. Found carbon towers to be miles for durable on my other 1/8 cars compared to stock so another good reason to grab one, not to mention they look sweet





Thats all i got done tonight, will post up some more pics tomoz as the build advances

[eyeayen]

COOL ! Looking forward to seeing all this as it comes together.

[matthew]

very nice I was thinking of swopping the losi eu for one but im going to run the eu for a year then see what happens from there. I do like this kit, it's the best looking that's for sure....

[muratti]

Nice thread, already waited for something like this. Keep up posting as you proceed please

[shortcoursegoat]

Got a bit more done today, started on the rear end. went for the rear carbon tower here also along with the ally diff braces. dont know if its an issue like it is with the 410s but decided to get it just incase. found the arms were binding so cleaned the holes with a 4mm reamer an its nice now.






Next moved onto some driveshafts. have the option of different rear an front hubs, i went for 10degree on fronts and went for the standard rears instead of the +1. a set of shims come for the drive shafts marked as optional in the manual. i decided not to run these as it was a bit tight with one.









Next onto the sway bars, the kit includes some but i am running a 2.2 front an a 2.0 rear from the options kit.







Next comes the servo saver, went together easy but was very hard to tighten it to the required amount. installed the front chassis brace with it also





Rear brace, side pods an battery straps, manual isnt very clear in this part or else its my old age an lack of sight but got it figured out.



Then onto the turnbuckles, went for the lightweight option ones.





Thats as far as i am atm, will get a bit more done later. so far like the kit but the one thing im noticing compared to my hyperstar e is the lack of big 2.5mm cap head bolts. weather this is a good or a bad thing will soon be seen

[jonathan may]

are you not going to seal the carbon shock towers with super glue