TEAM ASSOCIATED RC8.2e FACTORY TEAM BUILD!!!

[Nas]

Bit of an update

I am keeping my Turnigy batterys.

The seller of the batterys said if they die because there low amps or something he will refund me. He said he tested this system and car and it will NEVER go up to 210 amps.

[Nas]

Another little update.

Red m3 nuts ordered up
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_1022wt_698

Red m3 Flanged nuts:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_1022wt_698

Expected items:
Tekin rx8 combo.
Core rc 12AWG cabling.
Wing decal from RCS graphics.

Things to get in the near future:
Stainless screw kit.
Tekin hotwire.

Yep thats all. Then the build will be DONE.

[Berky]

You should have got the LRP iX8 - Blue is better! :-)

[Nas]

Originally Posted by Berky

You should have got the LRP iX8 - Blue is better! :-)

Yea

[badger5]

I wouldn't get a stainless screw kit as they are too soft, i.e. low tensile strength. Stainless stell fasteners are ok for rust prevention but stretch too easy leaving things loose and can round out the hex where you put the Allen key or driver.
Class A2 stainless steel is really soft, A4 is the highest and then only equivalent to normal class 8.8 fasteners. Capscrews should be high tensile, 10.9 as a minimum or ideally 12.9.

If you list down what sizes you need you can get high high tensile caps crews and stainless if you want from www.modelfixings.co.uk
This might actually work out cheaper than a specific kit, you can get the screws that you need/want and also get replacements as and when.

Just a thought.

[Nas]

Originally Posted by badger5

I wouldn't get a stainless screw kit as they are too soft, i.e. low tensile strength. Stainless stell fasteners are ok for rust prevention but stretch too easy leaving things loose and can round out the hex where you put the Allen key or driver.
Class A2 stainless steel is really soft, A4 is the highest and then only equivalent to normal class 8.8 fasteners. Capscrews should be high tensile, 10.9 as a minimum or ideally 12.9.

If you list down what sizes you need you can get high high tensile caps crews and stainless if you want from www.modelfixings.co.uk
This might actually work out cheaper than a specific kit, you can get the screws that you need/want and also get replacements as and when.

Just a thought.

Funny you should say that. I was just thinking the EXACT same thing.
I decided in the end not get the stainless screw kit and stick with the normal screws,some of the team drivers recommended me sticking with the normal screws as they are higher quality.

Thanks

[shortcoursegoat]

if you have a friend with a hotwire get your rx8 on it asap to update to the new software, ive not saw a rx8 yet that has the new software out of the box. if you dont have a friend with one id be getting a hotwire sooner than later

[Nas]

Originally Posted by shortcoursegoat

if you have a friend with a hotwire get your rx8 on it asap to update to the new software, ive not saw a rx8 yet that has the new software out of the box. if you dont have a friend with one id be getting a hotwire sooner than later

Thanks for the offer mate.I have a friend whos just bought a hotwire. Might ask him

[Nas]

Right!

Red m3 nuts all installed SUCCESSFULLY!

Items i am waiting for:

Tekin rx8 system
Wing+wing decal sheet
and some Turkey and Duck hmmmm

[shortcoursegoat]

enjoy your dinner an present, if u bored waiting take a look at randy pikes video on how to solder a rx8, i use a 80w iron for it makes it so simple, low watt irons dont heat the posts fast enough for my liking.

[VillageIdiot]

Originally Posted by shortcoursegoat

enjoy your dinner an present, if u bored waiting take a look at randy pikes video on how to solder a rx8, i use a 80w iron for it makes it so simple, low watt irons dont heat the posts fast enough for my liking.

agreed! get a good solder iron.

[Nas]

Originally Posted by shortcoursegoat

enjoy your dinner an present, if u bored waiting take a look at randy pikes video on how to solder a rx8, i use a 80w iron for it makes it so simple, low watt irons dont heat the posts fast enough for my liking.

Hahahaha, watched that video 10 times now!! lol. Yea i am going to get a proper Iron some time soon.

Thanks

[Nas]

Guys would 60W be enough?

[shortcoursegoat]

always wanted the one randy uses but when i looked for it it was 110v. i use a 10euro one i got from a store similar to b an q in spain. it lasts about 5 esc worth of soldering but at that price i jus go grab a new one when needed. think gs makes it for them

[Nas]

Originally Posted by shortcoursegoat

always wanted the one randy uses but when i looked for it it was 110v. i use a 10euro one i got from a store similar to b an q in spain. it lasts about 5 esc worth of soldering but at that price i jus go grab a new one when needed. think gs makes it for them

Yea i would quite like the Randy iron too,but its VERY expensive.
So would you say 60w is suitable?

[shortcoursegoat]

yee 60 will be fine

[Nas]

Originally Posted by shortcoursegoat

yee 60 will be fine

Cool. Thanks for the help

[Nas]

Righto.

Items which i have received today:

Core rc 12g wire Black
Core rc 12g wire Red
2 Schumacher speed solder.

Items i am waiting for:

Tekin Rx8 2050kv system.
Wing+wing decal.
60w Soldering iron+station.

Tekin should arrive within 2 weeks and wing should arrive within a couple of days.

[VillageIdiot]

pictures?

[Col]

Originally Posted by LIP

pictures?

Of what? Some wire?