Throughout the 2016 racing season Team Losi Racing Team and engineering staff
was always evolving their chassis setups on the TLR㈢ 8IGHT⑩ 4.0. All of this
culminates into the 2017 TLR Tuning Kit for the 8IGHT 4.0 buggy. Using our
racing team and development staff we have further improved the 8IGHT platform
for a more reliable and faster race buggy. The key improvements allow the buggy
improved the handling on bumpy tracks, enhanced braking, and improved
durability. This TLR tuned kit allows the consumer to purchase all of the same
parts that were used by our race team at the IFMAR 2016 World Championships and
into the 2017 racing season. Here is why we came out with each part.
Ultralite Chassis Lighter weight and more flex for a more
responsive vehicle in bumpy conditions. With this chassis the gear box now has
the ability to move 3mm forward, in conjunction with the included offset rear
adjustable hinge pin braces, to give the rear end less bone angle for less
mechanical bind which allows the car to adapt quicker to rough terrain.
Heavy Duty Brake Pads and Disk Completely new 100% CNC
design now keeps the brake disc true with the out drive and minimizes the
possibility for it to skew. Now the brake plates have material glued in for a
much more stronger and consistent brake feel after a hour long main event.
Front and Rear Universals Reduce the mechanical bind in
the drive train to allow the suspension to adapt to the surface quicker.
Aluminum Spindles New front aluminum spindles are
required with the front universals to allow for the correct bearing depth. These
also add significant durability to the most vulnerable part of the car if it
comes under heavy impact.
Gen II Wing Mount This new wing mount allows for the new
polycarbonate or the standard plastic wing to be used by allowing 5-40 srews,
aluminum support washers and nuts to secure it to the mount, but as an added
feature you can install the new ( included) machined post to continue to use the
body clip method for attaching the wing to the mount.
Polycarbonate Wing A new polycarbonate high down force
wing is much lighter than the traditional composite wing, when installed it
brings the buggys center of gravity creating a stable buggy around high speed
tracks. This wing also generates more down force for more rear traction, but can
be tuned out by simply opening holes to reduce the drag.
Magnetic Wheel Nuts The new TLR wheel nuts include a
steel screw and nut in the center which holds to our new magnetic TLR wheel
wrench (wrench not included). This makes tire changes during main events much
faster and minimizes risk of loosing a nut during a tire change.
High Downforce Body This body is an all new design that
compliments the new polycarbonate high downforce wing, while the cab and front
side pods have more surface area for greater front traction and steering. The
body, in combination with the wing, provides a more stable buggy.
Clamping Servo Saver Nut This new nut directly replaces
the stock nut and now uses a clamping feature via a screw. This removes the
chances of the servo saver nut backing off during long main events.
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