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4-40 x 1/4" (A6234) 3 x 12mm (A3500) Thank you for selecting the Team Losi Racing 8IGHT 2.0EU as your new racing buggy. The 8IGHT 2.0 platform has already distinguished itself as a 4-40 x 3/8" (A6206) 4-40 x 1/2" (A6256) Differentials top caliber racing chassis.
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INTRO TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Team Losi Racing has supplied all necessary Allen wrenches and special wrenches needed for assembly and adjustments. You also will need the following common tools: needle-nose pliers, regular pliers, hobby knife, scissors or other body cutting/trimming tools, and a soldering iron may be necessary for radio installation.
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BAG A BAG A STEP A-01 STEP A-02 STEP A-04 Steering Link Assembly Servo Saver Assembly Steering/Top Plate Assembly 4-40 x 1/2" 5-40 x 1/2" LOSI-LOK A9166 A4406 A6256 A9168 A6271 L 4-40 x 3/16" A4413 Servo Saver Tube Steering Servo Arm Steering Servo Arm A6306 Front Chassis Brace...
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BAG B BAG B STEP B-01 STEP B-03 STEP B-04 Ring Gear Assembly Complete Diff Assembly Front Diff Install Fill with 7000 wt oil just above the A3503 F 8-32 x 1/8" planetary gear Outdrive Cup A6926 To prevent fine dust from entering the gearbox, apply a thin bead of grease Solid along the edge of the case as pictured.
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BAG B BAG B STEP B-06 STEP B-08 Spindle/Carrier Assembly Sway Bar Assembly A1750 O 10-32 x 3/8" Sway Bar Link Install the Sway Bar Ball onto the Sway Bar Wire until the A6295 end of the wire is flush with the ball as pictured above. A1733 Left Spindle Carrier 8/32 x 3/4"...
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BAG B BAG B STEP B-10 STEP B-12 Center CV Assembly Front Clip Assembly 5-40 x 3/4" A6279 5-40 x 3/4" A6272 Solid A4453 2.5mm x 14mm Front Bulkhead Spacer A3518 A3525 CV Coupling, Center 8-32 x 1/2" A6262 A4422 Front Bumper A6542 Steering Turnbuckle...
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BAG C BAG C STEP C-01 STEP C-03 STEP C-04 STEP C-05 Ring Gear Assembly Complete Diff Assembly Center Top Brace Assembly Linkage Assembly .5mm 5mm E-clip F 5-40 x 1/8" A6109 A6297 C 4-40 x 1/8" LOSI-LOK Tighten the diff screws A6227 2-56 x 1/2"...
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BAG C BAG C STEP C-08 STEP C-10 Brake Caliper Assembly Center Diff Installation A3546 Front Brake Pad A3546 Rear Brake Pad .307" 7.80mm Note: Ensure the driveshaft is inserted into the center outdrive while installing the Center Diff assembly. A4420 Center Diff Mount A3546...
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BAG D BAG D STEP D-01 STEP D-03 STEP D-04 Ring Gear Assembly Complete Diff Assembly Rear Diff Installation Tighten the diff screws in this order. F 8-32 x 1/8" A3502 Solid A6296 Sun Gear 2.5 x 12.80mm A3514 A3518 Drive Adapter LOSI-LOK 14x17x0.25mm...
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BAG D BAG D STEP D-06 STEP D-08 Rear Suspension Arm Assembly Wing Mount Assembly A5438 Shock Stand-Off A1756 A4435 O 10-32 x 3/8" Adjustment Cam Wing Mount Brace A6295 Insert 0 5-40 x 1-7/8" A6273 A1758 A4435 Rear Outer Brace Right Wing Mount L 8-32 x 11/32"...
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BAG D BAG D STEP D-10 STEP D-12 Tie Rod Installation Rear Clip Assembly 5-40 x 1/4" A6302 L 5-40 x 1/4" A6055 A6302 6.8mm Suspension Ball, Flanged 5-40 x 3/4" A6279 A6544 4mm Rear Turnbuckle 5-40 x 7/8" A6282 A6542 Rod End 91.90mm...
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BAG E BAG E STEP E-01 STEP E-02 Shock Assembly Shock Boot & Spring Assembly See Setup Guide for complete Shock Assembly instructions. x2 x2 Front Rear x2 x2 2-56 x 1/4" Rear Front A5422 Shock Cap A5440 LOSI-LOK A5431 Shock Piston Foam Compensator A5430...
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BAG E BAG F STEP E-04 STEP F-01 Rear Shock Installation Chassis Guard Installation A5435 Shock Mount Bushing #4 x.030" A6350 L 5-40 x 1/4" A6302 A4432 Chassis Guards 5-40 x 20mm A6281 Bottom View 5-40 x 3/8" Silver Right-Hand Screw A6270 Only to be used on Right side.
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BAG F BAG F STEP F-03 STEP F-05 Servo Chart/Wiring Diagram Steering Servo Installation A99040 A99041 A99042 A99043 4-40 x 1/2" A6204 Horn Insert Servo Servo Servo Manufacturer, Make/Model Spacer Horn Steering Servo Wires All (DZ9100T/S/HVS Needs Spacer) 94357Z, 94358Z, 94649Z, 94360Z, #4 x .030"...
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BAG F BAG F STEP F-07 STEP F-09 Receiver Battery Door Servo Horn Installation Battery Covers 4-40 x 1/2" Two covers are included for multiple A6256 battery types. A4421 Battery Cover, Supplied with High Profile servo (Not Included) A4421 Battery Cover, Low Profile A4421 Battery Foam Pad...
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BAG G BAG G STEP G-01 STEP G-03 Clutch Assembly Engine Mount Assembly A9107 Composite Clutch Shoe LOSI-LOK 5-40 x 1/2" A9108 A6240 Aluminum Clutch Shoe A9107 Composite Clutch Shoe Ball Stud A6215 A9113 Clutch Spring Green LOSI-LOK Pipe/Header (Not supplied) A9105 A9105 Flywheel Collet...
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BAG G BAG G STEP G-05 STEP G-07 Air Filter Installation Engine Installation See setup guide for clutch Body Clip bell and spur gear mesh. A8200 Supplied with pipe (not included) LOSI-LOK 8-32 x 1/2" A6262 #8 Countersink A6351 LOSI-LOK STEP G-06 Pipe Mount Assembly STEP G-08...
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BAG H BAG H STEP H-01 STEP H-02 Wing Installation Completed Chassis Assembly A8131 Wing Button A8131 Rear Wing Body Clip A8200...
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CHECKLIST SETUP GUIDE BEFORE RUNNING YOUR NEW 8IGHT 2.0EU BUGGY run down the following checklist in order and complete the listed tasks. Please note that fine- Before you start making changes on your 8IGHT 2.0EU Off-Road Racing buggy, you need to make a few decisions. You will find the best adjustment tuning of the initial setup is an essential part of building a high-performance buggy, so follow this simple Checklist and the Team Tips to make the first will become a personal decision based on the “feel”...
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SETUP GUIDE SETUP GUIDE Front and Rear Adjustable Hinge Pin Braces: Bump Steer: The 8IGHT 2.0EU is equipped with adjustable front and rear hinge pin braces. The adjustable hinge pin braces allow the angle of the pins on the Running the bump steer ball down you will have smoother steering in the middle of the turn. With the bump steer ball up, you will increase steering front of the vehicle to be adjusted for more or less kick and on the rear of the vehicle for more or less toe-in, and more or less anti-squat.
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SETUP GUIDE SETUP GUIDE The Receiver Battery: Differentials: The receiver battery is an important, frequently overlooked part of gas-powered vehicles. A low receiver battery can cause the vehicle to act strange. Thinner front differential oil increases off-power steering, but if the oil is too thin the steering becomes grabby and inconsistent. Thicker front The result can be a runaway vehicle or a poorly responding radio system.
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Repair or replacement 91230 Montgeron any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby. France assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.
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