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Originally Posted by dimblum
I wanted to get everyone's opinion on a shock and/or spring adjustment problem I am having.
First I am running a heavily upgraded Durga - atomic carbon towers, Tamiya aluminum hop-ups all around, Novak electrics, Team Orion Lipo and TRF Aerated shocks; so the weight of the chassis is a little heavier than stock and the lipo helps to offset the difference.
I have had a continuous problem finding the right combination of oil weight, spring tension and piston settings for the tracks I am running on - indoor dirt/clay and outdoor dirt. It seems my front shocks especially are bottoming out pretty easy, even after landing mid size jumps.. I know I need to keep the shocks and springs on the softer side for traction, but I am not sure how to balance out good traction and good shock resistance.
I am running 30W in the rear with Tamiya 'red' springs (soft) and 35W in the front with Tamiya 'yellow' springs (medium). I am still using the standard kit recommended #3 pistons.
Thanks in advance for any help..
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I race on dirt tracks in OZ
my setup is
Front
Tamiya small hole piston, 42.5 W (losi oil) Asscociated Blue springs.
shock location as per db01r's manual
Rear
standard piston (large holes), 37.5W (losi oil) tamiya Red springs,
shock location as per manual
I don't like twitchy oversteering cars, this setup is perfect for me but might not be for you
However everyone who's seen the stock db01r setup says it's tooo soft
STeve