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Originally Posted by Skye
Thanks Nick, that's a great help. Once I have the kit and extra springs etc I will drop you a message as I am building it for any general set up advice that can be incorporated into the build.
Out of interest, why don't people run Kyosho springs on the front, you run Yokomo and Roger advises Losi. Is there an issue with Kyosho fronts?
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I started running kyosho springs up front, but find, for me they are not stiff enough. If you where to compare for example the Lime Green #75 standard velvet springs to say the kyosho big bore yellow...they are no where near as stiff.. even the orange isnt as stiff as the lime green..
I already had the yokomo big bore springs and just compareing them, the softest yokomo is probably about the same rate as the hardest Kyosho spring!! (im referring to front springs)
The Yokomo rear springs are too firm and so use either Kyosho Red or Gold and if i loose the spine weight sometimes try the white rear.
When i first got the big bores i stayed with the kit pistons all round, i was running indoor on flat smooth surfaces and so were ok...they worked well, this is where i decided i needed firmer springs up front, hence the yokomo green.. this made a huge difference and so started experimenting...
Come the outdoor season it was apparent to me the shocks needed work and this is where im at, at the moment... Im making a few changes as ive already said for the next worksop so will let people know..
Incidently, i know that Kyosho are testing some new firmer springs for the front, ones a green not sure what the other is.. if you read RC Tech as welll the general feeling is, firmer for the front.
Hope this helps!
Nick
