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Originally Posted by danny the elfman
I still have one of the local clubs stiffest suspension set-ups
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Stiffness of suspension is really dictated by the springs, not the pistons, I've found.
Pistons really only affect the way "impacts" on the suspension system by bumps and landings etc. are handled (in conjunction with the thickness of oil in them).
When the car is rolling into corners, then this slower movement is looked after by the springs. These tend to give the cars suspension it's stiffness/softness.
Your current set-up will allow the car a quicker (and possibly more) downward travel on landings and quicker upward/downward travel over bumps than the other ones you've seen (if the springs were the same on both set-ups).
Therefore piston setting are really dependant on the bumps and jumps of each track, rather than grip levels.
Like OneKiwi says, and as I have learnt in my early months of running RC cars, try the different options if you can and see what you feel more comfortable on. I prefer running a higher ride hieght than most at my club and have been quicker since the change, so following the heard isn't always best for you.