New SV2 driver...a few questions

[Chris Elworthy]

I've decided to run Schumacher cars this year so have a few questions following my indifferent first outing on Sunday. I ran the car on astro with kit setup minus the shocks and pistons but now want to get more out the car so would appriciate it if anybody can help me?

Camber link plates: I've ordered the set with the narrower camber link plates for the front and rear so I can run a shorter front link to calm the car down, do I need shorter turnbuckles for this and if so what length am I looking out for?

Front caster: will the 5deg caster blocks help smooth out mid to exit steering?

Pistons: I was advised to use 3 hole pistons in the front with 450cs oil (think equivalent to Losi 35wt) and 3 hole pistons drilled out to 1.6mm in the rear with 350cs (Losi 27.5wt) oil. I used a standard kit 6 hole piston and glued up 3 holes to make the 3 hole pistons for the rear as I only had a pair of 3 holes. The rear end with the 3 holes and 27.5 feels so soft and springy with absolutely no pack for landing off jumps? Is this normal for 3 hole pistons because it feels terrible on the track.

Spares and upgrades: what would you suggest I get spare for my pit box? I already have some front and rear wishbones but nothing else as yet and what upgrades are worth buying from the off?


Sorry for the volume of questions I'm just a bit puzzled, especially by the lack of rear shock pack after the weekend.

Any help would be great

Chris.