501X A/E SPRINGS vs. TAMIYA SPRINGS

[TonyV2382]

What are the majority of people running for springs on the 501x. I have both a/e springs and tamiya springs to use but the a/e springs feel more precise while the tamiyas feel a bit too mushy. I havent driven the car yet but Id like to get an idea on where everyone stands on this. Dont want to hear "try both and see what you like". We need concrete, experienced feedback on this. If youve used both tell us your thoughts and recommendations.

[toyracer69]

I use the DB01 springs on my 501 but that is indoors.

[N7ELA]

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[pugs]

I always preffered the A.e springs on the 501x as the car is quite heavy (was using ni-mh cells at the time though) used blue front and silver rear, since going to the 511 though the tamiya springs feel much better and I think give more corner grip on loose surfaces, especially indoor, with the A.E springs on the 511 it felt a little 'snappy' on the rear even using A.E green, the tamiya ones just have a better feel and be a bit more progressive, but the 511 has always been run on lipo with no extra weight so might be worth bearing that in mind

[TonyV2382]

Originally Posted by pugs

I always preffered the A.e springs on the 501x as the car is quite heavy (was using ni-mh cells at the time though) used blue front and silver rear, since going to the 511 though the tamiya springs feel much better and I think give more corner grip on loose surfaces, especially indoor, with the A.E springs on the 511 it felt a little 'snappy' on the rear even using A.E green, the tamiya ones just have a better feel and be a bit more progressive, but the 511 has always been run on lipo with no extra weight so might be worth bearing that in mind

Good answer...Ya Im running lipo too so I think I will try the Tamiya springs for now. Since my DB01 is as heavy as a bag of bricks Ill just use the AE springs on that car. Thanks for the input though, makes a lot of sense.

[scotoap]

Originally Posted by toyracer69

I use the DB01 springs on my 501 but that is indoors.

I have used AE springs also since I built it to Jimmy's build spec. and used only indoors also, not bothered to try the Tamiya ones as it handles very well with nihm and lipo saddles with no extra weight added for the lipos.