Tekno RC EB48.3 Thread
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#181
'Upside down' in this case means the taper or cone point is on top.
We don't recommend using the previous design (conical) pistons upside down as this reduces down travel too much. This is why we went to the taper design so that you can run them upside down and not lose any down travel.
We don't recommend using the previous design (conical) pistons upside down as this reduces down travel too much. This is why we went to the taper design so that you can run them upside down and not lose any down travel.
#182
Tech Master
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'Upside down' in this case means the taper or cone point is on top.
We don't recommend using the previous design (conical) pistons upside down as this reduces down travel too much. This is why we went to the taper design so that you can run them upside down and not lose any down travel.
We don't recommend using the previous design (conical) pistons upside down as this reduces down travel too much. This is why we went to the taper design so that you can run them upside down and not lose any down travel.
The 4x1.8 tapered pistons are included in the kit and they should be installed taper side up/flat side down.
The 6x1.6 pistons are the conical style and if I decide to use them, these should actually be installed with the dome side facing down. Running the conical pistons with the dome side up reduces too much down travel.
Do I have this correct?
#183
Pistons
O.K., let me try to re-state what I think you are saying. There are two types of pistons, conical and tapered.
The 4x1.8 tapered pistons are included in the kit and they should be installed taper side up/flat side down.
The 6x1.6 pistons are the conical style and if I decide to use them, these should actually be installed with the dome side facing down. Running the conical pistons with the dome side up reduces too much down travel.
Do I have this correct?
The 4x1.8 tapered pistons are included in the kit and they should be installed taper side up/flat side down.
The 6x1.6 pistons are the conical style and if I decide to use them, these should actually be installed with the dome side facing down. Running the conical pistons with the dome side up reduces too much down travel.
Do I have this correct?
#184
They are supposed to be installed taper side up, which as you said, will reduce pack. When I originally built my car I had them in flat side up, then switched them to taper side up. The car worked well both ways but was better with the taper up. I also tried the 6X1.6 pistons. That didn't work nearly as well as the 4X1.8 for our track.
Thanks.
#185
Tech Elite
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You CAN replace sections apart from each other (for example only the front or the back). You will have very odd setups and possible handling issues, but it can be done.
It is RECOMMENDED that you replace at least all of the major components (shocks, arms, spindles/hubs, towers) in the front and back at the same time. You CAN wait on the v2 hinge pin holders if you haven't already gotten them, though many of the new setups make use of positions that require them.
#186
The coned pistons pack up more and give quicker rebound which is good for smoother tracks. They should provide higher corner speeds.
The new tapered pistons have a more subtle compression/rebound differential and are suited for rougher tracks. They should provide more stability.
#187
Tech Rookie
You can get them to feel similar, but the short story is that the new tapered pistons are a little more consistent in most conditions because the compression/rebound differential is closer.
The coned pistons pack up more and give quicker rebound which is good for smoother tracks. They should provide higher corner speeds.
The new tapered pistons have a more subtle compression/rebound differential and are suited for rougher tracks. They should provide more stability.
The coned pistons pack up more and give quicker rebound which is good for smoother tracks. They should provide higher corner speeds.
The new tapered pistons have a more subtle compression/rebound differential and are suited for rougher tracks. They should provide more stability.
#188
Tech Master
iTrader: (77)
You can get them to feel similar, but the short story is that the new tapered pistons are a little more consistent in most conditions because the compression/rebound differential is closer.
The coned pistons pack up more and give quicker rebound which is good for smoother tracks. They should provide higher corner speeds.
The new tapered pistons have a more subtle compression/rebound differential and are suited for rougher tracks. They should provide more stability.
The coned pistons pack up more and give quicker rebound which is good for smoother tracks. They should provide higher corner speeds.
The new tapered pistons have a more subtle compression/rebound differential and are suited for rougher tracks. They should provide more stability.
#189
Tech Rookie
When you guys are swappin pistons are you just trashing the shock oil and refilling, or do you save the oil in the shocks, maybe pour it back in the bottle?
#190
I've personally never seen anyone try and reuse shock oil. It's cheap and fresh oil always performs the best anyway
#192
Tech Rookie
I run on some quite bumpy dirt and astro tracks in the uk should I be running my shock pistons with the flat facing up or down
#194
Tech Rookie