J@UNE

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Hi,

I would like some "RACING" recommandations on oil for the powerstrokes shocks. At the monster madness, The Tamiya drivers were running them without the Bypass shock. Should I do the same? Or run with them but with some lighter oil?

Any advice would be apreciated.

Thanks.

truggzilla

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I run 45 weight all around and do not run the bypasses they suck

J@UNE

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Good thanks

Now, What about the piston? Wich one?

ProudSavageOwnr

i wouldnt use the bypassshocks...they just add weight.....use some thicker oil in the shock by its self....

y dont u ask around at the track ur racing at? maybe u can get some help there....

Tabushi

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Last time i raced the TNX i used just 4 shock configuration, 90wt front, 80wt rear ... best combination ever ...

ProudSavageOwnr

kewl

J@UNE

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Wow I'm probably way off with my 30wt. But why so thick? That should slow down the response no? Sorry I'm used to on-road racing.

As for asking the other guys on the track, well the track will open this weekend so no one tried it yet.

Thanks for the help guys!

Rookie 4.6

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It really depends on the factors of your track. Until you have had a few runs it will be hard to know what you will be looking for. I have been racing for a while now and im only just getting my optimum shock settings sorted. I run on quite a rough surfaced gravel track and im starting to learn that a lower spring rate with light oil (around 25wt) is better for me, mind you I run 8 shocks whick may differ from your setup. Do you have any photos of your track????

Tabushi

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Mhhh i tried first 60 front 50 rear and 70 front 60 rear and the truck, for my driving style, seems to balance side-to-side a lot even if i went down on shock preload. 90 front 80 rear was the best combination for the track i was racing.

Here you have 2 videos of my TNX during the last round of the Mexican National Offroad Championship (im working in Mexico) ... my TNX its the blue one with white wing :

Video 01 (right click to save)

Video 02 (right click to save)


cya !,

ProudSavageOwnr

hey rookie wernt u running 4 shocks before?? i thought u wer..

J@UNE

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OK I just tried some trinity 55W in my shock without the bypass and the rebound is way faster than before(30w in bypass and shock). So since the Bypass is not there anymore, I think I'll have to go arround 70-80...

Thanks for your input guys

ProudSavageOwnr

no worries dude

mach51

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if your not running the bypass shock why bother with the powerstrokes, its just a normal shock then.

I run the bypass shock and my truck is dialed.

50wt all around

Tabushi

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I used to race with the bypass, they were great, but for 350 grams less of weight, my TNX race a lot better without them ...

mach51

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lol, your TNX is light enough, strap a 3lb brick on it