Scott_Mantis

iTrader: (15)

Have done a bit of a search around the forum, but cant really find, any discussion on the effects of adjusting shock rebound would be great..

If it helps i have an RC8T..

Thanks...

K_B

iTrader: (70)

This might help. The last part of the video touches on rebound...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNJy7...ext=1&index=35

NitroOB4You

iTrader: (36)

The best info I've found regarding building shocks and rebound.

http://www.tytessman.com/tips/building_shocks.html

I do do one thing a little different when building, however. Ty shows you to install the o-rings n such inside the shock, then run the shaft through. I disagree with this as I think it has more of a tendency to rip the seal. I slide the shaft through the body, then slowly slide the o-rings and spacers on the shaft. Next I'll use the black "washer/spacer" to gently push the seals into the cartridge.

Scott_Mantis

iTrader: (15)

Thanks for the quick replies.. Will check em out..

DuckStang

iTrader: (14)

Nice, thanks. Now i know what i was doing wrong. I was filling the shock, setting the rebound, then screwing the cap on with the bladder inside the cap. No wonder i was never getting the rebound i wanted.

Scott_Mantis

iTrader: (15)

what effect does changing rebound have on the car with different rebound adjustments done?? eg, 1/2 rebound opposed to full or even 0 rebound??

Tony Newland

iTrader: (53)

use less rebound on loose/smooth tracks... more on high grip/bumpy tracks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNJy7kreK90

Alan D.

Play around with the amount of rebound you set. I like my shocks with half or no rebound. Others like full rebound. Depends on what you like.

cluffy1

iTrader: (6)

i run a D8T and i use 0 rebound. this seems to keep the car more stable and predictable. if i use 100% rebound then the car is more responsive but is harder to drive consistantly.

mcion

iTrader: (32)

I always thought it was less rebound smooth/highgrip and more on loose bumpy

Tony Newland

iTrader: (53)

Less rebound will create alittle more traction, thats usually not needed on a high bite track.

More rebound on a rough track will keep the car on top of the bumps rather than following every one and getting caught up in them and eventually rolling. rebound will also help the car jump and land on rough tracks.

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this is right.

JaysonBlack

I've ben told another effect of rebound is the initial rebound off of a jump. Aparently a faster rebound will help[ the car spring into the air a little more. Dunno.