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Lex7 06-08-2011 06:19 PM

Shock oil question???
 
I was going over a set up sheet for the 8ight 2.0 buggy on the Losi website. The recommendation was 55/35 front and 56/25 rear. Why is this not a whole number like 30 weight or 35 weight, thats how I remember it? Why is it written in a fraction format? Any help is appreciated.

MX943 06-08-2011 06:30 PM

The 55 and 56 is a shock piston size.

antpeixe 06-08-2011 06:31 PM

it is not a fraction, it is a range...

In front shock you should use from 35 to 55 and in the rear you should use from 25 to 56. This depends of the temps...

I think its this

got_nitro 06-08-2011 06:33 PM


Originally Posted by MX943 (Post 9229137)
The 55 and 56 is a shock piston size.

+1



Originally Posted by antpeixe (Post 9229143)
it is not a fraction, it is a range...

In front shock you should use from 35 to 55 and in the rear you should use from 25 to 56. This depends of the temps...

I think its this

You thought wrong;)

antpeixe 06-08-2011 06:36 PM


Originally Posted by got_nitro (Post 9229158)
You thought wrong;)

there are brands where that is a range of oil you should use but thanks for the correction

Lex7 06-08-2011 06:37 PM

I was thinking it was a range, but thats a huge range. These numbers are off of Adam Drake's set up. I think MX943 is rite piston size and oil weight. Can't see using 56 weight in the rear.

pickle311 06-08-2011 06:38 PM

Who makes 56wt oil?:D

got_nitro 06-08-2011 06:41 PM


Originally Posted by pickle311 (Post 9229194)
Who makes 56wt oil?:D


Oh yeah, AE has that new 56.7 wonder oil:lol: All kidding aside, I use 32.5 and 37.5 in some:cool:

inferno13 06-08-2011 07:23 PM


Originally Posted by MX943 (Post 9229137)
The 55 and 56 is a shock piston size.

what he said^^^

071crazy 06-09-2011 09:29 AM


Originally Posted by antpeixe (Post 9229181)
there are brands where that is a range of oil you should use but thanks for the correction

wow.

token 06-09-2011 09:37 AM

On the set up sheet you will see:


Piston/Oil = 56 Piston / 25 Oil

56/25

DesmoDave 06-09-2011 09:44 AM


Originally Posted by antpeixe (Post 9229181)
there are brands where that is a range of oil you should use but thanks for the correction

Ah.. that was some appreciated humor for this morning. :lol:


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