An on power push means too much weight transfer to the rear wheels. Try heavier oil/springs in the rear. More camber up front/less in the rear. Less ballstud washers in the rear/ more up front. Even really soft foams in the rear tires will add to the problem so re-foam them if the foams are dead. It will help too

This kit?
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...t-Set-25-335-4

yes. that's the one.

yeh i guess i can deal with that, but u get used to somethin like those id bumps. i took an idea from a buddy who thought he just give them a lighter color (silver marker) to make em easier to see. must be gettin old.

R

Come on now, I know you're experienced enough to be able to look and tell if its the thicker or thinner shim...:nod: Or to just remember what you put in the car to begin with...right:lol:

Just got mine FT B4.1 put together in a Sat night thrash, had to race Sunday afterall.

Absolutely freaking love it. :nod:

Managed to place 4th in the A Main first time out, and that's first time out driving a buggy period...:D

spring rates
 

Let's talk spring rates.

If you cut a spring how many coils would you cut before it was the same as the next color spring?
Also, does removing the color coating change the rate of the spring at all, very little, or possibly a noticeable amount? I noticed the coating is kind of thick.

Thanks

Changing the length of spring does not change spring rate, it just changes how far the spring can compress. However, a shorter spring will "feel" stiffer as the compression rate is more aggressive.
I'm not sure removing the powder coating does anything but help with clearance on the body. As far as I know powder coating has no spring constant, but I may be wrong on this.

Cutting coils off does though

+1 :nod:

What are you running for shock oil? The Hot rod Cav setup shows 35wt because of the heat. Most run some version of 30 front and 27.5 or 25 rear. Also if you are running full rear foam in the front wheels it will cause a push.

James

I know that it would seem that the powder coating doesn't have an effect, but it's just so thick on the spring that I thought perhaps it actually does keep the steel from flexing to some point. I'm hoping someone with some spring testing equip who was bored at some point did some extensive tests just for fun.;)

So as far as cutting coils off makes it feel stiffer, I know I can just test it on the track, but I also know others have already done it and I'm willing to accept their findings...so how many coils makes a spring "feel" like the next heaviest? (I'm only concerned with the AE springs...like green rear to silver rear, for example)

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The reason Losi oil was run is because, at the time, Team Associated didn't offer half weights. Losi 35 would be equivalent to AE 32.5. AE 35 is equivalent to Losi 37.5.

Is there a shock oil comparison chart somewhere online?