Thanks guys!

Hi folks,

Tonight I learned a huge contributor to this forum and fellow Serpent America team driver Charles "Porkchop" Garten is in the hospital. Chops has experienced a string of health issues of late and is currently in ICU on life support.

Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thanks,
Scott

My prayers go out to porkchop and his family

So sad to hear....It wasnt that long ago he posted here. My thoughts to him and all in his near... Hope for the best.

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You will have to call or email them as it is not on the website yet, but it is ready.

My latest upgrade masterpiece. They all match now

Guys,

Thanks for providing great info on this thread. I picked up an 811E and have a question. When/why would you switch from a 6 hole to an 8/10 hole piston and what is it doing for you?

Thanks,
Ralph

Looks Good Frank

I think the main reason most people are using the conical pistons is they are round and true. Although I've never used the stock black pistons ; I was told when I bought the kit that the stock pistons suck. You have to file them to keep them from rubbing inside the shock body. But the reason many prefer 8 or 10 hole pistons over 4 or 6 is to get more pack out of the shock. It seems that by having more holes of a smaller diameter, you may have the same dampening on small ruts and irregularities, but act very differently on large ruts and when landing off jumps. The smaller holes create turbulence when oil tries to pass through them quickly which creates resistance to flow. In effect this increases dampening when you need it most. It helps you land the big jumps better and still have soft responsive shocks on the rest of the track. I hope this makes sense and helps you.

R > Try the CSI piston check their tread amain has get the black version

What weight oil and springs are you using with the black CSI pistons?

My prayers go out to you, porkchop! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!

Guys I have my setup almost down pat and just wanted some quick shock advice. When running on a large, outdoor, blown out track using CSI black pistons what should I do for shock springs and shock oil. Currently have most of the springs and lots of LOSI oil ANY advice would be great.

I was thinking blue or pink fronts and yellow rears with 42.5 front oil and 30 rear with 2.3 swaybars front and rear?????

Suggest away!!!

Also, what should I have my ride height set at?

And finally, would the low roll center plates help????

I ran 40wt with blues and yellows 32.5. I ran my height at 28 front 29 rear. I would leave the 2.5 front bar. The 2.3 will really make the car turn, to much for many lol. Option 2 rack is a must unless you really run on a tight track.

has anyone heard of running the rear shocks on back of the shock tower instead of the front? i heard easton was running it like that.. i am having problems with the rear not planting

Billy is making an update for the 811 series to have the shocks mounted on the rear of the tower. Not sure when it will be available.