toyota 2jz

iTrader: (21)

yes indeed

Wild Cherry

Dave that other stuff is not the same green color is it ?
So why tell others it is the same as green slime ?


Profit margins ?

Whats that have to do with shocks ?

storytyme

iTrader: (20)

So where do you actually put the green slime when rebuilding the shocks and how much of it? Thanks

Wild Cherry

Had a tube last me over a year , only slime the O-rings .

How much ?
Hardly any ...

Losi has Slime available as well...

storytyme

iTrader: (20)

Sounds good. Thanks.

Also for everyone out there, as I am getting to be a better driver and focusing more on set-up. How often do people rebuild the AE shocks? Do you just change the oil sometimes or always rebuild the whole thing? Please don't turn this into a shock bash-fest about which brand is better. Just a simple answer is appreciated.

AssocRacer

iTrader: (10)

Well, depending on your race program, but based on a 2 qualifier and a main format, i rebuild my shocks every other race night, unless i see fluid building up on the bottom of the shocks, then i rebuild right away. Lately i find that i rebuild my shocks after each race night cause i've been running two classes with the same truck.

Wild Cherry

I refresh my shock oil every other club race ....( about every 10 runs)

I change the seals every 2 weeks...

Davidka

iTrader: (86)

I've used both, they were the same.

Use whatever makes you feel good.

Razathorn

iTrader: (2)

All these posts about shock seals -- just move your front/rear up and down and observe if/how it settles/sticks when just rebuilt and use that as a reference for checking later if your shocks are sticking more. When in good condition, you should see things want to return to nearly the same point regardless of if you pushed the car down and let it raise on its own or let it settle down from above ride height (or from a light drop of a small distance). Obviously it's going to have some stick to it and the springs you use will change this behavior, but you can use what it does when freshly rebuilt as a reference to tell later when you're wandering away from like-new condition and by how much.

The rear of my b4 is terribly in need of new seals and it is quite pronounced in its willingness to stick a little. Having said that, I TQ'd with it last time I ran it like that so your mileage may vary on how much of an impact it has on you, but you can at least be aware of it.

Jmuck69

iTrader: (14)

Has anyone tried using powdered graphite lubricant on the transmission gears? Is it even needed?

storytyme

iTrader: (20)

How come they don't make RPM arms for the B4? Am I wrong on this? I swear by them on my T4 and was curious. Thanks in advance.

Neccros

iTrader: (3)

I own a few cars and not to mention I have friends with a few cars so I'd rather spend $4.50 on a small tub of this stuff and split it up than to spend $2.50-3.50 for a micro sized tube of it from a hobby shop.

RCTech1

iTrader: (1)

Yep..why spend $4 on a few grams when you can spend $8 on a few ounces. Makes sense.

BrianTx01

iTrader: (5)

RPM is a stickler when it comes to building things right. If they don't think they can't make it indestructible and turn a reasonable profit then the won't make them. I think the driving force between the two is the T4 arms also fit the SC10 and the GT2.

CODMAN

Ahhh... If you're sharing your personal lubricant then it makes sense to order more of it... Just kidding! But I see why you want a bigger jar of it.