Pittsdriver

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I would run black up front, try white in the rear. 30wt up front, 27.5 in the rear has been working so far for me, but you could try 25 in the rear.

CaseyD

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Your username has Las Vegas under it so I'm assuming you run at 702, my track is similar in a warehouse cold $h!@!!!! Last night we went to practice and it was 39 degrees at 6pm(closing time) haha don't act like you didn't just sing the song. Anyways, I just rebuilt my shocks, 30 all the way around, used me sons left over pistons from his. 22, 55 4 hole up front with AE blacks, 54 4 hole with greens in the back. Ride height at 24 all around, felt like summer time and lands a bit more plush than before as well. Reminds me of how bypass shocks work, lands smooth then works it's way back up to ride height.

weyant

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Ive been reading all these posts and one thing I didn't hear was about Anti-squat witch I have used to fix push and spin out problems. I like zero for the most part. ive had push prob that I fixed with rear tires with less grib I know that sounds weird but not NO grip just less. maybe like a holeshot.

khartlauer

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Damn, never even thought of that (antisquat) im gonna take mine out and try it cause that sounds like it will help with alot. and im gonna run square fuzzies, which have a little more traction than the holeshots

derbrylac

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if your track has big jumps no anti-squat will hinder jumping characteristics. just a thought for you.

nordfink

So I'm 500+ pages into this thread, now on tapered pistons. .. anybody tried filing off top edge of 1.6 or 1.7 to make a "home made" tapered piston?

derbrylac

iTrader: (5)

I know some have before the taper pistons came out and worked but it had to be even throughout, and even though it worked it still had some oil blow by and would be inconsistent at times. the machined tapered are way better in comparison but if your budget minded go for it.

nordfink

How much difference really can there be? I know that the machined tolerances would be "exact" but we're taking about toy cars... That big of a difference? Any with experience? Have a set of 1.7 sitting in front of me begging to be rounded off...lol

DanielC.

iTrader: (56)

You'd be surprised, something that seems trivial like a machined piston vs. the stock AE pistons make a big difference on the track. Wouldn't recommend taking more material off the already undersized stock pistons.

That said, it sounds like you're just getting started out. I would worry about getting a decent sensored esc/motor for your buggy before messing with aftermarket pistons. You will definitely see a difference coming from your rtr electronics.

nordfink

Good to know. .. Thanks!

lodhammerdin

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Can you please elaborate on this. Ive been contemplating taking my anti squat out. I race outdoor on a fairly large track with medium to low grip and a couple large jumps. What should I expect to gain by taking my anti squat out?

nordfink

No rtr here, but thanks for the "dig"... purely a question, haven't heard too many "noobs" inquire about rounding a piston. And I've got a descent 8.5 and esc but thanks again for your comments...

And after reading this thread, would expect a little more of an answer per say than your "rtr" comment, after all the on topic garble in here. Some good info to be had if you've got the time to cipher all the replies like yours. Thanks again...

SuperRC

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Have an issue with my new b4.2 build. My steering spindle arms are touching the front A arms when I turn the wheels and the suspension is full extended. Has anyone else had this problem?
To make it worse, I have installed lunsford steering ball stud and they have a slightly longer thread than the original ball studs. The thread is protruding from the bottom of the steering spindle arm and also touching/scratching the front A arms (when the suspension is fully extended).
I have not yet installed the servo so I'm not sure if the servo will displace the steering that much, however I did not have this issue on the b4.1 as the steering block arms seem more elevated. Any help/suggestions?

DanielC.

iTrader: (56)

This is why I mentioned upgrading your electronics first. It wasn't a "dig", merely a suggestion of what should be a priority. Sorry if you took that the wrong way. It is tough to convey tone over text alone, especially in this thread.

nordfink

So, have you personally tried tapering piston and running it? Hence the "experience? " I know how it sounds, but have you ever done it?