Originally Posted by xtrememadness

associated has the blank pistons which can be drilled 3 or 4 hole. i also have used losi #56 and #57 which are 3 hole

Originally Posted by CristianTabush

Chris, have you seen my Thread? Our springs approximate the XRay springs very much, except they fit much better on the AE shock.

The Xray C2.8 springs are 16 lb springs and the C2.6 are 14.82 lb springs. With the long links it is just about perfect. With shorter links, like I run on our vertical-stud bulkheads, I went slightly softer to a 13.5lb rear and a 15.5lb front spring.

Give the A3 a shot, you'll find that you don't need to re-tighten the arms after every run anymore. Good place to start on the outside is with 4mm underneath the outside stud in the rear and 2mm in the front, with the extra long links (7 hole).

Originally Posted by tr1kstanc3

What size drill bit is needed to enlarge the shock shaft hole on the piston?

Originally Posted by tr1kstanc3

What size drill bit is needed to enlarge the shock shaft hole on the piston?

Originally Posted by CristianTabush

Joe, the popular holes are #56 (x3 holes) or the 1mm (x2 holes) and 1 hole 1.5mm.

Originally Posted by slakr

I believe he is asking about the center hole... and using the Losi shock pistons. The 10mm Losi pistons have a smaller center hole and do not fit over the AE shock shaft without slightly enlarging it (I actually am curious for the answer as well )

Originally Posted by slakr

Thank you... much appreciated

Originally Posted by CristianTabush

Sorry!, should be a 3mm hole for the center. This is the size of the AE piston center hole.

Originally Posted by goin2drt

Just finishing up my build, so is everyone upgrading the ball studs? The kit ones seems to be binding a bit and not real smooth.


If so what part numbers are you using?

Originally Posted by JayBee

Hey buddy, just ordered all the TC6 upgrades!! Now I just have to order the car!!

Originally Posted by CristianTabush

You can squeeze them with a pair of pliers to loosen them up a bit, but the best advice is to just run them. They will free up after 1 or 2 track days and they will be super smooth.

Originally Posted by Verndog

Excellent JayBee!!

I got mine out on Saturday and it's sweet! No breaks no hickups, and it was stuck compared to others out in early season conditions. I highly recommend these few options.

Setup with tons of steering and asphalt traction.
http://www.teamassociated.com/pdf/ca...rnats_2011.pdf

Losi #57 shock pistons (3 hole instead of AE 2 hole)
http://www.losipartshouse.com/servle...2357%2C/Detail

Diggity Designs 6 deg. castor blocks--will not break.
http://www.diggitydesigns.com/D3_TC5...rBlockSet.html

You can thank me later.