16LikesSerpent S411
06-18-2012, 04:08 PM
#3751
06-19-2012, 02:27 AM
#3754
Thanks. I know the asphalt guys seem to like some rebound. I think I'm going to try zero rebound on the carpet......I'll let you know when I get a chance to run them.
I also have been trying a few more changes on the Exotech chassis, I found that the Exo (2.25) with the stock, uncut 2.50 top deck has made for a awesome handling car. I wouldn't have believed this till I tried it. Not sure if the 2.50 top plate came with the very first V1 cars or not, I know the 2.50 chassis came with all my cars originally. In any matter if you have one (2.50 top deck) give it a try on carpet, you might like the way it works.
I also have been trying a few more changes on the Exotech chassis, I found that the Exo (2.25) with the stock, uncut 2.50 top deck has made for a awesome handling car. I wouldn't have believed this till I tried it. Not sure if the 2.50 top plate came with the very first V1 cars or not, I know the 2.50 chassis came with all my cars originally. In any matter if you have one (2.50 top deck) give it a try on carpet, you might like the way it works.
06-19-2012, 05:14 AM
#3755
I've always found my gearing using 47-50 against a 94 or 96t spur.
The 2.25 chassis and 2.5 upper deck is great on carpet...... It it's my favorite combo. I forked the front of the upper deck about 1.25" and it smoothed the steering out wonderfully.
With bladder-style shocks 0 rebound also was the fastest for me on carpet. A lightly cut upper deck plus the 0 rebound made the car ridiculously smooth. In my opinion, rebound isn't necessary because the spring rebounds itself.... The oil and piston is to control that action, not add to it.
The 2.25 chassis and 2.5 upper deck is great on carpet...... It it's my favorite combo. I forked the front of the upper deck about 1.25" and it smoothed the steering out wonderfully.
With bladder-style shocks 0 rebound also was the fastest for me on carpet. A lightly cut upper deck plus the 0 rebound made the car ridiculously smooth. In my opinion, rebound isn't necessary because the spring rebounds itself.... The oil and piston is to control that action, not add to it.
06-19-2012, 06:28 AM
#3756
I've always found my gearing using 47-50 against a 94 or 96t spur.
The 2.25 chassis and 2.5 upper deck is great on carpet...... It it's my favorite combo. I forked the front of the upper deck about 1.25" and it smoothed the steering out wonderfully.
With bladder-style shocks 0 rebound also was the fastest for me on carpet. A lightly cut upper deck plus the 0 rebound made the car ridiculously smooth. In my opinion, rebound isn't necessary because the spring rebounds itself.... The oil and piston is to control that action, not add to it.
The 2.25 chassis and 2.5 upper deck is great on carpet...... It it's my favorite combo. I forked the front of the upper deck about 1.25" and it smoothed the steering out wonderfully.
With bladder-style shocks 0 rebound also was the fastest for me on carpet. A lightly cut upper deck plus the 0 rebound made the car ridiculously smooth. In my opinion, rebound isn't necessary because the spring rebounds itself.... The oil and piston is to control that action, not add to it.
06-19-2012, 07:15 AM
#3757
I've always found my gearing using 47-50 against a 94 or 96t spur.
The 2.25 chassis and 2.5 upper deck is great on carpet...... It it's my favorite combo. I forked the front of the upper deck about 1.25" and it smoothed the steering out wonderfully.
With bladder-style shocks 0 rebound also was the fastest for me on carpet. A lightly cut upper deck plus the 0 rebound made the car ridiculously smooth. In my opinion, rebound isn't necessary because the spring rebounds itself.... The oil and piston is to control that action, not add to it.
The 2.25 chassis and 2.5 upper deck is great on carpet...... It it's my favorite combo. I forked the front of the upper deck about 1.25" and it smoothed the steering out wonderfully.
With bladder-style shocks 0 rebound also was the fastest for me on carpet. A lightly cut upper deck plus the 0 rebound made the car ridiculously smooth. In my opinion, rebound isn't necessary because the spring rebounds itself.... The oil and piston is to control that action, not add to it.
06-19-2012, 08:47 AM
#3758
Tech Adept
06-19-2012, 09:21 AM
#3759
Tech Adept
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Last edited by jsorwell; 06-19-2012 at 09:22 AM. Reason: double post
because as stated it isn't always fully compressed. The only shocks I have ever been able to build completely DEAD that stayed that way were the Associated/Reflex shocks.
06-19-2012, 11:36 AM
#3762
I believe he is just taking a break. Bigger question is when he comes back would it be with serpent.
06-19-2012, 11:45 AM
#3763
i find some rebound is good. the 25% comes from a full stroke of the shock, now there wont be many times the shock is full compressed, but the little amount of rebound means also, more damping effect, and i used to build my shocks with minimal rebound, but then also found they didnt remain as consistant for as long. they tend to get air in them quickly and leads to other issues. but this is what i have found over my years of racing.
06-19-2012, 12:10 PM
#3764
I ran my Associated shocks on the car for a long time.... They have Reflex pistons and bladders so they are basically the smoothest available. After running the car with both bladder-style and the originals I can say that the car was always easier to drive on the Associated shocks, at least on carpet. I always loved TRF shocks so I plan to pick up a set to try.... They work great on every other TC, so the Snake should be no exception!
http://www.exotekracing.com/dampener...ollar-for-trf/
06-19-2012, 12:16 PM
#3765
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TSR-Serpent-...item27bf951403
Stumbled across this.... any input? Want to get the stock shocks working well, not looking to spend money on a different set at the moment.
Stumbled across this.... any input? Want to get the stock shocks working well, not looking to spend money on a different set at the moment.