1LikesXray T1FK05
05-09-2005, 05:58 PM
#2206
Originally posted by sonic31
will lowering the rear shock tower affect my roll center on my fk05 or am i ok on that one? just wondering
will lowering the rear shock tower affect my roll center on my fk05 or am i ok on that one? just wondering
05-10-2005, 11:46 AM
#2208
Can anyone help on how to build the X-ray shocks so that there is no rebound ... I must have tried about ten times now and just can't seem to do it ...???????????????
05-10-2005, 11:52 AM
#2209
Originally posted by jdwca
Yeah, XRAY 30wt is around 50-55wt. in Trinity/Associated oil. I've never compared it to Losi. 60wt is a little too heavy for related use. I also generally prefer the XRAY oil to the Trinity equivalent. I find it to be a tick smoother and easier to work with.
As far as building the shocks, simply follow the instructions. I've built these shocks for a number of different kits. (Ask Tag, he's always getting me to build shocks for his cars.) They're actually really easy to build and super smooth. I never have air bubbles and generally I rebuild my shocks once a month.
Simply fill the shock to the top with the shock oil. Then, slowly push the piston almost to the top of its travel. Pull it back down very gently and then fill the rest of the body to the top with oil. Then, put the bladder on top (yes, some of the oil will overflow) and then put the shock cap on until it's fairly tight. Before you do ANYTHING, flip the shock upside down and compress a few times. The rebound will be too strong, SO, with the shock still upside down, you unscrew the bottom portion until it's off the shock body and then compress the shaft a few times until oil leaks out. Go ahead and screw the bottom cap back on and compress the shaft. You want very, very little rebound--if any. (I leave some in because inevitably the shocks lose some oil after a few runs.) Keep bleeding this way until you get the rebound you want. Remember, always keep the shock upside down when bleeding.
VOILA!--perfect XRAY shocks. Other than the Tamiya ones, they've been my favorite shocks to work with. [/B]
Yeah, XRAY 30wt is around 50-55wt. in Trinity/Associated oil. I've never compared it to Losi. 60wt is a little too heavy for related use. I also generally prefer the XRAY oil to the Trinity equivalent. I find it to be a tick smoother and easier to work with.
As far as building the shocks, simply follow the instructions. I've built these shocks for a number of different kits. (Ask Tag, he's always getting me to build shocks for his cars.) They're actually really easy to build and super smooth. I never have air bubbles and generally I rebuild my shocks once a month.
Simply fill the shock to the top with the shock oil. Then, slowly push the piston almost to the top of its travel. Pull it back down very gently and then fill the rest of the body to the top with oil. Then, put the bladder on top (yes, some of the oil will overflow) and then put the shock cap on until it's fairly tight. Before you do ANYTHING, flip the shock upside down and compress a few times. The rebound will be too strong, SO, with the shock still upside down, you unscrew the bottom portion until it's off the shock body and then compress the shaft a few times until oil leaks out. Go ahead and screw the bottom cap back on and compress the shaft. You want very, very little rebound--if any. (I leave some in because inevitably the shocks lose some oil after a few runs.) Keep bleeding this way until you get the rebound you want. Remember, always keep the shock upside down when bleeding.
VOILA!--perfect XRAY shocks. Other than the Tamiya ones, they've been my favorite shocks to work with. [/B]
05-10-2005, 11:58 AM
#2211
Originally posted by UnderDaHill
05-10-2005, 12:16 PM
#2212
I have to build mine tonight so I was already trying to find some suggestions. I thought I'd just share the results of my search.
05-10-2005, 02:20 PM
#2214
I'm not too worried about a bit of rebound but I am worried about having a large difference between left and right rebound or having a LARGE rebound. I built the Xray T1M shocks (same shocks) a while ago and didn't have any problem with them.
But then again I'm used to the Associated nightmare shocks. :-)
But then again I'm used to the Associated nightmare shocks. :-)
05-10-2005, 02:34 PM
#2215
Originally posted by UnderDaHill
I have to build mine tonight so I was already trying to find some suggestions. I thought I'd just share the results of my search.
I have to build mine tonight so I was already trying to find some suggestions. I thought I'd just share the results of my search.
05-10-2005, 02:43 PM
#2216
Originally posted by acutts
I have found the removal of the bottom cap does allow the reduction of rebound but also allows air bubbles back in to the shock so is this a wise move?
I have found the removal of the bottom cap does allow the reduction of rebound but also allows air bubbles back in to the shock so is this a wise move?
Mark
05-10-2005, 02:53 PM
#2217
What kind of droop settings are a lot of you guys using on medium grip ashalt tracks as a starter setup?
05-10-2005, 03:46 PM
#2218
nobody talking about the new FK05 parts?
http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/new...f4efc43652452c
looks like some interesting adjustments to be had
http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/new...f4efc43652452c
looks like some interesting adjustments to be had
05-10-2005, 05:39 PM
#2219
Originally posted by acutts
I have found the removal of the bottom cap does allow the reduction of rebound but also allows air bubbles back in to the shock so is this a wise move?
I have found the removal of the bottom cap does allow the reduction of rebound but also allows air bubbles back in to the shock so is this a wise move?
05-10-2005, 05:42 PM
#2220
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