Motorman007

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Anyone run the E2519 damper piston (Φ1.2x8H taper)?

If so, what is your take on them. vs the Mugen 1.35mm Tapered 5-Hole that come stock with the mbx7 kit.

thx

vwduud

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Just got a set yesterday. Will be trying them this weekend. I borrowed a set of shocks with these in them last weekend. Liked them, but not quite my shock setup style (I like heavier front oils than rear, these were the opposite).

Over the past 6 weeks, I've been testing with the CSI pistons, all three colors.

While I've found combos I like with the red and black CSI, I have yet to find a track that I like the blues.

Looking to try these Mugen 1.2 x 8 tapers to see if they'll pack a bit better that the red CSI's, but retain the faster rebound speed because of the taper.

This will be on an outdoor, clay based track that doesn't blow out, but can get rough and dusty.

Jim

CanyonCarverR1

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Can you post a parts list for the conversion?
Thanks

vwduud

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Here's a link to my original thread:

http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...gen-mbx7e.html

PM me if you have questions. Or post up in the thread.

Jim

Motorman007

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Jim I did see your post on the csi piston. I also, printed it out to keep for my notebook


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Here are my thoughts on the stock Mugen 1.35mm Tapered 5-Hole vs Fioroni 15mm Ergal Dual Action 6 Hole Shock Piston

The Fioroni piston seem to have a lot more pack vs the 5 hole

Etc. when in the bumpy or rhythm part of the track the buggy seems to skip the top of the bumps, but at the same time once I’m out of the rhythm the buggy seem to be flat and ready to take on the next part of the track. I guess this is why the Fioroni piston has that O-ring around it. It puts pressure on the side of the shock body when you get a lot of force pushing through the piston holes. Which give you a harder pack.

Also, after jumps the buggy doesn’t need a lot of time to settle. It’s squared up and ready.

But the 5 hole seem to hold a better line in the tight turns of the track. From what I can see is the buggy leaning in more which in turn help me on the loose track gain more traction coming out of the sweeper or tight turns.

Not saying the Fioroni piston don’t lean. They lean, but not as smoothly as the 5 hole.

Fioroni 15mm Ergal Dual Action 6 Hole Shock Piston
Front Oil
40 AE

Rear Oil
35 AE





Mugen 1.35mm Tapered 5-Hole
Stock oil front
Front Oil
40 AE

Rear Oil
35 AE

dishsoap

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Anyone????????

too twisted

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Seeing people ran the 6R tank when the originals cracked it should fit. The fuel out lug might be close to the steering rack post

Motorman007

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jk1152
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Join Date: Jan 2008

Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeC
How do you like them? Are they worth the money? If I don't go with these I would like to get the CSI blue's.
They are my favorite piston so far on the serpent been running them for a while now. I've never tried the CSI's. The Fioroni feel good on varying surfaces and land nice. Running them made my shock setup pretty easy I just adjust oils now for temp and I'm ready. I'm not fiddling with should I run 6 hole / 8 hole / 10 hole for this track for example.

tom1974

1,2 x8 mugen ?

Motorman007

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Tom these


Damper Piston, 1.2mm x 8 Hole Taper
Part #: MUGE2519

http://www.nitrohouse.com/Damper-Pis...r_p_15526.html



http://www.mugenseiki.com/mbx7_damper-piston_j.htm

tom1974

yes, i have this piston!!

Motorman007

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How do you like them?

tom1974

who has tried them?
i have not had time to try
oil 40-42 losi

4ptss

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I ran them (8x1.2 tapered facing down) last weekend with 42.5wt front and 37.5wt rear (losi oil) and kit springs and was very happy with the car.

RC-ZOMBIE

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Can anyone tell me why losi shock oil is so popular?