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02-04-2015, 07:33 AM

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02-04-2015, 03:10 PM

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After driving the 7r a bit now there is one thing much different than other buggies I've had. The car doesn't get nearly the lift off the jumps in my opinion. Anyone tried a progressive spring such as Kyosho light blues. I ask because I have a few sets of them. I believe they are softer than the stock springs on initial compression but stiffer when compressed. Curious to hear feedback of others who've tried them.

I noticed the same thing when I first started with the 7 and switched from the silver to the black springs. Not knowing your setup, I would run a much stiffer spring in the rear if you're not already doing so....say (10.25 or 10.0). Then lean the shock in on the tower one hole which would make it more progressive than having it more vertical. The last thing I could think of is to make sure your engine is optimally tuned to give you the right amount of power necessary to clear jumps. And when you get to a point when you're comfortable clearing jumps it will probably still jump a little lower than other buggies which is a good thing, because you'll land sooner and be back to the business rather than flying high for no reason like some other brands....lol.

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02-04-2015, 06:38 PM

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Sweet. ... thanks

02-05-2015, 06:59 AM

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Has anybody noticed the fuel tank clunk sits shorter than in the 7? I took the pick up out and put a tube 1/8' longer than what was in there. now it sits in the bottom pocket nice. but you have to be careful if you put new tubing thats a little too long it wont be able to flop upside down.

02-05-2015, 10:10 AM

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Mine was also the same way. About a 1/8 longer is all that's needed.

02-05-2015, 11:43 AM

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Cant wait to run my 7R!!

02-05-2015, 11:50 AM

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Was your clunk free to move with the original tube ?

02-05-2015, 12:52 PM

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Are the tanks not the same from the 7 to the 7r?

02-05-2015, 01:27 PM

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Are the tanks not the same from the 7 to the 7r?

No ; different tanks.
inside more buffles

02-05-2015, 02:54 PM

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Are the tanks not the same from the 7 to the 7r?

The baffle are taller which causes the clunk to stick in the up position when you flip the vehicle. Myself and others usually upgrade the type of fuel line trim the baffles and test throughly before running. Hope this helps