Originally Posted by
vw addict
Hey guys just wondering about weight. People talk about the lipo weights, my lipos are Nano tech's and they don't seem to be light at all, don't think I need any weight in the rear. Someone suggested last night that I need weight in the front. My question is how exactly do you decide when you need to add weight?
Running a lighter battery allows the buggy to change directions a little faster. Also, you're better off keeping more of your weight towards the rear of the buggy. It's normal to have your receiver and speedo as far back as possible. My experience with adding front weight to 2wd buggies is that it limits how much the front suspension can travel which is not a very good thing. It's safe to just do what the fast guys are doing. Adding loose weight can be used to balance your buggy or it's like changing the position of your battery.