Originally Posted by
mashimarowu
Shouldn't it be the opposite on oil for the setup? Since the rear has more weight and need a higher weight oil? I prefer not to bottom out but to have enough to just land and take off immediately. Sounds like 1.5 would be nice, but 1.6 to be on the safe side.
Compared to the stock RTR shocks, would the stock be considered a lot of bottom out and such?
Also would like info between the Big Bores against V2 and some knowledge on V2's.
Thanks everyone
relatively, the use of lower weight oil in the rear is to let the car squat for more grip and for the front to be sligthly stiffer to give the rear more grip while off power and also to calm down the steering with a slight push. depending on the surface and temp is how you setup your shocks/springs. i use the 1.6's with the same oils referred above and the balance is great. the v2's are still good shocks but has a prone effect to bottoming out faster on bigger jumps due to lack of oil capacity. some still use them with great results and theres lots of setups available with the v2's. i would use big bore springs on the v2 if your going that route. big bore springs help with the bottoming out and also does not rub on the shock bodies compared to the stock springs. i would ask around your local track and get the tires that work for that track. tires are key to getting the car to stay glued to any surface you race/practice on and then work your suspension from there. hope this helps some
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