Originally Posted by
John Wallace2
I assume you are talking about springs? From the spring selections available I'm using relatively light LOSI and Associated springs or heavy TEKNO springs in the rear. Check the TEKNO SCT410 thread. A very helpful fellow has put together a list of front and rear springs from many different sources and put them in order by spring rating. I printed this and take it everywhere. Since you said your chassis isn't slapping the ground much you are probably running much heavier rear springs than me (or have a flatter track). I don't have LOSI cars so my spring selection won't help you but I think you said you have three different LOSI springs, I count seven LOSI rear spring rates ranging from 2.50 to 4.30 (6 front spring rates). If you don't know the spring ratings of your springs check out the list I referenced. The heaviest rear spring I use in any of my cars is 3.55 in my 1/8th scale buggy.
I'm running the 3.0 buggy, they have a tapered spring. Losi only has 3 different rated springs for front and back. I meant the weight of the buggy, I'm wondering if im using too heavy rated spring. Since my buggy is weighing in on the light side. Im going to get my spring balance right this weekend, then try different weight oils. If I understand Freds method correctly, too light oil I'll be bouncing on the springs still. To heavy, my buggy will do what it is now. Bouncing the wheels off the track. If there is nnogrey area in between, then my springs are too stiff. Am I correct?