Originally Posted by
rc_square24
The Tamiya blue X-rings and blue orings are free but requires a lot of maintenance (leak very soon). Tamiya clears are a lot of drag. I prefer the Yokomo YS-7HG orings, somewhere between the blue orings and clear ones. Slight drag but can go much longer in between without leaks, with these sometimes I sand down the rod guide to relieve some pressure.
When given the options, would you rather use the yokomos and sand down the rod guide or use the x-rings or blue o-rings and add 4mm shims to the rod guides??