Originally Posted by asw7576
I think too many o rings for suspension is not suggested, especially if you run in bumpy and dusty tracks. Why ? First of all, you reduce the volume of oil inside ( the plush feelling is gone ). Secondly, you need some droops to make the cooper stick to the ground and feeling stable during cornering. I suggest to use Tamiya shorter spring set OR simply remove the adjustable collar so the front and rear suspension could have some droops ( droop = the amount of shock collapse as soon as the tires touch the ground ).
You mean how much the shocks extend when the car is lifted. The mini has no upstops unless you put o rings on the outside of the shaft. To much up and down travel makes the mini lazy. You dont want a lazy mini