RC10B4.1 FT/WC
05-03-2012 | 08:35 AM
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I tried the Avid springs this past weekend and found that my buggy jumped way better but it did feel bouncier.
Overall I feel that the springs were a good investment.
I was using the orange/yellow Losi springs prior to switching.
I used Yellow rear, red front Avids.
Rears - ■Yellow: Rate: 1.99lb | Wire: 1.17mm | Coil: 12.50 | Length: 63mm | ID: 16.25mm
Fronts - ■Red: Rate: 3.28lb | Wire: 1.17mm | Coil: 7.75 | Length: 44mm | ID: 16.25mm
Front Oil - 35
Rear Oil - 30
This setup was for Norcal Hobbies - indoor.
Overall I feel that the springs were a good investment.
I was using the orange/yellow Losi springs prior to switching.
I used Yellow rear, red front Avids.
Rears - ■Yellow: Rate: 1.99lb | Wire: 1.17mm | Coil: 12.50 | Length: 63mm | ID: 16.25mm
Fronts - ■Red: Rate: 3.28lb | Wire: 1.17mm | Coil: 7.75 | Length: 44mm | ID: 16.25mm
Front Oil - 35
Rear Oil - 30
This setup was for Norcal Hobbies - indoor.
05-03-2012 | 09:12 AM
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Irvine, CA
I believe it's orange front and yellow rear. The red/yellow were the first wave of springs since it's matched the losi 22 but since it's progressed.
If you look compare spring rates, the orange/yellow are considered 0.1 tighter and identify with the green/brown AE ones (although big bore springs do feel softer).
If you look compare spring rates, the orange/yellow are considered 0.1 tighter and identify with the green/brown AE ones (although big bore springs do feel softer).
05-03-2012 | 02:29 PM
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How much money do you have? Do you have $180 to burn (with correct springs)? Will it feel smoother, probably yes. Will it make you a better driver, probably not.
I know a guy who has it on his buggy and it doesn't make him a better driver.
05-03-2012 | 05:26 PM
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05-03-2012 | 05:38 PM
05-04-2012 | 04:47 AM
I ran the softer Red/White combo, as I was also running a Promatch shorty all the way forward.
I'm running a modified Worlds setup with #2 pistons all the way around, Losi 32.5F/27.5R, and it feels pretty good, but a bit high. I'll play with the ride heights this weekend.
For weight, I'm just running the AE ballast, and 14g under the front bulkhead.
I'm running a modified Worlds setup with #2 pistons all the way around, Losi 32.5F/27.5R, and it feels pretty good, but a bit high. I'll play with the ride heights this weekend.
For weight, I'm just running the AE ballast, and 14g under the front bulkhead.
05-04-2012 | 10:37 AM
I ran the softer Red/White combo, as I was also running a Promatch shorty all the way forward.
I'm running a modified Worlds setup with #2 pistons all the way around, Losi 32.5F/27.5R, and it feels pretty good, but a bit high. I'll play with the ride heights this weekend.
For weight, I'm just running the AE ballast, and 14g under the front bulkhead.
I'm running a modified Worlds setup with #2 pistons all the way around, Losi 32.5F/27.5R, and it feels pretty good, but a bit high. I'll play with the ride heights this weekend.
For weight, I'm just running the AE ballast, and 14g under the front bulkhead.
05-04-2012 | 10:39 AM
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Running orange front/yellow rears have been good for me as well. Seems to be the popular combo at WCRC
+1. Kyosho big bores are a smoother set up but at what price? Set of shocks for the price of a buggy roller? But Kyosho BB are so last month. The new flavor of the day is Avid springs. It seems that everyone likes to jump on every new fandangled gizmo that comes out. Did you see the pic of (insert pro driver's name here) prototype (insert part name here). I gotta get it! No you don't! You wont drive like said pro. Check your lap times. How much faster did you get swapping let say springs? Mid pack times to now TQ? I guess it's like women and Victoria Secrets. They could just as well wear cheaper Hanes No one sees their underwear but it makes them feel better knowing that they're wearing Vicky's secret.
It's the indian not the arrow!
It's a subjective question, my quick answer: NO.
How much money do you have? Do you have $180 to burn (with correct springs)? Will it feel smoother, probably yes. Will it make you a better driver, probably not.
I know a guy who has it on his buggy and it doesn't make him a better driver.
How much money do you have? Do you have $180 to burn (with correct springs)? Will it feel smoother, probably yes. Will it make you a better driver, probably not.
I know a guy who has it on his buggy and it doesn't make him a better driver.
It's the indian not the arrow!
05-04-2012 | 10:47 AM
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Joined: Jan 2012
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Running orange front/yellow rears have been good for me as well. Seems to be the popular combo at WCRC
+1. Kyosho big bores are a smoother set up but at what price? Set of shocks for the price of a buggy roller? But Kyosho BB are so last month. The new flavor of the day is Avid springs. It seems that everyone likes to jump on every new fandangled gizmo that comes out. Did you see the pic of (insert pro driver's name here) prototype (insert part name here). I gotta get it! No you don't! You wont drive like said pro. Check your lap times. How much faster did you get swapping let say springs? Mid pack times to now TQ? I guess it's like women and Victoria Secrets. They could just as well wear cheaper Hanes No one sees their underwear but it makes them feel better knowing that they're wearing Vicky's secret.
It's the indian not the arrow!
+1. Kyosho big bores are a smoother set up but at what price? Set of shocks for the price of a buggy roller? But Kyosho BB are so last month. The new flavor of the day is Avid springs. It seems that everyone likes to jump on every new fandangled gizmo that comes out. Did you see the pic of (insert pro driver's name here) prototype (insert part name here). I gotta get it! No you don't! You wont drive like said pro. Check your lap times. How much faster did you get swapping let say springs? Mid pack times to now TQ? I guess it's like women and Victoria Secrets. They could just as well wear cheaper Hanes No one sees their underwear but it makes them feel better knowing that they're wearing Vicky's secret.
It's the indian not the arrow!