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Old 07-21-2012 | 11:40 AM
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what, no vacationing in RC
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Old 07-21-2012 | 12:49 PM
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I have been running the bladders for a while. I removed them and going to try emulsion and see if i like it better.
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Old 07-21-2012 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildcat1971
I have been running the bladders for a while. I removed them and going to try emulsion and see if i like it better.
i been running the bladders since i got the truck, im also thinking about going emolsion style. ive read works better in the rough.
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Old 07-21-2012 | 02:52 PM
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I like emulsion better on my track.. just 1 big jump, but a long straight that is bumpy and has a nasty edge at the end that has a tendency to kick up the rear of most trucks.. not anymore since I went emulsion.
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Old 07-21-2012 | 02:57 PM
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^ +1 emulsion is my favorite
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Old 07-21-2012 | 03:01 PM
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The track is a little bumpy right now. might be nice
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Old 07-21-2012 | 04:00 PM
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Regarding the original blue shocks vs the FT grey ones, was there a problem with the blue that they rectified with the Ft or are the blue ones fine?
I bought a pair of FT for the rear as i was told that they can be a problem.
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Old 07-21-2012 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by itchy b
Regarding the original blue shocks vs the FT grey ones, was there a problem with the blue that they rectified with the Ft or are the blue ones fine?
I bought a pair of FT for the rear as i was told that they can be a problem.
The FT ones are hard anodized, as opposed to just anodized. This produces a smoother, longer lasting shock with tighter tolerances. Also, the shock shafts are ti-ni coated for smoother action and longer life.
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Old 07-21-2012 | 04:28 PM
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I changed the oil in my blue ones today aftet 3 months of outdoor racing and the oil was clear.
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Old 07-21-2012 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildcat1971
I changed the oil in my blue ones today aftet 3 months of outdoor racing and the oil was clear.
Cool, i shall run the blues on the front then and i'll have a spare pair in case i bend or break a shaft then too
Or maybe i'll get another pair and run the FT shocks with 2 stage pistons and have a full set spare
Just wondering where does it end?
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Old 07-21-2012 | 04:36 PM
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My diff and shokc oil becomes black after one run. I must be missing something?
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Old 07-21-2012 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by itchy b
Cool, i shall run the blues on the front then and i'll have a spare pair in case i bend or break a shaft then too
Or maybe i'll get another pair and run the FT shocks with 2 stage pistons and have a full set spare
Just wondering where does it end?
Build your spare shocks with slighty different weight oil, do 5 mins on one, quick swap, 5 mins on the other, see what works. If you have an issue you only need to top up one set with the oil that works and you are away again.
Or, one emulsion, one bladder, 5 mins on one, swap, etc etc
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Old 07-21-2012 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Beachbuggyphil
Build your spare shocks with slighty different weight oil, do 5 mins on one, quick swap, 5 mins on the other, see what works. If you have an issue you only need to top up one set with the oil that works and you are away again.
Or, one emulsion, one bladder, 5 mins on one, swap, etc etc
Yes thats what i was thinking of doing too
At least until i got settled on the weight to use and then set aside a set for backup
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Old 07-21-2012 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Genius jr.
Well finally weighed my truck.
2800g exactly. sound right?
I think 2803g would be better.

No, seriously, that sounds ballpark. My most recent version with Exotek, 550 can, and inline saddles comes out to 2740g w/o body.
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Old 07-21-2012 | 06:12 PM
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Wow! mines with the stock chassis and 540 motor. lol I think I added to much weight.
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