Tekno RC EB48.4 Thread
#1081
Yes. All the bodies fit the same for the Tekno eBuggy variants. The .4 vehicle just needs a bigger opening cut out up front for the steering mechanism, so if putting the .4 body on a .3 you won't need to cut all of it out up front (though it won't hurt if you do).
#1082
thanks!
#1084
I prefer and have switched over to PTRC oils. I get them here PT Racing Oil And don't forget to use the coupons to save money.
Once I started using the PTRC oils, it's just easier to make adjustments.
AE 45 = 550cst
AE 37.5 = 475CST
I've attached a handy chart for your reference.
Once I started using the PTRC oils, it's just easier to make adjustments.
AE 45 = 550cst
AE 37.5 = 475CST
I've attached a handy chart for your reference.
Hopefully next week.
#1085
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,410
From: Austin,TX
Pretty decent selection on PT oils here too:
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Welcome to LutzRC.com, Ultimate Performance, Exceptional Value
#1089
Yeah but I'm out of certain Losi fluids and I want to start using a particular fluid in all my cars instead of doing calculations of what cst means to wt. So if I'm going to do that I might as well switch to the good stuff
#1091
Tech Regular
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 328
I've never played around with shock oil or pistons. Never liked silicone oil on my hands, but I want to learn. Tapered pistons increases shock shaft speed depending which way it's facing. What is the benefit of this and how does it translate to handling? If the tapered side is facing up how does quick compression affect handling? How about quicker rebound handling effects?
Flat pistons don't move the shaft as quickly, which makes the car's handling more consistent. I'm not sure if I'm asking the right question, but is there a drawback to that? Are you giving up speed for consistency in corners or landing?
If I'm using 500cst in the rear with tapered pistons should I go down in oil if changing to flat pistons with same amount of holes and size? Being that flat pistons move slower does that mean more resistance as if you're using thicker oil then tapered?
There are aftermarket pistons with different features, one having o rings on the piston to affect shaft speed, another with balls, and some made of brass. Number of holes and sizes are all different. Where do you start with oil? Is it just trial and error?
When do you switch springs for softer or stiffer? What are the handling changes to softer and stiffer springs.
Flat pistons don't move the shaft as quickly, which makes the car's handling more consistent. I'm not sure if I'm asking the right question, but is there a drawback to that? Are you giving up speed for consistency in corners or landing?
If I'm using 500cst in the rear with tapered pistons should I go down in oil if changing to flat pistons with same amount of holes and size? Being that flat pistons move slower does that mean more resistance as if you're using thicker oil then tapered?
There are aftermarket pistons with different features, one having o rings on the piston to affect shaft speed, another with balls, and some made of brass. Number of holes and sizes are all different. Where do you start with oil? Is it just trial and error?
When do you switch springs for softer or stiffer? What are the handling changes to softer and stiffer springs.
#1092
Tech Regular
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 328
Reading about it and watching Adam Drake YouTube videos. I'm now also interested in knowing the benefits of progressive springs compared to low frequency springs. Seems like progressive springs would be a nice option. Newb opinion from someone who just read a few things in a few minutes. For those with real experience with types of springs, I'd like to hear your say.
#1093
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,463
From: Mc Rae, AR
Man, you are asking for an encycopedia of shock info. It has been covered in many places. Get ready for some heavy reading that will ultimatley leave you with more questions. Really, the only way to know what works best is to test it.
Thank all the factory and team guys who help us start in a good place without having to spend thousands of dollars and months of track time to get something close.
Start your reading here, great visual aids as in video:
Tapered versus Flat Shock Pistons ? What is the difference?
Then get lost in this one:
http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-of...hole-size.html
This might help:
http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-of...k-pistons.html
There is a ton of info to read and learn about shocks, springs, pistions, oil and even more if you want to get deep into shock angles. Its RC school for life if you like to learn and experiment. Takes a long time to get shock smart and there is no denying that suspention is near the top in handling advantages right after tire science
Thank all the factory and team guys who help us start in a good place without having to spend thousands of dollars and months of track time to get something close.
Start your reading here, great visual aids as in video:
Tapered versus Flat Shock Pistons ? What is the difference?
Then get lost in this one:
http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-of...hole-size.html
This might help:
http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-of...k-pistons.html
There is a ton of info to read and learn about shocks, springs, pistions, oil and even more if you want to get deep into shock angles. Its RC school for life if you like to learn and experiment. Takes a long time to get shock smart and there is no denying that suspention is near the top in handling advantages right after tire science
#1094
Tech Regular
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 328
thanks for the material. Already read the first link before posting questions. Well if it's gonna be tons of trial and error, I'm not gonna try aftermarket pistons and tons of oil. Maybe I'll just get some 500, 550 and 600 oil to mess around with on flat pistons. Gotta change oil anyway. But I really want to try some progressive springs. Anyone know any that fits on these big tekno shocks? Isn't low frequency best for high speed grippy tracks?
If only I had the patience time and money.
If only I had the patience time and money.
#1095
Quick little lap around my local basher track. think i might need to go 7-7-5 in the diff's harder compound tire with a more spaced out pin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ConW...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ConW...ature=youtu.be





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