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04-12-2011 | 01:06 AM

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Jowers

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Originally Posted by mxracer458

i noticed alot of guys are running blue springs in front and greens in the rear with #2 pistons all around.im running on a high bite clay track and i ran 32.5 and 30 in the rear as well at 30 all around and 32.5 all around.Truck felt really twitchy and i went back to silver/green with 3/1 pistons and 32.5 and 30 in the rear.what is everyone else running in there t4?

Front:

#2
6 limiters
30 wt
gold springs
outside on tower
inside on arm
arms level
inside on hub
inside on tower w/ 1 washer

Rear:

#2
3 limiters
27.5 wt
green springs
inside on tower
inside on arm
CVA's level
0.5*hubs 2nd to inside hole
inside on brace w/ 1 washer

04-12-2011 | 04:41 AM

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CraigV

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Originally Posted by Jmuck69

They are slightly larger diameter but will work with them. This is a pic of Cav's car from the EOS race where he was using K springs.

How do you know for sure they were Kyosho springs? I'm not saying you're wrong, just wondering how you can tell.

04-12-2011 | 05:08 AM

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CCristo

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Originally Posted by CraigV

How do you know for sure they were Kyosho springs? I'm not saying you're wrong, just wondering how you can tell.

Because it's a not so well kept secret that is what the AE guys are running

Plus, look at the pic... an Associated brown spring would require much more preload for the correct ride height.

04-12-2011 | 05:24 AM

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SpraydbySprague

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Originally Posted by CCristo

an Associated brown spring would require much more preload for the correct ride height.

The B4.1 also uses the offset spring perches. The perch raises the bottom of the spring thereby reducing the amount of preload needed on the adjustment collar.

04-12-2011 | 06:27 AM

#2315

CCristo

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Brown springs with offset spring cup. Note where the collar is.

Taken from http://www.hotrc.jp/node/428

04-12-2011 | 06:37 AM

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Quickstang

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Got my springs ordered up! Thanks guys cant wait to try them.

My b4 is a new kit...still building. Im just getting back into this after a 15 year break. My first kit back...was a 22. Built it and ran it a bit but my buddy got a B4 and it just felt lighter on its feet and more nimble to me....so I sold it!

How do you all feel the B4 will compete with the 22? The AE stuff is proven equipment but the 22 is running well. I just liked the "feel" of the B4!
Please share your thoughts or experiences!

04-12-2011 | 06:48 AM

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S Bowen

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Why r people running the K springs? What do they help the car do?

04-12-2011 | 06:54 AM

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Jmuck69

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My understanding is they are more progressive and help reduce chassis slap. Also their diameter is slightly larger and will not rub against the shock bodies as the current AE springs will.