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Old 11-09-2011 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank L
I remember when the lightened options came out. I installed them on the truck and I could actually tell a difference. The engine spooed up easier and faster and the truck just felt a little more responsive. Now on the buggy I had to take some of the light weight options off because it made the car to where I couldn't drive it. It was too responsive and too light. I think it does make a difference. It's not as huge of a difference on the truck like the buggy.
I never had all of the lightened stuff on my truck at the same time. Just pieces added here and there. Maybe that's why I couldn't tell. There are so many variables...new clutch, tune , tires , track conditions. I think that if the OP really wants to see the difference, he has to try it all in one day and changing out all those outdrives at the track is probably the biggest challenge. It could be done, but I wouldn't want to.

To the OP: Frank may have a point here. If you install all the lightened parts at once, you would probably notice.
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Old 11-10-2011 | 07:36 PM
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Old 11-11-2011 | 05:45 AM
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My race 2.0 buggy has all the lightened losi parts on it and I can tell a little difference from my buggy that is stock. The lightened one seems to accelerate faster and is quicker all around. Seems to handle a tad bit better overall.


On a seperate note how many of you with adjustable hinge pin braces run the 1's up front like Drake does? I put all 0's in mine to keep the stock setting. Just curious what changing the kick up really does.
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Old 11-11-2011 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MattP

On a seperate note how many of you with adjustable hinge pin braces run the 1's up front like Drake does? I put all 0's in mine to keep the stock setting. Just curious what changing the kick up really does.
Are you talking about the front, or rear pin braces?
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Old 11-11-2011 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 071crazy
Are you talking about the front, or rear pin braces?
The front adjustable hinge pin braces. On Drake's setup sheets it says 1's UP in the front.
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Old 11-11-2011 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MattP
The front adjustable hinge pin braces. On Drake's setup sheets it says 1's UP in the front.
Actually, most of if not all of drake's setups use the 0's in the front set of braces. In the rear set, the 1-up position is often used in front of the rear gearbox.
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Old 11-13-2011 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 071crazy
Actually, most of if not all of drake's setups use the 0's in the front set of braces. In the rear set, the 1-up position is often used in front of the rear gearbox.
Your right. I don't know what I was looking at. I had his setups printed out and evidently wasn't paying very close attention to them lol. I have 0's all around at the moment and like it.
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Old 11-14-2011 | 08:55 AM
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i ran the Serperant shock boots this weekend and they held up really well. I like the fact they ride the shaft insteand of the shockend. I will be ordering some more for sure.
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Old 11-14-2011 | 02:39 PM
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did any dirt get around them?
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Old 11-14-2011 | 03:00 PM
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On a seperate note how many of you with adjustable hinge pin braces run the 1's up front like Drake does? I put all 0's in mine to keep the stock setting. Just curious what changing the kick up really does.[/QUOTE]

Having more kick up (1's up in the front) will give you more on power steering but less off power and will be better through rough sections!
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Old 11-14-2011 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueStreakOne
did any dirt get around them?
Not sure what you mean around them? The boot fits so tight it's air tight. Norway dirt can make it inside the shock.
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Old 11-14-2011 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by l3asher
i ran the Serperant shock boots this weekend and they held up really well. I like the fact they ride the shaft insteand of the shockend. I will be ordering some more for sure.
Serpent boots are super durable they last the 8ight's e shock boots are super thin they should make a update!!!!!!
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Old 11-15-2011 | 04:46 AM
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Where are you guys finding these "serperant shock boots"? I googled them and couldn't find anything. Is there somewhere I can look for these shock boots?

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Old 11-15-2011 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by xlrsd
Where are you guys finding these "serperant shock boots"? I googled them and couldn't find anything. Is there somewhere I can look for these shock boots?

Chad


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Old 11-15-2011 | 07:43 AM
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Lol. Thanks Integra! And do these fit the eight 2.0 truggy shocks?

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