Hot Bodies TCXX
#1126
And just to qualify my driving skills, I never hit boards during a 4 or 5 minute race unless someone taps me into them. But still "pros" like you are in a completely different ballpark and I always watch in amazement as I can only wonder about the skills and concentration you guys have following other cars so close and getting super close to corners without hitting them!
#1128
Tech Champion
iTrader: (13)
If it's any consolation, I still prefer Tamiya 3 hole and the HB black machined 3 hole pistons on carpet. My last time out, I went away from the kit pistons and it mellowed the car out a lot.
Hiro recommended it since the smaller diameter pistons create less "pack" in the shock (less aggressive high speed damping). It generally makes the car less grabby and have a little bit less overall bite.
-Korey
Hiro recommended it since the smaller diameter pistons create less "pack" in the shock (less aggressive high speed damping). It generally makes the car less grabby and have a little bit less overall bite.
-Korey
#1129
Tech Regular
If it's any consolation, I still prefer Tamiya 3 hole and the HB black machined 3 hole pistons on carpet. My last time out, I went away from the kit pistons and it mellowed the car out a lot.
Hiro recommended it since the smaller diameter pistons create less "pack" in the shock (less aggressive high speed damping). It generally makes the car less grabby and have a little bit less overall bite.
-Korey
Hiro recommended it since the smaller diameter pistons create less "pack" in the shock (less aggressive high speed damping). It generally makes the car less grabby and have a little bit less overall bite.
-Korey
Also which O rings do you use in the shocks
Thanks
#1130
What do you guys think of the 6 hole pistons ? I see that Hara and Moore used them in the last WC race. Obviously track conditions dictate there use. What did you guys find ?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#1132
The diameter of these pistons is very accurate, check the smoothness in the body of the shock absorber, otherwise use a bit of sandpaper.
The increased accuracy of these pistons (even the new 3 x1, 1 TCXX) also offer a better guidance of the shock absorber rod, works as straight, aligned.
#1133
Tech Master
iTrader: (7)
If it's any consolation, I still prefer Tamiya 3 hole and the HB black machined 3 hole pistons on carpet. My last time out, I went away from the kit pistons and it mellowed the car out a lot.
Hiro recommended it since the smaller diameter pistons create less "pack" in the shock (less aggressive high speed damping). It generally makes the car less grabby and have a little bit less overall bite.
-Korey
Hiro recommended it since the smaller diameter pistons create less "pack" in the shock (less aggressive high speed damping). It generally makes the car less grabby and have a little bit less overall bite.
-Korey
I also might drill a 6 hole set to try as well.
#1137
Tech Champion
iTrader: (13)
I would also not recommend "making" 6 hole pistons. As some others have said, the fit of the outer diameter of the piston is really important to how the 6 hole pistons work. I truly don't think they work the same at all. I drill some of my own and they were really lame on the track haha.
-Korey
#1138
I found some shock shafts in my parts box which I believe are the ver. 2 shafts. They have an extra groove for the snap ring that holds the piston in a lower position. I don't see any mention of these on any of the setup sheets. My guess is that the lower piston gives more pack and would be used in a low bite condition (?). Does anybody have any experience with these ?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#1140
With the Tamiya or black HB 3 hole pistons, I used losi 40wt typicially. If you need to smooth out the car, and keep the tires cooler, Losi 45wt is good. Smaller technical tracks, Losi 35 or 37.5 is ideal.
I would also not recommend "making" 6 hole pistons. As some others have said, the fit of the outer diameter of the piston is really important to how the 6 hole pistons work. I truly don't think they work the same at all. I drill some of my own and they were really lame on the track haha.
-Korey
I would also not recommend "making" 6 hole pistons. As some others have said, the fit of the outer diameter of the piston is really important to how the 6 hole pistons work. I truly don't think they work the same at all. I drill some of my own and they were really lame on the track haha.
-Korey