What weight of oil should I used for 1/8 buggy
08-17-2007, 01:34 AM
#3
normally 40 - 60 front & 35 - 50 for rear.. origional piston hole & shock tower.. but mine one, i use 80 front 70 rear since my shock lay like this.. 
08-17-2007, 01:44 AM
#6
alamak, like that ah..Thanks for ur advice...will change my oil very soon liao....
08-17-2007, 02:41 AM
#8
dont change first.. just loot it and see how it handle.. so u can compare when using 90 and lighter one.. which one the best.. as for me, i like the rear little lighter then front.. something like 45f 35r, 50f 40r or 60f 50r 
08-17-2007, 03:15 AM
#10
hope this can help.. 
Damping
Heavier Thicker oil (heavier damping) makes the car more stable, and makes it handle more smoothly. It also makes the car jump and land better. If damping is too heavy, traction could be lost in bumpy sections.
Softer Soft damping (and springing) is better for shallow, ripply bumps.
It also makes the car react quicker.
Damping should always be adapted to the spring ratio; the suspension should never feel too 'springy' or too slow.
Heavier Front - The turn radius is wider, but smoother. The car doesn't 'hook' suddenly. The car is easier to drive, and high-speed steering feels very nice.
Softer Front - The steering reacts quicker. More and better low-speed steering.
Heavier Rear - Steering feels quick and responsive, while the rear stays relatively stable.
Softer Rear - Feels very easy to drive, the car can be 'thrown' into turns. More rear traction while accellerating.
Damping
Heavier Thicker oil (heavier damping) makes the car more stable, and makes it handle more smoothly. It also makes the car jump and land better. If damping is too heavy, traction could be lost in bumpy sections.
Softer Soft damping (and springing) is better for shallow, ripply bumps.
It also makes the car react quicker.
Damping should always be adapted to the spring ratio; the suspension should never feel too 'springy' or too slow.
Heavier Front - The turn radius is wider, but smoother. The car doesn't 'hook' suddenly. The car is easier to drive, and high-speed steering feels very nice.
Softer Front - The steering reacts quicker. More and better low-speed steering.
Heavier Rear - Steering feels quick and responsive, while the rear stays relatively stable.
Softer Rear - Feels very easy to drive, the car can be 'thrown' into turns. More rear traction while accellerating.
08-17-2007, 05:24 AM
#11
hope this can help..
Damping
Heavier Thicker oil (heavier damping) makes the car more stable, and makes it handle more smoothly. It also makes the car jump and land better. If damping is too heavy, traction could be lost in bumpy sections.
Softer Soft damping (and springing) is better for shallow, ripply bumps.
It also makes the car react quicker.
Damping should always be adapted to the spring ratio; the suspension should never feel too 'springy' or too slow.
Heavier Front - The turn radius is wider, but smoother. The car doesn't 'hook' suddenly. The car is easier to drive, and high-speed steering feels very nice.
Softer Front - The steering reacts quicker. More and better low-speed steering.
Heavier Rear - Steering feels quick and responsive, while the rear stays relatively stable.
Softer Rear - Feels very easy to drive, the car can be 'thrown' into turns. More rear traction while accellerating.
Damping
Heavier Thicker oil (heavier damping) makes the car more stable, and makes it handle more smoothly. It also makes the car jump and land better. If damping is too heavy, traction could be lost in bumpy sections.
Softer Soft damping (and springing) is better for shallow, ripply bumps.
It also makes the car react quicker.
Damping should always be adapted to the spring ratio; the suspension should never feel too 'springy' or too slow.
Heavier Front - The turn radius is wider, but smoother. The car doesn't 'hook' suddenly. The car is easier to drive, and high-speed steering feels very nice.
Softer Front - The steering reacts quicker. More and better low-speed steering.
Heavier Rear - Steering feels quick and responsive, while the rear stays relatively stable.
Softer Rear - Feels very easy to drive, the car can be 'thrown' into turns. More rear traction while accellerating.
08-17-2007, 05:59 AM
#12
dude....all the number given is for what brand of shock oil?
is it brian kinwald's shock oil?
is it brian kinwald's shock oil?
08-17-2007, 06:37 AM
#14
, nice.. is it Jammin X1-CR? so, how your machine handle compared to stock?
Last edited by TeeKuang; 08-17-2007 at 06:49 AM.
08-17-2007, 06:37 AM
#15
what i meant is the number given laa...50,60,100.... what is that stand for? i know it stands for the viscocity but for what brand?
what is that stand for? i know it stands for the viscocity but for what brand?