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redshift
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09.06.2010, 06:39 PM

A few notes about the suspension...

I am well aware the "bigbores" are none-such, and at least one other mfr. does the same thing with the wording. The fact the pistons fit both the plastic as well as the "bigbores" kinda gives it away...

At any rate, the extreme shallow angle I have results in a higher transit speed vs. a more vertical shock layout. So the (single hole) pistons are seeing very high fluid resistance. But the high damping rate is half the reason, along with the tight springs, that this is working so well. The 45W sili is taking a lot of the compression force OFF of the springs. So as I mentioned in an earlier post, one of the lower piston e-clips gave out. That was after over 30 runs, so I can deal with that. And I have 4 spares ready to go at all times (thank you Maxx) It is plush, and would not be suitable for jumping, not gonna pretend it would be... But if I can keep the weight around where it is now, I think this layout is gonna stay.

Working on a skidplate for underside protection, that's gonna add a bit.

That's all I have for the moment, thanks for the words Sparky.
   
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