08-09-2014, 05:53 PM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Athens, Al
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| skid height
Ive got a scx based class 2 scaler going and I just out the traxxas BBs on and with the mad beasts I sit at 3" skid height and with baja claw ttc's im at 3 1/4". Was wondering if thats to tall or what everyone thinks about that.
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08-09-2014, 11:58 PM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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| Re: skid height
I roll the Traxxas 100mm BB's my lower center skid measures about 2.5" above the ground. What springs are you running ? The original red Traxxas coil springs rate is too stiff IMO. and will likely not allow for any static squat. I use the Losi 4" BB white coil springs. 2.75" L / 1.8 lb/rate Losi part # 5147 my static ride height is about 50% squat my suspension's travel is designed for approximately 50% up travel and 50% down travel. |
08-10-2014, 06:22 AM | #3 | |
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08-10-2014, 11:57 AM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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| Re: skid height
run the suspension for a bit... it is likely that the coil springs will settle some after some use/time and gravity. It could be that your rig is factory lite... so... in your case... maybe try the Losi grey 2.75" 1.6lb rated CS's ( # 5146 ) After adding my custom bumpers, sliders, winch, cab interior, etc. my chassis is now probably over 9 lbs so chassis weight definitely plays a roll. The best way to keep your COG low... is to lower your static ride height. Either by chassis weight/lesser spring rate tuning... or even by relocating (raising) the shocks upper mount position. Ideally... the CO should sit squat around 60/40 in it's travel perimeters. = 60% down travel/40% up travel. 50/50 is my current set up. The other thing that can help staying upright... is to put more weight down low on/inside the axle housings. I run tire/wheel weights... as well as steel "beef tubes" inside the axle housings (Fr/Rr). After getting the chassis/suspension dialed in for your wants/likes... It would still likely come down to your abilities and understanding... that there are limitations regarding chassis angles... just like there is with 1:1 wheeling. If yer always pushing those limits... yer body will be marred and scarred ! Lol |
08-10-2014, 12:21 PM | #5 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: bend
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| Re: skid height
If you haven't already tried it yet adjust your upper shock mounts inward. This will soften up the springs and might lower everything without changing your springs.
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08-10-2014, 12:55 PM | #6 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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moving the upper CO mount(s) to the holes on the CO's tower nearest to the chassis center... is definitely worth the attempt. there are also mfgr's that offer offsetting plates that can be mounted to the stock plastic hoop... those would offer even more lean (progression) to the CO. I prefer my CO bodies to be as vertical as possible... IMO the CO works best in this position. but in the OP's case... doing this might be helpful. | |
08-10-2014, 02:45 PM | #7 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Athens, Al
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| Re: skid height
Well see I have a custom welded chassis. Id have to strip it to braize or move anything. Im running curries and weighted wheels so mine is weighted low. Not the first rig I have had to weigh down lol. Mine or prolly 60-70% uptravel. Thats with the wihites as mentioned with no clips. To get the uptravel limited it sots way to high woth the whires
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