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Old 03-04-2014, 07:30 AM   #1
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Ok I finished my rig and I seem to have articulation problems, as in not enough. I am using the vanquish track bar option and wondering if that might be it. The back has a ton of articulation but the front not so much. Any ideas or set up advice?
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Old 03-04-2014, 07:41 AM   #2
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It should have 1 tire height or a little less.

Got pics?
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Old 03-04-2014, 07:43 AM   #3
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x2 on the pics. Need more info such as shock length, links using, etc...
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Old 03-04-2014, 09:40 AM   #4
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You removed one of the front top links, correct? 4 link + Panhard = no movement.
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Old 03-04-2014, 10:47 AM   #5
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Yeah I removed the other link, using vanquish titanium links. Shocks are 95 mm integy shocks with working resiviours. Also I have the brg shock mounts n front and back.
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Old 03-04-2014, 10:49 AM   #6
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Do I want the shocks as straight as possible, used to having the shocks at a angle on my Losi 22t
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Old 03-04-2014, 11:54 AM   #7
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First off if you want more flex, get slightly longer shocks. I have Gmade 103mm shocks on my wraith and I love them. You would want the top of your shocks on the mounts closest to the middle of the chassis. That's how I had mine set up before I put a lowering kit on it and it worked great. Pictures would definitely help. I'm not sure if you can really see it here, but my shocks are leaning more towards the center of the chassis.

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Old 03-04-2014, 02:04 PM   #8
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I get 6+ and that's not all because the chassis hits front and rear (4ws) on the servo. I got to make a custom chassis to accommodate my mods. My wraith is slammed too. I recommend going 3 link if you haven't or checking your shocks. I have 103 mm which is very common. I recommend 90-110 mm. Also check your drive shafts cause they might be hitting. Is it a kit or rtr. If its a kit and you put the wrong links on that's definitely the problemo


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Old 03-04-2014, 02:56 PM   #9
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Too much articulation is bad. About 1 tire height is all you want.
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Old 03-04-2014, 03:30 PM   #10
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Too much articulation is bad. About 1 tire height is all you want.
That's a fact. Too many people, noobies mostly think they need 4' of articulation and in reality that just don't work but it sure looks cool.
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Old 03-04-2014, 03:43 PM   #11
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Seb's RC Shop, Axial Wraith, best suspension and performance mod in the world LOL - YouTube

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Old 03-04-2014, 07:01 PM   #12
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What parts did seb rc shop use to get all that flex
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Old 03-04-2014, 08:55 PM   #13
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I was waiting for that glass counter top to shatter in that video
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Old 03-04-2014, 08:56 PM   #14
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You can use those servo de-wangers that move the servo inwards a bit to give more clearance.
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Old 03-04-2014, 09:05 PM   #15
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What parts did seb rc shop use to get all that flex
Please don't attempt to do that...

Flex isn't everything when crawling. Too much suspension travel will cause COG problems and let's face it, it's very noob-ish.
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Old 03-04-2014, 09:21 PM   #16
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I'm using the Losi comp crawler shocks. It is a kit, I did the BGR front and rear shock mounts. They are more like shock hoops then the three hole plastic mounts.yes I am using the vanquish track bar and did the servo relocation as well
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Old 03-04-2014, 09:23 PM   #17
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I have the king shocks that are 110 but really don't like them. More for looks then actual function. Also have the integy resiviour shocks they are 95mm but the shock body is really big. Just got the Losi comp crawler bottom fill shocks. So far works killer.
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Old 03-04-2014, 09:43 PM   #18
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I believe this was all covered in the first response to the op.
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Old 03-05-2014, 06:40 AM   #19
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Please don't attempt to do that...

Flex isn't everything when crawling. Too much suspension travel will cause COG problems and let's face it, it's very noob-ish.
Yes sir i know but man that looks kool
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