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J-Dub · **Shock Positions... -** 07-04-2007, 08:53 PM

My First real RC was a REVO...and I got an LSP now too. I want to kind of get the Suspension setup better...but I have NO idea what shock positions do...advice?

Czech-it-Out Graphics · 07-04-2007, 09:15 PM

More inclined:

softer initial dampening
more progressive dampening
more lateral traction
makes the handling more forgiving
may be better on high-bite tracks, slows down the handling
makes it easier to drive

Less Inclined:

Harder dampening
less lateral traction
makes the car more responsive
usually better suited on technical tracks

via the xray bible

J-Dub · 07-04-2007, 10:43 PM

So when you are saying 'Inclined' You are referring to the shocks 'laying down'?

Czech-it-Out Graphics · 07-04-2007, 10:46 PM

yea that is what an incline is

J-Dub · 07-04-2007, 11:15 PM

Thank you...gonna mess with springs and stuff I have laying around.

J-Dub · 07-04-2007, 11:26 PM

so more vertical is more incined, and more horizontal is less inclined?

Czech-it-Out Graphics · 07-04-2007, 11:43 PM

more vertical is less inclined

J-Dub · 07-05-2007, 12:01 AM

Well it appears I have like 1 choice for top position, and 2 for the arms...so I guess Im going to have to leave it how it is...

Ponch · 07-05-2007, 11:06 AM

Ummm....dictionary.com's definition for incline;

1. to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant.

So......?

Czech-it-Out Graphics · 07-05-2007, 12:16 PM

so genius if it is more vertical it is less inclined having less deviation from the vertical duh

Tex · 07-10-2007, 07:33 PM

an incline (as in treadmill) means it goes from horizontal to inclined......I'm no genius though

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J-Dub Offline Senior Member Posts: 1,617 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seneca, IL	Shock Positions... - 07-04-2007, 08:53 PM My First real RC was a REVO...and I got an LSP now too. I want to kind of get the Suspension setup better...but I have NO idea what shock positions do...advice? LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port. Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.

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Czech-it-Out Graphics Offline I own rocco brocoli Posts: 13,813 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL	07-04-2007, 09:15 PM More inclined: softer initial dampening more progressive dampening more lateral traction makes the handling more forgiving may be better on high-bite tracks, slows down the handling makes it easier to drive Less Inclined: Harder dampening less lateral traction makes the car more responsive usually better suited on technical tracks via the xray bible Here is a link to my website- www.czech-it-out-graphics.com 1/29/07 never forget....TTT Bringing old know-it-all blow hards back to reallity at a forum near you "Always Imitated, Never Duplicated"

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J-Dub Offline Senior Member Posts: 1,617 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seneca, IL	07-04-2007, 10:43 PM So when you are saying 'Inclined' You are referring to the shocks 'laying down'? LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port. Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.

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Czech-it-Out Graphics Offline I own rocco brocoli Posts: 13,813 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL	07-04-2007, 10:46 PM yea that is what an incline is Here is a link to my website- www.czech-it-out-graphics.com 1/29/07 never forget....TTT Bringing old know-it-all blow hards back to reallity at a forum near you "Always Imitated, Never Duplicated"

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J-Dub Offline Senior Member Posts: 1,617 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seneca, IL	07-04-2007, 11:15 PM Thank you...gonna mess with springs and stuff I have laying around. LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port. Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.

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J-Dub Offline Senior Member Posts: 1,617 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seneca, IL	07-04-2007, 11:26 PM so more vertical is more incined, and more horizontal is less inclined? LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port. Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.

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Czech-it-Out Graphics Offline I own rocco brocoli Posts: 13,813 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL	07-04-2007, 11:43 PM more vertical is less inclined Here is a link to my website- www.czech-it-out-graphics.com 1/29/07 never forget....TTT Bringing old know-it-all blow hards back to reallity at a forum near you "Always Imitated, Never Duplicated"

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J-Dub Offline Senior Member Posts: 1,617 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seneca, IL	07-05-2007, 12:01 AM Well it appears I have like 1 choice for top position, and 2 for the arms...so I guess Im going to have to leave it how it is... LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port. Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.

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Ponch Offline TITTY-SPRINKLES! Posts: 10,558 Join Date: May 2005 Location: J-town	07-05-2007, 11:06 AM Ummm....dictionary.com's definition for incline; 1. to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant. So......? Man... I'd love to B a L on her T's!!!

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Czech-it-Out Graphics Offline I own rocco brocoli Posts: 13,813 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL	07-05-2007, 12:16 PM so genius if it is more vertical it is less inclined having less deviation from the vertical duh Here is a link to my website- www.czech-it-out-graphics.com 1/29/07 never forget....TTT Bringing old know-it-all blow hards back to reallity at a forum near you "Always Imitated, Never Duplicated"

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Tex Offline Mugen/RB Posts: 9,177 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin, TX	07-10-2007, 07:33 PM an incline (as in treadmill) means it goes from horizontal to inclined......I'm no genius though Mugen MBX5T RBS5 RB2045 Futaba 3PM Hitec 5955, 5965