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Old 10-11-2006 | 12:23 PM
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hi everyone i have a quick question when you are drag racing a buggy whats the best way to set the shocks stiff or soft



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Old 10-11-2006 | 09:39 PM
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it depends on the surface you are running... you want the vehicle to transfer the weight of the vehicle as evenly as possible when you try to explode off the line. In other words, you want a happy median with soft and firm suspension.
Old 10-12-2006 | 09:13 AM
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A lot of variables but if it was me I would try to set the rear as soft as possible without un controlled wheelies. Keep softening till that happens and then stiffen up a tad. Zero toe in or toe out both front and rear is the fastest but may also be harder to drive in a straight line. Try to run with a half tank or less of fuel, unless this presents tuning problems. 4 aa batteries instead of a hump pack and set a wing to neutral or take it off to reduce wind resistance. Any reduction in weight and resistance, check your bearings also, equals more speed. Good luck.
Old 10-12-2006 | 11:23 AM
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thanks guys gave it try works great during my lunch hour just beat a ofna buggy with my wing on and a nuff fuel to make 2 passes
Old 10-12-2006 | 01:48 PM
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i would say that hard suspep if on road, mid-way if on like a dirt road, and soft if its really bumpy not mater what surface.
Old 10-12-2006 | 02:10 PM
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thanks i will try it tonight

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