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Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual
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ShOCk MOuNTINg pOSITIONS
ShOCk OIl
ShOCk SprINgS
Springs
Characteristics
softer
front
produce more steering
Rear
helpful on rough tracks but may hamper jumping ability and allow the chassis to bottom out much
easier
firmer
front
decrease steering response
Rear
good for big jumps and high-traction surfaces
Droop
Characteristics
more
front
increases on-power steering and lets the rear of the vehicle roll more when applying throttle
Rear
increases off-power steering and lets the front of the vehicle roll more when removing throttle
less
front
decrease steering response
Rear
good for big jumps and high-traction surfaces
Shock Oil
Characteristics
lighter
Responds quicker and creates more chassis roll
use lighter oil as it gets colder
heavier
Reacts slower and creates less chassis roll
use heavier oil as it gets warmer
Always measure the droop (down travel) with the shocks on the vehicle. Droop is measured from the center of the top shock mount to the center of the bottom
shock screw. More front and rear droop will accelerate better in bumps when going straight, but can cause the vehicle to traction roll in rough turns. Less front and
rear droop will slide over bumps better in turns and may be better on high-speed and high-traction tracks.
Moving the shocks in on the tower makes the vehicle more forgiving. Moving
the shocks out on the tower makes the vehicle more responsive and better for
technical tracks.
Adjust oil weight when there is a drastic temperature change (20 - 25° F/12 - 14°C)
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