Freeze's Savage Flux "Frostbyte II" build thread

[Bondonutz]

+1; I decided on 1/2" offset wheels rather than the axle entenders for the same reason plus the weak point is whjere the pin goes thru the axle. Why create even more stress there IMO ?

[thzero]

You have that same weak point whether you use the axle extenders or 1/2" offset wheels.

We just need a better axle for these things. Would be great to have hubs that can support a 24mm bearing, then have 6mm axle so we could use the 24mm hubs from the 5B/5T.

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

+1; I decided on 1/2" offset wheels rather than the axle entenders for the same reason plus the weak point is whjere the pin goes thru the axle. Why create even more stress there IMO ?

[_dV]

Freeze: shock settings in the vid were
- 500 centistoke (50 wt) HPI oil
- stock piston
- single white spring (no short spring)
- tube but no other spacers

That was with the shock tower supports as well. They make a diff to how stiff settings feel.


Update: Went out for quick drive after work. Tried replacing the white springs with pink + the smallest spacer on top of the tube. Instantly much better, removed the small spacer, little better again. Less skatey on loose surface and less bouncey on bumps. Could still see that the dampening was too harsh. Will try 400 cst oil next time.