2wd Pede thread

[lincpimp]

Seeing how popular these old beasts are, I figured I would start a thread.

I have a few, and am looking for some insight from other owners. Things like favorite hopups, shock setups, homemade fixes and upgrades. Stuff like that.

Mine is a partial vxl with pretty much everything rpm on it. Run a 2070 servo, sidewinder sc sytem, 3s 5000 25c neu lipo, 58t jato spur and 32p 14t pinion. Stock vxl wheels with stock talons.

As for what I have noticed:

The jato spur is a great addition, but you will not be able to fit the gear cover. Not an issue as the 32p gears seem pretty tough.

Rpm bumper is a must, the lower rpm arms are very sturdy too. I currently have the fixed length rpm upper links on it, but I have too much neg camber on the front, and will be buying some vxl spec upper links off ebay soon. Rear fixed links seem to be fine, so they will stay.

Stock servo saver blows, swapped it for a black kimbrough (sp?) saver as they are alot better. No wheel time on that yet, so I will have to see. I have used them on old emaxx with great success, so I have high hopes.

I have stock old pede style shocks, black springs on the front and red rears. My rear shocks suck, one is leaking and it binds at about half travel, making wheelies unpredictable at best!! I would like some shock suggestions, can be traxxas or other brands. I want something sturdy, as I do bash this guy pretty hard. Maybe some of the smaller bore 1/8 buggy shocks? Since the front pede shocks are shorter maybe buggy fronts there and the longer buggy rears on the back? I will get measurements, eye to eye and see what I can find, but experienced recommendations would be much appreicated!