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Re: CLM's Losi Collection and rebuild thread

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matt1ptkn wrote:I'm in a very similar situation as you and love seeing that I'm not the only one. 8) The Jrx-2 is just such a nice buggy. I've got a shelfer, a runner, a roller and enough parts for one or two more, :oops: . Do you have any suggestion on what weight shock oil is best for the 5 link? I have the stock springs. My runner tends to nose dive off taller jumps and I'm not sure if I should soften or stiffen. :cry: I hate changing shock oil. :evil:
Under-damped rear shocks. It's probably slapping the rear to the ground on the way up the jump and then popping up, so as you leave the jump the rear is still traveling back up and as front wheels leave the ground, it begins the rotation that points your nose down.
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Re: CLM's Losi Collection and rebuild thread

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matt1ptkn wrote:I'm in a very similar situation as you and love seeing that I'm not the only one. 8) The Jrx-2 is just such a nice buggy. I've got a shelfer, a runner, a roller and enough parts for one or two more, :oops: . Do you have any suggestion on what weight shock oil is best for the 5 link? I have the stock springs. My runner tends to nose dive off taller jumps and I'm not sure if I should soften or stiffen. :cry: I hate changing shock oil. :evil:
Like Knix said, go thicker in the shock oil, it sounds like the rear suspension is unloading at the top of the jump and causing the nosedive.

As for the jrx2.. those ads with the slammed suspension and slick red body just drew me in and I fell in love with it.... I so need a box art body for my car lol
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Re: CLM's Losi Collection and rebuild thread

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Awesome. Thanks guys! I agree about the Jrx-2 with lowered suspension. It just looks fastastic. :roll:
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