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Hey I'm new to the forum and thought I would post some pics of my RC10 graphite build. I got this car around 1990 and converted it to race dirt oval for a couple of years before replacing it with a Custom Works Intimidator. I recently got it out of storage and put it back together to race at a new 1/10th offroad track. I haven't raced in many years and this will be my first attempt at offroad racing so if you have any tips that would be great, wish me luck!

Anybody with a car that looks like that is more than welcome here..hell anybody with a RC car is welcome here..nice rig..

that is a nice rig...going to run it or shelf it??????? I got one that is similar but it's on a shelf, only because it was originally mine from back in the day.

I plan to run it at a new track that was just finished. Never raced off-road before so if I enjoy it I'll probably buy a newer buggy later on.

Slap some chassis tape and maybe a front bumper on it before you run it.

I have a small front bumper I plan to put on. Do you have any suggestions on springs and shock oil? I'm just looking for a good starting point.

Thanks,

can you post a pic of track

where do you live? Its nice to hear of NEW tracks being made Hopfully it is the start of a new trend!

I don't have any pics. I try to remember to take my camera next time.
I'm just south of Jackson MS.

I know with the newer buggies and truck the general rule of thumb for shock oil is 35w front and 30w rear. Try 2 hole pistons front 1 hole rear. Get medium springs for the shock and set the ride height with the dog bones level. That should be a good starting point then after you get a good feel for it play around with the settings. Just remember to try different tires before doing anything else, they are the single biggest factor in tuning the suspension.

Great advice, thanks!