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By adjusting the spring tension of the shocks, you can increase steering sensitivity, adjust the ride-height of the X-Terminator 2 RTR
4WD Nitro Buggy and fine-tune the dampening quality of the suspension system. How you drive your Nitro Buggy will dictate what settings
you should be using. As an example, if you're driving your X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy off-road and going over lots of jumps, you
may want to increase the spring tension of the front shocks to help prevent the front of the Nitro Buggy from bottoming out. If you're racing
your X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy, local track conditions will dictate the settings to use.
rECoMMEnDED iniTiaL SETTingS:
aDJUSTINg ShoCK SpRINg TENSIoN
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We recommend initially leaving the adjustment rings in the factory locations.
Increase or decrease spring tension by threading the adjustment ring up or down
the shock body.
Threading the ring down increases spring tension and the chassis's ride height, and
will stiffen the overall dampening characteristics of the suspension. Threading the
ring up decreases spring tension and makes the dampening characteristics of the
suspension softer.
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When adjusting the spring tension, make sure to adjust the right and left sides
equally.
aDJUSTINg ShoCK DampENINg aND REplaCEmENT ShoCK SpRINgS
Changing the shock oil (the oil inside the shocks) will change the dampening characteristics of the
shocks. Typically, if you are running on smooth surfaces, use a heavier weight oil. If you are running
on rough surfaces, use a lighter weight oil.
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We recommend using only 00% Silicone Shock Oil. Do not use motor oil. The stock
shock oil used in the X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy is 30Wt shock oil. This is good for all-around
use.
for racing, you may want to consider using 35Wt - 40Wt shock oil.
Shock springs are easy to change and can make a difference in the way your X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy handles relative to the
type of terrain you're driving on. If you drive your Nitro Buggy off-road, in a smooth, high-traction area, use stiffer springs to reduce body
roll and weight shift. If the area where you drive your Nitro Buggy is very bumpy, you might consider using softer springs to help absorb the
bumps. If the area is bumpy and you use harder springs, the Nitro Buggy will have a tendency to jump and hop around. The shock springs
included with the X-Terminator 2 RTR 4WD Nitro Buggy are suitable for most general off-road applications.
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The upper hinge pins can be moved up and down to adjust bump steer. Generally, if you move the hinge pins into a lower position,
this will increase bump steer, which can be helpful on tight tracks. For a larger track, you may want to move the hinge pins to a
higher position to decrease bump steer.
rECoMMEnDED iniTiaL SETTingS:
aDJUSTINg BUmp STEER
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We recommend initially leaving the upper hinge pins in the factory locations.
Adjust bump steer by removing the upper hinge pins and reinstalling them, along with the
upper suspension arms, in a hole either further up or lower down.
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When tightening the hex nut on the back of the hinge pins, be careful not to
overtighten them or the hinge pins may not pivot freely.
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When adjusting the hinge pin positions, make sure to adjust the right and left sides
equally.
49356 and 49372 .3mm Shock Spring (RED)
49354 and 49370 .4mm Shock Spring (BLUE)
149352 and 149366 1.5mm Shock Spring (WHiTE) - SToCK
49350 and 49363 .6mm Shock Spring (YELLOW)
49349 and 49364 .7mm Shock Spring (BLACK)
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