Infraction Shock/Suspension set ups

[Johnboy5586]

I've searched on here a good bit but haven't found much as far as infraction shock set ups. I've seen a few aftermarket shock offerings, perfect pass, gpm, integy. Then the internal parts arrma offers for them. But what is everyone doing with their infraction set ups? This rig is going to be a street basher not a speed run rig. I bought the perfect pass springs for it already but figured there's tips/tricks to help improve them further

 

[parcou]

I've searched on here a good bit but haven't found much as far as infraction shock set ups. I've seen a few aftermarket shock offerings, perfect pass, gpm, integy. Then the internal parts arrma offers for them. But what is everyone doing with their infraction set ups? This rig is going to be a street basher not a speed run rig. I bought the perfect pass springs for it already but figured there's tips/tricks to help improve them further

I'll share my limited knowledge of what I did, but by no means I'm not on a vet with suspension. Others will share in

I do like my infraction to have a LOOK of a lower stance. I like minimal fender gap. So, I have made adjustments to the body post and droop so it can sit/stance in a certain way. In addition, when drift bashing, I hate for any rig for the ass end to be sagging like a hyena. When under power for the bashers and the Infraction I want it to level even...may not be right but it's my focus.


Battery install, lower stance

This setup requires me to be on smooth ground because that bumpy stuff will catch all the bottom. Cool. For me, this is the only surface I am looking for anyway.


I added the 32in/lb springs in the front only. I need to recheck that number, but it was the next highest over stock. Then, I added more collars to the front. Underpower and side drifts kept the spoiler/splitter from rubbing the ground. The rear body posts are lowered...stock springs, and some collar adjustments to my liking.

I did develop one issue from this setup. The chassis hex screw around the front axle damn heads were grinding smooth, so I could not get a hex screw wrench in them anymore. Adding skid plates resolved that, for me, it sometimes gives a nice spark in the late evening.

It would NOT be the setup for most people here....I am a nutball about stance on all my rigs, so lowering the Infraction for a particular look added other challenges. If you have seen any touring car pics I posted, you'll see all of them have that perfect stance-to-tire/fender ratio.

Let's see what the vets who do this often share

 

[Liquid SSSnake]

Here's my set up, your mileage may vary... I've had this rig for a while and this is where I'm at as of now. Make one small change at a time is all I can say.

Shock fluid: (F) 3000cst, (R) 3000cst
Springs: (F) 38 lb, (R) 32 lb
Preload: (F) 4mm, (R) 6.5mm
Swaybars: (F) 2.9mm, (R) 2.7mm
Front Toe: Stock
Rear Toe: 1.5°
Rear Camber: -2°

Kyosho +11mm wheel hexes in rear
TLR adjustable rear suspension hangers RF/RR
TLR ackerman bar (front hole)
Mugen MBX8 aluminum pillow balls
MBX8 toe and camber links (no slop)
PH/HR emulsion caps
Typhon TLR 1.2 x 8 shock pistons (IIRC), x-rings, delrin cartridges
EXB servo saver spring

I run the camber links mid length, upper hole on hub and lower hole on tower. I've tried short and long, mid length seems the most versatile.
Shocks leaning inboard.
Droop is set to where the arms are parallel to the ground then I added internal shock limiters to match the droop. I think my shocks are 4mm shorter than stock.

 

[Johnboy5586]

@Liquid SSSnake very nice! I debated going through the factory shocks like you and adding the ph caps also. Just been trying to research set ups as much as I can. I know a good bit of it comes to driving style and all but getting opinions on what's worth it and what's not helps me get a middle of the road base line to start

@parcou that's a sharp ride man! I love the look!