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Old 08-05-2015
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Default What pistons are people using in their YZ-2's?

Has anyone tried non standard pistons in their YZ-2?

If so what are people using??

On smooth tracks it's fine but I raced mine last weekend on a bumpy astro track and it was noticeably bobbing a lot and breaking traction. I watched some other branded cars (this makes me feel ill to say it but KF's) which seemed really smooth and they soaked up the bumps far better.
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I think the majority are using kit Pistons. 1.6 front and 1.7 rear.

Saying that, they are probably using the machined versions.
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1.6. Front 1.7 rear machined pistons. Worth it for how much better they fit inside the bore.
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Schelle machined pistons for me jim. 2×1.6 & 2×1.7. Shocks feel more plush i find.
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I bought the Schelle machined ones as MB were out of stock of the Yokomo pistions, i found that they are too thick so when you put the e-clip on it didn't sit flat on the shock shaft washer, and rubbed on the inside of the shock causing friction.
I now used Associated machined pistions (anyone who has bought an AE kit recently will have these) and they are a perfect fit.
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AE for mine.
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I've got yokomo machined 2x1.7 rear and 2x1.6 fronts. What oils are you running Jim?

Yokomo have just put out a 3x1.4: http://www.teamyokomo.eu/x-shock-piston-black-1.43-hole
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2x1.6 & 2x1.7 is the way to go. 3 hole piston is good on very bumpy tracks. Wouldn't surprise me if the pistons will be used by the fast guys at the worlds
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I have just brought 2 x1.6 and 2 x 1.7 Losi machined pistons.... as recommended by MB Models....

I took there there advise, i hope i am not the only one. I am sure im not
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As long as they fit, they are fine. 1.6 + 1.7 is the way to go.
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