Viper 989

Serpent Viper 989

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Kit setup

Kit shock setup. Part numbers link to AMain.

Shock oil
Front
800 cst
Rear
800 cst
Serpent oil
Springs
Front
6.8/39 Purple #160306 →
Rear
4.9/28 Pink #160324 →
Pistons
Front
1 hole #160134 →
Rear
2 hole #160134 →

What shock oil does the Serpent Viper 989 come with?

Out of the box the Viper 989 runs 800 cst front, 800 cst rear (Serpent oil), on 1 hole (#160134) front, 2 hole (#160134) rear pistons. That is the kit setup; you will need to adjust it for your track conditions. The RC Setup App can help dial it in.

What springs does the Serpent Viper 989 come with?

The kit springs are 6.8/39 Purple (#160306) front, 4.9/28 Pink (#160324) rear. Stiffer springs suit high grip and big jumps; softer springs add grip on slick or bumpy tracks.

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