The Frog Custom: Breaking the Record with New Oil Dampers!

I have pushed The Frog even further since the last run.

This time, I focused on a complete suspension overhaul.

My goal was to beat the previous record of 32.3 km/h.

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Front Suspension: Oil Damper Conversion

I started by converting the front to an oil damper setup.

I used an aluminum shock plate found on Amazon.

For the shocks, I reused the Eagle Model set (GHOPPER-11) previously purchased for my Grasshopper.

Repurposing parts is a great way to optimize the build.

The front now utilizes DT-04 lower arms.

I also performed a 12mm hex hub conversion for the front wheels.

For tires, I chose Soft Wide Grooved Tires (OP.1284).

The black Astute front wheels give it a sharp, modern look.

For the installation of the lower arms, I utilized Kyosho suspension shafts.

I carefully adjusted the clearance with spacers.

For the rear, I installed Tamiya CVA Damper Mini (SP.519).

These were mounted securely using aluminum shock plates.

I also updated the rear wheels and tires.

I chose black Kyosho Scorpion 2.2″ wheels for a wider tread.

This significantly improved high-speed stability.

The car now handles bumps smoothly and accelerates with confidence.

Here are the long-awaited results from the CYCPLUS speedometer.

The result: **34.3 km/h**, successfully beating our previous record!

The suspension modifications clearly paid off.

The added stability allowed for full-throttle confidence.

The oil damper and wide tread conversion were highly effective.

I will continue to refine The Frog for even better performance.

Stay tuned for the next update!

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The parts used for this customization are listed below.

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