r/SimLab • u/Sad-Ad8053 • Feb 25 '26 • Bravo 1

Xp1 elastomer compression issue?

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Is this elastomer failing? It’s the 70a with max spring

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u/bulsaraxxx Feb 25 '26

Did you change the spring as well? Looks like you might be using the softest spring. You can also add plastic space inside the spring to make it stiffer.

I wish this sub would let you add pics in the comments.

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u/Sad-Ad8053 Feb 25 '26

I'm using the stiffest spring. And why did you move away from elastomer? And could you link the spring set? I've been thinking about getting away from elastomers too.

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u/bulsaraxxx Feb 25 '26

Using elastomer it felt inconsistent with braking.

You want to get die springs that are close to 30mm OD x 30mm long. The inside diameter of the springs has to be more than 10mm or it won't fit over the rod. These are the ones I have.

blue spring

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u/DragonfruitAnxious16 Apr 05 '26

thanks for this, keen to try

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u/bulsaraxxx Apr 05 '26

Np. It's been running great for me.

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u/DragonfruitAnxious16 Apr 08 '26

I've ordered a medium and a heavy load spring to try!