1/10 Piston Setups

The system gives racers four distinct damping styles in one piston—linear, progressive, digressive, and mixed—allowing the suspension to be tuned for different tracks and driving styles.

Linear – Provides a consistent, predictable increase in force as shaft speed rises. While simple and easy to tune, its uniform behaviour can limit how well it balances chassis control and bump compliance.

Progressive – Builds support as shaft speed increases, helping the suspension absorb larger bumps and landings while remaining compliant over smaller surface changes. It also allows racers to run lighter oils for low-grip conditions without compromising jump performance.

Digressive – Delivers strong low-speed control for sharper steering response, improved braking stability, and better chassis support in corners. Ideal for higher-grip surfaces, allowing exceptional initial steering without making the entire suspension feel slow or heavy.

Mixed – Enter the realm of modern piston technology, combining the benefits of multiple damping curves. Strong initial steering response, smooth mid-speed control, and progressive high-speed support for larger bumps and jumps.

The following setups are basic starting points. There are of course many more but we recommend starting here. 

The pictures provide the recommended shim stack order for the desired damping objective.