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After a quick clean here and there, it's ready to be stripped and some new NIP bits to go on.

Forgot to ask, what's the difference between the black and grey shock bodies? Just a general update in colour?

Damn that's a nice looking car, it's cleaned up really well. I am seriously thinking of starting a XX build, but I know it's gonna cost a lot, and I am just finishing off a XXX-T Matt Francis...

To be fair to the previous owner it was quite clean, I've just gone over it again with a fine toothbrush.

Got some new front and rear graphite arms on their way now, as well as a new graphite rear shock tower.

Anyone know what the thread/pitch is on the shock bodies? I want to get some blue shock adjusting rings but unsure on what to look for.

oldrc wrote:To be fair to the previous owner it was quite clean, I've just gone over it again with a fine toothbrush.

Got some new front and rear graphite arms on their way now, as well as a new graphite rear shock tower.

Anyone know what the thread/pitch is on the shock bodies? I want to get some blue shock adjusting rings but unsure on what to look for.

Trinity used to do them, I have a spare used set if you want them. No idea on thread pitch though.

The updated parts will really look cool on this!

Looking good (but I'd keep the Lunsford!).....

I'll pop the blue ones on and compare

LosiXXkid wrote:Looking good (but I'd keep the Lunsford!).....

There's already an AE screw kit on there so why not!? j/k

So last night, the lights were dim, the kids were in bed, a glass of wine lay on the side. I looked over to the wife and thought yes, yes this is the night baby, it's time... to build my new shocks!



An hour later I had them done, now just to put the oil in. It was at this point I remembered how much of a pain in the arse I personally find these 'bottom fill' shocks to bleed of air. After 20 years off, I still can't do a good job of it! So we're in to the next night and they are all done, the oil is wiped away off the table, my hands, the chair, the babys bib, the carpet, my hair, yep I think we are done! Photos tomorrow it's a bit dark in here now.

Oh and thanks to jamin for sorting me out with the shock adjusters too

Had some NIP goodies arrive today:



Rear tower is on after scrubbing the chassis in soapy water. I noticed something on the chassis today which I'll have to tend to, pics tomorrow

Oh yes, I need a complete titanium hinge pin set, has anyone seen one anywhere?

The other car has brand new technacraft hinge pins installed , swap them out

Does it? Brilliant, that means I can get on with the build right away

With all those new parts going on, am I right in thinking that this build is destined for the shelf...?

I think I have a NIP set of Tecnacraft pins and buckles here somewhere. If your interested

LosiXXkid wrote:With all those new parts going on, am I right in thinking that this build is destined for the shelf...?

No it will be used, the reason for new parts is that I want to build it up looking tidy and as new as possible, the existing parts will be used as spares.