Shocking question.

Feel free to discuss anything NON-R/C related that is on your mind.

Moderators: scr8p, klavy69

User avatar
Synergy
Approved Member
Posts: 1787
Joined: Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:57 am
Location: North East England
Has thanked: 127 times
Been thanked: 72 times

Shocking question.

Post by Synergy »

Please help, I need some new shocks for my vintage racer, it currently sports CE shocks ( .71 and 1.32 is that correct?) are there any oil shocks produced today that perform well of the same dimensions? I have considered Kyosho Golds and Tamiya High Caps but due to there rarity and collect ability are an extremely expensive option.

Thanks.
Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

Here's my TC Showroom
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=18028

User avatar
highwayracer
Approved Member
Posts: 1187
Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:43 pm
Location: Illinois, USA
Been thanked: 6 times

Re: Shocking question.

Post by highwayracer »

Why are you looking for different shocks? Do you want something older than the top loaded associated gold shocks?

As for shocks that are produced today, can't you just use the current assocaited shocks? I know that HPI uses the same diameter shock, but I'm not sure if they have shorter lengths. Then there's traxxas...

Good luck...

Regards,
highwayracer

User avatar
Synergy
Approved Member
Posts: 1787
Joined: Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:57 am
Location: North East England
Has thanked: 127 times
Been thanked: 72 times

Re: Shocking question.

Post by Synergy »

I would like to run modern shocks that are readily available (for parts to) reliable, easy to overhaul and perform. The CE shocks I have on at the moment leak like a British Politician. I just wondered if anything was produced today with the same dimensions, thought someone here might have experimented :?:
Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

Here's my TC Showroom
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=18028

adam lancia
Approved Member
Posts: 1116
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:37 pm
Location: Donkin, Nova Scotia, Canada
Has thanked: 7 times
Been thanked: 42 times

Re: Shocking question.

Post by adam lancia »

1.32 teflon full shock kit - http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2584&P=7
B2 front shock bodies - not sure if these are .71's or .89's, either way they'll work. Just pick up a set of shafts and a few rebuild kits and you'll be golden. Hope that helps.

User avatar
Synergy
Approved Member
Posts: 1787
Joined: Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:57 am
Location: North East England
Has thanked: 127 times
Been thanked: 72 times

Re: Shocking question.

Post by Synergy »

Thank you I'll give that some serious consideration.
Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

Here's my TC Showroom
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=18028

tizeye
Approved Member
Posts: 1004
Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:00 pm
Location: Otago New Zealand
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Shocking question.

Post by tizeye »

Then there are these..only $US25 for four..
Attachments
86537502_full.jpg
86537490_full.jpg

purpletimbo
Approved Member
Posts: 1135
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:50 pm
Location: York, England RC10 DS Nitro 1/10
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Shocking question.

Post by purpletimbo »

I think I got a spare set of those blue ones in shed if you want to try them sometime :D

User avatar
Synergy
Approved Member
Posts: 1787
Joined: Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:57 am
Location: North East England
Has thanked: 127 times
Been thanked: 72 times

Re: Shocking question.

Post by Synergy »

Well I found a picture on Tamiya Club of an Astute running DF03 shocks so I've ordered these, at £20 inc P&P I thought they were worth a punt, I've seen some good reports on this 3Racing stuff.

http://www.3racing.hk/products.php?products_key=2038
Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

Here's my TC Showroom
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=18028

User avatar
mikedealer
Approved Member
Posts: 1778
Joined: Fri May 18, 2007 12:25 am
Been thanked: 3 times

Re: Shocking question.

Post by mikedealer »

i own the 3racing shocks there, they are smooth as can be.. as far as how long they will last, i dont know.. seem nicely built.. hard to say.. but worth the money

tizeye
Approved Member
Posts: 1004
Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:00 pm
Location: Otago New Zealand
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Shocking question.

Post by tizeye »

You can have the four blue shocks above delivered for $20 any takers?

User avatar
Synergy
Approved Member
Posts: 1787
Joined: Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:57 am
Location: North East England
Has thanked: 127 times
Been thanked: 72 times

Re: Shocking question.

Post by Synergy »

tizeye wrote:You can have the four blue shocks above delivered for $20 any takers?
hijack.jpg
Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

Here's my TC Showroom
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=18028

tizeye
Approved Member
Posts: 1004
Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:00 pm
Location: Otago New Zealand
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Shocking question.

Post by tizeye »

Lol hey they are completely different to yours different application the works..

User avatar
Synergy
Approved Member
Posts: 1787
Joined: Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:57 am
Location: North East England
Has thanked: 127 times
Been thanked: 72 times

Re: Shocking question.

Post by Synergy »

tizeye wrote:Lol hey they are completely different to yours different application the works..
I was referring more to the fact that this is not the BST forum :wink:
Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

Here's my TC Showroom
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=18028

tizeye
Approved Member
Posts: 1004
Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:00 pm
Location: Otago New Zealand
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Shocking question.

Post by tizeye »

Whoops sorry my bad....

User avatar
Synergy
Approved Member
Posts: 1787
Joined: Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:57 am
Location: North East England
Has thanked: 127 times
Been thanked: 72 times

Re: Shocking question.

Post by Synergy »

tizeye wrote:Whoops sorry my bad....
It's all good dude 8)
Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

Here's my TC Showroom
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom.asp?id=18028

Create an account or sign in to join the discussion

You need to be a member in order to post a reply

Create an account

Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute

Register

Sign in

  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “Off-Topic / Chit-Chat”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No User AvatarDotNetDotCom.org [Bot], User avatarjuicedcoupe, No User AvatarMajestic-12 [Bot] and 4 guests