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Shocking question.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:39 pm
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.
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:19 pm
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
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:15 pm
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
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:23 am
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.
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:09 pm
by Synergy
Thank you I'll give that some serious consideration.
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:37 pm
by tizeye
Then there are these..only $US25 for four..
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:20 pm
by purpletimbo
I think I got a spare set of those blue ones in shed if you want to try them sometime
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:50 pm
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
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:57 pm
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
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:04 pm
by tizeye
You can have the four blue shocks above delivered for $20 any takers?
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:11 pm
by Synergy
tizeye wrote:You can have the four blue shocks above delivered for $20 any takers?
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:21 pm
by tizeye
Lol hey they are completely different to yours different application the works..
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:28 pm
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
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:34 pm
by tizeye
Whoops sorry my bad....
Re: Shocking question.
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:35 pm
by Synergy
tizeye wrote:Whoops sorry my bad....
It's all good dude
