opinion and info on HR shocks

[DANALLY]

Anyone have an opinion on the Hot Racing air / friction shocks? I know opinions of HR on here haven't been great but these shocks are it for an aftermarket option.

The more important question I have is if the internal spring set-up can be set-up for droop?

I did a search and found little on these...any input is appreciated!

[murderface]

i actually just read a post on micro t forum about these i believe it was bucknaked and wheelin and he set them up in half droop i guess and ran em on a stock chasis and said they ran like oil filled. just make sure they dont bind . i dont remember what chasis youre running but the stock one you can tweak to adjust the geometry of the top of the shock (also in his post)

[murderface]

http://www.microtforum.com/forum/vie...20f6538b581dc7
heres the link to the thread

[Jeepkid]

They look sweet, but I like my wieght down low.

[DANALLY]

Originally Posted by murderface

http://www.microtforum.com/forum/vie...20f6538b581dc7
heres the link to the thread

I don't belong to that site and they make u have a sign in...thanks anyway.

[Dogbreath]

considering the price they are definitely NOT worth it....the are sticky and the supplied springs are waaaaaay too stiff

[DANALLY]

Originally Posted by Dogbreath

considering the price they are definitely NOT worth it....the are sticky and the supplied springs are waaaaaay too stiff

Thats what I was looking for thanks! Are they sticky no matter what or are they something that can be modified to do better?

[rustykaos]

When I bought my micro they were already installed and were very stiff. Went back to stock and liked it much better so sold them off. After I sold them I found the post from BNR about cutting the springs in half and having it sit in a semi droop so told my mate who bought the shocks and he uses this setup now and likes them. Personally I don't think they are worth what they are charging. For that kind of money I say you are better getting the HR gearbox covers as my understanding this stops the binding.

Cheers Jarrod

[DANALLY]

Originally Posted by rustykaos

When I bought my micro they were already installed and were very stiff. Went back to stock and liked it much better so sold them off. After I sold them I found the post from BNR about cutting the springs in half and having it sit in a semi droop so told my mate who bought the shocks and he uses this setup now and likes them. Personally I don't think they are worth what they are charging. For that kind of money I say you are better getting the HR gearbox covers as my understanding this stops the binding.

Cheers Jarrod

I have the gear box thanks. I am working on another rig and want to do shocks this time. I hate the stock shocks and have no other choices

[murderface]

im not 100% sure but wouldnt softer springs and a little powdered graphite make them better??