after market shocks?

[NeXt559]

k so i was able finaly tear into my mrc this past weekend, and i have to say im pretty impressed.

but i also see a number of areas in where it can be inproved. one of them being the the shocks.

can anyone recomend a set of better shocks for this little guy?

[RCMFMaxxMan]

what about mini-t rears? i can't recall how long those are but it seems like that would be right.

[NeXt559]

Originally Posted by RCMFMaxxMan

what about mini-t rears? i can't recall how long those are but it seems like that would be right.

went to my lhs today to check them mini t rears out

we measured them and the're way too short, also tried the losi 4 inch shocks and their way too big

if the shock body of the mini t rear shock was about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch longer they would have been perfect

i really like the way losi makes their shocks (* well except for the MRC's) i really hope they come out w/ an aluminum shock asap

[j33pownr]

revo shocks are around 3" long. That may get you the length you need.

[wrightcs77]

I don't see the need for the aluminum shocks. I was talking with some others at Nat's who had these and everyone I spoke with about the shocks thought aluminum shocks would be an upgrade that is not needed.

What about the shocks don't you like?

[NeXt559]

Originally Posted by wrightcs77

I don't see the need for the aluminum shocks. I was talking with some others at Nat's who had these and everyone I spoke with about the shocks thought aluminum shocks would be an upgrade that is not needed.

What about the shocks don't you like?

w/ such a small and light rig. setting up the shocks upside down would help w/ brinng down the cg. i know it way be by a minisqual amount but like many people know, w/ rc crawlers little mods help a lot

as for why i dont like the shocks, have you seen them? as w/ many rtr rc cars, shocks are usually the first thing to be upgraded for a very obvious reason: companies usually use cheap shocks to cut costs. i dont blame them, the market is flooded w/ numerous shock options that are already tried and true; counting r&d along w/ other production cost, the monies put in can really add up
the mrc shocks seem to be made from a fairly low density plastic. look at the point where the shock cap and shock body meet. notice how the body looks like its being streched out? im scared to over tighten it in fear of the body splitting. while tightening the bleeding screw, im also afraid of stripping the threads

Originally Posted by j33pownr

revo shocks are around 3" long. That may get you the length you need.

tried those too, the main issue is mounting them. w/ the screws being smaller on the mrc (1.5 mm) trying to mount the cap or rod end to the axles can prove to be an issue. a longer (1/2 - 3/4 inch) alumninum mini t shock would be perfect for the mrc

[Krawler Freak]

Originally Posted by NeXt559

tried those too, the main issue is mounting them. w/ the screws being smaller on the mrc (1.5 mm) trying to mount the cap or rod end to the axles can prove to be an issue. a longer (1/2 - 3/4 inch) alumninum mini t shock would be perfect for the mrc

The screws are 2mm last lime i checked

[RJMajestic]

I'd really like some aluminum shocks as well, but I think I'll just wait until someone makes a set specifically for the MRC, unfortunately, I just lost one of the bleed screws in the carpet

[Mule]

Originally Posted by Krawler Freak

The screws are 2mm last lime i checked

I think they are 1.5, I changed my setup to outboard the springs and had to drill out the holes to fit the 2mm bolts I bought. BTW, the shocks actually work better on my MRC now. Go check out the mules mrc thread I'm working on......

[roksloski]

have you checked out the asso. shock off the 18t or 18mt????