Gmade XD93 Piggyback shocks

[Savage00]

Just got these in from Junfac. I'd have to say, these are very nice quality made shocks. Parts are very precise in tolorence. As for the adjustment to the pressure in the shock body via the piggyback resevoir...it actually works! As you increase the pressure the resistance increases. Kind of like when you have to much oil in the shock body and you can't compress or retract the piston. It's actually pretty cool! "thumbsup" You definitely need to make sure you assebled them correctly and bleed the oil right. I used 25wt Associated silicon shock oil. The kit does come with oil, but it seems really thin.

They are a very good looking shock, but are not for scale appearance. More for performace purposes. Not sure which rig I will install them on. Due to the larger sized shock body and spring, they will not really fit my scale truggy (which I was originally going to use them on). Debating on putting them on my Gmade R1 in a droop setting. Or my SCX10 chassis rig.

I will update this later with performace info.

 

[ceedawwg]

Those are sweet...I have a set on the way as well"thumbsup"

 

[KBrog]

I've been eye balln a set of those. Let me know if they hold without leaking.

 

[hotwheels000]

So you can adjust how much resistance the hydro lock gives you ? Fluid in the shocks should dampen as it travels thru the pistons,not increase pressure. Thats what springs do....

 

[KBrog]

So you can adjust how much resistance the hydro lock gives you ? Fluid in the shocks should dampen as it travels thru the pistons,not increase pressure. Thats what springs do....

Does this help?

 

[Savage00]

So you can adjust how much resistance the hydro lock gives you ? Fluid in the shocks should dampen as it travels thru the pistons,not increase pressure. Thats what springs do....

Your absolutely right. If you adjust to full pressure you will definitely get the Hydro lock. If you adjust in small increments, you do get the dampening affect. I did notice, at a certain point you will get the hydro lock. You have to tinker with them (fine tune). You do get 3 different pistons to try out (2 to 4 hole piston). I used the one with least resistance (4 hole in piston).

 

[hotwheels000]

I was kinda being sarcastic, I dont feel inducing hydro lock to dampen is a good idea by any means.

But it is great marketing"thumbsup"

Shocks do look cool, and I bet you could work it out as to not have the hydrolock effect.

Let me see if I can find the video of the installation/build directions.

 

[hotwheels000]

Here it is for thaose that havent seen it.

xd_piggyback_shock.mpg - YouTube

 

[NorZepol]

Im in the middle of building a 1/6 GI Joe Willys. These may work and have a good scale look.

 

[darkmanx]

Let us know how they perform!! I was just about to order a set.