TRF shocks on Xray or other?
#1
TRF shocks on Xray or other?
Just about to order myself a T3 '11 but not overly impressed with the plastic shocks (seems most on here aren't!).
Anyway, been out of the game a while so not sure what shocks would be best to get? I know ou can get the aluminium ones, but i've heard again that these are great.
Sounds like the TRF shocks are a possibility, also cheaper than the xray aluminum ones
What do I need in order to make them match colour wise, do you just change the top end cap but keep all the TRF internals?
Are they any better? Or is there another suggestion?
Cheers
Anyway, been out of the game a while so not sure what shocks would be best to get? I know ou can get the aluminium ones, but i've heard again that these are great.
Sounds like the TRF shocks are a possibility, also cheaper than the xray aluminum ones
What do I need in order to make them match colour wise, do you just change the top end cap but keep all the TRF internals?
Are they any better? Or is there another suggestion?
Cheers
#2
Just about to order myself a T3 '11 but not overly impressed with the plastic shocks (seems most on here aren't!).
Anyway, been out of the game a while so not sure what shocks would be best to get? I know ou can get the aluminium ones, but i've heard again that these are great.
Sounds like the TRF shocks are a possibility, also cheaper than the xray aluminum ones
What do I need in order to make them match colour wise, do you just change the top end cap but keep all the TRF internals?
Are they any better? Or is there another suggestion?
Cheers
Anyway, been out of the game a while so not sure what shocks would be best to get? I know ou can get the aluminium ones, but i've heard again that these are great.
Sounds like the TRF shocks are a possibility, also cheaper than the xray aluminum ones
What do I need in order to make them match colour wise, do you just change the top end cap but keep all the TRF internals?
Are they any better? Or is there another suggestion?
Cheers
quite expensive really !! but i like the Xray alloy dampers with the TRF bladders in them
#4
they dont look cool on an orange car LOL
on a silver or black car thats ok
on a silver or black car thats ok
#5
thanks matey
#6
Tech Elite
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But really, you can buy black TRF parts so purchasing a set of shocks to throw away is insane. Hmmmm seems like they only sell the red or blue parts on their site. It's a very hard site to navigate too.
Last edited by AreCee; 06-04-2011 at 05:13 PM.
#7
Tech Apprentice
What he means is that if you want black TC shocks you buy the blue TRF TC shocks and the black mini TRF shocks and swap the caps and adjuster ring.
But really, you can buy black TRF parts so purchasing a set of shocks to throw away is insane. Hmmmm seems like they only sell the red or blue parts on their site. It's a very hard site to navigate too.
But really, you can buy black TRF parts so purchasing a set of shocks to throw away is insane. Hmmmm seems like they only sell the red or blue parts on their site. It's a very hard site to navigate too.
I'm looking for the same my self but for a T2'008. Believe the dimensions are the same for the T2 as for the T3..
#8
Tech Elite
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What he means is that if you want black TC shocks you buy the blue TRF TC shocks and the black mini TRF shocks and swap the caps and adjuster ring.
But really, you can buy black TRF parts so purchasing a set of shocks to throw away is insane. Hmmmm seems like they only sell the red or blue parts on their site. It's a very hard site to navigate too.
But really, you can buy black TRF parts so purchasing a set of shocks to throw away is insane. Hmmmm seems like they only sell the red or blue parts on their site. It's a very hard site to navigate too.
#9
black shocks?
i can only find blue ones???
#10
Tech Apprentice
http://demonpowerproducts.co.uk/prod...oducts_id=2774
Or does it have to be these:
http://www.tamiya.com/english/produc...ex.htm#42101_2
sold here:
http://demonpowerproducts.co.uk/prod...oducts_id=1939
#11
Tech Champion
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These are the dampers
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-dam...8-p-26673.html
To make them work properly on the xray you need to use the xray shock top and bottoms, you can either take them off your plastic shocks or get 2 x 308302.
In order to get everything working right together you need to make a couple mods
* Drill out the tammy cap to take the xray shock top
* Trim 1-1.5mm off the piston to get the correct length
* Sand down the lip on the underside of the xray cap that retains the bladder to about 0.5mm to prevent it cutting the tammy bladder
There's not a lot wrong with the xray shocks but I definitely prefer my car on the tamiyas.
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-dam...8-p-26673.html
To make them work properly on the xray you need to use the xray shock top and bottoms, you can either take them off your plastic shocks or get 2 x 308302.
In order to get everything working right together you need to make a couple mods
* Drill out the tammy cap to take the xray shock top
* Trim 1-1.5mm off the piston to get the correct length
* Sand down the lip on the underside of the xray cap that retains the bladder to about 0.5mm to prevent it cutting the tammy bladder
There's not a lot wrong with the xray shocks but I definitely prefer my car on the tamiyas.
#12
i have to say i have 2 sets of Xray alloy shocks these are fitted with TRF bladders and i drilled the cap on one set and i love them , i can get 0 rebound if i like
i have never thought of using Tamiya dampers on it , but i know a lot of people who do it
my shocks are perfect and i am no expert at building shocks
just my 2p worth
P.S nice find CraigM i have ordered these for my Tamiya
i have never thought of using Tamiya dampers on it , but i know a lot of people who do it
my shocks are perfect and i am no expert at building shocks
just my 2p worth
P.S nice find CraigM i have ordered these for my Tamiya
#13
Tech Addict
These are the dampers
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-dam...8-p-26673.html
To make them work properly on the xray you need to use the xray shock top and bottoms, you can either take them off your plastic shocks or get 2 x 308302.
In order to get everything working right together you need to make a couple mods
* Drill out the tammy cap to take the xray shock top
* Trim 1-1.5mm off the piston to get the correct length
* Sand down the lip on the underside of the xray cap that retains the bladder to about 0.5mm to prevent it cutting the tammy bladder
There's not a lot wrong with the xray shocks but I definitely prefer my car on the tamiyas.
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-dam...8-p-26673.html
To make them work properly on the xray you need to use the xray shock top and bottoms, you can either take them off your plastic shocks or get 2 x 308302.
In order to get everything working right together you need to make a couple mods
* Drill out the tammy cap to take the xray shock top
* Trim 1-1.5mm off the piston to get the correct length
* Sand down the lip on the underside of the xray cap that retains the bladder to about 0.5mm to prevent it cutting the tammy bladder
There's not a lot wrong with the xray shocks but I definitely prefer my car on the tamiyas.
When I ran tamiya shocks on my 007/8 I used blue ballstuds at the top with a screw through them in the shock tower, and the gold ballstuds at the bottom into the wishbone..
#14
Tech Champion
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The xray mounting hardware is heaps better too because you can change springs without fatiguing the shock bottom or arm.