monkeyracing

iTrader: (10)

The 3Racing dampers will work just fine. Good bang for the buck.

It would also be advisable to invest in a good set of springs. The Tamiya 53333 (short touring car springs) are probably your best bet, and they're cheap, too.

Jim

dannyboy15

im new as well but in mine i had cva super mini shocks and they were good but iv been given some ally ones now

Low_E

go for the Tamiya-shocks if you can afford. They are simply VERY good and it keeps your car "Tamiya" which is a must in our country (Belgium) if you want to compeed in the National Tamiya-cup.

Also it will be easier to find Shock-setup-advice for the TRF-shocks ... allthough there is not much you can do on the shocks of a mini. Just get them right and you will probably never have to change them.

Rozzt_iwa

what weight shock oil are ppl using i cant remember whats in mine

cannon

iTrader: (35)

40wt is a good starting point

Rozzt_iwa

is the front and rear?

Pro10noob

iTrader: (13)

I use Tamiya 400 or 500 oil and white springs at the front and red(low grip) or yellow(medium to high grip) on the rear.
Works like a charm.

cheers Roy

cannon

iTrader: (35)

Both

caltek1

iTrader: (38)

The shock oil you use can be dependant on the number of holes in the piston. The pistons you have fitted in the shock will either make the shock either reactive or less reactive. The other factor is the type of shock you are using. The super mini CVA's will have a different reaction to the TRF shock. The TRF shock will have better damping action due to better build quality and less internal resistance.

However as Greg has said if using TRF then 40 Wt all round is a good starting point, with either two or three hole piston.

Just my two cents worth.

Regards,

Calvin.

Rozzt_iwa

what springs
currently blue front yellow rear

cannon

iTrader: (35)

Just use what works at your track.

Blue and yellow are fine

caltek1

iTrader: (38)

Rozzt_iwa,

I currently run similar to your spring setup, however you can go to the attached link and they will say it does not matter. It all comes back to your track, car setup, tyres and your driving technique.

Thanks TonyG for the rc mini site.

http://www.rc-mini.net/joomla/index....d=44&Itemid=60

Regards,

Calvin.

PaPeRo

The TRF dampers are not that expensive if you know where to get them. I've seen them for $40 which is not that much more than the NEW V2 3 Racing units. The TRF are better because they have titanium coated shafts so are very smooth. If you're serious and plan to race at the track then get the TRF. OTOH if you only bash then you don't need the TRF but it's nice to have. BTW if you get the 3Racing dampers make sure you fill the dampers with oil. Mine came with only some oil in it and was not useable out of the box.

gashuffer

iTrader: (48)

What about the Tamiya TRF M chassis dampners. They are a little shorter than the on-road shocks?

PaPeRo

Yes they're 2mm shorter so they don't need internal spacers to limit shock travel like the TRF TC shocks.