55LikesRC10B4/T4 Forum
04-15-2010, 03:11 PM
This shock conversation has went on forever, and I'm not an expert but if you coat the silicon o-ring with a petroleum based grease like green slime it's going to swell the orings. This is the same reason you don't use petroleum based grease on real cars/trucks brake parts (pin boots, piston boots etc.) because it swells the rubber and then locks the caliper. This is just my thoughts but if you coat a silicon rubber o-ring with grease it's going to swell even faster. To slow the swelling down you have to use silicon grease.
Not just a bearing grease.
Green Slime is formulated to help protect & lube the O-ring's...
04-15-2010, 03:17 PM
I've used silicon grease and it works alot better. I compared a silicone o-ring after a week to a green slime one and the silicon showed less wear because of the grease. Plus, your not sounding like a two year old putting slime in your shocks. =)
04-15-2010, 05:10 PM
+1. I'm reasonably certain that green slime is rebadged Noleen SF3 grease for motorcycle suspension. It's the best thing for the job. Arlo's slick honey is excellent too, it's a little lighter weight than SF4/Slime.
04-15-2010, 05:52 PM
Bingo!!! 
I think I'll get some and rebadge my own and call it Shock Snot.
I think I'll get some and rebadge my own and call it Shock Snot.
04-15-2010, 05:58 PM
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I'm still trying to figure out what the black grease is that AE uses. Also the clear diff lube.
I recall YEARS ago when AE first came out with the green slime they mentioned it came from the moto industry and was prob influenced by Cliff Lett's prior stint as a Yamaha Factory mechanic.
I recall YEARS ago when AE first came out with the green slime they mentioned it came from the moto industry and was prob influenced by Cliff Lett's prior stint as a Yamaha Factory mechanic.
04-15-2010, 06:28 PM
Noleen !!! I havent seen the name Noleen for 15 years! WOW
those small things of sf3 are around 5 dollars. doesnt the green slime tube cost 4? what a rip off
those small things of sf3 are around 5 dollars. doesnt the green slime tube cost 4? what a rip off
04-15-2010, 10:39 PM
I'm still trying to figure out what the black grease is that AE uses. Also the clear diff lube.
I recall YEARS ago when AE first came out with the green slime they mentioned it came from the moto industry and was prob influenced by Cliff Lett's prior stint as a Yamaha Factory mechanic.
I recall YEARS ago when AE first came out with the green slime they mentioned it came from the moto industry and was prob influenced by Cliff Lett's prior stint as a Yamaha Factory mechanic.
04-15-2010, 10:42 PM
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04-16-2010, 04:22 AM
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DO you really use that much of it? Mine had lasted over 2 years. OK, I don,t race as much as many here, but unless you are tearing down and rebuilding your diff every race, I think your 4$ tube will last a good while... Now the green slime is another story especially since people seem to be rebuilding their shock frequently...
Just my 0.02$
Just my 0.02$
04-16-2010, 05:04 AM
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04-16-2010, 07:58 AM
Any motorcycle store that serves a customer base of racers would have it. A store with no racing customers could get it easily from one of their parts and accessories distributors like Parts Unlimited. They are similar to Horizon to the moto world.
04-16-2010, 07:58 AM
Not the even the same color as Green Slime..
Rather stick with something I know performs as intended...
Rather stick with something I know performs as intended...
04-16-2010, 08:11 AM
It's the same, just costs a lot less. The moto guys know what they're doing and have the resources to have things developed. I feel pretty confident betting that the R/C industry has never developed a lubricant chemistry for itself in it's whole history. It just finds things elsewhere that work well enough for a given purpose.
The Chief R&D man at your beloved AE is Cliff Lett, who's previous career was first racing motocross then being Rick Johnson's mechanic at the Yamaha factory team. Noleen was a leader in aftermarket moto suspension in those days so it's no surprise that they found this product.
The Chief R&D man at your beloved AE is Cliff Lett, who's previous career was first racing motocross then being Rick Johnson's mechanic at the Yamaha factory team. Noleen was a leader in aftermarket moto suspension in those days so it's no surprise that they found this product.
04-16-2010, 08:13 AM
Bet Dave a tub of Noleen Cliff uses Green Slime....
04-16-2010, 08:29 AM
Based on what, the contents of the tube or what the tube says on it? It's not like you'll get someone from AE to tell you where they get it and give up a 400%+ margin product. 