Originally Posted by Krio (Post 15065686)

The Kashima coating is harder and smoother than the stock bodies (inside and out). They are worth it if you need to replace the original bodies due to wear and tear AND you are looking for every micro advantage you can find. If you are a mortal like myself who needs the best bang for the buck, the stock bodies are more than adequate.

Personally, I have never broken a plastic shock cap on my 10th scale AE cars in the last 6 years. Also, I'd rather break the shock cap than whatever was next in line to take the hit.

Originally Posted by stuffandthat (Post 15065934)

I'll see how I go with the stock bodies before I decide to upgrade.

Originally Posted by Fearo (Post 15066082)

I actually think the stock shock bodies are by far the worst and lowest quality item in the entire kit. They look and feel like $3 shock bodies you would buy on ebay in my opinion. Also, my brand new kit came with one shock body with completely warped threads which makes it a huge pain to screw in the bottom back and the shock collar.I will leave them for now, but I will definitely not be be buying the stock ones again if I ever have a problem.

Originally Posted by Scott R (Post 15066132)

a Better Bang for teh buck Upgrade IMO are Machined Pistons (Schelle, VRP, AE)

Originally Posted by Scott R (Post 15066132)

a Better Bang for teh buck Upgrade IMO are Machined Pistons (Schelle, VRP, AE)

Originally Posted by stuffandthat (Post 15066814)

I was getting confused. Schelle list their pistons as big bore, but the shock parts on the AE page aren't.

Originally Posted by stuffandthat (Post 15066814)

I was getting confused. Schelle list their pistons as big bore, but the shock parts on the AE page aren't.

Originally Posted by Scott R (Post 15067012)

Look for V2 Pistons

Originally Posted by stuffandthat (Post 15067020)

What's better - the AE FT pistons, the Schelle flat or the bevelled?