I had a chance to build both the Silva and Encore shocks. Both shocks are great but here's what I like best about each.

The Encore shock uses a threaded shock shaft instead of the typical lower spring keeper with a set screw. In addition, they offer an adapter allowing you to use the standard size ball cup. I also like the semi-clear bladder which makes it easy to see air bubbles.

The Silva shock threaded ends already accept the standard size ball cups.

Both shocks were easy to build/bleed and both are very smooth. I look forward to testing both and now changing shock oil as a tuning option will no longer be a pain in the rear. Thanks everyone for your suggestions...

Jim

IRS makes some good ones with .5mm adjustments
http://teamirsrc.com/index.php?main_...0mo4jl4qr1j0k5

xenon makes like .25mm ones but cost a bit more if you can find them

http://xenon.ocnk.net/product/414

The CRC ones are the best I have found. The IRS ones are more brittle IMHO. The HB ones are made of a higher rubber content plastic and have .25 increments, but I like the way the CRC ones fit better and have a larger selection. Best bet would be a Team Tamale/Speedmerchant rear pop that eliminates the pill all together. Plus the larger bearings are super beefy and free.

I have yet to break a ride height adapter and have had side impacts hard enough to blow out the bearing. I've been using the IRS ones now for at least 4 of my last 1/12th cars and my WGT cars.

I saw the Team Tamale pod at the IIC and was pretty impressed with it. Unfortunately they don't make it for my BMI car But BMI has their own new pod in the works that uses spacers similar to the TOP car.

Which brand tires are most of you using? CRC,Xceed,Jaco,Contact. I'm pretty new to 1/12 and the tires that came with my car are pretty beat. Just curious what most guys are running.

CRC, BSR, or Jaco/Parma are the tires of choice at virtually every track I go to.

How are the CRC's with the larger rim?

They're excellent. The wheels are light, stiff, and extremely true.

However, they are brittle. If you crash a lot, be aware of this. The offset of the rear rims are different from Parma/Jaco, so if you switch between them, you need to change the amount of axle shims to maintain legal width.

new to 1/12 and Im using Jaco tires. Ive recently purchased HUD102374 Arbor. Will this arbor fit front and rear Jaco tires? Or do I need another arbor?

Yes, it will fit.


However, this is a better choice. If fits just about everything one the market today.

http://teamcrc.com/crc/modules.php?n...prodID=7719061

Hey guys... I have a 10yr old Hudy truer that I used to use for gas on-road foams. Mostly 50+ mms or larger.

I cant seem to find the Hudy #102064 adapter that allows for truing tires down to 40mm. Ive rigged something up that works, but it requires a bit more effort than an automatic truer should.

Ive had one on order for 2 weeks from a hobbyshop right down the street from RCAmerica... but it hasnt shown up yet. I cant find the part anywhere online. Does anyone know where to find this part? Or have one lying around they would be willing to sell?

It took about a month to get one a few years back from RC America.
Not sure why they don't keep those in stock ?

Guy's

I'm looking for a black front end brace like CRC orso?
Anyone have any ideas for a black one?



Thanks in advance

Regards Robert

CEFX has one I think.