Armaan

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It's shocking. No pun intended. But come on...they're going for $120 a set on eBay. Why do they cost so much compared to "Big Bore" shocks from Hot Bodies and Ofna?

I know there was a trade-up period for people who bought FT RC8's awhile back, but that's obviously done.

Is anyone using the Hot Bodies or Ofna big bores on their RC8?

pdmustgt

Welcome to the world of R/C racing.
speed/upgrades= cost

fatdaddy

iTrader: (4)

its like a Harley Davidson. youre paying for the name.

roadracer43

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because they are still a new hot item from ae.

FactoryRacing23

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even the shocks for the T4 are 50$ a set (2).. Are you talking about the 16mm BB shocks?

cary

iTrader: (67)

if you think that is bad $120 for a set of shocks go buy
some Hudy tools at $20 each and the end caps are sold
separate

FactoryRacing23

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hehe, I have to agree with you. I have looked at some of there stuff... $$

GRANPA 67

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Hi cary, I run the RC8 Buggy(1st edition) and recently got a price on the bigbores,here in Aust, and made sure I was sitting down($102) a pair, had a look on Amain hobbies($55-57us) a pair,without springs, may be a little cheaper, or same once I add exchange rate etc..but I have lined up a pair of rears, from a mate at our r/c club, for $65 with springs....Bargain...

cary

iTrader: (67)

cool that sounds like a good deal you will like the big bores
they where the one biggest improvements I made on the first car

GRANPA 67

iTrader: (32)

Yeah cary, got offered a set of hong nor bigbores for $80, but the guy recommened AE shocks, as he said they are a better shock, also he is an AE sponsored driver...

RockStar_199

iTrader: (42)

isnt there someone on here making custom shocks???? dont think they are out yet but i thought i remember seeing a post about it

Armaan

iTrader: (49)

Yeah, the 16mm big bore shocks are what I am referring to. Ridiculous, especially since they're made in China.

Scottmisfits

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I was just looking at that on the A Main website. The AE shocks are $55.99 a pair. The X Ray shocks are $55.99 a pair. The Hot Bodies shocks are $57.99 a pair. The AE's don't come with springs but the X Ray and the HB do. That's an extra couple of buck. They're not out of line with anyone elses shocks out there, except maybe the springs.

Armaan

iTrader: (49)

Ah, gotcha. On eBay, HB Big Bore's went for $50-60 a set. Conversely, AE's went for $126 a set.

Looking at the shocks, they both come with 4mm shafts. Could you simply swap out the bodies and pistons and essentially have big bores?

Scottmisfits

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I doubt you could do it with the HB shocks. They are fairly short. The AE shocks are longer than any one elses. Guys have been running the Ofna/Jammin big bores on the RC8. Just have to change the shock ends to the long ones I believe.