Originally Posted by drolmaeye

Here is the link for the avid springs:

http://www.avidrc.com/product/19/springs/

While you are there, check out the site, the format and products are definitely easy on the eyes. You will need to get different shock spring retainers; check earlier posts (page or two back) for options (including Avid).

Yes, I made my shocks as instructed in the manual. I think 1/10 scale shocks typically have no bladder and zero rebound, but a more experienced rc'er can correct me.

Make sure your spring retainers are on correctly. They should slide over the eyelet with a nice sliding fit and hold the spring quite reliably. Maybe you have them upside down?

Regarding the horn, were you using the one as instructed by the manual? There is maybe a little aluminum ring that keeps the plastic gear in tact. I am not aware of an aluminum horn, but with something like the sc10, chances are there's an aluminum anything somewhere. Maybe someone else will point you there.

Hope your wife enjoys it.