Originally Posted by
WindsorRacing
Hey everybody. I have read through about 90 pages looking for an answer to my question on shocks and upgrades. Since I have not seen it yet, I am going to just add to the giant thread to see if I get a response.
I just purchased the RTR kit with all stock parts and after making a few minor adjustments, took it out racing with some buddies. I already have made up my mind to upgrade the chassis, but I wanted to know what people recommend as the first or second upgrade they recommend from the stock kit. I am looking to make the car more durable and to handle better. Any suggestions?
Second question, regarding shocks. I know the shocks on the stock car are woefully inefficient and will not stand up to jumps and a rough track for long. Someone mentioned a switch to straight Losi shocks, and entire new set. Another friend mentioned another manufacturer and yet a third recommended disassembling the shocks I have and just changing out a few pieces. Any recommendations?
Lots of folks use the RPM rod ends instead of the stock AE ones. If you are still using the stock servo replace it with pretty much anything. The stock ones are almost as bad as AE's short course stock tires.
Anyone that tells you that the stock shocks are all that bad might be exaggerating. I think that you will find that your best money spent early on is in track time and practice. You need to start getting to know what your car wants before you can start replacing parts on it. In the long run, if I had to choose a manufacturer to replace shocks with I guess I would go with Kyosho. They've pretty much always made the best shocks. A bit spendy though.