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?
You can run those rtr shocks for awhile i won a few races with them just change out to the correct piston #, the correct oil, and if you want to put some shock limiter in there. Now for upgrades that alot of people did were +8chassis, bb spring conversion on the v2, the avid steering rack, also i like the rpm rods they dont break or pop off and titanium turnbuckles. Also u wont get better without practice which i need to learn also (: i like upgrading car ha
1 last thing dont take the need in upgrading ur esc or motor until alot later on that esc and motor in there is already pretty beastly i thought. Just my opinion though do what u want