1) two stage pistons? I want to try these and see that MIP and RCShox both offer them. I had assumed that these get installed to allow for a firmer pack for the compression stroke for landings and softer extension for rough terrain. Is this correct? Which set of pistons would you recommend

I can say any the on rcshox pistons but I have two stage pistons that I made and mip piston the mip need a different setup but are consistency in a box lap times with two stage 30 31 29 31 and with mip 30 30 30 30
I run a rcshox v2 ball diff with a slite mod ss plates and no spring if you need a pro4 4600 I have one I need a buggy motor how do you like the rc8 e pm me off topic
Light weight is grate with mip