i don't use the hpi savage shocks anymore, those are too fragile ( 3mm shaft )
i put my trusted redcat rampage 1/5th shocks ( 5mm shaft, 20mm body, approx 160mm long, 49mm stroke )
they don't look too big !
the hobao body looks great ! even hobao likes it !
tekno softer psring are on the way to get a better softer damping. little pit boo is too bouncy