No I didn't, I was intrigued by the idea of no shocks at all! The pics of the original YRF2 on the box got me real curious. I like the idea of KISS(keep it simple,stupid). I suspect that the "Special" was a concession to the "racers" who had to have carbon fiber,IRS and shocks. Then again I could be as full of stuffing as a Thanksgiving Turkey!! Don