I would like to get a good run on this new motor some time. Should have took it easy i guess hehe...........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT6etedOZsw
Darn shock shafts
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kryptonite5b
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ha!! thats too funny. are you going with the hpi 6mm's? or getting some more stockers. looks like an awsome place to run. i bet you can really air it out off that bank.
DemonRC1
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That looks like a great place to run. I wish I could find a spot like that around here.
Also, I had to order a Phatdad insert cause I ripped my piston off my shaft. I ran an HPI 6mm to hold me over for a few days. It lasted 30 minutes before the end broke off. I'm running Phatdad 4.8mm's and they have been working out great. To be honest though I think the Dark Soul 6mm with VVC inserts and aluminum shock ends is going to be the best combo.
Also, I had to order a Phatdad insert cause I ripped my piston off my shaft. I ran an HPI 6mm to hold me over for a few days. It lasted 30 minutes before the end broke off. I'm running Phatdad 4.8mm's and they have been working out great. To be honest though I think the Dark Soul 6mm with VVC inserts and aluminum shock ends is going to be the best combo.
DemonRC1
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Ya my 4.8's are doing great too. I'm just not a fan of the plastic insert anymore after pulling my shaft through it. I'm running the GH piggybacks so I was thinking about moving to the 6mm's just for the aluminum shock ends and VVC/HD inserts. Those GH's did a great job of displacing oil when I had em on my Baja. I dunno. Maybe I'll stick with the 4.8's. It only cost me $16.50 for new inserts and now I have an extra. Rebuilding the 4.8's is pretty cheap. I'll have to consult with my wallet and decide.
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Could someone link me the 4.8 set plz im not sure what one you are talking about. I was thinking about getting the piggy's on Python Motor sports I like the looks of them and have always wanted a set of piggybacks. thx for the input guys much appreciated. 
kryptonite5b
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these are phatslackers 4.8's.. there is an issue with the 6mm's and volume capacity in the shock body. if its filled up too much it will hydro-lock. the piggybacks will fix that. the other little issue it the front shaft bottoming out on the shock cap before the chassis bottoms out. i fixed that by dremeling out the shock cap,piston nut, and cutting the excesse threads of the shock shaft.forist said:
http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.3632/.f