Thread: Something to look forward to

I am sorry Kevin. All I see are the different shocks(or just the springs), battery strap, and battery posts. Is there something I am missing?

I would like to know what wing that is on his buggy though. Is it a Blast(LA251)?

The shocks are a HUGE difference. They are basically big bore 10th scale shocks.

*checks wallet*

*hears echo*

The Velvets are the best shocks on the planet already. Do 2wd buggies really need big bore shocks to make them handle better?

Will 99.9% of Kyosho RB5 drivers notice a difference?

I think so, only because they will allow you to be able to drive the car harder with even more suspension cushion.

Hmmm... at the expense of high-CG added weight and cost. On a wheeler, maybe, but I don't see them being anything but expensive jewelry on a 2wd buggy.

Well, they may help but I won't be getting a set. You know a full set front and rear will be over $100 and that is too rich for my blood. Also, we have to buy new springs too on top of the price of the shocks.

I can almost understand the rationale of "big bore" shocks on 1/8 scale buggies and truggies racing in 30 minute to one hour mains. That's a lot of pounding to dampen. However, on 1/10 buggies racing a 6 minute main and weighing about a third of the weight????????

Really! The velvet shocks are more than enough for the 6 minutes.

However, I would rather spend my money on track time than big bores.

Originally Posted by Rfury

Well, they may help but I won't be getting a set. You know a full set front and rear will be over $100 and that is too rich for my blood. Also, we have to buy new springs too on top of the price of the shocks.

I would have to agree, I just cant see much of a gain, as the velvets are good already. I have seen 1/8 buggies converted up to big bores, and really no difference other than durability. They do look cool though--but Kevin, where is the red bling, still at the anodizing shop? Now that being said, more durable plastic shock tops--now that might be something--