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21-11-2009
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Mmmmmm Big Bore Shocks!
Just seen Jimmys The Players pre report and see the new big bore shocks and springs!
They look superb! When are they out?? What performance gains will they give? I suppose being big bore you have a larger volume of oil so you can run lighter oils and get a different pack to the shock? 
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21-11-2009
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Tell us more!
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21-11-2009
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don't they just look the snizzle, will be down at the players tomorrow spectating for a while and if allowed will get some sneaky pics,
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Mattys the driver,my names carl
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21-11-2009
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See the pics in Jimmys report! New wishbones too!
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/works...tch/index.html It's good the team keep developing the CAT rather than Xray who bring a new car out each year!
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21-11-2009
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A large shock capacity will help with greater consistency and the oil not having to work as hard therefore lasting longer and requiring less maintenance. But with new pistons shapes, number of drilled holes, as well as revised springs, I think that some fine tuning will be necessary to get the best from them.
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22-11-2009
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I'm more interested in the tuning springs tbh.. where can i get those from? I like how the weight is etched into the spring.. are any available for the standard shocks?
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I may not have the key to success, but I know how to pick the lock on the door.
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22-11-2009
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None of the big bore shocks or springs are avaliable yet. They are being tested and will be out when they are happy with them. We all want a set, but only an elite few have had a go, the rest of us must be patient, haha. And no springs like this have been made for the normal shocks as far as I know. Last edited by David Church; 22-11-2009 at 10:13 PM. Reason: more info
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22-11-2009
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apart from the ones you get with xray tc they have the rate stamped on them the taper is to clear the lower arm seems a bit of a bodge if you ask me. stu
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22-11-2009
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Run losi shocks....
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22-11-2009
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Stu runs a B-Max now, just ignore him!!
 Only kidding mate!!!
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22-11-2009
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After seeing the shocks in action this weekend I am very impressed and looking forward to getting my hands on a set. Si and Grant's cars both looked planted, the cars could get over the rumble mat section alot better than most. It also appeared to help the landings from the big jump. It's hard to tell of course by just looking but both drivers and mechanics were positive enough through their comments concerning the testing, there is still some more testing to do and I'm sure we'll be hearing more about them sooner rather than later
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22-11-2009
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When they are released I'll get a set and try them out, until then Losi threaded shocks at our track.
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23-11-2009
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No, the tapered pistons are the next thing they'll try - if they work then I'm sure they'll be included.
Both the drivers seemed to love the new dampers and said it made a real difference.
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23-11-2009
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I like playing the shock game...
knowing almost nothing about the size of them etc... a stab in the dark here 6 hole pistons in the front equiv hole size to a Losi black piston, 40wt oil, black springs :P 8 hole pistons in the rear equiv hole size to a Losi black piston, or maybe 6 hole red/orange equiv, 30wt oil, black springs :P dialled... maybe, I reckon I will be spot on with the springs at least either way, big bore is the future!
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23-11-2009
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24-11-2009
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