Any of you guys run these? (shock tower braces)

[cabbynate]

http://www.penguinrc.com/products/losi.html
I just ordered some and was wondering if some of you may have tried them......

[super__dan]

I run some I had made about a year ago, will post pics later when I can access photobucket.

They work functionaly like those, but the rear one mounts on the back on mine. Since I ran them I've never broken a rear tower (except a camber link hole once). I have cracked a few fronts still on a thin brace, but always finished the race (in fact i once cracked a tower in practice and raced it all day). I've since put a thicker one on and not broken one since (but not used car much).

They are some weight high up, but for ensuring you finish they are ace!

[cabbynate]

Good to hear. It's not like we can just walk into the hobby shop and ask for an X-5 rear shock tower.........

[cmgreen]

True, cause its a xx-4 shock tower, made to fit

[cabbynate]

Originally Posted by cmgreen

True, cause its a xx-4 shock tower, made to fit

I guess I should have said a XX-4 shock tower modified to fit an X-5.

[Chrislong]

They are a good idea to add strength, I have never run one tho. Id rather carry spare shock towers (or raid Dans stock ) as I don't break them so often.

[FifteenthNeo]

Originally Posted by cabbynate

http://www.penguinrc.com/products/losi.html
I just ordered some and was wondering if some of you may have tried them......

Have the tower braces arrived. If so, any pics?

[samboneecanada]

Hey there Dan,
where can I get one of these? they look great.

thanks
Sean

[cabbynate]

Originally Posted by FifteenthNeo

Have the tower braces arrived. If so, any pics?

Here ya go.......