Community
Search
Notices
1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars Discuss 1/16, 1/18, Minis, Micros & any RC Cars smaller than 1/10th scale in this forum

Finished larger 18t shocks

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-02-2007, 09:20 PM
  #1  
SubaruSti
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
SubaruSti's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Beachwood, NJ
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Finished larger 18t shocks

I installed 1/10th on road shocks off my cen ct5. These are way stiffer and stronger. I think the tuning options are way better with these shocks too. The associated shocks were way too soft, and the springs were too short for the shaft travel. Had to keep the collar all the way down just to keep some type of spring tension, leaving no adjustment. I'll drive it tomorrow and let you know how they work out.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Xu62464.jpg
Views:	19
Size:	59.3 KB
ID:	589278   Click image for larger version

Name:	Ie98173.jpg
Views:	18
Size:	53.9 KB
ID:	589279  
Old 01-02-2007, 09:28 PM
  #2  
SubaruSti
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
SubaruSti's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Beachwood, NJ
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

here are some more pics
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Ig11581.jpg
Views:	20
Size:	64.9 KB
ID:	589287   Click image for larger version

Name:	Av69147.jpg
Views:	24
Size:	67.5 KB
ID:	589288  
Old 01-02-2007, 09:29 PM
  #3  
-Inverted-
Senior Member
 
-Inverted-'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 11,943
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

Reminds me of a mini lst the way they have the large shocks.
Old 01-02-2007, 10:28 PM
  #4  
Dokioto
 
Dokioto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Posts: 4,515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

It looks good.
Old 01-03-2007, 03:49 PM
  #5  
clockwork1
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

Wow looks great! Did you do that for racing, bashing, higher ride heigth or just cause it looks cool? lol
Old 01-03-2007, 04:14 PM
  #6  
stu92
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: massapequa, NY
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

very good but i like it small.
Old 01-03-2007, 04:16 PM
  #7  
stu92
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: massapequa, NY
Posts: 438
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

see thats my rc18t
Attached Images  
Old 01-03-2007, 04:57 PM
  #8  
Seek and Destroy
Senior Member
 
Seek and Destroy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Overland Park, KS
Posts: 4,885
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

What length are those shocks?
Old 01-03-2007, 05:22 PM
  #9  
Mattdg67
Senior Member
 
Mattdg67's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: North Providence, RI
Posts: 1,133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

Damn dude them things are huge. I like them. They must have great performance.

Matt
Old 01-03-2007, 07:09 PM
  #10  
tashspop
Senior Member
My Feedback: (1)
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: , TX
Posts: 1,240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

i want to see a pic with the truck pushed down all the way so i can see arm travle. i did the same thing with mini inferno shocks and they didn't give very good travel once i was done with them. they're just laying in the garage now doing nothing.
Old 01-03-2007, 08:13 PM
  #11  
SubaruSti
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
SubaruSti's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Beachwood, NJ
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

They have full travel till the pan hits the ground. Actually have more travel now the truck sits higher. I did it for bashing more than anything. I wanted stiffer and a little more ground clearance. I ordered 18mt wheels and tires to give a little more clearance. They are very stiff shocks compared to the factory team ones I had, which were so soft they were almost useless if it jumped higher than 1 foot. I drove it onroad today, and it was way better.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Ol31661.jpg
Views:	18
Size:	60.6 KB
ID:	590038   Click image for larger version

Name:	Oj27696.jpg
Views:	19
Size:	48.0 KB
ID:	590039  
Old 01-03-2007, 09:25 PM
  #12  
tashspop
Senior Member
My Feedback: (1)
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: , TX
Posts: 1,240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

sweet, id say you pulled it off then. are you running soft springs?
Old 01-03-2007, 11:38 PM
  #13  
SubaruSti
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
SubaruSti's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Beachwood, NJ
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Finished larger 18t shocks

I am not sure. They are the stock springs that came on my CEN st5 onroad car, which is now shockless. I would like to go a little softer. drives like it has no suspension on real small bumps, makes it bounce around.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.