does anyone know where i can find 1/5 scale shocks that might fit on the savage? i went to a lhs today and there was a tmaxx w/ 1/5scale shocks. this was the most perfect shock set-up i've seen yet. spungee yet when you picked it up and dropped it to the floor, it didn't bottom out. (there was only 4, not 8)
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Yeah I hear ya. I just picked up the HotBodies 61161 threaded aluminum ones. Dont know yet whether or not I'm impressed by them. I already know I'm going to have to use zip ties to keep the rings from vibrating up and mounting them cleanly is going to require another trip to the LHS.
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You're gonna have to do what to the rings, with zipties?
I have almost a half a gallon through my Savage and the rings haven't moved a single thread.
What were you missing for mounting them? Bushings? Try using 1/4 lengths of fuel tubing for the top bushing. That's what I used and it works like a charm. Snug yet flexible.
And to solve the bottoming out problems, try an inexpensive mod...called bump stops. Take the shock off the truck. Remove the spring retainer and spring. Remove the bottom rod end. Place a 1 inch long piece of fuel tubing onto the shaft. Replace the rod end, spring and spring retainer. Voila! Bump stop.
That simple mod will prevent your truck from bottoming out. The Hot Bodies threaded shocks come with bump stops already installed. Fuel tubing is all you need for those that need them. I did the mod on my T-Maxx almost a year ago. Now three gallons of fuel and several pretty harsh bash sessions later....I have yet to bottom out my T-Maxx.
I have almost a half a gallon through my Savage and the rings haven't moved a single thread.
What were you missing for mounting them? Bushings? Try using 1/4 lengths of fuel tubing for the top bushing. That's what I used and it works like a charm. Snug yet flexible.
And to solve the bottoming out problems, try an inexpensive mod...called bump stops. Take the shock off the truck. Remove the spring retainer and spring. Remove the bottom rod end. Place a 1 inch long piece of fuel tubing onto the shaft. Replace the rod end, spring and spring retainer. Voila! Bump stop.
That simple mod will prevent your truck from bottoming out. The Hot Bodies threaded shocks come with bump stops already installed. Fuel tubing is all you need for those that need them. I did the mod on my T-Maxx almost a year ago. Now three gallons of fuel and several pretty harsh bash sessions later....I have yet to bottom out my T-Maxx.
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I'm gonna do this to try and conserve the life of my stock shocks, since my MT is just sitting on my desk collecting dust til I get my new pipe
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After looking at the bump stops on my HB shocks, they will just keep the truck from bottoming out. They are 1 inch long. To guarantee no touchy the ground...try 1 and 1/8 inch long tubing.
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The shock does most of the work, the fuel tubing just stops the shock from compressing all the way (on those really huge landings from super huge air)...thus preventing the truck from bottoming out.
Think of it as being similar to a door stop. The door still does its job, it just doesn't close all the way. Using the fuel tubing allows for a cushioned stoppage of travel.
As for the perfection of the 1/5 scale shock, yes I believe you did mention it. I was just offering a cost effective alternative for those who have already invested in a decent set of shocks and don't want to buy another set just yet.
Think of it as being similar to a door stop. The door still does its job, it just doesn't close all the way. Using the fuel tubing allows for a cushioned stoppage of travel.
As for the perfection of the 1/5 scale shock, yes I believe you did mention it. I was just offering a cost effective alternative for those who have already invested in a decent set of shocks and don't want to buy another set just yet.
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i understand. but after the first few thousand, you quit counting, $ doesn't matter when you're trying to reach perfection. i'm not trying to be a snob, i'm just looking to make the perfect savage. hang on, let me rephrase that, just looking to IMPROVE the savage. ok, that still sounds pretty snobbish, i'm just trying to bring the savage to ultimate perfection.
-ok, i'm a snob
-ok, i'm a snob
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I don't think anyone was taking your posts as snobbish, but if the shoe fits...
As for the first few thousand, all I can say is dammmnnn. If you have that much invested, you can probably afford a few new things all the time.
Me...I need to set up as cost effectively as I can and protect what I got as best I can. I can't afford to drop a few thousand every now and again.
As for the first few thousand, all I can say is dammmnnn. If you have that much invested, you can probably afford a few new things all the time.
Me...I need to set up as cost effectively as I can and protect what I got as best I can. I can't afford to drop a few thousand every now and again.
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Here's a link to GPM's site for accessories. They do not list shocks by scale other than a 1/10 scale grouping.
http://www.gpmracing.com.hk/car/page/frame_main.html
http://www.gpmracing.com.hk/car/page/frame_main.html
The rings on mine are VERY easy to turn. Too easy. Also, doesn't even seem as if I need the top 3/4 inch of the threading if in fact the springs wont reach it because the bottom spring retainers are lower than stock. This also causes the bottom retainer to come too close to the Arm under high compression.
So, now I also need to use something to create standoffs. Personally, I've tried the fuel tubing and didnt care for it. After a short time it tends to break down from the pounding. So I decided that 'line carrier' for planes would do the trick. Sure enough, doesn't break down. Also, as an added measure, I use washers on both side of the shock cap. This will prevent the shock from sliding over the head of the screw. Under force, especially if using fuel line, you can force a shock over the head on a Savage. I did it by hand. (Again, this is only with the Hot Bodies 61161 threaded alum. shock). I used this mod on the TMaxx and it worked VERY well. DarthRacer has also used the line/rod carrier hard tubing with washers for mounts and had good luck.
Also, the limitters that come with the HB set are too long for me. Granted, I dont really want the shocks to bottom all that often but to cut the travel by an inch seems to be counter productive. Especially in WOT turns. The Savage soaks these up better than a Maxx for that very reason. I'm prob going to cut a half an inch off. (Not to mention, I prefer the inner shock plate to get a little closer to the top of the shock body when bleeding them - makes for a better fill)
Lastly, I dont think you should be able to turn adjustment rings past the threading. Usually, as in an AE shock, they will close off the threading so the ring doesn't travel past its intended points of usefulness.
Id like to see Dynamite or AE come out with a set for the Savage.
So, now I also need to use something to create standoffs. Personally, I've tried the fuel tubing and didnt care for it. After a short time it tends to break down from the pounding. So I decided that 'line carrier' for planes would do the trick. Sure enough, doesn't break down. Also, as an added measure, I use washers on both side of the shock cap. This will prevent the shock from sliding over the head of the screw. Under force, especially if using fuel line, you can force a shock over the head on a Savage. I did it by hand. (Again, this is only with the Hot Bodies 61161 threaded alum. shock). I used this mod on the TMaxx and it worked VERY well. DarthRacer has also used the line/rod carrier hard tubing with washers for mounts and had good luck.
Also, the limitters that come with the HB set are too long for me. Granted, I dont really want the shocks to bottom all that often but to cut the travel by an inch seems to be counter productive. Especially in WOT turns. The Savage soaks these up better than a Maxx for that very reason. I'm prob going to cut a half an inch off. (Not to mention, I prefer the inner shock plate to get a little closer to the top of the shock body when bleeding them - makes for a better fill)
Lastly, I dont think you should be able to turn adjustment rings past the threading. Usually, as in an AE shock, they will close off the threading so the ring doesn't travel past its intended points of usefulness.
Id like to see Dynamite or AE come out with a set for the Savage.
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yeah i've been to that sight, i have the 1/8 scale shocks from them. i'm looking for the ones i saw at the LHS, which i'll probably never find, and by the way, has anyone ordered anything from the link above? every time i tried to, they said they'd send me an invoice for final sale, but they never do. then the next time i talk to them, they say they already sent one. i think it's a hoax.
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You must have different shocks than I do. My bump stops only come into play at a point where the shock travel would cause the skid plates to be within a hair of the ground. I don't think I'll see that kind of travel from a WOT full throw turn, but on a bit of big air I know I will.
What weight oil are you using?
What weight oil are you using?