RPM Two Stage Shock Pistons?

[marauder]

Two Stage Shock Pistons (Med. - Heavy)

True performance lies in the ability to dial in your suspension. If you’re an intermediate to expert suspension technician, then you have the ability to take your suspension to a new level. Introducing RPM’s two stage shock pistons. In a compressed state, the two halves press together to meter the shock fluid through two holes. As the suspension unloads (in the standard config.), the two plates separate, allowing the fluid to flow through multiple holes, which returns the shock to static position at a higher rate. These pistons are the closest things that R/C can get to full sized racing. Don’t be fooled, even the fastest racers in the world are using them, the trick is to get them to admit it! After all, if everyone used them, who would gain the advantage? Maybe you? This set includes twelve piston sets, three sets of four pistons. (red, green, & purple) Best used on tracks with moderate to major obstacles, or on heavier vehicles. Check out our Piston FAQ page for more information.

Tech Notes: These pistons only fit stock, molded Traxxas shock bodies. Traxxas Big Bore Shocks will require some slight sanding with a fine grit sand-paper on the outside diameter of the pistons to get them to fit properly.

80430 Two Stage Shock Pistons (Med. - Heavy Dampening)

Suggested Retail $6.95
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To me these seem like a great concept. I'm just curious to know if anyone has had experience with them enough to know whether they would be worth trying. I think this will be my next investment for my slash. Not sure how this would fall under spec racing rules though.

Suspension gurus, what are your thoughts?

 

[NCNitro]

I have them on my Maxx. They are awesome! They made my Maxx handle much better, especially over the whoops sections. Basically they are two pistons, On the compression stroke of the shock the two plates collapse together make the dampening that of a two hole piston, but on the rebound stroke of the shock the two plates seperate and they act as a 6 hole piston, making the rebound much quicker, so it is ready for the next compression stroke much faster. I would highly recommend them.

 

[bigdaddee]

had just put them into my tmaxx as well and never got a chance to try them out on the track. Ask my Bro in law if he joins. I told him about this forum at the track today. Lets see if he registers. He never uses a computer so it will probably be a cold day in hell before he gets here but he did just get a slash that jerk!!

 

[TeamGoNads]

One of our local customers picked some up and he loves them, makes his Slash handle like a dream. You can get either Light to Medium or Medium to Heavy.

http://www.teamgonads.com/rccars/search/15133.html

 

[Boogie]

Looks like it might be a worthwhile investment and it will definitely change how you set up your suspension. I may pick up a set sometime just to try.

 

[marauder]

I may order a set of each from TGN.

If so, I will let you drive my truck and see if it's something you'd like.

 

[NCNitro]

I went with the medium heavy on my Maxx, but it is a good bit heavier than a slash.

 

[Badmeat]

I tried these about 8 years ago on a Rustler and they were great. My Slash should be here Tuesday and I want to use them again. I can't find these in the local shops that carry RPM. Don't want to pay more than the price of the parts in shipping cost so will have to wait for a big order to make it worthwhile.

Joe

 

[Badmeat]

I was just digging around in some old R/C stuff and found a container of these pistons and instruction sheet. Looks like a full set of red, green and purple pistons. I guess I'm all set. Now all I need is for the truck to get here.

Joe

 

[Out of Sight]

In a compressed state, the two halves press together to meter the shock fluid through two holes. As the suspension unloads (in the standard config.), the two plates separate, allowing the fluid to flow through multiple holes, which returns the shock to static position at a higher rate

This is the quote on from the first post. RPM states that this piston allows the shock to return to static position at a higher rate. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that means the shock will 'spring' back a lot faster. Wouldn't that be disadvantageous? The truck would just 'bounce' back fast after a big jump. I thought the whole purpose of a shock is to absorb the compression energy during hard landing, while also absorbing spring's energy release after compression so the car won't bounce like a circus clown on a trampoline?? :lol: Although I would love to try these RPM pistons once I get my hands on them..just curious.