shock piston making service

[gixxer]

I am offering my services for cnc machined pistons, supplied blank for you to drill whatever size holes you want :) and to your own spec ie tapered or flat/standard

Let me know if its of any interest

Cheers john

[DrPaul]

What sort of price are we looking at for a set of 4?

[DragonRider]

What sort of price are we looking at for a set of 4?

+1 Very interested

[coleman758]

I'd be very interested if the price is ok?

[bigt]

I'd be up for a bag a blanks dude my machinists always to bloody busy a delrin jig to hold um in for drilling too send me your addy and I'll draw the idea up 16mm tapers too ?

[john333]

another interested party here, want some team c big bore pistons to mess about with

[john333]

sorry double post

[gixxer]

I would say about a quid each what does everyone think of that?

Also I will need measurements/drawings or one to copy

[gixxer]

I currently have interest in the following pistons.

Kyosho small bore
Kyosho big bore
Hobao h2


Keep em coming :)

[DragonRider]

Please add Schumacher SV2 Big Bore

Cheers

Mark

[gixxer]

i will mate when i get measurements for them the ones listed are ones i have drawn up ready to be made

Please add Schumacher SV2 Big Bore

Cheers

Mark

[markw]

Wat about for the k1? I have a spare piston send u that came in the kit.

[gixxer]

Yeah I can do them for th K1 I'll pm you my addy if you want to send it to me, here is the first RB6 run that are going to be tested
Also I have done some for a h2 with revised sizes once they are tested for fit I'll report back

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w436/gixxerjohn666/IMAG0242-1.jpg

[Sportp4ck]

Yeah I can do them for th K1 I'll pm you my addy if you want to send it to me, here is the first RB6 run that are going to be tested
Also I have done some for a h2 with revised sizes once they are tested for fit I'll report back

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w436/gixxerjohn666/IMAG0242-1.jpg

WOW, can you make them from P.T.F.E?

[gixxer]

I can't remember what this stuff is called but its very similar to the stuff on non stick pans the only ptfe I can get hold of is very soft and hard to hold a tight limit on and is also sensitive to moisture

[NeilRalph77]

You should do some for the Rango big bore's cos they don't.

[gixxer]

I'll make them for any car all I need is measurements or one to copy

[mattr]

You should do some for the Rango big bore's cos they don't. +1 what dimensions do you need? ID, OD and thickness? the Durango Pistons (big bore and small bore) have a counter bore in the centre, would this cost extra? I'd probably look at getting 20 ish of each...... 5 or 6 sets (how much to post to Sweden?)

[gixxer]

+1 what dimensions do you need? ID, OD and thickness? the Durango Pistons (big bore and small bore) have a counter bore in the centre, would this cost extra? I'd probably look at getting 20 ish of each...... 5 or 6 sets (how much to post to Sweden?)

I need the od hole and c/bore dia c/bore depth thickness
The price will be the same with a c bore as for postage I don't have a clue mate

[NeilRalph77]

Rango bigbores:-

12.3mm O/D
2.5mm Thick
2mm Through hole
C/Bore 2.6mm Dia x 1.6mm Deep

[mattr]

Rango bigbores:-

12.3mm O/D
2.5mm Thick
2mm Through hole
C/Bore 2.6mm Dia x 1.6mm Deephmmmm, doesnt sound right, that counterbore is mighty deep!
only got .9 of a mm of material left!

[OneKiwi]

Isn't the counterbore just the thickness of the spacer you place on the shaft?

[NeilRalph77]

Feel free to double check by all mean's but if you place the washer on the shaft and then measure it from the end to the washer face its 1.6 likewise if you measure the drop on the piston overall its 2.10 but theres the slight ring on the face which measures 0.5 again making the C/bore depth 1.6, I won't be offended if i'm proven wrong, it would obviously be better if someone double check's before production start's, measure twice cut once and all that jazz

[mattr]

Ah, so you actually mean that the counterbore is 0,9, i.e. the thickness (2,5), minus the exposed length of shaft (1,6).
I'll get the verniers on one tonight and get a double check done!

(and yeah, i think it is just the washer thickness and dia that makes up the counterbore. I'll have a look and see what the easiest way to do it is.)

Gixxer, is it possible to make a few up and get them to someone local to make sure fit is ok, rather than making me a load and shipping them over? (and finding they don't fit!!)

Maybe i should just buy my own lathe..... ;o)

[Supercoolnothing]

Yeah, I'm definitely interested in a set of H2 tapered pistons

[NeilRalph77]

Ah, so you actually mean that the counterbore is 0,9, i.e. the thickness (2,5), minus the exposed length of shaft (1,6).
I'll get the verniers on one tonight and get a double check done!

What??? You were actually right the first time only 0.9 material left between the piston face and the C/Bore.

[mattr]

What??? You were actually right the first time only 0.9 material left between the piston face and the C/Bore.
sorry, but no idea what you've been measuring, I've got 2,1mm left after the counter bore!

anyway, durango big bore
12.25 outer diameter
2.5 thickness
2.5 inner diameter
0.4 counter bore depth (the raised ring isn't needed)
just got to get the washer diameter for the counter bore size. And they are all inside me shocks.....
got a mate going to try and get another set of verniers on one.

[NeilRalph77]

Fine balls it up!!! what your classing as 2.5 dia i measured at 2.6 (both the piston and the step on the shaft) but it's not a through hole it's to a depth hense a counter bore! The through hole is 2mm I'm not on about nore ever have been on about the pointless raised ring! Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mattr]

Fine balls it up!!! what your classing as 2.5 dia i measured at 2.6 (both the piston and the step on the shaft) but it's not a through hole it's to a depth hense a counter bore! The through hole is 2mm I'm not on about nore ever have been on about the pointless raised ring! Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! calm down!
anyway, found the end stop/step you are talking about. not all my Pistons appear to have it. the ones in the car do. the two I measured don't.
And fwiw, it doesn't appear to be needed anyway, the washer and step on the shaft prevent movement in that direction. machining it will be a pain too!

[gixxer]

Dood's the easiest way to sort this is if sumone can post one to me to copy exactly then they will fit :)

[Adam F]

Could be interested in some pistons for a procat.... shall I just send you one over?

Ta

Adam

[gixxer]

That's the easiest thing to do mate

[s22jgs]

Omg it's like a playground at a girls school lol.

Revised size H2 pistons are a very good fit. These seem pretty damn good

[hampti]

Hello mate. I would need 4 sets for the durango big bores. How much would is it included shipping to austria and do you accept paypal?
Kind regards

[NeilRalph77]

calm down!


Yeh sorry lost it for a while :blush:. I've PM'd gixxer for his address I'll send him a kit original for him to copy and price.

[gixxer]

Blanks for any car are a quid each, I'll be doing more h2 pistons today as they have been tested for fit and are good :)

Just wondering what people's thoughts on aluminum pistons?
Mainly because its easier to hold a tight limit on and the cost would be no more than plastic

[mattr]

Omg it's like a playground at a girls school lol.Nah, no one has pulled my hair, or said i smelled of cabbages and wee. ;)
Yeh sorry lost it for a while :blush:. I've PM'd gixxer for his address I'll send him a kit original for him to copy and price.No worries, just wonder why i have 2 (and apparently only 2) without that end stop. I've got (total) about 20 pistons, mostly standard size, and ALL appear to have it, except 2. Which i'm pretty sure i haven't used. Ah well.
Thanks for sending one on to Gixxer, saves me sorting from this side of the North sea!

[gixxer]

Hello mate. I would need 4 sets for the durango big bores. How much would is it included shipping to austria and do you accept paypal?
Kind regards

Hi no problem making them I belive I have a big bore piston on its way to me as for the postage I haven't got a clue what it would be wouldn't have thought it would be a lot
And yeah I accept PayPal :)

Oh and if you are sending me a piston to copy please add a note with how many you want and your user name off here just so I make sure everyone gets the right ones

[mattr]

Will you be keeping tabs on all the dimensions? So i can just order some of the Durango BBs once you've made the first batch.......

[bigt]

set of 16mm associated on its way john need the od at 16mm though not as the pattern ones please

[gixxer]

Will you be keeping tabs on all the dimensions? So i can just order some of the Durango BBs once you've made the first batch.......

Yeah I'll be drawing them up so I can just rattle em off when needed

[gixxer]

set of 16mm associated on its way john need the od at 16mm though not as the pattern ones please

Ok mate lovely job I'll pm you when they're ready

[bigt]

cheers mucka

[NeilRalph77]

Just wondering what people's thoughts on aluminum pistons?


Not sure, any rubbing against the side of the shock body could cause them to pick up or leave tiny fleck's floating about in the oil

[gixxer]

Some 1/8th scale big bores (tapered) fresh off the machine
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w436/gixxerjohn666/IMAG0259.jpg

[mattr]

how you getting on with the Durango big bores?

[coleman758]

I was fortunate enough to be sent some Kyosho BB pistons to try,

I must say they look fantastic, the machining is as good as Kit, If not better.
They fit like a glove!

Also they are very easy to work with & drill.

I have built them up and they feel really smooth on the bench,
Il be testing them over the week.

I will give some more feedback when I've raced the car, although I foresee no issues!!

Thanks!!

[Welshy40]

Ok after some fighting with my PC I finally managed to get this picture up.

Do you believe this is possible to not only make the piston but also cut out the holes?

The below are traxxas TRX1 shock pistons alongside one associated piston. I would like to have the exact hole sizes from the traxxas pistons cut out on a blank Associated (not big bore) shock piston

Im after one hole set of four, a two hole set of four and three hole set of four. Please let me know if this is possible. Thanks.

[gixxer]

Yes mate they are possible to make but I will have to either have one to copy or a good accurate drawing of what you want also may take a while for me to get onto a machine with a C axis to mill the slots

[jayropes]

Hello mate,

What the price be on some tapered pistons to fit the losi 1/8scale shocks??

Cheers Jay

[jayropes]

Hello mate,

What would the price be on some tapered pistons to fit the losi 1/8scale shocks??

Cheers Jay

[gixxer]

Pistons are £1 pound each mate for whatever car, just need one to copy as I've not done any for that car as yet

Cheers john

[rednoise]

top!

[ollie]

Gixxer,

PM sent

[Welshy40]

Is there any chance you could pm me the address to send my pistons to. Thanks.

[gixxer]

This week ill be running schuy small bores and kyosho bb let me know asap If you want either to save on setup time :)

[bigt]

pistons look good john won't have chance to try them till end of the month though just sent cash

[gixxer]

pistons look good john won't have chance to try them till end of the month though just sent cash

Thanks mate :)

[Welshy40]

How do, did you get my package, and can you do. If yes please send me via PM your paypal address so I can pay you for this, Cheers.

[gixxer]

Hello people to those who have sent me pistons to copy recently I have been sick and still busy with work and haven't got thru as much as I'd like to, bit will be hittin it hard this week to get them all done and sent back to you. Yeah welshy I got it will get them done asap for ya

Cheers john

[Welshy40]

John,

Nice, no rush as im not in need for them for several weeks, just wasnt sure you got it. Cheers.

[DrPaul]

You have email John.

[gixxer]

Hi all, I have ran out of material so go easy on the orders please chaps more is on the way tho :-D

And Dr paul did you want the team c ones? If so they're done

[KennyClark]

Mine arrived today.
Got them all drilled and fitted.
Great quality and superb fit.
Many thanks mate.

[DrPaul]

Hi John
Yes please I've emailed you.
:):)

[mattr]

Did you get my PM?

Cheers
Matt

[Danny Harrison]

Hi, do you have template for ghea style 12mm pistons?

[gixxer]

Hi mate no I don't, if you can send me one ill make some

[Danny Harrison]

I was going to buy the set of ghea magic ones but they are 65 quid... I dont have any.

[Danny Harrison]

Hi mate no I don't, if you can send me one ill make some

Is this enough info?

Diameter 11.95mm
hole size 3.0 MM
thickness 2.5mm

the tapered part starts from approximately 3mm from outside ege of centre hole and goes down to the edge of the piston at a thcikness of 1.25mm

I'd like these with 3x 1.3 mm holes and 4x 1.3mm holes 4 of each.

Hows that?

[Welshy40]

Any news on my pistons?:thumbsup:

[Welshy40]

Any luck with my pistons?

[Welshy40]

Any news on my pistons yet? Please let me know. Cheers

[Welshy40]

John,

Pmd you. Cheers

[DrPaul]

Great pistons, good service, thanks John.

[Welshy40]

John, you have a PM

[Danosborne6661]

PM'd about pistons but not heard anything yet?

[DrPaul]

Hi John
You have PM.
Cheers

[NeilRalph77]

Good luck! First batch of pistons came fine, when I PM'd for a repeat order it was accepted so I sent a pair of pistons for Gixxer to copy and even a SAE, got neither my order or my originals back, PM'd and PM'd and PM'd and GAVE UP!!!!!

[Welshy40]

Same here, I want my originals back so I can get machined elsewhere but no reply either