Big bores feedback!

[captainlip]

Just for those considering these as an upgrade the result is....... You defo need to get some!

They are so much better, more predictable, stable and even better over the jumps! They are a worthy investment and would recommend these all day long!

Thumbs up to Durango for making such a fantastic product that's worth the investment!!!!!

Not tried them outdoors yer due to weather but can see these are going to be good!!!!

My setup so far is

Front
Dark blue 2 hole piston 45wt oil

Rear
Light blue 3 hole piston 35wt oil

[tomtom]

Sounds good !

Received mine this morning, build them quickly (very nice ones)
and start with AE35/6x1.2 front and AE30/6x1.3 rear but will try
Craig setup this week.

[captainlip]

Forgot to add I'm running 4mm droop on the front and 2mm on the rear on the shock collars

[Dazzler]

Don't you mean pre-load not droop.

[captainlip]

Originally Posted by Dazzler

Don't you mean pre-load not droop.

That's the sh1t I'm talking about haha!

[Big G]

all big bore pistons are 6 hole in the kit.. did you mod them to make 2 and 3?

[captainlip]

Originally Posted by Big G

all big bore pistons are 6 hole in the kit.. did you mod them to make 2 and 3?

Just glue the holes up advice from Craig collison himself!

[wacattack]

Originally Posted by captainlip

Just for those considering these as an upgrade the result is....... You defo need to get some!

They are so much better, more predictable, stable and even better over the jumps! They are a worthy investment and would recommend these all day long!

Thumbs up to Durango for making such a fantastic product that's worth the investment!!!!!

Not tried them outdoors yer due to weather but can see these are going to be good!!!!

My setup so far is

Front
Dark blue 2 hole piston 45wt oil

Rear
Light blue 3 hole piston 35wt oil

Looks like someone's hacked captainlips oople account, he's saying something complimentary about Durango!

[paulc]

[tomtom]

Captainlip,

Piston holes redrilled to 1.7-1.8 mm like Craig suggestion ?

AE oil ?

Thanks !

[captainlip]

No I haven't drilled them out and I'm using fastrax oils

[tomtom]

What holes size did you choose then ?

6 holes were far too smooth for me.

Thanks !!

[TonyM]

I ran mine at Southport at the weekend. To be quite honest I didn't notice much difference between the big-bore and standard shocks. Probably just a tad quicker on recovery. There again Southport doesn't have any large jumps, nor very ripply sections, so not a thorough test for shocks.

What I ran was:
Front
6 x 1.2 hole pistons
Dark Blue spring
35WT Losi oil

Rear
6 x 1.3 hole pistons
Light Blue Spring
30Wt Losi oil

I should add that in my standard shocks I've been running the tapered Ghea 1.2 and 1.3 pistons.

I'd like to see some big-bore set-ups from the team drivers. EDIT just seen Craig's and Adam's for RHR.

[Big G]

exactly the same as I'm running Tony

[asc6000]

not very impressed myself, they seep and the shafts look worn out after only a few days of use. revamped piston holes made them work much better, I glued all the holes shut and whipped out my pin vise and the drill bits, set of ten bits from 1.06mm to 1.6mm, using 3 holes, not all the same size. junk shafts and seals, time will tell when the coating is going to wear off the inside of the shock body. they sure look good though

[Hulk]

Originally Posted by asc6000

not very impressed myself, they seep and the shafts look worn out after only a few days of use. revamped piston holes made them work much better, I glued all the holes shut and whipped out my pin vise and the drill bits, set of ten bits from 1.06mm to 1.6mm, using 3 holes, not all the same size. junk shafts and seals, time will tell when the coating is going to wear off the inside of the shock body. they sure look good though

Ive been running them for over a month now and mine don't seep at all. The shock shafts and seals are exactly the same as the standard shocks, which i used for the whole season last year with no sign of wear. In regards to time telling if the coating will wear off the inside of the shock body, they have already stood the test of time. Adam and Nathan have been using the shocks for months and reported NO WEAR AT ALL.

Once you get the shocks set up to your liking, there a fantastic addition to the car

Craig

[wacattack]

Originally Posted by Hulk

Once you get the shocks set up to your liking, there a fantastic addition to the car

Craig

"They are" or "they're" a fantastic addition to the car, not "there" a fantastic addition to the car haha

[captainlip]

Originally Posted by Hulk

Ive been running them for over a month now and mine don't seep at all. The shock shafts and seals are exactly the same as the standard shocks, which i used for the whole season last year with no sign of wear. In regards to time telling if the coating will wear off the inside of the shock body, they have already stood the test of time. Adam and Nathan have been using the shocks for months and reported NO WEAR AT ALL.

Once you get the shocks set up to your liking, there a fantastic addition to the car

Craig

Have to agree with you Craig!!! To add I've never had any leakage with durango shocks. Could it be the final washer is put in the wrong way round? May be worth a check!

Looking forward to running these at bury!

[Hulk]

So you can actually read the thread this time!! GAY BOY!

This is not a spelling contest, im replying whilst at work! Multitasking has never been one of my strengths lol.

I was gonna really wind you up and reply in typical Collinson fashion, but was afraid if i put what i was going to, you might cry! haha.

[TonyM]

I've never had a problem with leaking on the standard shocks and as the Big-Bore are the same 'O' rings washers, shaft etc, I don't expect to have any problem with them as well.