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s22jgs
14-06-2009, 09:01 PM
Hi Guys!

Just wondering over shock oil. I currently use Fastrax shock oil, it does the job, seems ok and it £2.69 online.

I have read all over the place that Team Associated oil is the way to go. It's less than pound more, but its more...

my question is, what would i really gain from using TA over fastrax. I need to order some more this week for the Hyper 9 so would like to make a decision before getting too far down one road then wishing id taken the other
Belsten
14-06-2009, 09:05 PM
I would say that Losi is the best shock oil out there :thumbsup:
Garry Driffill
14-06-2009, 09:08 PM
Schumacher oil seems weaker to me over Losi stuff?
s22jgs
14-06-2009, 09:10 PM
I would say that Losi is the best shock oil out there :thumbsup:

thats the other one that constantly gets mentioned in threads regarding the hyper 9.

Whats with the different colours in Losi oils?
Si Coe
14-06-2009, 09:11 PM
It doesn't really matter as long as you stick to one type, and learn it. There is a lot of variation between brands as to weight, with ones 25wt being anothers 30wt so swapping between brands can be confusing.
s22jgs
14-06-2009, 09:16 PM
It doesn't really matter as long as you stick to one type, and learn it. There is a lot of variation between brands as to weight, with ones 25wt being anothers 30wt so swapping between brands can be confusing.

thats how i thought it might be to be honest.

im a little torn between staying cheap, and going Losi to get the incremental variations in weight.
JJ The Boat Wizzard
14-06-2009, 09:18 PM
Ive used shumacher stuff for years and its always seemed as good or better than the other shock oil to me :D
sosidge
14-06-2009, 09:29 PM
There is a very interesting article here - http://www.twf8.ws/php/tip/shock.html

It appears that basically, oils between brands are not consistent.

So, buy your oils from one brand, and hope that you don't get any mis-filled bottles!
ScottyDogWoof
14-06-2009, 11:00 PM
i used schumacher for years but always found it coming out dirty dark colour with any shocks i used it with..went to "ultimate" oils and felt a massive difference, more consistant. It always comes out clear..but i seem to be 5-10wt more then the other guys i pit with, they use losi,schm,ae etc. Or i always feel the car needs to be stiffer. either way...go with what you know.