Ive been using the tc3 shock and never had any problems with it and its 4x cheaper than the hpi shock. Is there a common problem with it. I used to have an hpi shock but I didn't know much about it and it leaked.

I really like the associated threaded shock body (Touring car version) mated with the new VCS2 cap, Have yet to find anything better for the price

the rip shock with the new rip shock cap is very good combo

if your looking for a new shock go for the RIP motorsports shock

all ya'll are pimps, especially you, jo-jo.
i got an HPI with a car i got, and i ddint like the feel it had compared to the Associated threaded tc3 shock i've used in the past....
plus, i know the associated shock and can get it to be smooth.... go with what you can afford..... and what is easiest for you to get parts for.

I never liked the HPI shock, I kept trying it because everone said it was better, It never performed near an associated Shock,

I say stick with Associated Shock

all ya'll are pimps, especially you, jo-jo.

you should see my new car

How come TOne knows everyone on here from Jersey and i dont know SQUAT??? Dangit!!! No HPI shock for you!!!!

FrEAk

HPI shocks are overrated. Stick with the AE shocks. Some guys are using bladders in the shocks this makes it real easy. HPI aren't smoother or easier IMO.

For my Touring Cars I have built HPI, Associated (with Yokomo caps same idea as the new V2 cap) and Tamiya TRF shocks. If built carefully and properly all will work equally well and smoothly. Go with what you like.

Any way to see a pic of the RIP shock?

You can see it at ripmotorsports.com under whats new

The RIP shock is an Associated shock correct ? With a new cap and bladder for it ?

You can see it at ripmotorsports.com under whats new


i just checked it out, they are not there, or on the site at all.

The RIP shock is an Associated shock correct ? With a new cap and bladder for it ?

yes it is a associated shock
http://ripmotorsports.com/WhatsNew.html

I use the HPI and the associated and like them both. The Assc.needs rebuilding every couple of weeks because of air buildup, the HPI stays smooth A LOT longer, I've run them for months with no change in damping or feel. CRC had the self bleeding cap for some time now, it always weeped fluid hopefully the RIP is better. Just my 2 cents.

tamiya shock,been running those for over a year,super smooth ,easy to build..

The pic on the RIP site only showes a shock cap. I would like to see it as it would be installed. Any help?

anybody have a part number for the Tamiya shock?

Thanks

RC

The RIP shock is an Associated shock correct ? With a new cap and bladder for it ?

It doesn't look like anything special. A lot of guys like the HPI spring selection because they have more choices. The Associated, with the bladder and a vent hole in the cap, can't go wrong.