Piggy-back shocks: Pros/Cons?

[simplechamp]

What are some of the pros and cons of shocks that have piggy-back reservoirs? I know the tech comes from full-size off-road vehicles, but do the effects of having a reservoir remain even when scaled down to RC vehicle sizes?

I really like how they look, but I'm not going to drop the cash on a set if they are purely aesthetic without any performance increase.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by simplechamp

What are some of the pros and cons of shocks that have piggy-back reservoirs? I know the tech comes from full-size off-road vehicles, but do the effects of having a reservoir remain even when scaled down to RC vehicle sizes?

I really like how they look, but I'm not going to drop the cash on a set if they are purely aesthetic without any performance increase.

I had some on my tmaxx & liked them . I think it's just a way of having a bigger oil capacity. Thus giving you a more plush ride . I think you can get the same benifits by getting big bore shocks . Im assumimg this is for a max or 1/8 conversion ?. The best ones were made by progressive engineering . But i dont belive they are made anymore . The only ones i know about now are made by integy .

[simplechamp]

It would be for my E-revo, but I doubt I'll be getting them. Not convinced they actually help that much compared to regular shocks. It would be only for appearance, and it's not worth it to me.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by simplechamp

It would be for my E-revo, but I doubt I'll be getting them. Not convinced they actually help that much compared to regular shocks. It would be only for appearance, and it's not worth it to me.

I think they look cool as well . I felt they worked good when i had some . But the revo or e-revo suspenion is so plush as it is im not sure they are really needed .

[Bondonutz]

Yes they look cool, but don't waste your money Jason. The cons outweigh the pros with the piggy backs. Since your revo will be primarly on the track put your $ where it counts, into upgrading drivetrain,diffs,tires and ETC.

[simplechamp]

I'm going to stick with the stock shocks. Just need to get some stiffer springs and install the variable damping pistons.

I really want piggybacks for my Mini Desert and since they are much less expensive I don't mind buying them just for looks. Unfortunately the only ones made that I know of were Golden Horizons and I can't find them anywhere, think they were discontinued.

[Bondonutz]

Try Hot Racing

[simplechamp]

Tried there. I've been to the ends of the internet looking for Mini-T piggybacks, with no luck. I think I'm just a few years too late

[Kcaz25]

Has anyone here tried the ones for Super Shocks/ofna?