I'm sure RogerM's post is the most accurate, but it's too complex for me to understand
I'm impressed by Lowe's observations, very good point! And for sure yes, the oil doesn't just flow through the holes!
So the whole idea with tapered pistons are a quicker rebound = still pack after jumps, but quicker reaction on bumps?
I've also got those RPM dual-stage shock pistons lying around, but never tested them. They supposedly do the same, they divide on rebound catering for a quicker piston return.
Myself I didn't feel a difference with Ghea pistons, but then again I didn't do back-to-back tests.
Agreed that comparing RC to full scale very seldom is fruitful, RC racing is a basket case!
Why don't the RPM pistons work? (in layman's terms please!)
And when will we see more "through dampers"? I've only seen that on 1:12 so far... With shocks without bladders for compensating the changed volume when the shaft goes in/out, I'm thinking this must be the ideal solution?
Btw have anyone else discovered that some AE shock cylinders are not perfectly true inside? Put on a Losi piston (which are slightly larger) and you'll feel it pinch at certain places... not ideal!