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Old 31-12-2013
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Default front shock tower protection

Hi is it worth getting or making a front shock tower wing type thing to protect it when I crash..... lol
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Perhaps it would catch on things and make it worse...

Also, it will dramatically alter all sorts of performance characteristics.
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Thanks for your reply I was thinking more like a cover then wing
Just to protect it I have seen then on other 2wd when racing on grass alot.
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What front shock tower are you running ?
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Standard b4 also have a carbon fibre one but it is a bit worn do put a standard b4 one on
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If you use the DMS Partz Carbon or Carbonflex ones they have a''scuff'' zone built into them above all the shock mount holes.
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