Associated V2 shocks better than old ones?

[geckster]

The title says it already, are the new V2 shocks better than the older ones, especially, do they leak less?
I know this would better fit into the Associated forum but because many here use the V2 as well I think this question is also right here.

[gnr racer]

I hope so,ordered up a set of v2 shocks as my v1 rear shocks like to dump the oil over my rear b44 arms on quite a regular basis

[SpeedyDad]

I'm not sure what you guys are doing to blow AE shocks so much. I've been using them for years and the only time they have ever leaked is when I didn't build them correctly (ie cap not screwed down all the way. As long as they are built correctly and bled properly, they will stay leak free.

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by SpeedyDad

I'm not sure what you guys are doing to blow AE shocks so much. I've been using them for years and the only time they have ever leaked is when I didn't build them correctly (ie cap not screwed down all the way. As long as they are built correctly and bled properly, they will stay leak free.

not if you got some of the faulty bodies and the clip kept poping out the bottom of the body, they were out there as associted replaced many for racers. and one reason allot of the team went to yoke shocks

[captainlip]

yoke shocks?

ive the v1's and ive had to rebuild them after 1st time out, 2nd time out they held together but as you say the problem is the clip coming out.

when they failed 1st time, all 4 failed.

[Paul_Sinclair]

I think the new V2 shocks are loads better than original FT ones. I tried on a few occasions to run the V1 shocks, and always had difficulty bleeding them consistently, the seals staying together, etc. I built the new V2's roughly three weeks ago and have put 8 track days on them with no issues.

[mark-rc]

I know people mostly fit losi or AE shocks to there X6's, just letting you all know that I have these for sale http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80405

[zagonielod]

Well, too bad that you haven't posted this sooner.... I would have bought them immediately...