zx5 shocks

[turbo_brick]

does anyone know any other make of shocks that fit the zx5 trying to build up a spare car but need some shocks,

thanks

peter

[WheelNut]

I saw a ZX5 this weekend with Losi shocks on it. Looked to fit quite nicely.

[chrispattinson]

I used to run Schumacher shocks on my Lazer, they worked really well, had much more even droop than the Kyosho ones, and as an added bonus, they actually retained the shock oil.

In fact, I still have the set of Schumacher shocks from my Lzer ZX5 if you're interested, £10.

[Mr X]

i got the stock shocks from kyosho with the old bottom cartriges and they dont leak at all. atually they are the best shocks i ever owned, they never leak any oil at all, they are super smooth and they dont need to be rebuilt for a really long time. so i think kyosho shocks are the best ever and are much better than my losi shocks. so why not buy kyosho shocks for your kyosho car?

[WheelNut]

Yeah Kyosho sells their shocks seperately as a kit. I personally really like the stock shocks, they haven't really leaked at all for me.

[Moose]

can anyone tell me how to build them proper ?
this are my first shocks without a membran.
They sound like membran shocks with air in them. i can t imagine this is ok.

[paulc]

i use losi shocks on my lazer they work great

paul

[sosidge]

The shocks need a little air in them to work right. If you want you can build them with a diaphragm #W6006, I ran them like that for a bit but actually went back to the standard setting because it seemed "right".

I always used to top fill the shock. Fill the shock more or less to the brim, tighten the top, compress the shaft, it should move freely to the limit of it's travel with little or no rebound. When the shaft is fully extended it should not be pull itself back in at all.

There is a little bit of trial and error involved but with a bit of practice they will be pretty smooth, but you will hear the air bubbles squeak. Most of the leaking problems people experience are because the shock is overfilled and the oil has to come out somewhere.

[Moose]

thanks for the reply.
they work well i just didn t like the sound and wounderd
now i am pacified thank you :P