Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Shocks

RC Mamba Elite Addict Posts: 393	Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Shocks Sept 30, 2014 20:26:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by RC Mamba on Sept 30, 2014 20:26:28 GMT What's parts are better to run Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Shocks?
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skeeter Elite Addict Posts: 429	Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Shocks Oct 1, 2014 19:23:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by skeeter on Oct 1, 2014 19:23:56 GMT If you run carbon fiber shock towers, they are likely to crack. Aluminum shock towers are less likely to break or crack.

integramike Elite Member Posts: 160	Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Shocks Oct 23, 2014 20:08:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by integramike on Oct 23, 2014 20:08:08 GMT I would recommend running front an front aluminum tower and a rear carbon fiber tower. The rear tower is less likely to crack or break.
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superrcracer Elite Fanatic Posts: 800	Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Shocks Jan 10, 2015 22:50:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by superrcracer on Jan 10, 2015 22:50:44 GMT I believe aluminum is stronger than carbon fiber, aluminium does not crack as easy as carbon fiber does.