The 314004 set is built for racers who demand absolute consistency. While plastic shocks can flex or "stiction" under load, these aluminum bodies remain perfectly rigid. This ensures the internal piston travels through the silicone oil with zero resistance, providing the smooth damping required to soak up "stutter bumps" on a high-speed straightaway.
Detailed Technical Specifications
1. Threaded Aluminum Bodies
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Precision Ride Height: The threaded outer bodies allow for millimetric adjustments to spring pre-load. You can "dial in" your front ride height and weight transfer in seconds without the need for plastic snap-on spacers.
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Heat Dissipation: Aluminum naturally dissipates heat more effectively than plastic, keeping your shock oil at a consistent temperature and preventing "shock fade" during long main events.
2. Ultra-Smooth Internal Hydraulics
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Hardened Steel Shafts: The shafts are polished to a mirror finish to minimize seal friction, allowing the suspension to react to even the smallest track imperfections.
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Leaking Prevention: High-quality bottom caps and O-ring seals ensure a pressurized hydraulic environment, providing a consistent "rebound" feel lap after lap.
3. Competition-Ready Assembly
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Factory-Preassembled: These shocks come fully built and factory-filled, offering a "bolt-on" performance boost straight out of the package.
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Optimized Spring Rate: Paired with silver-colored springs specifically tuned for the front-end bias of the 1/18 scale Mini chassis.
