How To Convert Carisma MSA-1 Shocks to a Axial SCX24

[@stevekelley677]

I just drill the stock mounts bigger, worked great

[@masonhughes9025]

These look amazing

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

Thanks, Mason

[@masonhughes9025]

No problem

[@juanrascon7743]

Those look AWESOME

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

Thank you!

[@anthonyrojas9791]

Does anyone know what the length is of the Carisma shocks?

[@RatsnRods]

I wonder if any of the different style hot racing shocks would screw into the top of the carismas

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

I'm doubtful. They're such a strange size and thread. Much smaller that the universal sizes available not.

[@anthonyrojas9791]

Also do you know of any larger type of shock that can utilize the eyelets just as you did? By the way, great video sir!

[@mitchh3399]

How did you do the dual spring setup on the shocks with hot racing parts or is it a single spring stretched?

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

It's another set of springs above the adjuster

[@SirSmokeMclottaPotta0420]

@@ThatParadiseEj1 so I'm really interested in making a set of those hot racing custom shocks can you put a list of what you used or make a video how you did it I'd love to have them on my rock bouncer

[@fixxer3859]

Thanks

[@sitlos.]

Did u have to mount the hot racing top piece the same way with the heat shrink?

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

Yes

[@dashSlap]

I can't find them for sale.

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

They're usually out of stock. You need to keep an eye out

[@MrPinedo20]

Has anyone else tried this? Its a great idea but it won't tighten up enough with heat shink. Unless I'm doing something wrong I can pull it apart fairly easily and I can imagine during actual use the shock top will come off. I was really looking forward to using this technique...

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

Maybe the shrink tube you're using is a bit thinner than mine. Although. I will say that I could pull them apart by hand also but not easily enough to where they've fallen apart during use. Use some super glue if you're too worried. Or you could use some teflon tape on the threads first

[@ConditionZero76]

why not use the Carisma spring? why use the factory springs?

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

Carisma springs are too stiff

[@bachirbattache2997]

Thank you so much, i hope with very heavy weight oil, it will not leak 👍😎 did you try it? You saved me 24$ of shapeways SCX24 Carisma shock eyelet adapter 😝🐒

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

No problem! Turns out they won't leak if you turn them upside down like the directions say. I'd use teflon tape on each side of the heat shrink. Good luck!

[@bachirbattache2997]

I just found this in case you want change or double the o-rings: www.esslinger.com/mini-o-ring-gasket-refills-for-japanese-crowns-sold-in-packages-of-3-pieces/

[@aledskaMTB]

@@ThatParadiseEj1 what oil do you recommend to fill them with?

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

@@aledskaMTB probably a thick gear oil

[@aledskaMTB]

@@ThatParadiseEj1 could you run them without oil? I've heard that they can leak and I don't wanna have to deal with that

[@pekwalker]

Which Carisma Shock is that? I can't find any like it.

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

CIS16087

[@pekwalker]

@@ThatParadiseEj1 Thank's. They must be popular. They are sold out everywhere I've looked.

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

Yes, just keep your eyes peeled. I got mine on eBay for $20 or so

[@matthewtrotter781]

Did you have to do anything special to get the hot racing caps to fit?

[@matthewtrotter781]

@@ThatParadiseEj1 sweet so no heat shrink, I have a set of hot racing spring and I want to go longer

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

Did you bother watching the video?

[@RC-CARS-WORLD]

Great video 👍😀

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

Thanks!

[@scaleadventures2226]

Any reason why you can't use the carisma springs?

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

If I remember correctly there are two stiff. If you're not looking for a ton of flex I'm sure you could run them but it might be pretty bouncy

[@scaleadventures2226]

@@ThatParadiseEj1 thanks for the info. I'm running a diecast jeep body that is super heavy. Looking for stiffer shocks. Check out my latest video you can see how the chocks don't do anything haha

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

@@scaleadventures2226 oh awesome! Try these, if they're too stiff you can try the hot racing silver springs.

[@GeezerGramps]

I take it those are not the oil filled ones

[@ThatParadiseEj1]

They are but I they leaked heavily through the o-ring

[@harryfp1494]

Great mod