Greetings!
So, the dust seal on my '06 RP3 popped out and in an attempt to tap it back in, I took a chip out of the shock shaft and now all the air leaks out.
To get the RP3 shaft replaced, I'm looking at around $150.00-$200.00 dollars. For $350.00 I can get a brand new '09 Fox VAN R coil shock to replace the RP3.
In terms of performance, is there much difference between these shocks? From what I can tell, they both have rebound adjustment and they both have propedal. The only difference I can see is the RP3 has three firmness settings (I never change it from medium) and it weighs 130grams less.
In terms of feel, what can I expect by changing to the coil? Given an air shock increases the spring rate as it compresses, am I more likely to bottom out on the coil?
If riding style makes a difference, I'm riding an '06 Dawg Primo and doing some pretty aggressive AM stuff and light freeride with my biggest drops being around 5.5 foot - I frequently bottom out the RP3.
Any thoughts/opinions would be great.
Thanks,
Scott.
PS: I did find helpful threads like this http://www.farkin.net/forums/showthread.php?t=143482&highlight=Air+Coil but I'm after some advice on the specific shocks listed. Ie mid range air vs cheap coil.
So, the dust seal on my '06 RP3 popped out and in an attempt to tap it back in, I took a chip out of the shock shaft and now all the air leaks out.
To get the RP3 shaft replaced, I'm looking at around $150.00-$200.00 dollars. For $350.00 I can get a brand new '09 Fox VAN R coil shock to replace the RP3.
In terms of performance, is there much difference between these shocks? From what I can tell, they both have rebound adjustment and they both have propedal. The only difference I can see is the RP3 has three firmness settings (I never change it from medium) and it weighs 130grams less.
In terms of feel, what can I expect by changing to the coil? Given an air shock increases the spring rate as it compresses, am I more likely to bottom out on the coil?
If riding style makes a difference, I'm riding an '06 Dawg Primo and doing some pretty aggressive AM stuff and light freeride with my biggest drops being around 5.5 foot - I frequently bottom out the RP3.
Any thoughts/opinions would be great.
Thanks,
Scott.
PS: I did find helpful threads like this http://www.farkin.net/forums/showthread.php?t=143482&highlight=Air+Coil but I'm after some advice on the specific shocks listed. Ie mid range air vs cheap coil.
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