Your friend definitely didn't buy a FOX X2 from us as we've never supported or sold this product.
Funny thing is, the X2 weighs as much as a coil shock with good Ti spring.Tape?
Zip ties?
There go the weight savings over coil.
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Me too.
I am glad I went with the Topaz.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/02/1993-mercury-topaz-makes-a-horrendous-pickup-truck.html
In other news, my Monarch + debonair has been faultless.
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He's not your average 5 year old... 16.7mi Distance 2:06:05 Moving Time 2,996ft Elevation
Might have been on MTBR where I read this, but someone did call Fox and they got a lot of "we don't know yet" answers.
Someone on the empty beer machine said he happened to send it back to Fox, then the recall happened. They are keeping it, won't give him it back, a refund, replacement, or jack squat until they know what to do. Lame.
From some comments, it sounds like the shock body mostly un-screws itself. But the actual explosion (with no un-screw) has not been ruled out 100%, as far as I can tell...
From some comments, it sounds like the shock body mostly un-screws itself. But the actual explosion (with no un-screw) has not been ruled out 100%, as far as I can tell...
- Negotiate to get a new DHX2 with the difference to the price of a X2 paid out.
- Get some steel springs to get your sring rate sorted.
- Buy a titanium spring and sell steel springs.
- Profit.
Feel like I wrote this post myself, oh coil shocks and titanium springs.
I think all riders who use less than 250 PSI on the X2 can still ride it.
the problem is with X2 without the sticker who say MAX 250PSI.
so I guess, the problem is for FOX to say this to all riders. because some of them bought the shock knowing they will use it with more than 250PSI.
I don't think that the air can of the shocks with the sticker are any different than the ones without it.
the problem is with X2 without the sticker who say MAX 250PSI.
so I guess, the problem is for FOX to say this to all riders. because some of them bought the shock knowing they will use it with more than 250PSI.
I don't think that the air can of the shocks with the sticker are any different than the ones without it.
So far there are a few guys in german forums, where the air can gets loose while riding, which actually is a problem. Obviously riders, that use less then 250psi shouldn't have problems. Just check if you are able to loosen the air can easily, while it is filled with the operating air pressure.
On another note: If you are that fat that you need more then 250psi in your shock, the shock is definitely the wrong place to save weight.
I should have sold my spare X2 when I had the chance. So when it comes to recalls like this, what are the chances Fox will deny any repair/service if you never registered the warranty, don't have the receipt, not the original owner.... Etc, etc?
Next step - you'll have to prove you used torque wrench when installing the can, otherwise no warranty.
(I am done with Fox based on my recent dropper experience)
(I am done with Fox based on my recent dropper experience)
FWIW, I saw it posted somewhere that you can send your defective Fox IED into PUSH (along with ~$1,100) and they will replace it with an Eleven 6. Pretty generous of PUSH imo...
What happened with the post?
Mine has been great, but like any brand in that category, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Well, it doesn't seem possible to register products from 2016 on Fox's website!
2015 and older is fine but no 2016!
2015 and older is fine but no 2016!
My remote disintegrated - in multiple places. It is expensive yet cheap, made of dark chocolate.
ouch
Edit: wrap the can with some gorilla tape or duct tape and you should be good, no?
You guys. This is 2016 and no place for your homespun little remedies. All you need this this fancy shit:
Thanks for the tip! Where do I stick that thing into?You guys. This is 2016 and no place for your homespun little remedies. All you need this this fancy shit:
...or make your own Sugru with Silicone caulk and cornstarch....
...what happens if my Type R sticker on teh Honda is backed up with a Type R motor and transmission, etc?...
(EP3 FTW)
...what happens if my Type R sticker on teh Honda is backed up with a Type R motor and transmission, etc?...
(EP3 FTW)
Well, then you get a few more HP and spend a lot more on JDMBro Tax to keep up with a Volvo 242.
No JDM Bro tax.
All go, not much show. ( ie no Type R sticker
, just the stock SiR)
Old enough to be easy to work on - not much different from the guy down the street with the El Camino.
Parts are readily available, so if they won't build it or if they do, won't sell it to you, well I guess you just have to build your own. I much prefer the 230hp vs 160 stock, even if I leave the 8500 rpm redline alone.
To each their own. If you wrench on your vehicle, I don't care what it is - Respect.
All go, not much show. ( ie no Type R sticker
, just the stock SiR)Old enough to be easy to work on - not much different from the guy down the street with the El Camino.
Parts are readily available, so if they won't build it or if they do, won't sell it to you, well I guess you just have to build your own. I much prefer the 230hp vs 160 stock, even if I leave the 8500 rpm redline alone.
To each their own. If you wrench on your vehicle, I don't care what it is - Respect.
Yea I'm just kidding w you. I like cool cars, R's included. Just they are popular with that 'type' around here.... FWIW I modified my B230FT to be pretty damn fast..... (turbo, cam, standalone, etc etc etc.... quicker than it was safe).No JDM Bro tax.
All go, not much show. ( ie no Type R sticker
Old enough to be easy to work on - not much different from the guy down the street with the El Camino.
Parts are readily available, so if they won't build it or if they do, won't sell it to you, well I guess you just have to build your own. I much prefer the 230hp vs 160 stock, even if I leave the 8500 rpm redline alone.
To each their own. If you wrench on your vehicle, I don't care what it is - Respect.
edit, you're in WS ontario, so you're local and probably know what I'm talking about. hahaha.
Damn right. I've owned several, I still have the modded motor from my 945, and I'll be buying a 242 to put it in at some point. Gonna go MS3X pro for standalone this time. Buddy got nearly 500whp running MSXpro (with a big ass garret). Crazy motors but couldn't daily it anymore since the cam made idling really bad and it ate gas like a monster truck.
And on this topic, does anyone really think 150g is worth running air over coil? weight used to be the advantage, but whats left with that minor a difference? I guess getting that exact spring rate, but what else?
@atrokz - ya, nothing worse than a base model civic with a fart-can and huge wing.
Thankfully it seems to be dying finally.
I started doing the built honda thing before it became popular (1990) and am still playing now.
Good on you for helping keep the shade-tree mechanic alive. We are getting rarer and rarer every year.
And getting off-topic - the shock thing....
I have run coil on both big and trail bikes until the last time around
I now have air - a CCDBA-cs on the trail-bike. It is ok, but I'm thinking when funds allow, to swap it for a coil - CCDB-cs? with a lightweight spring.
It just does not feel as good as a coil, especially on slow speed roots and rocks.
The breakaway is noticeable, then when it does break away it seems to move much too much which puts it in a bad spot for the next hit - it never feels quite like it has its shit together. A coil just moves much more freely, and does not do the pogo thing.
When speeds pick up, the air is not as noticeable, and does a decent job 'cept the small bump thing.
At this point I will take the half pound plus or so for the quite noticeable performance increase.
Coil FTW
...but then what do I know - I ride a too many pivots Knolly with 26" wheels....
now get offa my lawn
Thankfully it seems to be dying finally.
I started doing the built honda thing before it became popular (1990) and am still playing now.
Good on you for helping keep the shade-tree mechanic alive. We are getting rarer and rarer every year.
And getting off-topic - the shock thing....
I have run coil on both big and trail bikes until the last time around
I now have air - a CCDBA-cs on the trail-bike. It is ok, but I'm thinking when funds allow, to swap it for a coil - CCDB-cs? with a lightweight spring.
It just does not feel as good as a coil, especially on slow speed roots and rocks.
The breakaway is noticeable, then when it does break away it seems to move much too much which puts it in a bad spot for the next hit - it never feels quite like it has its shit together. A coil just moves much more freely, and does not do the pogo thing.
When speeds pick up, the air is not as noticeable, and does a decent job 'cept the small bump thing.
At this point I will take the half pound plus or so for the quite noticeable performance increase.
Coil FTW
...but then what do I know - I ride a too many pivots Knolly with 26" wheels....
now get offa my lawn
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