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MiniSpdRcr
05-16-2005, 11:31 AM
Well I picked up my...well...dont want to say what number mag today...

And I noticed that it has a Shocktech valve on it, (oh its a classic btw) well anyways the regulator part from Shocktech is made of aluminum and was wondering if anyone has any information about this. I searched and came up with nothing.
Konigballer
05-16-2005, 11:38 AM
Everything I ever read about aftermarket Mag valves just said the same thing, stay away from them. I believe many of the long time Mag users, and tinkerers will say the same thing.
MiniSpdRcr
05-16-2005, 11:42 AM
It was cheap..I wasnt going to pass on a cheap mag heh.
peewee
05-16-2005, 02:13 PM
Good man , never pass on a mag. ;) My buddy has one used it for a while with no issues.
TheTramp
05-16-2005, 02:35 PM
I wouldn't pay more for after-marker reg parts for a Mag but that's because they generaly never do anything positive for performance.

On the other hand, it's rare for them to cause significant problems so if you got a good deal and your Mag is working then just go with it.
MiniSpdRcr
05-16-2005, 02:37 PM
well i picked this up for 50 dollars. Found out all it needs is a new spacer, they put a spring in there instead of a spacer. I have owned Mags for about 7 years or so. And have owned A LOT of them heh.
TheTramp
05-16-2005, 02:49 PM
well i picked this up for 50 dollars..

Well there you go. :D

If I recall correctly the Shocktech reg was just a reg back with the 8-hole mod made out of Al. No other differences that I can remember.
MiniSpdRcr
05-16-2005, 02:52 PM
Yeah I took it apart and it is the 8 hole mod...but I really havnt heard much about this reg, I have heard of the ones that were sent in, but did not know they made one.
atm743
05-16-2005, 03:10 PM
pics ??
SteveoSupremo
06-17-2005, 11:20 AM
I got a pic of the valve itself I'll post it later, but for your viewing pleasure heres the setup. some guy sold it to me on a minimag saying it was an X-Valve. With this being my first mag I'm compleetly disapointed :mad: Maby I can send it back or get him to give me an actual X Valve heh.

http://img240.echo.cx/img240/2191/dscf18888fq.th.jpg (http://img240.echo.cx/my.php?image=dscf18888fq.jpg)

--Steve()
peewee
06-17-2005, 12:54 PM
Steveo how much did you get it for & where??
SteveoSupremo
06-17-2005, 01:04 PM
Steveo how much did you get it for & where??

Ebay $227 shiped :eek:
peewee
06-17-2005, 08:23 PM
You can try did that price include the tank? I hope so ....... :eek: I'd leave negative feedbacK. Do you have the link to the sale ???