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Old 30th January 2017, 01:53 PM
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RC Cars have similar dampers, but probably not worth the hassle of changing the ends or fashioning adapters.. Does it have a Nm rating on it? I would expect 200-400Nm. I think the damper just acts at the top of the armrest travel to catch it before it bounces off the endstop and then hold it wide open somewhat - once closing it doesn't seem to have any effect. What do other think?
Nothing on it, just Stab-o-matic and don't heat, cut and such.

I think you're right, it just stops it from slamming into the lower section.
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I think you'll find that this is what you need -

http://www.nachbau-teile.de/a/stabil...(stabilus).htm
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I think you'll find that this is what you need -

http://www.nachbau-teile.de/a/stabil...(stabilus).htm
Yup.

Found that but sadly.

SHOCK (Stabilus)

Manufacturer : Stabilus
Item number : 7726RB
EAN : 4046577196476
Recommended retail price. 27.50 € Our price:
24.70 EUR

10% cheaper!
As the recommended selling price
This item is no longer available.


Hence talking to SGS.
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Anybody found these online yet ? Both of mine have jammed in the open position now the last two weeks, so I opened up the armrests and cut them out..
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Anybody found these online yet ? Both of mine have jammed in the open position now the last two weeks, so I opened up the armrests and cut them out..
I got in cntact with the manufacturer and they confirmed that they are obsolete with no alternative part available. I did get the specs from them in case someone else makes something suitable and will post them up:
Extended length 89.5mm
Stroke 18.5mm
Rod diameter 6mm
Piston rod length 50mm
Extension force 100N
Tension force 45N
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I wonder if anyone could be bothered to adapt something like this...
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...654325517.html
I can't

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