i had the 04 888r when they 1st came out and they were awesome. then made the mistake of running boxxers both older and the newer versions, constant warranty issues, constant rebuilds and seals. the last thing you want for a whistler bike. after all the problems marzocchi have had in the past i was hesitant about the 2010 888rc3ti but a couple of mates said they were back in form. iv had my 2010 888rc3ti for 2 whistler summers now riding/racing a hell of a lot. they feel and preform better and you dont have to touch them! still on the same seals never leaked and have done 3 oil changes over 2 bike park seasons. ask anyone on them to compare them to boxxers and i bet you they say they will never go back to boxxers!