maxx
Addicted to Speed
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Post by maxx on Dec 10, 2006 21:06:48 GMT -6
Hello All,This is our first post!
We need some info and advice.We drilled new axle holes today with pro body tool,when finished we noticed that holes were centered at 5/64",we assumed the tool would center them at 1/8".
We were able to install a set of axles in the holes with no noticeable damage,do you think these holes will be OK? There is only a little more than a 1/32"of wood between hole and bottom of block,top of hole is just touching 1/8 reference line.
We would hate to see a wheel come off during the derby.
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks Maxx
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Post by Barga Racing on Dec 10, 2006 23:02:27 GMT -6
I believe the tool was designed to place the top of the axle at 1/8 inch from bottom of car. Should be no problem with durability.
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Post by RacerX on Dec 11, 2006 8:55:21 GMT -6
Hello Maxx and welcome to our board,
The Pro Body Tool is designed to work with existing stots for straightening and ease of install and for making new holes and extended wheel bases. Most pre-cut slots are 1/8" deep so the top of the #44 hole is set for that. This gives us a centerline of .090" from the bottom of the block and a remaining material of .048" which is plenty of support.
The raised wheel option of the Pro body Tool raises the wheel to a centerline of .150"
One trick i like to use to prevent loosing wheels is to use the drill bit from the Pro Body Tool and drill a hole 90deg. to the axle hole in the center of the axle. Apply 1 drop of super glue to the exposed axle to hold it in, if you need to remove it, cut out the glue drop with an Exacto knife.
Racer X
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maxx
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Post by maxx on Dec 11, 2006 15:21:51 GMT -6
Thanks for the quick reply gentlemen,my son would like to know if there are any disadvantages to having the block sit any higher than it has to?I told him that other than loosing a little PE i didn't think there was,maybe someone here has investigated this a little further?
Thanks again guys for the help
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Post by RacerX on Dec 11, 2006 16:14:03 GMT -6
This has been something we have thought about and even played with some over the past 2 years, but it seems that the best overall balance to potential energy and speed is coming from cars with the weight at the centerline of the and axle not below.
Racer X
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HyperDrive
Head in the Pine
Magnum Force
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Post by HyperDrive on Dec 13, 2006 6:59:03 GMT -6
Racer X.
Are you planning on making a pro body tool for the needle axles or is there already one?
Barry
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