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Post by Threader on Oct 22, 2004 16:45:23 GMT -6
A BIG question! You need to lube your axles and wheels. Some rules state dry only, graphite, or some other dry lube. If you use graphite make sure you get plenty on the axles and the hub of the wheel and spin the wheels a lot after you apply it, then add some more. You can really mess up a paint job with this stuff so be careful. I have tryed 10 or 12 different kinds of lube. The ones that work best if your rules allow are a topic of great discusion. SB-10, Nyoil II and graphite seem to be the top contenders. No matter what you use lube your axles and wheels.
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Post by Sssnake on Nov 12, 2004 13:44:34 GMT -6
No matter what you use to lube with. Try to run your car before the race. Nyoil II times increase through about twenty runs. Graphite works best after it has been crunched up either by spinning in or several runs on a track. The dry white PTFE scout lube works best in small amounts and broken in the same as graphite. Silicone works well right of the start but wears out early, I like to run the car immediately after applying to help distribute the wet silicone in the bore, but don't run more than a couple of times. If a track is not available roll the car with slight pressure on a clean smooth surface. This works much better than just spinning the wheels. Don't overdo it (like your winding up a friction toy!) heat and pressure can deform the bores.
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Post by TurtlePowered on Nov 16, 2004 15:33:48 GMT -6
No matter what you use to lube with. Try to run your car before the race. Nyoil II times increase through about twenty runs. Graphite works best after it has been crunched up either by spinning in or several runs on a track. The dry white PTFE scout lube works best in small amounts and broken in the same as graphite. Silicone works well right of the start but wears out early, I like to run the car immediately after applying to help distribute the wet silicone in the bore, but don't run more than a couple of times. If a track is not available roll the car with slight pressure on a clean smooth surface. This works much better than just spinning the wheels. Don't overdo it (like your winding up a friction toy!) heat and pressure can deform the bores. It's usefull to know the scouts PTFE actually can work. I have heard and read some real horror stories about that. I tried a PTFE based spray once but couldn't really make any real comparisons.
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Post by Sssnake on Dec 2, 2004 15:28:28 GMT -6
We've used Elmers' Slide-All for years. It is a isoppropyl based PTFE dry spray. I know there have been numerous discussions about it, but we've won many a race with it. If your rules state dry teflon lube only, it may be worth a try.
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Post by Threader on Dec 2, 2004 16:03:17 GMT -6
Ssnake,
I have tried the Elmers without great sucess. What is your best method to apply it?
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Post by Sssnake on Dec 2, 2004 18:40:37 GMT -6
Apply it with the extension tube stuck in the spray valve. Insert the tube through the bore of the wheel and spray as you pull it back out. Then spray some in a small cup and dip your axles and use a Q-tip to spread some on the hubs and car body. When applied right you should see a fine white haze.
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