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14 hours ago, BuggyDad said:

Is it the stock DT-03 buggy axles or the longer Aqroshot /Blitzer /Mad Bull ones you have that are too long?

I've got spare short (stock Neo Fighter) ones and would be happy to swap for some long ones because they're a part we break sometimes. Or can just send you them.

But before you buy/fit any other parts, is this for a runner? I would pop a load of spacing on the nut end of a long axle and run it to see whether your hex adapters work well for you, because if they don't then you'll be wasting time trying to fit other parts around them. As per other thread, I went for a proper hex fitting upright and axle, which is a better engineered solution than an adapter.

With any axle length you'll find the outer face of the wheel has the potential to bind against the nut, if the adapters are designed as I think they are. However, some do apparently get on with them fine. 

Hi

 

It was an aqroshot we've put a brushless in it , and want to put Hoosier slicks , my basic problem is what wheels for the Hoosier slicks and the how to counteract any issues caused by the addition of these slicks and the wheels 

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On 1/16/2022 at 1:09 PM, Aerobert said:

Do you have pictures of the problem? To be honest I don't understand the problem from your description.

Maybe your question is better placed in the general section or in the build tips section as not everyone take a look in the trading area.

Hi , thanks I'll repost in build tips 

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6 minutes ago, BuggyDad said:

Sure. NB mine's a different chassis so you need to check things. I'll happily measure stuff if you want. 

I used the Schumacher Cougar KR hex conversion kit. And for my DT-03 adding TRF201 C hubs also enabled fitment without hacking any other bits up, however for your model you might either find your existing c hubs can take it or something different is a better fit. If memory serves me correctly you need a c hub that fits your pivot points and has a good amount of clearance left to right because the hex uprights take a little more space that way than the usual white nylon ones. I think also that the wheel offset on a hex wheel is generally less than a bearing wheel, because no bearings, so a wider c hub might make that difference up. On mine, my end result keeps the track pretty much as stock.

Some info here in my build thread but it's not a full breakdown:

I got the idea, and pretty much the full breakdown of parts I used from a thread by @matisse but I can't immediately find that. I'll pop back with a link if I do.

Thank you I'll read this now.

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I have played with fitting grass hopper front spindles and that works perfect with the proline wheels I have BUT now I've still got to find some wheels that fit the stupidly expensive Hoosier slicks and fit the short spindles . 

It's fun to tinker , but it's time consuming and needlessly expensive, so all help is greatly appreciated.

 

 

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4 hours ago, BuggyDad said:

I've changed the knuckles to hex ones. This both opens you up to wheel options but also, if you're using big offset Blitzer wheels and long axles, helps with a weak point. We are finding long axle knuckles to bend quite easily.

On 2 DT-03s, one with hex and the other with long axles, we've bent enough axles that the hex conversion is probably cheaper. Jazrider aluminium ones seem to come with weaker steel axles than Tamiya ones.

A big part of this is probably also the big offset of the Blitzer front wheels vs hex truck wheels. 

Do you have a link or part number [if you don't mind sharing your idea \ r+d] ? As I'm accumulating lots of bits I can't use whilst trying out ideas ! 

 

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Thanks I think it'll be a change of knuckle. I wonder if a grass hopper one will work ? I wonder if this affects the angle they sit at

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I've gone down that rabbit hole and so far wasted 100/ish quid on nothing wonder 

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Chaps , I would appreciate a little help, I've bought the tyres , and tracked down the wheels to match ,the next hurdle is the wheels are hex (they are going on a Dt02 b) which means the Front axles are too long and the hex have no bearing d , I've overcome the bearing issue with ball raced inserts but the axles are too long and if I pack them out the Front face of the wheel binds as there is no facility to put the bearing against the lock nut. Please help !!!!!!

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@Popalong I would be interested in bringing my son to the rc meets you attend , could you give me a little help on dates times etc , he is very keen 

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@Frog Jumper good evening , thank you! Yes that's the one

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good evening all,

I have been stalking this forum for a few weeks and would like to say that there is some truly inspiring peeps on here. you have rekindled my childhood hobby and for that I have to say thanks ! i'm on the hunt for some wheels and tyres for a build I want to recreate ive seen on youtube. the chap builds beetle and puts Hoosier drag wheels front and back on black wheels, ive been searching high and low for them but cannot find. 

 

they are for a Tamiya DT03 [1:10 scale] if any one can sell me some I would be a very happy man .

 

happy RC'ing