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Post by PWDDC on Jun 28, 2010 8:36:21 GMT -7
I’m new here. Wow, I feel like I’m in a very big pond. I’m doing my homework so I can participate in a race soon. I got THE BLOCK a couple of weeks ago and am practicing my drilling technique. I’m heading back to MB4hire.com to get carbide bits before the regular ones drive me nuts. I’ve watched and re-watched “30 Years in 30 Minutes”. I’ve read many many threads on this site trying to learn what I could so I don’t ask questions that have already been addressed. Over and over I was saying, “Hm-m-m, I hadn’t thought of that before.” If I missed postings that answered my questions, please excuse me.
Observation: It seems that 1 or 1.5 degrees is a common bend to put in the DFW axle for positive cant/camber. I also saw as high as 3 or 4 degrees listed. I saw helpful posts on how to do the bending.
Questions: 1: What is the best way to measure such small degrees? 2: Does the degree of cant/camber vary depending on the good vs bad condition of the track? If so, is there a general rule, i.e.: the rougher the track, the greater the cant? 3: Will the “Edge” Super Stockr wheels work okay with a negative cant? Is the inner tread edge thick enough to prevent flexing when used for the back wheels. Would I be better off using the “Edge” Stockr’s? (I wanted to build a car for the Stock class)
Thank you for your willingness to help each other.
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Post by PWDDC on Jun 28, 2010 9:58:11 GMT -7
3. Yes, the Edge SS'ers will work with neg cant, yes the outer edge will flex due to how thin it is. I would run Edge SS'ers with the wheels flipped, outside in-inside out, so that you are running on the stiffest part of the wheel contacting the track. Thanks Scott. I saw pictures of others cars with the wheels flipped, but was worried about the raised lettering rubbing on the rail (if I didn't tune the back end well enough to prevent swaying).
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Post by Shade Racing on Jun 28, 2010 14:18:08 GMT -7
if you run the rears turned around you need to have a spacer of some kind some build up around the axle with bondo but I use a plastic spacer of 1/8 plastic rod drill hole centered for axle to go through a 1/16 - 1/8 long
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Post by PWDDC on Jun 28, 2010 15:17:17 GMT -7
if you run the rears turned around you need to have a spacer of some kind some build up around the axle with bondo but I use a plastic spacer of 1/8 plastic rod drill hole centered for axle to go through a 1/16 - 1/8 long Great point. Thank you. I have some carbon tubing that may work. Any trouble with the tapered nail head against the recessed area of what usually is the car side of the hub (but in this case is now the outside)?
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