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Post by lonestar.racing on Apr 6, 2010 8:28:49 GMT -7
I noticed on some of the 2010 cars that the wheels are run with the inside out. Why is that?
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Post by PWDDC on Dec 7, 2010 21:14:55 GMT -7
I’m clearing my work area in the garage and have a pad of graph paper. I’m determined to get into the racing in 2011.
I am planning a stocker class. I want to run the rear wheels (Edge Super Stockrs) inside out.
Does anyone remove part of the inner hub to eliminate the step found on the new wheels (otherwise is seems like that step would create a problem with the axle head, as the extra step does on the outer hub surface)? If you do, would you be willing to share your technique? I tried sanding it down, but that ended up reducing the bore size where I has sanded.
Thank you for any input or insight.
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Post by 2FAST4U on Dec 7, 2010 23:28:49 GMT -7
Yes, remove it all the way down to the step. Don't cut too much off otherwise running SGA91's gets tricky because the bore length is too short. I cut it off on my lathe with a 4 fluted end mill bit, I have also had luck using my drill press. I run the Edge Super Stockers reversed so I am running on the stiff part of the wheel. If I run them normally I have alot of flex at the track transition. I know alot of very fast racers run them normally, but I have no idea how it works for them. the 91sga's fit the bores perfect... if you remove the outer step to the small hole and then cut the inner step to the small hole. the 91sga will still fit prefect...
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Post by PWDDC on Dec 8, 2010 10:20:59 GMT -7
the 91sga's fit the bores perfect... if you remove the outer step to the small hole and then cut the inner step to the small hole. the 91sga will still fit prefect... Exactly! 2fast4u's description is spot on. A rookie mistake is to cut the outer step or inner step too far past the small hole. You want to just barely clean them up. I have actually cut out the second step on a new Edge SS'er too deep and broke the entire center bore area out of the wheel. That's a rookie lesson you never forget! Hey PWDDC, just order the SS'ers and select the "remove second step and recone inner hub" option and then ask to have the inner hub cut back to the step. I am sure 2fast4U or ___ will hook you up! I am always helped with my "special" requests . Thank you 5 Kids Racing! That's probably what I'll need to do (special order). Especially since my skilll with such things is limited so far. I'm also going to do some practicing using your technique.
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Post by downslope on Dec 8, 2010 10:45:15 GMT -7
Here's what I do. Pick up the phone and call John at ___ you want the best go to the best.
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Post by *5 J's* on Dec 9, 2010 19:12:17 GMT -7
Curious - I understand the removing the step on the outer bore, but what is the benefit of removing the step on the inner bore?
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Post by *5 J's* on Dec 9, 2010 19:54:55 GMT -7
Makes perfect sense 5Kids. So if you ran wheels in the conventional manner - there is no benefit to removing the inner bore hub? (Though it wouldn't hurt to ensure the the inner hub is square to the bore - particularily on the front "steering" wheel).
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Post by Carolina Gravity Sports on Dec 9, 2010 21:32:45 GMT -7
Hey 5 J's! If you run reversed wheels you have to run some kid of a spacer between the wheel and the body. If you don't the lettering of the wheel will rub on the body if/when the wheel migrates in. Some people us Teflon spacers some build a small mound around the axle. Anyway, I would want the same type of contact on the inside of the wheel as you get on the outside with the axle head. So on the inside would be a coned Teflon spacer that would contact the area where you removed the second step. Does that make sense? ummm ummm BINGO ummm ummm Give that man a cigar. You explained it perfectly. I make little coned teflon spacers, I tried the bondo shaped cones but the spacers are quick to make and work great.
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Post by PWDDC on Dec 20, 2010 23:41:14 GMT -7
I was glad when my teflon rod arrived (to use for wheel spacers). Then I realized, h-m-m, I’m not sure how to cone the ends. Would I cone a piece which is chucked in a drill, then cut off a short piece? Does fine sand paper work okay? Would I drill the axle hole in the teflon first, before doing the coning.
I appreciate any suggestions.
Thank you
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Post by 2FAST4U on Dec 21, 2010 19:52:16 GMT -7
the 91sga's fit the bores perfect... if you remove the outer step to the small hole and then cut the inner step to the small hole. the 91sga will still fit prefect... Exactly! 2fast4u's description is spot on. A rookie mistake is to cut the outer step or inner step too far past the small hole. You want to just barely clean them up. I have actually cut out the second step on a new Edge SS'er too deep and broke the entire center bore area out of the wheel. That's a rookie lesson you never forget! Hey PWDDC, just order the SS'ers and select the "remove second step and recone inner hub" option and then ask to have the inner hub cut back to the step. I am sure 2fast4U or ___ will hook you up! I am always helped with my "special" requests . YES WE CAN DO THAT FOR YA NO PROBLEM... ;D
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Post by cutterracing on Jan 26, 2011 9:10:19 GMT -7
A new clean hand pencil sharpener will make little cone heads. Use a razor blade to cut off the end. It works!
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Post by DNA RACING on Aug 5, 2011 22:03:00 GMT -7
glad i read this post before i finished my stocker, i never would have thought to cut back the inner step. thanks
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