Daviejones

Hi dus ,

The 12mm hexs are on order , I'm hoping you don't spot a problem with the axle .

dust75

hi steve
can i ask which hexes did you order the ones in ian's link or the ones in mine
as the only problem you might have is the size of the shaft and the size of the center
of the hexes
also do you have any wheels for the 12mm hexes yet

dust75

hi steve
if i remember rightly the hex goes on the center of the shaft between the thread and the step on the shaft
this is the part you need the measurement for
also the you will need the pins from the rear axles
as the holes it the rear axles are thinner than the standard pins that are used by most rc cars
hope that helps

Daviejones

Hi Dus

i think I ordered the ones from Ian's link which don't lock , if need be ill order the lockable ones to if you think they will work better , 12mm hex wheels with foam inserts and tires are in the post :-)

dust75

Hi steve
Wait until the ones in Ian's link turn up
That way you can see if they fit then if they don't order the lockable ones
You may end up using both as the shafts might be different sizes I can't remember
With out getting mine out the loft

Ian78

Sorry, been busy and not been on.

Will look at mine later, you shouldn't need to lock them on, they run from the pins.

dust75

This Ian it's not about locking them on its about the size of the centre hole of the hex and the size of the axle shafts

Ian78

One of our cars has the metal hex hubs and the other has the plastic hubs.
I just ran a file around the hex until it fitted nice on the wheel.
You shouldn't need to lock them with the grub screw and you can use the old pins no problem.

Hope that helps, let us know if you have any probs Steve, I'm sure me and dus can help.

Sorry, missed that post, bit ill at the moment...... erm, never had a prob with the axle going through the center hole.
Will get vernier out tomorrow and measure just incase.

Ian78

Checked both black and silver axles and they both go in our plastic and metal hex hubs....

Daviejones

Hi Dus / Ian 

dust75

hi steve
if the gearbos it in bits just measure the old bearings and then look on evil bay for some the same size
any photos of the new hexes ????

Ian78

Yeah man, or go to local model shop for bearings.
You might need to file the hubs a bit to fit onto some wheels though.

I have ordered some bits direct from Bycmo before in Spain and never had probs.

One thing was just thinking about is do you have the uprated white cogs or are they black?

Daviejones

Hi both , I've uploaded a few pics but if you look at the hex in the pic the hole is way to big for the front axle which Is causing the wheel to scrub the wishbone when on full lock :-( , the back ones are sound as a pound ? , Ian I've got the stock black gear box cogs I could do with the white ones :-) , ill give bycmo a go for the bearings and the cogs I think ..

dust75

hi steve
there are 2 ways to fix the hexes
one is order the hexes in the link i gave you
measure the center of the shaft where the hex goes
to get the right size they do other colours and sizes
the other is to get a tube of plasticard the right size
for the shaft and the center of the hex and cut to size for the hex
that should work
have you got anything you can think of ian
hope that helps

Ian78

When I get in will have a look and see what you mean

Daviejones

Hi dus ,

dust75

hi steve
i will have a look in the junk box and see if i can find something to help you out
but not making any promises

Ian78

Right, have checked all our hubs and they are 5mm, checked all axles and they are just under 5mm.
Can't see why you having problem.
Ones on ebay are the correct 5mm hole size.
Not going to insult your intelligence but you still have the original black hub in place in one of the pics.

dust75

Hi Ian are the sizes for the upgraded shafts or the standard shafts

dust75

Hi steve
Had a look in the junk box I have found a silver axle and a black axle
If you don't mind different coloured shafts

Daviejones

Hi Ian , 

Daviejones

Hi dus , 

dust75

Hi Steve
Ok no worries if your sure

Ian78

Good news.

Daviejones

Hi dus ,