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Viper wing bolt mods?

Old 05-24-2004, 09:40 PM
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Default Viper wing bolt mods?

What is the prefered wing bolts on the Viper? I've thought about using 1/4" blind nuts, or glueing a 1/4" plywood under the wing block, and drilling and tapping for 1/4", since the holes are a little big to tap, or using the stock metal bolts, and puitting something on the threads to help lock them. Other than a throttle servo, mine's almost ready, I just wanted to make sure what the latest opinion on the wing mounting....
Old 05-24-2004, 11:53 PM
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Default RE: Viper wing bolt mods?

Mine work just fine box stock through a few races and lots of practice. But that's TT40 racing Nelson racing might be a different story.
Old 05-25-2004, 06:36 AM
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Default RE: Viper wing bolt mods?

Do not tap holes in plywood, the threads will not last. Glue a maple block under the existing plate and tap into that. I use 10-24 flat head metal screws. It is not the screws that hold the wing on. It is the styrofoam glued to the block in the wing that holds the wing on.


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