Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
09-15-2008, 02:25 AM
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Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
can someone please explain to me how these work , i dont understand how the pin is held in the extender , is it like the old setup how the pin is locked in the hub and sealed in by the rim
09-15-2008, 05:43 AM
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
09-15-2008, 05:56 AM
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
no not all all
ive had mine on for 3 engines and countless tanks... have never had a prob.. they're quite thick o-rings
ive had mine on for 3 engines and countless tanks... have never had a prob.. they're quite thick o-rings
09-15-2008, 08:35 AM
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
Hi
How do they compare with the Darksoul ones? Are they same basically or is one better (durability, design and material used) than the other?
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JC
How do they compare with the Darksoul ones? Are they same basically or is one better (durability, design and material used) than the other?
Cheers
JC
09-15-2008, 09:50 AM
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Hi
How do they compare with the Darksoul ones? Are they same basically or is one better (durability, design and material used) than the other?
Cheers
JC
Hi
How do they compare with the Darksoul ones? Are they same basically or is one better (durability, design and material used) than the other?
Cheers
JC
09-15-2008, 11:03 AM
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
As Crusher has stated, we had some pretty big problems as of late with the rear cross bolts breaking. This was not an issue when we originally released hem, but with the increase in engine output with all the available pipes, and it seems everyone modding out their motors, the small bolt could just no longer take the beating.
We have in fact redesigned our extenders to go back to the original cross pin design as well as some other added features including a hex already machined into the extender for those that want to run aftermarket disk brakes, ad as always, they come with 4 fanged wheel nuts. We have been trying to catch up on production, so the "V.2" extenders have been pretty sparse lately, but the big run is now done, and a large quantity will be shipping out by Wed. for those interested.
We have in fact redesigned our extenders to go back to the original cross pin design as well as some other added features including a hex already machined into the extender for those that want to run aftermarket disk brakes, ad as always, they come with 4 fanged wheel nuts. We have been trying to catch up on production, so the "V.2" extenders have been pretty sparse lately, but the big run is now done, and a large quantity will be shipping out by Wed. for those interested.
09-15-2008, 03:26 PM
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As Crusher has stated, we had some pretty big problems as of late with the rear cross bolts breaking. This was not an issue when we originally released hem, but with the increase in engine output with all the available pipes, and it seems everyone modding out their motors, the small bolt could just no longer take the beating.
We have in fact redesigned our extenders to go back to the original cross pin design as well as some other added features including a hex already machined into the extender for those that want to run aftermarket disk brakes, ad as always, they come with 4 fanged wheel nuts. We have been trying to catch up on production, so the "V.2" extenders have been pretty sparse lately, but the big run is now done, and a large quantity will be shipping out by Wed. for those interested.
As Crusher has stated, we had some pretty big problems as of late with the rear cross bolts breaking. This was not an issue when we originally released hem, but with the increase in engine output with all the available pipes, and it seems everyone modding out their motors, the small bolt could just no longer take the beating.
We have in fact redesigned our extenders to go back to the original cross pin design as well as some other added features including a hex already machined into the extender for those that want to run aftermarket disk brakes, ad as always, they come with 4 fanged wheel nuts. We have been trying to catch up on production, so the "V.2" extenders have been pretty sparse lately, but the big run is now done, and a large quantity will be shipping out by Wed. for those interested.
09-15-2008, 03:54 PM
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
when i got my v ones there wasn't any o ring with them so i used a wide zip tie and they have worked just fine.
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09-15-2008, 05:04 PM
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
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IT looks like you have an O ring that will go over your pins along with the additional set screw to hold the pins from inside is this true? How much for this Version 2...man I wish you would have made them with your closed end caps instead of the open one's. But all is good at least you do get the end caps (nuts) with it
IT looks like you have an O ring that will go over your pins along with the additional set screw to hold the pins from inside is this true? How much for this Version 2...man I wish you would have made them with your closed end caps instead of the open one's. But all is good at least you do get the end caps (nuts) with it
I have been toying with the idea of making them available with your choice of wheel nuts, but I will need to sort out the details with the distributors, so don't wait for this to happen, will be sometime, if ever, it is just more part numbers to deal with, so in all likelihood they will not go for it.
They should be available again in about a week.
09-15-2008, 09:32 PM
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You are correct, they will be available at DDM for $63.00 for a full set.
I have been toying with the idea of making them available with your choice of wheel nuts, but I will need to sort out the details with the distributors, so don't wait for this to happen, will be sometime, if ever, it is just more part numbers to deal with, so in all likelihood they will not go for it.
They should be available again in about a week.
ORIGINAL: aluminum crusher
IT looks like you have an O ring that will go over your pins along with the additional set screw to hold the pins from inside is this true? How much for this Version 2...man I wish you would have made them with your closed end caps instead of the open one's. But all is good at least you do get the end caps (nuts) with it
IT looks like you have an O ring that will go over your pins along with the additional set screw to hold the pins from inside is this true? How much for this Version 2...man I wish you would have made them with your closed end caps instead of the open one's. But all is good at least you do get the end caps (nuts) with it
I have been toying with the idea of making them available with your choice of wheel nuts, but I will need to sort out the details with the distributors, so don't wait for this to happen, will be sometime, if ever, it is just more part numbers to deal with, so in all likelihood they will not go for it.
They should be available again in about a week.
09-15-2008, 11:05 PM
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
I've just got a full set of the DS V2's and the quality is second to none,machine tolerances are excellent.Once again Ted hits the bullseye....
09-16-2008, 02:32 AM
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
i have always like the darksoul versions aswell , and i cant complain about the vertigo extenders either , they are both really good , but yeah darksouls new o ring version is better , but i bought the V1 when they first came out and had big problems with the bolt snapping so i did this mod my self and its never been better
09-16-2008, 07:13 AM
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
Hi
Quick question I'm thinking of getting only the rear extenders to prevent the rubbing issue.
Is it ok to use only the rear extenders on the car or should I get the front also?
Cheers
JC
Quick question I'm thinking of getting only the rear extenders to prevent the rubbing issue.
Is it ok to use only the rear extenders on the car or should I get the front also?
Cheers
JC
09-16-2008, 07:17 AM
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A little guessing here:since the car is only widened at the back it will get more triangleshaped and be less stable than if it have the same width round about
09-16-2008, 07:30 AM
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
i ran only rear darksoul extenders for a long time and it didnt effect handling , the front starts to rub also but the rears rub wosre if you dont get it done , but if you get extenders front and rear , run another set of rear rims for the front too it handles much much better , thats what i done to mine
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RE: Vertigo Rear Axle Extender Set for HPI Baja 5b
I weighed the 2 of them back in January when I was putting my Baja together. The Vertigo were the sound choice. Plus they are plugged in the end so dirt does not get inside the rear axel area. They just look nicer IMHO.
Actualy all teh vertigo stuff has been flawless on my heavily abused "beater" of a buggy
Actualy all teh vertigo stuff has been flawless on my heavily abused "beater" of a buggy
