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Old 09-05-2007, 09:14 PM
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Default what's the most common collet?

should i order the round or square collet? what is the most common flex shaft end & easiest to get hold of? for the EP & Nitro boats i've been using round, is it the same with Gas?
Old 09-05-2007, 10:28 PM
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With round ... you could ALWAYS cut the flex to length without worries .
Round is WAY more commonly used .
Old 09-05-2007, 11:50 PM
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Default RE: what's the most common collet?

Bob, you know that others will differ but I like the regular collets myself over the square drives. It's mostly personal choice. The current record holding gas hydro has a square drive in it so that shows that you can go either way.
Old 09-06-2007, 12:20 AM
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Default RE: what's the most common collet?

i'm not up fpr setting any speed records with this build. it's a fun boat that will never see a race. just wanted to know what was the easiest to replace and get hold of. i was inclined to go round due to ease of cutting teh flex cable to length & not having to worry about squaring the ends.

thanks for the input, i think i'll go with round.
Old 09-06-2007, 03:08 AM
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GO for round less problems and easier to replace.
Old 09-06-2007, 05:39 AM
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Default RE: what's the most common collet?

How is it less problems? I like SQUARE & have No problems as well. [8D]
Old 09-06-2007, 07:36 AM
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Default RE: what's the most common collet?

lol..... its personal choice get whats available or what u prefer . personaly I use round

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