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Old 04-22-2013, 07:57 AM   #1
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Hello. I´m going to put some weight to my Honcho, but I doubt if it is better put the weight in the axle or in the wheels or it is the same?
What do you think?
You must supose that the weight is at the same height in both.
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Old 04-22-2013, 09:17 AM   #2
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Axle weight is better. less rotating mass is always a plus. beef tubes an knucle weights will bring the weight down low. little wheel weight is ok like 3oz in each front or rear.
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Old 04-22-2013, 11:51 AM   #3
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Hello. I´m going to put some weight to my Honcho, but I doubt if it is better put the weight in the axle or in the wheels or it is the same?
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What do you think?
You must supose that the weight is at the same height in both.
Thank you!!
weight anywhere down below your chassis level is a plus, wheel weight is fine,
just gear a bit down maybe 2 teeth if you go heavy i.e. +6oz,

but im gonna tell you just like i was told when i asked this question a long time ago,
DO NOT TAKE ANYONES ADVICE lol i know yes its crude but just go out and try shit out,

1/4oz at a time or 2oz at a time, the only one whos gonna know whats best is you,
start by moving most of your weight forward i.e. battery tray, receiver, esc, controllers, etc.
then start with wheel weight its the easiest to do, or beeftubes if your more inclined,

just GO OUT AND TRY NEW SHIT lol trust me its more fun then reading responses to a thread
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Old 04-22-2013, 04:43 PM   #4
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Default Re: Axle weight or wheel weight?

I got the rtr and the tires already came glued :( Could try to remove them to add weights but I thought instead of taking a chance and ruining the tires I would just wait until I got some new tires and rims to weight them,,but im curious about the weighted axle,can anyone explain how to?
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Old 04-22-2013, 06:48 PM   #5
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Axle weight is better. less rotating mass is always a plus. beef tubes an knucle weights will bring the weight down low. little wheel weight is ok like 3oz in each front or rear.
This. I run 3 ounce lead wire wrap inside Axial 1.9 beadlocks (front and rear) works great, truck still has good speed and throttle punch, crawls much better, and still looks scalish. I may get beef-toobs and/or knuckle weights later.

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weight anywhere down below your chassis level is a plus, wheel weight is fine,
just gear a bit down maybe 2 teeth if you go heavy i.e. +6oz,
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just GO OUT AND TRY NEW SHIT lol trust me its more fun then reading responses to a thread
6 ounces per wheel is waaaay too much weight.
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Old 04-22-2013, 07:35 PM   #6
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6 ounces per wheel is waaaay too much weight.
I believe he meant more than 6oz total addition. As in 1.5oz/wheel.
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Old 04-22-2013, 10:34 PM   #7
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weight anywhere down below your chassis level is a plus, wheel weight is fine,
just gear a bit down maybe 2 teeth if you go heavy i.e. +6oz,

but im gonna tell you just like i was told when i asked this question a long time ago,
DO NOT TAKE ANYONES ADVICE lol i know yes its crude but just go out and try shit out,

1/4oz at a time or 2oz at a time, the only one whos gonna know whats best is you,
start by moving most of your weight forward i.e. battery tray, receiver, esc, controllers, etc.
then start with wheel weight its the easiest to do, or beeftubes if your more inclined,

just GO OUT AND TRY NEW SHIT lol trust me its more fun then reading responses to a thread
X2 You will hear people say that this and that is the best or you have to have such and such. All a bunch of crap. You will figure it out. Good luck.
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Old 04-23-2013, 08:36 AM   #8
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I got the rtr and the tires already came glued :( Could try to remove them to add weights but I thought instead of taking a chance and ruining the tires I would just wait until I got some new tires and rims to weight them,,but im curious about the weighted axle,can anyone explain how to?
baking is the easiest to do without chemicals, preheat to 350* check em every 15min and they pop right off, no damage to the tire compound at all

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I believe he meant more than 6oz total addition. As in 1.5oz/wheel.
right on the money, i actually meant total fr/rr axle weight (i.e. 3oz/wheel)
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Old 04-23-2013, 01:16 PM   #9
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i run 6oz in the tires it handels graet
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Old 04-23-2013, 09:39 PM   #10
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Make sure to wrap the weights in tape if you do put them in the rim. Even with 3M tape, I still had all 4 of my rims with loose weights
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Old 04-23-2013, 10:26 PM   #11
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Meh... just build a good balance (front bias).
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Old 04-24-2013, 05:56 AM   #12
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Not exactly sure how much I've got added, but all 4 wheel have the inside groove filled with solder, then the fronts have a full wrap of real lead weight. So its quite a bit. The wheels are the Honcho bead locks.

Works great, haven't broke anything I could blame on the wheel weight.

As has been mentioned, try it for yourself.
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baking is the easiest to do without chemicals, preheat to 350* check em every 15min and they pop right off, no damage to the tire compound at
225-250* is plenty..... for 10-15 minutes... the hotter it is the more you risk warping the plastic rim permanently. Some warping is normal and will dissapate when cooled.

I use this method exclusively for my SC tires. It is really easy and effective.
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Old 04-26-2013, 07:09 AM   #14
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me personally I like weight in the axle or on it..
beef toobs,steel locker,knuckle weights if needed.

Hd steel gears are heavier than the stock cast gears
Hr steel locker is 1oz ea
beeftoobs are @2oz ea
knuckle weights 2.5oz ea


more forward/lower bias in weight distribution is gonna helpout a lot.


yes,in the end its you who are gonna have to decide whats best for you and your rig.
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I got the rtr and the tires already came glued :( Could try to remove them to add weights but I thought instead of taking a chance and ruining the tires I would just wait until I got some new tires and rims to weight them,,but im curious about the weighted axle,can anyone explain how to?

I am in the same boat, but what I did was bought some stick on weights from a tire shop, and I stuck them to the inside of the rim. I found the 1/4oz weights will clear the knuckles and such. It made a HUGE difference. Oh and don't forget not to stick the weights over the venting holes.
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