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[Brake Weight]

Just got back from watching the new Spider-Man. Was hoping for more of that blonde but she wasn't in this one.

I also got a sack of these in m3 but have yet to use any.

[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by MRCrackhead

Technically speaking, is it actually "camo" paint, or just 3 cans of paint???? LOL

Yes and yes.

[Motorider]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

I bought a small metric tap/die set for all my RCs. I'll chuck the rod into my cordless drill the put the die into its wrench and run the rod into it as I hold it still with my feet. I'll mark the rod where I want to stop at so that the mark gets cut away with the die. Actually pretty simple to do once you figure out the measurements of it all. Now my DeWalt has had both batteries die I'm going to need another drill. I refuse to pay $80 for a single battery when I can get a new drill and two batteries for $40 more.

Edit: a bench vise would make it easier to do but I just do it from my rolling stool.

I have a tap and die set. Problem is I can't hardly get it started. Slips like crazy in my vise. I'll have to try the power drill method. So how do you thread the second side?

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[Motorider]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

I bought a small metric tap/die set for all my RCs. I'll chuck the rod into my cordless drill the put the die into its wrench and run the rod into it as I hold it still with my feet. I'll mark the rod where I want to stop at so that the mark gets cut away with the die. Actually pretty simple to do once you figure out the measurements of it all. Now my DeWalt has had both batteries die I'm going to need another drill. I refuse to pay $80 for a single battery when I can get a new drill and two batteries for $40 more.

Edit: a bench vise would make it easier to do but I just do it from my rolling stool.

Hey just an idea, but we have had great luck with having the batteries repacked at a place like all pack battery store. Or you could buy your own cells and solder up tabs and repack your own batteries for a fraction of the cost.

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[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by Motorider

I have a tap and die set. Problem is I can't hardly get it started. Slips like crazy in my vise. I'll have to try the power drill method. So how do you thread the second side?

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The dies I have are a hex shape. I got them at Lowes but I don't remember the brand. The cardboard in the package is yellow.

For the other side just flip it and chuck the newly threaded end. My 18v DeWalt was big enough to swallow the threads and not scar them.

Originally Posted by Motorider

Hey just an idea, but we have had great luck with having the batteries repacked at a place like all pack battery store. Or you could buy your own cells and solder up tabs and repack your own batteries for a fraction of the cost.

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I forgot about that. I'll open one tomorrow and see if it's got the 18650 batteries. Not a bad idea at all.

[Farabomb]

I'm curious about how those inserts work. I was going to get them but I found the coils and went with them instead.

[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by Farabomb

I'm curious about how those inserts work. I was going to get them but I found the coils and went with them instead.

I haven't needed them yet. But I've got an SCX10 tranny that will soon or buy a new case. They work about the same as a helicoil I suppose.

[MRCrackhead]

Originally Posted by Farabomb

I'm curious about how those inserts work. I was going to get them but I found the coils and went with them instead.

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

I haven't needed them yet. But I've got an SCX10 tranny that will soon or buy a new case. They work about the same as a helicoil I suppose.

It would be interesting to know the pros and cons of either version.
On paper, they seem to both be good ideas.
Brake Weight's require drilling the holes oversized. Then you jamb/glue them in, correct?
No biggie if the hole is already damaged.
If the surrounding material is thin, this could be a concern.
Not sure about Farabomb's coils. If they don't require drilling, could be an advantage.....??

[Farabomb]

The ones I have do require drilling but I don't think it's as much as the inserts. My caliper reads 3.1 on the bit so it's minimal. I've done both brand new and stripped holes and the brand new does fare better. I had issues with one of the stripped ones but got it to work. I'd think the inserts would do better in already trashed holes with some meat around them and the coils do best in new holes with little room around them.

These are the ones I bought.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[MRCrackhead]

Originally Posted by Farabomb

The ones I have do require drilling but I don't think it's as much as the inserts. My caliper reads 3.1 on the bit so it's minimal. I've done both brand new and stripped holes and the brand new does fare better. I had issues with one of the stripped ones but got it to work. I'd think the inserts would do better in already trashed holes with some meat around them and the coils do best in new holes with little room around them.

These are the ones I bought.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's really good info regarding one vs the other.
Seems they both have their place in the tool box.
Thanks for detailing that out for the rest of us.
Thanks for the link too.

[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by 84yoda

Anyone find the part number for just those HPI ball/stand offs?

Stumbled across them looking for something else this morning.

HPI Racing 101253 Stand Off Balls 5.8x14mm (5)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HPI-Racing-...4AAOSwAANY6U3i

[84yoda]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

Stumbled across them looking for something else this morning.

HPI Racing 101253 Stand Off Balls 5.8x14mm (5)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HPI-Racing-...4AAOSwAANY6U3i

Thanks. Right after I posted, I found some online and ordered them.

[PoorManRC]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

I also got a sack of these in m3 but have yet to use any.

I REALLY NEED 2 or 3 of those M3 inserts!! Now!! I stripped the threads on my front Axle - where the Chubs get locked down.....

Ideally, I would get Beef Tubes or just new Axles..... but I literally DON'T see that kind of money.
Where did you get those, and how much, if you don't mind saying. Also, did you notice if I could just get a package of 4??

Thanks, and I'm seeing your Posts for the first time. LOTS of great money saving ideas!!!

[Brake Weight]

Something like this

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F302263796638

[PoorManRC]

Just about.......
6mm would be WAY too long for the Axle Body, and I really didn't want to wait until the END of April to get them!! For whatever reason, China Shipments to the U.S. take LONGER than Canada, South America, UK or Europe....

That's OK! A few more clicks, and I found 3x3mm threaded inserts from Hong Kong, delivered by 12 March!
Too bad though... the one in your link were about a Penny a piece!

[Brake Weight]

I put a fresh paint job on a week ago and finally took it for a thrashing. Had a little fun but the dry conditions weren’t working out. I’ll go again tomorrow and get a few action pics. I should’ve brought a different crawler on my trip to handle the dusty birms here.

[Brake Weight]

I took it for a spin today.


But after a decent tumble, this ensued. Looks like I’m leaning towards metal wheels from here on out.