stubs secret agent

[poor_boy]

i like the wheels but id be scared water or dirt would get in there id put sum super thin lexan in there just to protect the foam. but thats just me the rig looks good

[Erik D_lux]

Looks good Stubs! Thanks for running them.

I will have a post with more info about these in a couple of days.

Originally Posted by poor_boy

i like the wheels but id be scared water or dirt would get in there id put sum super thin lexan in there just to protect the foam. but thats just me the rig looks good

Funny you should say that.

When I first built these wheels I had to remove my tires from the other set of wheels I was running that had 3 tiny, drilled vent holes in them. When I took the tire off I was surprised to see that there was quite a bit of water in the wheel that I did not know about. It had been weeks since I was around water of any type. So, while these wheels potentially let water in, it also lets water out unlike a conventional wheel. Also, I just took my wheels apart after running a ton of packs through them. There was no dirt in there. If you look at what the foam is doing in his previous picture, you can see its pressed in there pretty good. The foam will act as a barrier by itself not letting dirt pass by.

[stubs179]

Originally Posted by poor_boy

i like the wheels but id be scared water or dirt would get in there id put sum super thin lexan in there just to protect the foam. but thats just me the rig looks good

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Funny you should say that.

When I first built these wheels I had to remove my tires from the other set of wheels I was running that had 3 tiny, drilled vent holes in them. When I took the tire off I was surprised to see that there was quite a bit of water in the wheel that I did not know about. It had been weeks since I was around water of any type. So, while these wheels potentially let water in, it also lets water out unlike a conventional wheel. Also, I just took my wheels apart after running a ton of packs through them. There was no dirt in there. If you look at what the foam is doing in his previous picture, you can see its pressed in there pretty good. The foam will act as a barrier by itself not letting dirt pass by.

I'm with you. I have lost so many F400 foams to Parker's water courses. When your tire is under water and the foam compreses and then expands pushes out the air between the foams cells threw the holes drilled in the rim and sucks water back in. Then the water has no where to go. Wet foam deteriorates so fast. I am looking forward to getting these in some water. My plan is to set them by the heater vent (not on just close) and see if they dry out. I would love to not have to pull the wheels apart to dry the foams.

[poor_boy]

i see ur point and thats a good one i know i have vent holes in the rims and my tires and its a pain with water so these might be the ticket im looking for! d-lux can u pm me a price i have a little idea i wanna try.

[dogzpolo]

D-lux Can you pm me with a price too

[SVEN]

Originally Posted by DRCrawlGood

Hmm didn't Sven make wheels like that awhile back?

Yep, and Eritex did it before me.

If you want to seal the foam, just wrap electrical tape around the standoffs. Punch holes in the tape to the desired tuning.

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by poor_boy

d-lux can u pm me a price i have a little idea i wanna try.

Originally Posted by dogzpolo

D-lux Can you pm me with a price too

I will have more info along with pricing in a day or two.

[dude26]

great work Erik (as usual )

that's gave me the inspiration, I gonna try to do something w/ a friend (he's machinist)

[stubs179]

I ordered a Y-Town secret agent chassis last week and decided to pull the cases off the FXR's while i waited for the chassis. Pulling the cases was easy i just hope i didn't mess anything up. Not sure if it loses any weight but it looks cleaner in the little chassis.

The chassis is awesome! I have wanted a carbon chassis and have been waiting for this thing since they came out. The link lengths in the "secret agent" thread were really close but are not perfect for me because i have a front housing in the rear and run the front VP upper link mount backwards in the front. I also had to run the shock limiter internal in the rear not external.

[burbo]

Man stubs has a secret agent...I have to get one too.

[stubs179]

Originally Posted by burbo

Man stubs has a secret agent...I have to get one too.

Nope! You have to run the stocker so everyone else can have a chance.

[stubs179]

The chassis is great. The only thing i need to work out is a lifting i am getting on the rear. In an off camber drop it will hold a rear tire? The chassis feels good other than that and i am hoping i can get out to a familiar spot before i move to really test it. I am not sure how to explain it other than the chassis feels really smooth compared to any chassis i have ran.

A couple pics from the byb gtg sunday.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by stubs179

The only thing i need to work out is a lifting i am getting on the rear. In an off camber drop it will hold a rear tire?

Are you running any weight in your rear wheels? An ounce or two in each rear wheel is recommended with this chassis.

[Oz Bruiser]

Just read through this now, a lighter weight XR sounds good and by the sound of it giving you good results. Ill be suscribing, thanks for the build thread so far.

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[Chaotic Crawlers]

Damn that's light

Your already an incredible driver. I bet your local comp buddies are getting nervous now!

What's your weight setup now?
And how much weight?

Hope to comp with you again soon?

[stubs179]

Originally Posted by Chaotic Crawlers

Damn that's light

Your already an incredible driver. I bet your local comp buddies are getting nervous now!

What's your weight setup now?
And how much weight?

Hope to comp with you again soon?

Thanks!

I am way to light right now. I am at 5 lbs even with D_lux knuckle weights w/ 1 0.100 ring (for a total of 2.5 oz) and 3oz in the wheels. So, 5.5 oz per side. Nothing in the rear. I like my truck around 5 1/2 lbs usually. Think i am going to throw the 0.300 ring back on and add 2oz on each side on the rear axle.

I am moving to Florida in 2 weeks so it is east coast comps for me for awhile. The wife is cool with trying to plan trips back around big comps.

The steering link i got from you at Nats is awesome by the way The old one was like an anchor and your link never catches on anything. It is scratched up but i have never once noticed it get hooked.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

Are you running any weight in your rear wheels? An ounce or two in each rear wheel is recommended with this chassis.

That seems so funny now, most are running these at or below 5lbs these days.

[stubs179]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

That seems so funny now, most are running these at or below 5lbs these days.

haha Mine at 4lb 12oz

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by stubs179

haha Mine at 4lb 12oz

Nice, I hope to have mine at or under 5lbs soon, sitting at 5lbs 6 oz right now.

[Nabil]

Were you able to get rid of the rear tire lift? What did you do?