05-14-2013, 09:56 AM | #1 |
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| Changes to Dlux tubes
After working on the Superlite axles I was able to figure out some changes to make to my regular tubes for the better * All tubes will now bolt up to Berg, HR or the Mad Torque gear boxes (MT needs holes drilled) * Tubes are now much lighter. 39g front, 36g rear * Rear lockouts have significantly reduced in size and weight. Because of this, I can only confirm that the 7075 DLUX shafts will work. Others may still work but I am not sure. * The flanges have significantly reduced in size. This means less weight and also much more clearance. * For a while now, the front tube has been notched and a servo mount is installed before being shipped. Tiny lockouts 36g rear 39g front |
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05-14-2013, 10:15 AM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castle Rock, WA
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| Re: Changes to Dlux tubes
Very cool. Glad to see you still refining the products.
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05-14-2013, 10:49 AM | #3 |
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Those look good. Trimming the fat |
05-14-2013, 11:32 AM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter
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How about adding the option to spline the front tubes?
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05-14-2013, 11:36 AM | #5 |
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| Re: Changes to Dlux tubes
Doing these myself, I am not sure how I would do that. I will put some thought into it though. I am pretty sure CTBM used to just heat his chub up and press it into the delrin. My tubes are so tight that you could do this if you wanted. |
05-14-2013, 11:42 AM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Lone Star State
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| Re: Changes to Dlux tubes
Guess I need to sell some stuff in order to buy a new set. As will all of your parts these look great!
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05-14-2013, 11:46 AM | #7 |
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| Re: Changes to Dlux tubes Yeah...I think it's a good option as long as you can get a set of Axial Universals modified to fit or purchase a set of the 300HD's.
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05-14-2013, 12:22 PM | #8 |
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Or,..... just wait a little bit longer for another option |
05-14-2013, 12:48 PM | #9 |
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05-14-2013, 02:05 PM | #10 |
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| Re: Changes to Dlux tubes
Good stuff Erik!
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05-14-2013, 04:38 PM | #11 |
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| Re: Changes to Dlux tubes Its actually not much longer. Prototypes should be shipped tomorrow (done now) and after that, I would actually make them for anybody as long as they take the risk that they might not last 5 seconds. If they dont want to take the risk they will be about 3 months out when they are proven. To give an idea of the strength, I have been running the similar version in my super with success.
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05-14-2013, 06:29 PM | #12 | |
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i can wait for any of your products for sure .... one of the true stand up vendors here on rcc... thanks for your great products | |
05-14-2013, 07:32 PM | #13 |
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| Re: Changes to Dlux tubes
I hear that mustang! Erik is responsible for 99 percent of my rig. He'd prefer if I bugged him less but he has taught me just about everything I know! These new lockouts are sweet and I'm already checking the cushions of my sofa for the " next dlux build". Dlux carbon axles are already on my Christmas list . Thanks again Erik. Gonna do my best to leave ya alone for a few weeks. Haha! I do need advise on pinions tho.. Lol! Great to see the constant flo of innovative parts.
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05-14-2013, 07:34 PM | #14 |
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05-14-2013, 10:19 PM | #15 |
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hope you got some of the blemed versions in your blem box......i'm coming by to raid it while you sleep....
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05-15-2013, 12:32 AM | #16 |
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| Re: Changes to Dlux tubes Dont be too sure about that! You need to remember my life obsession is RC crawling right now so talking about it is not too bad, I actually enjoy it. There might be? Guess you will have to wait and see I think youre going to have to settle for blemed superlite axles. Seems I have plenty of blems in those axles |
05-15-2013, 12:50 AM | #17 |
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I guess I can "settle" for some superlite blems instead....lol
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05-15-2013, 12:50 AM | #18 |
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Blem "superlite" supers is what I'm talking about! I think I need a third job?
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05-15-2013, 12:51 AM | #19 |
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