New Axial scx 24 deadbolt

[jimbo74]

well, did my first mods!!!!!

I cut off the lights and upper bar, and flipped it, cut off the back of the cage, and took the sponsor stickers off the doors/fenders

[scaled]

Where are you getting the barrel nuts for mounting the wider wheels? RC4WD wheels are too wide to use stock nuts

[jimbo74]

Originally Posted by scaled

Where are you getting the barrel nuts for mounting the wider wheels? RC4WD wheels are too wide to use stock nuts

I will also be using mil stone wideners?

Hopefully they work?

I have no idea, I picked up my SCX24 last Saturday

[scaled]

Yow $20 for a set of barrel nuts. Almost as much as the wheels.

[spoo76]

The barrel nuts aren't mass produced by a hardware company making thousands. They just make them in batches with the brass weights. They are actually well made and make a noticeable difference with the brass weights

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[jimbo74]

The mil stone brass weight adapter widener is $32 so I have found. Coupled with my new rc4wd wheels, my corners are going to be quite heavy

[spoo76]

Originally Posted by jimbo74

The mil stone brass weight adapter widener is $32 so I have found. Coupled with my new rc4wd wheels, my corners are going to be quite heavy

FYI the over weights for the SCX24 fit inside the RC4WD steel wheels

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[jimbo74]

Originally Posted by spoo76

FYI the over weights for the SCX24 fit inside the RC4WD steel wheels

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Yes?

Not sure what you were getting at?

I plan to use the mil stone adapter set thay is heavy, and wider than oem. Along with the rc4wd wheels

[spoo76]

Originally Posted by jimbo74

Yes?

Not sure what you were getting at?

I plan to use the mil stone adapter set thay is heavy, and wider than oem. Along with the rc4wd wheels

I realize that. They also sell a set of additional weights called "over weights" that go over the brass wideners inside the wheel. They don't add additional width, but they add additional weight. They are designed for the SCX24 wheels, but fit inside the RC4WD steel wheels and the GearHead aluminum wheels

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[jimbo74]

Ah, I don't think I will be using the additional over weights [also, didn't buy any]. I am already nervous of making too much weight for the current powertrain.

[scaled]

Right now I am just going for the barrel nuts. More into the scale appearance in the future than the most performance. Always weary about adding too much rotational mass. I will add the diff cover weights first if I need some.

[spoo76]

Honestly as far as durability the extra weight is a non issue. Many people run them without issue and similar micros in the past have had even more weight between brass, brass chassis, and hard bodies. It's not quite as much of a durability issue as the 1/10. IMO the only consideration is adjusting the weight so it handles how you want.

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[Shape_Shifter]

"Rotational mass" is usually a concern with people racing or looking for acceleration or engine performance which is rarely an issue with RC crawlers. However just plain old "mass" is "useful weight" to help keep your tires planted, even if the weight is rotating. Think of it as ballast.

[CaliCrawler]

Originally Posted by scaled

Where are you getting the barrel nuts for mounting the wider wheels? RC4WD wheels are too wide to use stock nuts

Not sure what you mean… If you’re using the brass kit with the RC4WD stamped wheels. They just need to be drilled out in the center with a 1/8 drillbit. If not, I’m using the stock nuts that came with it to mount them. Check my previous posts for pics. IMO, RC4WD are too wide with the brass addition. Ground clearance issues.

[CaliCrawler]

Originally Posted by Shape_Shifter

"Rotational mass" is usually a concern with people racing or looking for acceleration or engine performance which is rarely an issue with RC crawlers. However just plain old "mass" is "useful weight" to help keep your tires planted, even if the weight is rotating. Think of it as ballast.

1000% agree! Again, I went with lead golf club tape wrapped around the inner part of the wheel.

[CaliCrawler]

I’m loving modifying this little guy! Getting even more scale day by day…

[Shape_Shifter]

Originally Posted by CaliCrawler

1000% agree! Again, I went with lead golf club tape wrapped around the inner part of the wheel.

Thats a great idea!

Ive been using lead wire but ill try that tape.

[CaliCrawler]

Originally Posted by jimbo74

well, did my first mods!!!!!

I cut off the lights and upper bar, and flipped it, cut off the back of the cage, and took the sponsor stickers off the doors/fenders

Looks awsome!

[scaled]

Originally Posted by CaliCrawler

Not sure what you mean… If you’re using the brass kit with the RC4WD stamped wheels. They just need to be drilled out in the center with a 1/8 drillbit. If not, I’m using the stock nuts that came with it to mount them. Check my previous posts for pics. IMO, RC4WD are too wide with the brass addition. Ground clearance issues.

Not using wheel wideners. SCX24 axles appear too short to use stock nuts with RC4wd steelies. I will check the hole diameter and drill as needed.

[CaliCrawler]

They fit just perfect! (still catch the nylon on the nut) If you were worried about losing a nut, I would stick a dab of Loctite blue on there. Sorry I misunderstood initially, those damn Lagunitas got me again last night!

And the only reason to drill would be if you were using the wideners. Because of the nut they come with’s OD is too wide.