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Old 02-12-2015, 08:47 PM
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Has anyone actually had an issue with aluminum screws failing?
Trying to decide between all aluminum or a mixing amulinum and Ti
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Already down to 1535 with 4 gear, 4600mah pack, sway bar, clay tires, and big ass ESC
Aluminum screws are really brittle compared to titanium. My buddy had hem and they all rounded out pretty quick. You have to have a fresh hex driver each time or its gonna be bad news
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Originally Posted by HYPERformance06
Aluminum screws are really brittle compared to titanium. My buddy had hem and they all rounded out pretty quick. You have to have a fresh hex driver each time or its gonna be bad news
Or, instead of forcing the threads to form with a screw, you could cut threads with a tap and have no problem using aluminum screws. Now, aluminum is not nearly as strong as steel or titanium, so the use of aluminum screws should be limited to low stress areas. Nice thing is aluminum is even lighter than titanium.
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Old 02-13-2015, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Mantis Toboggan
Or, instead of forcing the threads to form with a screw, you could cut threads with a tap and have no problem using aluminum screws. Now, aluminum is not nearly as strong as steel or titanium, so the use of aluminum screws should be limited to low stress areas. Nice thing is aluminum is even lighter than titanium.
or for the cheap skates, pre-thread with your steel screws first.
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Old 02-13-2015, 06:40 AM
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Tom just heard from his doctor and polyp was pre cancer, but he got it all.
That is good news! Just take the doc's suggestion on recovery time serious no matter how anxious Tom gets.

Originally Posted by Mantis Toboggan
Or, instead of forcing the threads to form with a screw, you could cut threads with a tap and have no problem using aluminum screws. Now, aluminum is not nearly as strong as steel or titanium, so the use of aluminum screws should be limited to low stress areas. Nice thing is aluminum is even lighter than titanium.
When re-inserting aluminum screws into plastic I always turn the screw the wrong direction until I feel the screw drop. This tells me that I now have the threads aligned and I will not be cutting new threads when I screw it in. You have to try it once or twice to feel what I mean by dropping into the threads. It is hard to explain that feeling.
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Originally Posted by Kraig
When re-inserting aluminum screws into plastic I always turn the screw the wrong direction until I feel the screw drop. This tells me that I now have the threads aligned and I will not be cutting new threads when I screw it in. You have to try it once or twice to feel what I mean by dropping into the threads. It is hard to explain that feeling.
Great tip! I wouldn't have thought of that.
Which places are you guys using the alum screws, and what ones would you keep steel or Ti?
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Old 02-13-2015, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jmcelroy42
Great tip! I wouldn't have thought of that.
Which places are you guys using the alum screws, and what ones would you keep steel or Ti?
When I had my B5M I believe I only used the aluminum screws where they recommended them.
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I've owned a car with alloy screws before. Never again, Ti is just so much stronger though slightly heavier.
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Old 02-13-2015, 08:17 AM
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Does anyone no the screw size for the exotek slipper eliminator. Wanna go with a lighter screw set for the spur.
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Old 02-13-2015, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Logi Maker
I think your screenshot is from the B5 manual. My B5M manual says to put on opposite side of spur gear.

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Old 02-13-2015, 08:38 AM
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Count the gears. Shot from the B5m lite manual. To each his own. I always run it towards the spur to remember which side the head is on.... all adjustments (slipper, gear mesh, diff) on the same side.
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easy way to remember kit location for thrust bolt. its always on the passenger side of the car or right side. doesnt matter if its 3 or 4 gear
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Originally Posted by HYPERformance06
Does anyone no the screw size for the exotek slipper eliminator. Wanna go with a lighter screw set for the spur.
4-40... not sure of the length.
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Originally Posted by Logi Maker
Count the gears. Shot from the B5m lite manual. To each his own. I always run it towards the spur to remember which side the head is on.... all adjustments (slipper, gear mesh, diff) on the same side.
Yes..and the Lite has the 3 gear which would put thrust bolt head on passenger side of car.
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Originally Posted by HYPERformance06
easy way to remember kit location for thrust bolt. its always on the passenger side of the car or right side. doesnt matter if its 3 or 4 gear
You got it.
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Old 02-13-2015, 08:51 AM
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Is there any reason I should get the b5M lite if I will just run mod?
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