moparSRT

True, HPI distributors have sold over 300 tire sets in the past few months, these tires are being used by racers at tracks nationwide

NutDriver

iTrader: (30)

Greg,
Who are the distributors that have them in stock? Last time I checked A Main, they only had fronts or only had rears

moparSRT

AMain and HRP are the official HPI distributors in the US

HRP Distributing has front and rear sets available.

TJD8521

What's everyone using for thread lock on their cars? I purchased a used X-Ray T4 and had a terrible weekend with screws coming loose. There doesn't appear to be any traces of blue loctite on the car, so I'm curious what if anything you guys might be using.

NutDriver

iTrader: (30)

There are a couple of other options in addition to blue Loctite. I have a friend who swears by the purple Loctite. I've recently been trying green, which is said to be lower strength than blue and it's said to wick better.

JC3

iTrader: (8)

I put blue on screw threads and let the screw sit overnight. Next day it has a nice coating that works really well to hold screws tight, but not too tight, just tight enough!

TJD8521

I'm going to have to rip this car apart and loctite everything down. Crap was falling out of the car left and right. In my disgust I thought about selling the car and getting something new.

JC3

iTrader: (8)

Don't despair. I check my chassis screws multiple times throughout a race or practice day. Yesterday, after my first heat, one of the rear bulkhead screws came out and was sitting up on the chassis and the other three were totally loose. These and the front bulkhead screws are just about the only screws on the chassis that I haven't put loctite on the threads! Tightened up and good to go!

Nerobro

iTrader: (2)

So, a few things could be goign on, and this is probally best for the T4 thread(s). If a screw goes into metal, through metal, it should get some locktite. If a screw goes into metal, but is sandwiching "something soft" like a carbon chassis or top deck, it doesn't need locktite. If screws are coming out a lot, make sure they're steel, or fresh aluminum screws. Also.. check the state of the threads in the bulkheads. Those.. can get screwed up.

As a general rule, I don't use locktite. Really, anywhere. I don't lose screws... But I am good at getting the torque right.

glennhl

iTrader: (16)

Will the HPI Vintage Tires fit on Protoform Vintage Wheels?

moparSRT

yes, 100% interchangeable

eR1c

iTrader: (2)

I use blue loctite, but only rarely, ...in fact I think I only have it on about 4 screws on my VTA car and none on my other cars (my TC, etc). I haven't had issue w/ screws coming loose, -although I do check them after each race day and notice that a few sometimes need to be tightened about a 1/4 turn or less.

This brings me to another questions along the same line ...
what do you guys do about keeping screws tight in plastic? Tamiya cars are more prone to this (so maybe I should post in another thread), ...but how would you help keep a screw snug in plastic? And, what if its an area where you may want to remove the screw(s) occasionally? I have a few cars that use a lot of plastic and I've noticed I can't get a few screws to tighten, as the plastic threads are a bit too loose.

mleemor60

iTrader: (28)

Are you talking about self tapping screws or machine screws? If you wallow out a machine screw hole you can usually use a self tapper to preserve the part for awhile. If you can teach yourself to rotate the screw back to the left on installation until it drops into the existing threads you will preserve the part indefinitely or until you break it. Make sure that the installation device that you use is a perfect fit for the screw which will reduce the extra pressure needed to install.

DARKSIDE

iTrader: (2)

#USVTANation @ #ApexVtaMafia this past Sunday

eR1c

iTrader: (2)

self tapping screws,
I am usually good most of the time, yet a few screws will always come loose on me, I think from over-use? or perhaps not threading it correctly like I think your suggesting.