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Old 02-03-2011, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mccutch12001
Thanks for all your help guys. Guess i'll just use a long stainless screw and drill/tap if I need to. Just wondering why do you say titanium isn't the best for this application? Just wondering, not arguing.
titanium has better strength to weight ratio and can be using in most applications on an RC car.... but when you have an application where possible sheering might occur (as in the case with the hub and how its mounted) the titanium does not have much elasticity in it.. and will most likely sheer right off...
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