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Old 04-28-2013 | 09:12 PM
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NO stainless....... soft, strip easily.

Tonys Screws are pretty good and come in a kit. There are many other options which may be stronger than Tonys, but, you have to know all the different sizes.

Best of luck.
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Old 04-28-2013 | 09:51 PM
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NO stainless....... soft, strip easily.

Tonys Screws are pretty good and come in a kit. There are many other options which may be stronger than Tonys, but, you have to know all the different sizes.

Best of luck.
Ok cool that's what I was looking at... Thank you
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Old 04-29-2013 | 07:24 AM
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Thanks for the help guys...after reading this i think im going check mt rebound that might be some if my problem seeing i usually forget to recheck that after i rebuild shocks also i may go back to the normal u brace and see how that works. As far as the green springs i forgot i had already went to the green springs but i have a few things to try ill check back in later thanks
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Old 04-29-2013 | 08:37 AM
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So i stripped out some screws using cheap worn out tools. I got new tools and figure I might upgrade the screws. What do I get? Stanless, titanium, what? Thank you
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Tony's & Hexcrews use the strongest stuff out there, A574 alloy steel. It is actully stronger than titanium, but heavier. Tony's is a little cheaper. Stay away from stainless. It is only slightly tougher than 7075 aluminum. Titanium is good, strong, & light, but EXPENSIVE ($100 a screw set!).
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Old 04-29-2013 | 09:02 AM
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Have a set of big bore shocks for sale if anyone is interested...check my other posts.
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Old 04-29-2013 | 09:35 AM
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Anyone here using more than 3 degrees toe-in? If so can you describe your setup and track conditions?
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Old 04-29-2013 | 09:48 AM
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Anyone here using more than 3 degrees toe-in? If so can you describe your setup and track conditions?
I use 3.5
Running on an outdoor track. Hardpacked dirt with a layer dust on top of it.
Not really bumpy but not smooth either. Also some parts are carpet/astro
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Old 04-29-2013 | 10:04 AM
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Just got back from the track and decided to try out my new video camera. Maifield came by again, so I thought I would share q2. I footage looks a little better, but I think I might return the camera. Anyway, enjoy.

http://youtu.be/IrH9_eN3zG4
So that's what awesome driving looks like. Haha.

Taking those corners so tight and smooth. Thanks for sharing the video.
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Old 04-29-2013 | 10:05 AM
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Stainless is what I use. Inexpensive & looks are great.Can purchase mass stainless screws at your local screw supplier.

Use steel when strength is needed.
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Old 04-29-2013 | 10:13 AM
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I have had some stainless screws in my t4 for a very long time... I put them in the truck in 2005. I have not stripped any per say, but they are definetly looser on the tip of my hardened hex drivers than the stock ones. And they do feel heavier than my stock steel ones. But they are shiny and pretty. If your going to use stainless, use a good tool or you will just end up regretting it. In fact, I would always use hardened tip drivers if I were you.
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Old 04-29-2013 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by snaketaco
So i stripped out some screws using cheap worn out tools. I got new tools and figure I might upgrade the screws. What do I get? Stanless, titanium, what? Thank you
while Tonys Screws are nice and a come in a complete Set, i still prefer to use Mc Master Carr, http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=mj86go
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Old 04-29-2013 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by snaketaco
Ok cool that's what I was looking at... Thank you
I guess since everyone's given an opinion I'll give one as well:-). I think everyone agrees that stainless steel really has no place in this car. To be honest with you unless you want to spend a lot of money the factory screws are the way to go. I use Lunsford screws. They are very expensive and you must use MIP or better tools otherwise you will strip them. Hands Dow the best looking screws. If you want good strength and great looks get Lunsford. Otherwise stick to stock.
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Old 04-29-2013 | 08:17 PM
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Thank you guys so much for all your input. It's greatly appreciated. I'm replace the stripped screws with stock screws for now so I can race this week and order one of the screw kits since Im always dropping screws and bolts...lol. I also picked up some factory team hexes. I wish I would have got them two years ago and spared myself some headaches...lol
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Old 04-29-2013 | 09:04 PM
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I'm going to buy some additional castor blocks for back ups.

Do I want the 25* or 30*?

Which does what better?

outdoor racing on clay w/13.5t motor
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Old 04-30-2013 | 12:26 AM
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I believe more caster gives u less entry steering but more mid to exit, some one will chime in and confirm or deny it lol
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