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Old 07-29-2013 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rdeppen
I've run Kimbrough' AE, Jconcepts and none of them are as quiet as the Avid triad setup and a fresh Robinson pinion.
Tip: Soak the new spurs in a cup of water for 6-8 hours and then dry and run, it will be super-quiet.
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Old 07-29-2013 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kdub
Tip: Soak the new spurs in a cup of water for 6-8 hours and then dry and run, it will be super-quiet.
Interested to hear why that makes it quieter? Absorbs liquid?
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Old 07-29-2013 | 06:13 PM
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that was covered a while back. something about re hydrating the spurs, because the moisture leaves them after time.
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Old 07-29-2013 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Autocratic
I run cut AKA foams in almost every tire I have. Makes the tire sit flatter and overall gives the tire more traction.

A few guys at the track were telling me this with the AKA wheels too. Compared to the factory wheels the AKA's are slightly wider.....spreading the tire out giving a wider footprint and more traction. Go figure the shop is out of stock on AKA wheels....
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Old 07-29-2013 | 07:29 PM
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how much are you cutting of the aka red?
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Old 07-29-2013 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by kdub
Tip: Soak the new spurs in a cup of water for 6-8 hours and then dry and run, it will be super-quiet.
thanks for the tip, my car has been alittle loud since i got a new spur.
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Old 07-29-2013 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildcat1971
how much are you cutting of the aka red?
Every other rib is the standard.
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Old 07-29-2013 | 07:52 PM
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to flatten the profile?
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Old 07-29-2013 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKXJ96
A few guys at the track were telling me this with the AKA wheels too. Compared to the factory wheels the AKA's are slightly wider.....spreading the tire out giving a wider footprint and more traction. Go figure the shop is out of stock on AKA wheels....
They might have confused them with the Avid wheels, thw Avids are slightly wider, and fit better especially if you run the JC axles. I have heard a few people complain the Aka wheels hex adapters are to shallow.
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Old 07-29-2013 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Skillz_B
They might have confused them with the Avid wheels, thw Avids are slightly wider, and fit better especially if you run the JC axles. I have heard a few people complain the Aka wheels hex adapters are to shallow.

No i'm wrong.....it is Avid wheels now that you mention it .
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Old 07-29-2013 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildcat1971
to flatten the profile?
No it softens them up significantly.
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Old 07-29-2013 | 09:42 PM
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Changing from the three hole kit caster blocks front 30* caster to the two hole FT 30*.

I was on last lap of the day and clipped another car on the straight and broke my right side caster block, LHS had the two hole ones so putting on now.
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Old 07-29-2013 | 09:51 PM
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Also Amain, Tony Screw kit or Rcscrewz?
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Old 07-30-2013 | 12:08 AM
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Are the MIP C-CVD'S worth the money, and do the platic retainers stay on or should they be glued?
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Old 07-30-2013 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Skillz_B
Are the MIP C-CVD'S worth the money, and do the platic retainers stay on or should they be glued?
Yes,Yes,No glue needed.
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