Like nash said, the black can paragon is the best, period, hands down, no contest. Of course, many tracks don't allow it. If your track doesn't allow it, run what everyone else is using. Mixing compounds can create some strange issues.

Just a question....is there a such thing as 'the best rear axle' out there?

We Use Paragon FX II We disallow Ground Effects

Probably an IRS axle.

As far as the axle they are all pretty much the same...where I have problems is in what attaches to the axle like the hubs. Previous to my Copperhead I had to over tighten the IRS left side hub to keep it from slipping and as a result cracked 3 of them right where the screw head goes through. The IRS left side hub on my Copperhead has not had this issue. I think it has to do with it being re-annodized. It just seems to hold better without using a gorilla grip to tighten it. I rather like the angle of the slot on the CRC axle better because when you tighten it up the 2 sides meet more flush and will have less propensity to crack. However the one I had the wheel screw holes were all crooked (Probably just got one that slipped through inspection). But I wouldn't worry about that as all the ones I have seen on friends cars since then have been straight. My favorite left side hub though was the thread on one that AE used to use. Never had to worry about a balance issue and it never slipped on the axle. The problem though was in axle spacing...there was pretty much only 1 width you could run with it. I also heard some people had issues with the threaded part coming out of the axle.

The reason I asked was because I just found an old but unused axle in a box of parts.
Oh just forget it.....I'll take a pic. BRB

I remember someone telling me that this was the best out. I just remember how expensive it was, lol But I don't remember the brand of it.


Its also 1/2" shorter on the right hub side & 1/4" shorter on the other

Niftech! No comparison

Hey B that looks like a Kawada axle

Oh yeah! I forgot all about them. Great stuff!

It will supply a constant 6V all the way through a run, it has a built in switch so easier to wire and fit on the car, it is built with military grade electronics so very reliable and little electronic noise. There's more, just click on the link written above and read. Not cheap, but definitely the best on the market.

I reviewed it a while ago, link is http://www.carsrcracing.co.uk/?p=183

Trev

Was that a shorter axle? The name Niftech sounds familiar. I believe thats what I was told it is


BTW....whats the part# of the best axle with no comparison?

Sticky Fingers sucks? Pulfer and I have found it to work exceptionally well. It's the traction of choice at Tri-State, and at Access RacePlace. Holds all eight minutes, the only thing I hate about it is the d@mn bingo dauber.

That being said, if I had to rate them in order of effectiveness:

1. Ground Effects

2. FXII

3. Sticky Fingers

4. Jack the Gripper

5. Traction Action

6. Niftech (although your track will NEVER groove up and get great traction)

I believe the TQ products should never be used on carpet. The citrus oil never evaporates and the track becomes "greasy" They work great in dirt oval though.

Just what I've found over the years.

I've never tried any of the Euro (LRP, ORION etc), compounds with the exception of Jack.

Man, it'd be a shame for a car of that caliber to miss the US Indoor Champs.....

I would agree with that ranking completely except that I have never tried niftech so I don't know where it should rank.

Also, recently tried sticky fingers on rcgt rubber and it worked really well.

Thank Trev, that's what I needed to read. Looks like I will be placing an order for one. Nicely written article as well.