larger 23mm hex?
 

Hello,
you know that i like to run my wabash rims on my E-maxx, but now i would like to extend the way of my car, in machining some extended 23mm hex.
Is it a good idea in your opinion? I think to add 1/2 inch per side... 1 inch total... should i have steering problems?

What you should do is get a 3.3 setup. That will make it the correct width.

i know but i just bought a new MIP set... too much $ to not use them...

Well machining 23mm hubs will cost more than the CVD's probably. Besides that, the sliders are as strong as you would ever need and there lighter. That means less rotating mass for better acceleration.

If you use the revo knuckles and shafts, it should get you the extra width

yes that are easiest ways to enlarge my truck... but i wonder what will happen with some extended hex... what are your opinion about this?
perhaps 3/4 inch on total would be enough?

No...That wouldn't be smart to do. That would put absurdly to much strain on your axles and axle bearings. I would sell the CVD's and get a 3.3 setup. The CVD's should pay for it, it will perform slightly better (less rotating mass), and parts are cheap.

i'm not totaly agree, for me extend the Hex adapter is the same to use offset wheels... i can just fill the gap between wabash and velocity dish wheels...
do you see what i mean? the 1/2 inch offset is the same if you have it on your wheels, or on your hex ! that's just my feeling, but i need your opinion cause nobody can answer me as well as you all...
Squee you think seriously that just .5 inch by side could increase significantly axle stress?

The extended adapters are designed for 1/8 buggies that have better bearings and if they fit on a maxx or revo would destroy the bearings quickly

Actually offset on the rims and on the hubs is different...No matter where it is on the rim the hex is still gonna remain in the smae location on the truck, but if the hex was to be made wider, that would move that spot. It's rather hard for me to explain, but do you understand what I'm saying? Basically, don't bother.

yes i understand, i ordered a set of velocity dish to sove my problem... all thanks guys for your opinions!
:)

Just don't forget to drill 2 holes in the Velocities to adjust camber.

to adjust camber? i don't see what u mean Squee... i'm a poor MT user, not racer... :(

I think he means drill two holes in the wheel so you can reach the pillowball screws to adjust the wheels camber, without having to remove the wheel. (Camber is the vertical angle of the wheel relative to the ground, most people run 1-3 degrees negative camber (wheel top pointing slightly inwards)).

oh yes! sorry i'm a big looser :) lol i know what is camber but never thought to this, i wondered where to drill 2 holes... pfffff...

No worries about being a looser.. I'm living with it for 30 years now.. (that, and low self esteem.. LOL)

well, i emailed proline about the wabash..

here is their answer;

Thank you for supporting Pro-Line/PROTOform products. Unfortunately there are currently no plans to manufacture a standard or positive offset Wabash wheel for the 40 series. However, we will take your suggestion into consideration for future product ideas.

:) I've been called a looser when I take my truck to a park sometimes..then all of a sudden they all want a go after seeing it rip. Not a very good word, no?

I had some of the Proline beadlock 40 series wheels, they were great and had the extra offset, but they were very heavy :( Gone back to normal size for the moment. Velocity's should be nice and light in comparison.

On the standard sized 23mm proline wheels(not 40 series), would I want 1/2 inch offset or standard offset? I always find this confusing! I'm running an Emaxx with Racer-X suspension, which I know is 1/2 inch wider than origional, right? So would 1/2 offset be 1 inch wider than the original?
Thanks!

Correct, the 1/2 inch offset versions move the hex in the wheel 1/2 an inch inwards, which widens the car up overall by 1 inch.

What a powerful forum!!! all thanks guys, i think i will try to machine my etended Hex, just to see what will happen... i have the oportunity to make it for free! 1/2 inch at total is enough at a first time... I'm curious to see the future 1/2 offset wabashes! ;)

I think they might make them. After all, they saw Leroys custom 40 series Mulchers and made them...

yes it should be nice for us, white wabash rims look so nice!!! :) but at this time i'm the only one that run them on an e-max! :) and i'm proud!

another thing, I'm interested in CAD-drawing RC parts, if someone has an idea of a part to develop for the E-maxx, please let me know. And if someone already have any CAD files of some e-maxx parts, is it possible to send them to me? All thanks guys, I've already seen a full CAD drawn E-Maxx on a forum, but i don't arrive to find this picture anymore... :(