New MCD Front Axle for CVD 2012 with O clip FT Grade

[BeatsMe]

Thanks for the info , and I hope you are right , Lets see , now where is a good aussie basher when you need one 

    I'm sticking with my Mk2 axles for now, guess you might call these new ones a Mk3 version, even still have some warranty spares... so just cant justify spending the money on this just yet.

[Rels_au]

I seam to break the axle cups quite often, I guessing with the increased movement they won't hit the shaft causing them to break in a rollover and excess pressure being placed on the front wheel? Isn't this the reason why some of us have been putting tube over the steering stops on the arms to help this? 

[harryhackenbacker]

The point of this upgrade is extra steering for racers on tight Infield track sections ,yes I am sure
it will help the breakages angle ,and with a free pin ,sort of floating give more flexbuility as well,
and harder material in the Factory team version 

[dgav407]

I have just installed a pair of the new axles, thanks to Stevo and Rik at Ross Mods for the tips and help. The new Factory Team axles are top quality and they are only slightly more expensive than the non Factory Team version.

Machining the end of the driveshaft is fairly straight forward and only requires a minimal amount of material to be removed to get the full articulation and rotate smoothly.

There is a noticable increase in the steering lock and more to come if I file (or dremel) away a tiny amount of the wishbone where the steering stop meets it.

Unfortunately the weather here isn't ideal for testing the new set-up, hopefully it will dry up sufficiently before the end of the week.

Clive
 

[printman]

Hi Guys
New axles work lovely  I can get around the tight turns now at Sweetnap without any fuss

[harryhackenbacker]

Hi Guys
New axles work lovely  I can get around the tight turns now at Sweetnap without any fuss

Oh fook !!!! I was hoping they wouldn't work , better get some then 

[printman]

Sorry 

[harryhackenbacker]

Sorry 

Don't be sorry it's Xmas ,was talking to Stevo about Engines , told him I still got the best one he built ,
and no he can't have it back , and ordered the axles ,   Mike.

[dgav407]

I finally got to test the new axles today..what a difference!!!!

I have been using the original unmodified CVDs on my V4 for 18 months with fuel tubing over the steering stops to reduce the risk of a breakage and the low speed steering with LSDs has been generally ok.

The steering has been transformed with the new axles, the low speed turning circle has reduced significantly and there is less understeer in the high speed turns.

I look forward to the local motocross opening again and trying the car out on a dry dusty surface...

Clive

[harryhackenbacker]

Well I tried to fit mine ,3 dremmel bits later nice shine ,little material removed , even a file was not
happy , must be super hard mine  

What sort of bits are you guys using   

[gixxerp]

i used a small carbide jobbie on mine

[printman]

Dremel Milling bit very fine 

[harryhackenbacker]

Thanks Guys ,been using one made of steel ,but not fine ,don't think I have the right thing ,have another
look tommorow ,would have ordeed a set today ,but guess what it's fookin xmas !!! for kids , and tv
companies to drop C4ap on the viewing public ,not for modelers 

saw these  http://www.dremel-direct.com/acatalog/Grinding.html

[Rover Man]

Hey Mike, Got one of these in the van



Ill pop over if you like  

[CyberSarge]

I have a mini lathe and it turns them fine! Any one want any doing just let me know