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Re: determining an axle?
Posted by 'RoadRat' on 14 Nov 2009 @ 19:18

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Interesting, in France all the karting businesses sell 25mm solid axles in four grades:

A - Standard (Medium)
C - Hard
B - Soft
BB - Extra soft

http://www.itaka.fr/gb/various-chassis-parts/axles/full-axle,PC0272.D.html
(Look at the prices and weep for us!)

However, because the chassis size is so inappropriate some people are spending big bucks on triple B axles which is extra extra soft. Along with up to €1000 on custom made extra long magnesium hubs that do not make contact with the axle except at the pinch bolts.

I really hope that the theory that there is no difference is true. Nobody test here but they just copy each other, so it could well be.

A second hand, Cadet size, kart I bought here turned out to have a stainless axle in it, I only noticed when I realised it wasn't going rusty and put a magnet on it. It was definately faster, but once I knew I had to remove it.

Message Thread:

determining an axle? by 'PoppaAl' (11 Nov 2009 @ 19:34)

Re: determining an axle? by 'ScoobyScene' (11 Nov 2009 @ 20:22)

Re: determining an axle? by 'CompetitiveDad' (11 Nov 2009 @ 23:14)

Re: determining an axle? by 'itpro' (11 Nov 2009 @ 23:39)

Re: determining an axle? by 'Chads' (12 Nov 2009 @ 1:31)

Re: determining an axle? by 'PoppaAl' (12 Nov 2009 @ 8:27)

Re: determining an axle? by 'CompetitiveDad' (12 Nov 2009 @ 22:37)

Youngs modulous for steels ? by 'Chads' (13 Nov 2009 @ 0:56)

Re: Youngs modulous for steels ? by 'CompetitiveDad' (13 Nov 2009 @ 19:41)

Re: Youngs modulous for steels ? by 'Chads' (14 Nov 2009 @ 1:55)

Re: determining an axle? by 'davidmc' (12 Nov 2009 @ 10:41)

Re: determining an axle? by 'RoadRat' << You are here!

Oh, there is a difference ... by 'Chads' (15 Nov 2009 @ 7:18)

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