Gampla Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Has anyone brought a hex screw kit what are the pros and con compared to Phillips Sent from my G8341 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollykamakazi Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Phillips are pants. End of. They round out and you can’t unlock easily once thread locked. Slower to tighten and loosen too. Bash, Break, Build, Repeat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gampla Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Phillips are pants. End of. They round out and you can’t unlock easily once thread locked. Slower to tighten and loosen too. Bash, Break, Build, Repeat...So just get a set of hex Sent from my G8341 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollykamakazi Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 So just get a set of hex Sent from my G8341 using TapatalkYupBash, Break, Build, Repeat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Depends on the tools and the screws I guess. A weak screw will probably round out with a worn or bad tool. You are much less likely to slip out of a hex head though. If you are using normal Allen keys you are probably going to round out all the heads. If you use a self tapper then it shouldn't really need to be super tight, but machine screws with threadlock can be hard to get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gampla Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 I don't use thread lock mines not really for bash mine is set up for touring race Sent from my G8341 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Gampla said: I don't use thread lock mines not really for bash mine is set up for touring race Sent from my G8341 using Tapatalk In that case it doesn't matter so much. Just get what is easiest for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gampla Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Most of my screws ar near rounded off with racing I had like 30 mins to swap stuff out wheels change diff fluids ect but then the track I was at was running 10 races with 20 laps between other races Sent from my G8341 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Gampla said: Most of my screws ar near rounded off with racing I had like 30 mins to swap stuff out wheels change diff fluids ect but then the track I was at was running 10 races with 20 laps between other races Sent from my G8341 using Tapatalk Probably the tools then. Make sure you have good tools and get 10.9 or 12.9 grade steel screws. Don't get stainless steel as most of them are weaker and more expensive. Edited July 31, 2020 by Jumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gampla Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Maybe never used electric tools tho Sent from my G8341 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Hex? Torx is where it's at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christense Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 (edited) Between these 2, I would choose hexagon screws. I find them much more useful than Philips screws because they are easier to tighten and loosen thanks to the 6 sides, and you can access them from 360 degrees, provided you have room to move your tools, while with Philips screws, the process is much harder. But the disadvantage for both is that they lose weight very quickly and have to be replaced over time. I consider that there are much better screw alternatives, such as self-tapping screws, because it has much longer durability and requires minimal preparation. Edited May 26, 2022 by christense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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