nitro_beginner Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Hi, Im a beginner. But im having troubles whilst building my nitro racer. Firstly because the nuts in my tyres/wheels need to be very loose for them to spin. Is this correct? I always thought that they should be tight! Please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEE69 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 They have to be tight,the wheels are driven by the hex on the hub/driveshaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro_beginner Posted April 29, 2005 Author Share Posted April 29, 2005 They have to be tight,the wheels are driven by the hex on the hub/driveshaft. ← They wont spin on my car when tightened. Any ideas why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEE69 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Are they rubbing anywhere,what stopping them from turning? They wont spin freely,do they go round when the car is pushed on the floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzi220 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 my pure 10 is like that,it never used to be, i have to have the wheels loose for them to spin but doin this goes through hexs and wheels like theres no tomorrow. its a poo car anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro_beginner Posted April 29, 2005 Author Share Posted April 29, 2005 my pure 10 is like that,it never used to be, i have to have the wheels loose for them to spin but doin this goes through hexs and wheels like theres no tomorrow. its a poo car anyway ← They dont appear to be rubbing although. I meant they dont spin when tightened on the ground in spinning in the air they are okay. They dont seem to be rubbing anyhting else that could be causing this? Should i put some grease on the nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J C Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I think its cos they use bushings instead of bearings in the wheels. Just loosen it so it spins freely and doesn't wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzi220 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 so when its on the ground can you push it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro_beginner Posted April 29, 2005 Author Share Posted April 29, 2005 so when its on the ground can you push it? ← I can push it on the ground but only when i loosen the nuts by a lot. I will try and find a balance between wobble and movement. I will try and loosen it thanks for the help guys. I will tell you how it gos tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEE69 Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 You havnt done the brake up to much have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 (edited) try putting a washer in betewen the bushings and put a drop of after run or some thing in there to lube them up. Edited April 30, 2005 by Duff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom56 Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 comeonly is the brushers or the axcel too short or poorly made what car is it for tho? all i can think off for now is losen till spins with out wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzi220 Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 (edited) I can push it on the ground but only when i loosen the nuts by a lot. I will try and find a balance between wobble and movement. I will try and loosen it thanks for the help guys. I will tell you how it gos tomorrow. ← i did the same with my pure 10 but cos the wheels were slack in order for em to move i was havin to replace the hex's and wheels frequenlty, in the end i jus made sure the hex's span around with no wheels on then put on the wheels and tightend properly, lean the engine and gave it some welly sorted itself out oh dude i just remebered i had that prob with my evo but the hex's melted,replaced em with alloy and it never happend again if yer hex is plastic it could be that? Edited April 30, 2005 by dazzi220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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