shortlineflyer - 20-3-2012 at 03:56 PM
i was thinking about using titanium axle bolts on my buggy that has 12mm axle so that i don't have to worry about breaking or bending an axle if i
ever decide to get into freestyle
has anyone tried this?
DAKITEZ - 20-3-2012 at 04:08 PM
check in with the flexi freestyle riders. They are on 12mm bolts and they go big on air's. Ask what they are using and do what they do and you should
be fine. if you can go bigger than them .. I want you on my team lol
shortlineflyer - 20-3-2012 at 04:23 PM
well it wont be anytime soon but i might take you up on that offer if i ever become that good
right now i have mono, so i am not allowed to do any strenuous activity
how would i get in contact with them?
BeamerBob - 20-3-2012 at 04:40 PM
Check with Craig Sparkes on facebook. He is most helpful and goes as big as anyone out there.
SlasherQuan - 20-3-2012 at 11:00 PM
Titanium is nice but expesive. Titanium reacts with air at 1200c (2190f), and it reacts by catching fire. It will also burn in a pure Nitrogen
atmosphere as well. When you form and machine the crap, such as putting it into a liquid form or cutting threads, it needs to be done in an
atmosphere that is inert like argon. While Titanium has great properties such as the highest strength to weight ratio of ANY metal and is very
corrosion resistant. 55% of the various steel alloys are stronger and most are cheaper. Now that I'm done nerding out, Beamer has the best
suggestion.....talk to people that are into that kind of buggying, they will steer you in the right direction. and thank you for allowing me to be a
nerd!!!:singing:
snowspider - 21-3-2012 at 07:50 AM
SlasherQuan It is very cool to have a little glimpse into the world of experts , PKF has a nice diversity of knowledgable people.
awindofchange - 21-3-2012 at 01:09 PM
Very interesting Slasher - now I gotta go do some more research on that stuff. 
lol
For the cost of one Titanium bolt, you could probably buy 100 grade 9 or 10 steel bolts that would be very difficult to break.
lunchbox - 21-3-2012 at 01:23 PM
Man I must be a Nerd to 'cause I found your response really interesting SlasherQuan 