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STRONGER FRONT HUBS - FC
by
AKINA FC
on 17 Sep, 2015 17:26
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#1
by
theantirotor
on 17 Sep, 2015 23:32
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I didnt realize there was a problem with the front hubs
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#2
by
largeorangefont
on 18 Sep, 2015 02:29
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If we needed hubs I would imagine we could just have a batch made. I think the hubs themselves are fine, but they could use bigger bearings for more durability.
As far as the Porsche front end, I don't see the point given all that effort. I'd be interested in hearing what the geometry changes were in that setup. Going from one mac strut setup to another is not going to help much. Although this was probably done as an attempt to change the roll center, geometry, and brakes all at once. If I was going to fix the front end I'd be doing something like Kartermdb's SLA setup.
I think effort could be better spent on a revised k member with better geometry, The nice thing about the stock parts is that they are really light, but you might have to go with a custom arm because of how the rear LCA mounts.
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#3
by
largeorangefont
on 18 Sep, 2015 02:41
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Now that I'm thinking about it I think you could just machine the stock front hubs to accept a larger outer wheel bearing.
Erik how often are you killing front wheel bearings? I've been repacking mine yearly and have not had issues to date.
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#4
by
theantirotor
on 18 Sep, 2015 08:54
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You could possibly do that, but there would be a trade off between the bigger stronger bearing, and the now thinner and weaker hub section.
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#5
by
eage8
on 18 Sep, 2015 09:15
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#6
by
AKINA FC
on 18 Sep, 2015 16:37
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Ash I repack mine every two-three races and have replaced the bearings a few times now over the past couple years, outers primarily showing the problems. I agree a larger bearing would help things a lot but theantirotor has a valid point it might remove to much material from the body depending on bearing size, I dont know as i had not really looked into that direction yet. I am gathering super now has done something like this? You hit the main points on the porsche setup as my thoughts were it knocked out several things in one - roll center, stronger bearing, lower a-arm geometry. It does look to be far more work for what is gained.
Eage8 thanks for that link, I have never seen them before. I think I see what they are doing and using a sleeve to set bearing preload so they cant float around. I really like how there using a caged roller bearing that is larger on both the inboard and outboard as another solution but 1500.00 for hubs is crazy.
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#7
by
eage8
on 18 Sep, 2015 20:56
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From what I heard I think the supernow hubs use stock size bearings. They're just made of better aluminum.
Attain makes hubs too, the look the same as the supernow hubs but they're steel.
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#8
by
spacevomit
on 18 Sep, 2015 23:08
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Super Now runs a competitive drift FC with their parts. Look it up. Say what you might about drifting but it's certainly abusive to parts.
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#9
by
gc3
on 19 Sep, 2015 11:58
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converting to wide five hubs is an option I don't see too many people think about too
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#10
by
Supe
on 19 Sep, 2015 14:12
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Wide 5's would pose a ton of packaging issues in anything but a double A arm configuration, and you're back to fabricating/adapting an upright that would work with them. You're also locked into a custom wheel unless you want to run 15's, too. Sure would be nice if something existed, though.
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#11
by
largeorangefont
on 20 Sep, 2015 00:38
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Super Now runs a competitive drift FC with their parts. Look it up. Say what you might about drifting but it's certainly abusive to parts.
Drifting is hard on parts because they hit stuff.
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#12
by
eage8
on 20 Sep, 2015 08:31
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The supernow fc is a full fledged track car, not a drift car.
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#13
by
spacevomit
on 20 Sep, 2015 10:27
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I'm thinking of a D1 car, the "drift samurai" (lol).
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#14
by
largeorangefont
on 21 Sep, 2015 11:13
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