Stripping the wheel hex on your Arrma, Traxxas, Team Corally, Team Associated etc sucks. In this video we will see the easiest and best way to repair those wheels!
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@FZERO2010 ай бұрын
This came out 1 hour ago for me and I need this last year. Seriously 😂 this deserves a lot of views amongst the car community
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I think it'll definitely be beneficial. Like I said in the video I can't guarantee that it'll work in every situation or that is the last forever but so far on the vehicle's I've tried it on it seems to be holding up surprisingly well. Honestly the original nylons pretty soft and it's entirely possible that this fix is actually stronger than stock. Again no guarantees but definitely easy to try and a fun little project :-)
@virgilmerchant52914 ай бұрын
Old dog learned a new trick. TY, I have been a mechanic most of my life of 69 years and did not know about plumbers tape and J B Weld. again Thank You!
@DoRC
4 ай бұрын
Awesome man. I've been turning wrenches for a little over 30 years myself. This trick definitely works but it's not 100%. I'd say it's probably as strong as the original part but if you don't fix whatever stripped out the original part to begin with it'll probably also strip out.
@rcmadlabz249210 ай бұрын
Props!! 100% 2023 video showing exactly what is the easiest, best quick fix solution to working with a stripped hex. *next step after this experience/repair…find a wheel hex solution that is wider, offers deeper engagement of the plastic wheel!! 👍😎 **for the Arrma 6s fans…The thicker, more engagement, “FireTeam” wheel hexes…are a good solution.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! I love your body retainers. I run them on both my X-Maxx and my maxx :-). Feel free to hit me up if you ever need any help with testing on new products!
@brethenry3434Ай бұрын
I've seen people jb weld a 14mm plastic hex in a wheel permanently but this is new to me and might save a couple of my 17mm wheels! Awesome stuff
@DoRC
Ай бұрын
Yeah give it a try. I can't guarantee it'll work in every instance or that it'll last forever but it is surprisingly effective
@AndrewSury10 ай бұрын
This issue is why I have over 30 incomplete sets of tires on the shelf. But it is always nice to have a few spares on you when you load up a dozen cars for a park bash.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it definitely happens. Hopefully this will help you get some of those back off the shelves :-)
@davidboyes536010 ай бұрын
Wow buddy really nice fix now I can fix a couple of old sets that's awesome nice to you showing rc community how fix stuff without buying new ones absolutely fantastic give yourself a pat on the back as always buddy your videos are awesome 👍👌🤟
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!
@NewLifeeight3 ай бұрын
Thanks. I so wish I would have seen this video so long ago.
@DoRC
3 ай бұрын
Yeah it's not perfect but it definitely can give a stripped wheel some extra life! Thanks for watching :-)
@barbedwirerat66110 ай бұрын
It never crossed my mind to do this...until I saw the title of your video and had a sense that you were going to use epoxy and a wheel hex as a form. Using the plumbers tape though was a great technique I would not have thought of...I might have tried pulling the hex out early once the epoxy had set before curing. Also, I always have JB Quick in my supplies but it does make sense to use the slower curing, stronger version for this application. I have less confidence that the fast curing JB Quick would hold- up.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I definitely wouldn't recommend using anything but the standard JB weld. Other stuff might work but The slow cure stuff is the strongest and in this application I think strongest is the way to go. Thanks for watching and if you enjoy the videos a sub is appreciated :-)
@_XRC_9 ай бұрын
Brilliant idea 🎉💯🫡⭐️
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Thanks :-) Glad you enjoy it and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated!
@_XRC_
9 ай бұрын
@@DoRC i certainly did sir 🫡 💯⭐️
@brentnevius2849Ай бұрын
Very clever. Thank you!
@DoRC
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!
@captaincouldverc10 ай бұрын
Absolutely ingenious! That is a majestically clever repair.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I've done this a few times now and so far it's worked well every time. I'm not going to guarantee it'll work for every single situation or that it will work forever but it's a cheap and easy thing to do so why not :-)
@captaincouldverc
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Oh ofcourse. This is not a permanent fix. But this is a very robust temporary solution for those who need to buy time before they can purchase a set of wheels. As a full bred Redneck, I approve of this. Infact, with the right right 3m panel bond adhesive, this can be done in the field in less than a hour.
@InTheSh84 ай бұрын
Genius. Maybe superglue and baking soda will work well, too!
@DoRC
4 ай бұрын
Possibly though I'm not sure it would have the tensile strength to really be effective. Try it let me know though!
@genevakeith387610 ай бұрын
Smart, and looks super easy. Will keep this one in mind!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah definitely worth trying!
@patrickfrensdorff748510 ай бұрын
Awesome video,never thought i could repair it. Always bought new onces....
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I can't guarantee it'll work for every situation and can't guarantee it'll last forever but it's definitely worth trying! Thanks for watching :-)
@jagergerg977110 ай бұрын
I’m very impressed it held up. Great video
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Me too! The slow cure JB weld is very strong stuff! Thanks for watching:)
@iamaljersing10 ай бұрын
Man, I'm really glad I kept all my stripped wheels, great video dude, thanks for sharing!!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Thanks for watching :-)
@andrewcaldrewood238710 ай бұрын
I will be trying this on a mess of wheels! Thank you for the info.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Hopefully it works as well for you as itdid for me :-). Definitely make sure you use the standard slow cure JB weld as it is the strongest!
@therchotspot10 ай бұрын
Just happened to me, I was trying to figure out a repair. This was cool! Thank you!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Let me know how it goes!
@prehistoricgentlemanbird91319 ай бұрын
Wow. And to think I’ve passed on some great priced full pairs of both used Proline Trenchers and Badlands just because they had one hex that was stripped out. Thanks for this video!!!
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah it's definitely a good way to save some money! Thanks for watching :-)
@Rc_Jedi_Rusto10 ай бұрын
thanks a lot,ive got loads of damaged tires and this is gonna help out a lot !
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Nice! Let me know how it goes :-)
@dustburnerdustymudders509410 ай бұрын
I feel stupid saying this because he seems so proud posting this, but I’ve been doing this with just regular cement glue for over two years and it works great. I rub a little grease on the 17mm hex and it pops right out when it dries. Saved many wheels.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
This is a simple enough basic concept that I'm sure it's been done various similar ways by many people. That being said there are plenty of people that haven't heard of it and I think the specific method in the video is about as good as it gets for strength and consistency. It's awesome that the basic idea as been working for you already! What glue exactly have you been using?
@dustburnerdustymudders5094
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC I use 3m scotch weld gap filler
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
@@dustburnerdustymudders5094 Nice. I'll have to check it out. I really like the original JB weld because it's the strongest epoxy I've ever used. Definitely gets the job done! Glad yours is working too :-)
@dustburnerdustymudders5094
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC thanks. But as expensive as these wheels and tires are, the hexes should be replaceable. Proline has something as we all know, but they are very expensive-better to buy new wheels. For now I just keep fixing.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
@@dustburnerdustymudders5094 I really like the proline wheels. J concepts has been doing the same thing too. Being able to fix them definitely is good
@paulalvarezdelcastillo411710 ай бұрын
Nice video! The Teflon tape was a great idea!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it keeps the hex from sticking without adding much if anything in the way of size to it. And everybody's got an old rollof that stuff in their junk drawer :-)
@daz988210 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Very helpful
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Glad you enjoyed :-)
@VS66610 ай бұрын
thank you so much! I've been using a washer to basically smash my wheel onto the wheel hex on a set of buggy tires I stripped 5min after I bought them. this will come in handy as I'm sure my lasernut wheels will strip as well
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Let me know how it goes :-)
@rctd326010 ай бұрын
Congrats on 10k!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I knew it was coming but it's still kind of unbelievable :-) It's all things to you guys!
@michaelinzitari10 ай бұрын
Awesome repair well done
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
@Batchat235210 ай бұрын
I always fill the little gaps around the backflip wheels with thick ca glue. I believe its the reason why its easier to strip those wheel Than any other wheel
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I noticed that. Seems like an odd design choice. Definitely a good idea!
@bandito3509 ай бұрын
I never thought of doing that, great fix !
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah seems to work pretty well! Thanks for watching :-)
@rc_jamm8 ай бұрын
I gotta say I just had this happen and watched this video and oh man this dude is good and smart I did exactly the same thing and I gotta say it works like charm may even be stronger then when they come new. Thank you for the idea
@DoRC
8 ай бұрын
I'm glad this helped :-) Thanks for watching and if you enjoy the videos a sub is appreciated!
@Barberev4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the awsome video! What number do you put on the clutch when you screw the hexes on?
@DoRC
4 ай бұрын
That was actually an impact wrench which I don't recommend using. I also couldn't give you a specific clutch number because all drivers are going to create differing amounts of torque for various clutch settings. Best thing to do is just run them down with a power tool and then tighten them up by hand so you can feel exactly how tight they are.
@gordonscottrc256110 ай бұрын
Been doing this the last 7- 8 years.. 😊 good epoxy works
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Nice! Glad to hear that there's some long-term testing on the idea :-) I figured being a simple enough idea that it wasn't a novel approach but there's definitely plenty of people that haven't heard of it. Thanks for watching!
@tankinfrankrc108710 ай бұрын
Well done, brilliant!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
@jimdwyer282010 ай бұрын
Great idea!!! I have some stripped XRT wheels I’m going to try this on thanks for the great video!! I liked the smaller portable ramp you had…did you happen to have a video on making it?
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
It's actually a pnw RC madness ramp. It's definitely awesome but maybe a little small for 1/8 scale. It can be hard to line up perfectly at speed. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated:)
@FlailinMonkey10 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Like other comments, I never would have thought of this great fix. Having to bake tires to remove them from a wheel due to a stripped hex is a serious pain and stinks up the house.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I can't guarantee you it'll work in every single situation or that it's 100% permanent but so far it's working great for me :-) Thanks for watching!
@FlailinMonkey
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Yeah, it's still a great idea and worth a try even if it doesn't end up working or lasting long.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
So far the few ive done have all held up. Definitely works a shot!
@NowhereSixx6610 ай бұрын
Im so Glad you dropped this video, I just bought a brand new notorious and two of the wheels stripped the second day I was using it. You said the stock hex's are junk what ones do you reccomend?
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Well hopefully it helps! Just make sure you use the correct slow cure JB weld. It's the strongest. Can't guarantee it'll work forever but so far it's holding up very well for me.
@bigaltough10 ай бұрын
Funny u should do a video on this .... I've not long stripped out a hex on one of my dB bk flips 6s and now I've seen this im goin to try it today but not with jb weld as I don't have any but with normal car body filler and that dries solid too 🤞🤞🤞 nice one bro 🤙🤘👍
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
I really don't think car body fillers will work. It's not really designed to be structural. If I were you I would wait and get some JB weld.
@bigaltough
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC yeah I suppose u r right tbh lol
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
@@bigaltough the good old fashioned the slow cure JB weld is best
@dutchjoker268210 ай бұрын
Nice video. Do you have a video for a ramp build? Looks well build and light. Thats what i need😊
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
The little ramp is actually a PNW RC madness portable ramp. They are very well made though they're a bit narrow for full size 1/8 scale vehicle. It makes hitting the ramp kind of hard but it's still a good ramp
@RCvapor10 ай бұрын
Nice vidro and great tip 👍
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
@blitzrc47139 ай бұрын
I use a product called knead it to do this it's a putty so you can "knead it" to whatever shape and you can put the hex shape in by just doing an impression dries in about 10 minutes it does come lose after heaps of use as it probably doesn't stick to plastic as well nice video! Get people back on the road while waiting for a new wheel 🛞
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah they're definitely a lot of different options for material to use. I've never tried that one specifically but I have tried quite a few different things on various applications and I think that the slow cure JB weld is the best. Thanks for watching :-)
@jimbo420310 ай бұрын
JB weld is good stuff , I used it to fix my side case , when I crashed my Husqvarna
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Agreed. I've used it to fix quite a few things including a hole in the timing cover on my Durango. That repair I think has probably 50,000 miles on it.
@redblue40rc3310 ай бұрын
Jb weld will fix cracked engine blocks...old neighbor ran a farm tractor for a season with a cracked engine block with no issues., good stuff
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yep it has a lot of uses. I've actually got some on The timing cover of my truck right now. Not exactly a cracked engine block but it's been there a while and it's been doing great. Thanks for watching :-)
@prokopyomayora997610 ай бұрын
Just subscribed and will definitely to try it
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks for the sub let me how it goes :-)
@malsmith201215 күн бұрын
Can't believe I found this by chance and my issue is with this very wheel/tyre! You do so much good for the RC community and I know I and I bet many people appreciate you and your channel.. Can I ask your advice on the hex issue of the Arrma's being too thin. I have an EXB Kraton 6S V1 and was wondering if you could recommend a replacement HEX to install instead of reusing the Arrma? I have Corally cars as well and notice theirs are wider but aren't exactly the same in regards to design/shape.. Ken to hear your thoughts, cheers
@DoRC
15 күн бұрын
They're actually a bunch of different 6s Arrmas that use thicker hexes. I bet if you jump on Jenny's RC and look up any of the modern models you'll be able to find a set of takeoff hexes for not much money. You should be able to find them on eBay as well
@LyhneRC10 ай бұрын
Awesome repair. Do you have a link to the exact JB Weld product?
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Here ya go:) J-B Weld Original Cold Weld Steel Reinforced Epoxy www.walmart.com/ip/23848093
@pyrace10 ай бұрын
Yeah, Boi! Nice one Bro 👍
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks :-) Glad you enjoyed!
@derekmast14210 ай бұрын
Going to have to try this with my savage wheel. Although the spoke is cracked not just the hex being striped.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah with an actual crack I'm not sure this will work but definitely give it a try and report back :-)
@derekmast142
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC will do
@dizzychizzy18 ай бұрын
Good stuff bro
@DoRC
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@needmoreboost63699 ай бұрын
Great vid and Nice tips! I’d used ca and filling powder in the past but jb would definitely be stronger! Smart move with the ptfe tape too!, my strongest car’s with 17mm hex that ate wheels ended up with the cross pin removed and a 3-4mm thread tapped through, then two 20mm screws are used to retain the hubs, the protruding screws will then need a recess cut into the back of the rim to accommodate the screws, this won’t work on all spokes and rim types but when applicable it provides 100% drive, I have an 18kg 1/5 baja twin brushless engines that run’s 2 xlx2’s and 18000-30000 mah in cell’s but use’s 1/8th 17mm hex, without the “t” type locking of the 2 protruding screws it will destroy any wheels on the market
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah that sounds like a lot of power!
@needmoreboost6369
9 ай бұрын
@@DoRC I can’t really describe it! but basically it’s got more! It’s top speed is only 75-80 but the trenches it leaves is something else! It’s based on a cheap old fs buggie but with extensive mod’s, even the castles have 6” square heat sinks and 120mm pc fan’s added
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
That's awesome. Any video of it?
@ronniecreason787010 ай бұрын
Good JOB
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching :-)
@fiercetatsu67829 ай бұрын
I’ve been doing this for months now way easier and cheaper than buying a new rim or tire and a good excuse to get yourself some jB weld if you don’t have any already. I run my jB weld tires on 8s btw and they’re fine they only need touching up every 4 months
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Nice! Glad it's working for you and thanks for watching :-)
@joseCalderon19768 ай бұрын
So what aftermarket wheel hexes do you use? I did this on one of my Proline trenchers 4.3 tires that I stripped out. It worked. 😂👍
@DoRC
8 ай бұрын
I really like the M2C ones. Vitavon ones are good too.
@RC4us10 ай бұрын
Awesome hack brother this is a new one for me I’ve used the m2c fix but this is way cheaper method if it holds up…. Can’t wait to see how it works an this is a good excuse to get the outcast a lot more to continue testing this
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it's definitely worth giving a shot. I can't guarantee that it'll work in every situation or that it'll last forever but so far I've been pretty impressed with it. I did this on a couple other stripped wheels before making the video and they are also holding up well
@colbywishneski5800
10 ай бұрын
Can you send the link for the m2c fix. I can’t find it on their website
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
I think it's under the 6s Arrma parts.
@chiasson6510 ай бұрын
The Fireteam hexes are much thicker and will fit on all Arrma 6s rigs. I run them on all my rigs now.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I don't know which models run the thicker ones and which ones are in the thinner ones. I don't even particularly remember which onesies are off of originally. The thicker ones definitely are better.
@mshmovie10 ай бұрын
Thank you. Great presentation, incredibly useful. What alternatives to Arrma hexes do you suggest? (I've thankfully never stepped a hex and all my fleet is overpowered.)
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
M2C makes nice ones as does just bash it. Arrma also makes wider ones. I'm not sure which vehicles they put the narrow ones on and which ones they put the wider ones on. I think these came off of a stock outcast BLX but I'm not sure how old it was. Thanks for watching and as you enjoy my videos a sub is appreciated. I'm literally one sub away from 10,000 :-)
@mshmovie
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC excellent, thank you. I have both those company's products extensively installed on some of my vehicles; super tough, just didn't know hexes were a potential weak point until your excellent video. Thanks again and enjoy your weekend. 😁👍
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome have a good one :-)
@vicchin131410 ай бұрын
The teflon tape trick deserves a sub in itself. Well done!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I'm sure there are other ways of making it not stick but everybody's got a roll of that stuff in their junk drawer :-) Thanks for the sub!
@Loose_Lucy10 ай бұрын
whats a good wheel hex/nut combo that you have used ? especially for a Arrma Mojave
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Arrma themselves makes a thicker one that's on certain models I think the fire team is one of them. M2C makes a good one and I know that just bash it at least used to. Pretty much any thing that isn't that really thin hex style will work well. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated :-)
@Loose_Lucy
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC thank you
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@thecanadianrcboyz9 ай бұрын
Thank you
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching :-)
@thegumbie10 ай бұрын
A parts stash like that but you can come up with a pretty wild Frankenstein LOL
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah that's just the electronics. There's all kinds of other bits and pieces strewn all over the place :-) Thanks for watching!
@klappars9 ай бұрын
I tried this repair on my new Corally Asuga wheels which seem to strip the hexes really easily. Unfortunately the wheels only lasted a couple battery packs before the wheel nut came off and the hex was stripped again. I’m not using the non-serrated Corally wheel nuts either, I’m running Arrma ones.
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah unfortunately if the wheel nut comes off there's nothing that's going to prevent the wheel from stripping. Not sure why they're coming off. Arrma ones are usually pretty good. You could try some thread locker on the threads. I like the vibra tight stuff. It's reusable and seems to work pretty well on wheel hexes.
@carlesromeu
9 ай бұрын
Hola, si! A mi també em passa. Tinc 2 cotxes dels srs. Corally i sembla mentida que segueixin aferrats a les rosques esmaltades sense serrar. Perquè com bé dieu, un cop et salta la rosca, l'hexàgon de plàstic de la llanta, inevitablement queda llimat. I pitjor encara! Les llantes de l'asuga, l'hexàgon, és incomprensiblement estret!... Així que desde la 1a vegada que et salta el cargol de la roda... Tuturut violes!!! Ja no hi ha res a fer. Jo el què també he fet, es serrar amb un ganivet de serra la rosca, aconseguint treure l'esmalt de la rosca, tot creant un dibuix perpendicular al centre, simulant les estries de les rosques 'dentades'...
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah the stock nuts really aren't very good.
@danielkroeze821810 ай бұрын
Thank you for you awesome vids!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting :). Currently 3 away from 10,000 subs!
@AndrewSury10 ай бұрын
Huge congrats. 10k subscribers!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thank you I'm sitting here kind of stunned right now. I knew it was coming but it's still a weird feeling.
@AndrewSury
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC It was about time last year where you posted my water crossing with my XRT.I think you had like 2500 then.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it's been quite the journey since then. Unfortunately shorts didn't really work out for my channel but they were a lot of fun while I was doing them!
@douglasperry122610 ай бұрын
What ramp is that you used? Look very tiny but efficient.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
It's the prefabricated one you can get from PNW RC madness. Definitely a sweet ramp though it is a bit narrow for 1/8 scale vehicles like that.
@douglasperry1226
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Thanks for info. 👍🏼
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome :-)
@jeremymiller23409 ай бұрын
Terrific video!!!!!!
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching :-)
@mosrcz10 ай бұрын
Great video 👍👍
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks :-) I've done this a few times now and seems to work very well. Can't guarantee it'll work in every circumstance or that it'll be forever but it's definitely worth trying for the couple dollars and 5 minutes it takes.
@littleskyrcchannel40448 ай бұрын
Could you tell me the material of the plumbing tape?
@DoRC
8 ай бұрын
It's Teflon tape. Thanks for watching!
@littleskyrcchannel4044
8 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Thanks mate!
@Rcprescription10 ай бұрын
Just stripped one of mine a couple days ago! Couldn’t figure out why my wheel kept coming off….lost 3 wheel nuts before I figured it out!😢😢
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Oops. Hopefully this helps! Thanks for watching :-)
@BeautyBeastRC10 ай бұрын
I've never had this problem even with big block 8s power. I must be lucky 🤣 awesome trick tho
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it doesn't happen too often with me. Usually it'll happen if I forget to tighten a wheel nut or if like on Team corraly cars they don't have serrated wheel nuts and I forget the thread lock them.
@carlosrubio74554 ай бұрын
Porfavor link parachoques trasero. Me encanta
@DoRC
4 ай бұрын
The bumper is just an RPM front bumper put on the rear.
@carlosrubio7455
4 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias ❤❤
@DoRC
4 ай бұрын
@@carlosrubio7455 de nada
@FilthUD2 ай бұрын
Knew it’d be fine when you took it off. There’s engines w/ 10 y/o JB Weld that are still on the road today 🤣😜
@DoRC
2 ай бұрын
Yeah the repair isn't indestructible but you can definitely get some More life out of a wheel!
@harlyquinАй бұрын
0:13 can you let us know what upgraded hexes you use?
@DoRC
Ай бұрын
M2C makes really nice ones
@harlyquin
Ай бұрын
@@DoRC Thanks
@DoRC
Ай бұрын
@harlyquin You're welcome :-)
@billzkustomz10 ай бұрын
Genius
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah so far it's been working really well. Can't guarantee it'll work for every situation or that'll last forever but it's cheap and easy to do so no sense in not trying it :-) Thanks for watching!
@billzkustomz
10 ай бұрын
Only has to last long enough til new wheels come
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
True:)
@logansemerod10 ай бұрын
This is the sole reason why I use proline wheels and tires on my high power rc’s 😂
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah definitely is nice to be able to replace the hexes on those
@rcsmith590910 ай бұрын
Good ldea
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah seems very effective! Thanks for watching :-)
@Grim187x10 ай бұрын
Of course I see this video and then go out a strip a hex.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Perfect timing :). Thanks for watching!
@Grim187x
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC right. Will be doing the repair tonight. No problem man.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
I would definitely recommend using the standard slow cure JB weld. It's by far the strongest. The fast cure stuff doesn't have nearly as much jam.
@hyster16t10 ай бұрын
👍👌
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching :-)
@Abszurdista-fatalista7 ай бұрын
I didn't use JB, but an other 2 component glue before, and it didn't work.
@DoRC
7 ай бұрын
Yeah I can't really speak for other two-part epoxies. In my experience JB weld is the best. You definitely want a good high-end slow cure epoxy. None of the 5 minute stuff is going to last. I have repaired quite a few wheels this way and whereas they don't last forever they definitely hold up pretty well if you use JB weld and do it properly.
@Abszurdista-fatalista
7 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Thanks for the info.
@DoRC
7 ай бұрын
@Absurdist-Fatalist You're welcome Thanks for watching and commenting!
@carlosrubio74554 ай бұрын
Por favor link parachoques trasero 👃
@lowridr29 ай бұрын
watches video- looks over at a supply bin full of stripped wheels -____-
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Time to get fixing:-) Thanks for watching!
@kwikfix695 ай бұрын
🤘🏻(*ˉ︶ˉ*)🤘🏻, thanks 🙏🏼
@DoRC
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kwikfix69
5 ай бұрын
@@DoRC your welcome . I am new to r/c and have a slash LCG . HW max 10 combo etc . Over powered for me, but may as well learn with some power and huge grin factor . This hex fix is so what I needed . I’m truly greatful . Using the tape is a lot better than using tinfoil , less tolerance. Next mission is to set up my shocks correctly . I have a lot of alloy parts so it’s a little heavy (diff case and shock mount ) everything else is rpm , shocks are proline . Maybe I need hard springs and thicker oil . As they say … good things take time . But truly such a good toy . It’s addictive !
@Frydo9 ай бұрын
Thanks, stripped a wheel 10 minutes a go.
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Awesome let me know how it works!
@BASSstarlet10 ай бұрын
What kind of hex screws are these?
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Do you mean the wheel nuts? They are M2C. Definitely my favorite!
@zarakikenpachi82010 ай бұрын
Great Video! Thanks for that 🙏 Unfortunately, the screw inside of my Red wheelhub which is holding the pin, rounded of... Is there any way to save it? 🫠
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yes. Take the hub off the vehicle and get a punch the same size as the pin. You can drive the pin out of the hex with that punch and a hammer with the grub screw still in there. Once the pin is out the grub screw should be fairly loose. If you can't do this you can try heating up the grub screw by sticking the tip of a soldering iron down in it to free up the thread lock which may allow you to take it out even if the grub screw is partially stripped.
@zarakikenpachi820
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Thanks a lot for the idea with the punch! I've already tried the second option as the same has worked with a rounded grub screw inside of my motor pinion gear. 😄
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I've had to punch a few out over the years. It's worked every time! Let me know how it goes:)
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This came out 1 hour ago for me and I need this last year. Seriously 😂 this deserves a lot of views amongst the car community
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I think it'll definitely be beneficial. Like I said in the video I can't guarantee that it'll work in every situation or that is the last forever but so far on the vehicle's I've tried it on it seems to be holding up surprisingly well. Honestly the original nylons pretty soft and it's entirely possible that this fix is actually stronger than stock. Again no guarantees but definitely easy to try and a fun little project :-)
Old dog learned a new trick. TY, I have been a mechanic most of my life of 69 years and did not know about plumbers tape and J B Weld. again Thank You!
@DoRC
4 ай бұрын
Awesome man. I've been turning wrenches for a little over 30 years myself. This trick definitely works but it's not 100%. I'd say it's probably as strong as the original part but if you don't fix whatever stripped out the original part to begin with it'll probably also strip out.
Props!! 100% 2023 video showing exactly what is the easiest, best quick fix solution to working with a stripped hex. *next step after this experience/repair…find a wheel hex solution that is wider, offers deeper engagement of the plastic wheel!! 👍😎 **for the Arrma 6s fans…The thicker, more engagement, “FireTeam” wheel hexes…are a good solution.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! I love your body retainers. I run them on both my X-Maxx and my maxx :-). Feel free to hit me up if you ever need any help with testing on new products!
I've seen people jb weld a 14mm plastic hex in a wheel permanently but this is new to me and might save a couple of my 17mm wheels! Awesome stuff
@DoRC
Ай бұрын
Yeah give it a try. I can't guarantee it'll work in every instance or that it'll last forever but it is surprisingly effective
This issue is why I have over 30 incomplete sets of tires on the shelf. But it is always nice to have a few spares on you when you load up a dozen cars for a park bash.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it definitely happens. Hopefully this will help you get some of those back off the shelves :-)
Wow buddy really nice fix now I can fix a couple of old sets that's awesome nice to you showing rc community how fix stuff without buying new ones absolutely fantastic give yourself a pat on the back as always buddy your videos are awesome 👍👌🤟
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!
Thanks. I so wish I would have seen this video so long ago.
@DoRC
3 ай бұрын
Yeah it's not perfect but it definitely can give a stripped wheel some extra life! Thanks for watching :-)
It never crossed my mind to do this...until I saw the title of your video and had a sense that you were going to use epoxy and a wheel hex as a form. Using the plumbers tape though was a great technique I would not have thought of...I might have tried pulling the hex out early once the epoxy had set before curing. Also, I always have JB Quick in my supplies but it does make sense to use the slower curing, stronger version for this application. I have less confidence that the fast curing JB Quick would hold- up.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I definitely wouldn't recommend using anything but the standard JB weld. Other stuff might work but The slow cure stuff is the strongest and in this application I think strongest is the way to go. Thanks for watching and if you enjoy the videos a sub is appreciated :-)
Brilliant idea 🎉💯🫡⭐️
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Thanks :-) Glad you enjoy it and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated!
@_XRC_
9 ай бұрын
@@DoRC i certainly did sir 🫡 💯⭐️
Very clever. Thank you!
@DoRC
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!
Absolutely ingenious! That is a majestically clever repair.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I've done this a few times now and so far it's worked well every time. I'm not going to guarantee it'll work for every single situation or that it will work forever but it's a cheap and easy thing to do so why not :-)
@captaincouldverc
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Oh ofcourse. This is not a permanent fix. But this is a very robust temporary solution for those who need to buy time before they can purchase a set of wheels. As a full bred Redneck, I approve of this. Infact, with the right right 3m panel bond adhesive, this can be done in the field in less than a hour.
Genius. Maybe superglue and baking soda will work well, too!
@DoRC
4 ай бұрын
Possibly though I'm not sure it would have the tensile strength to really be effective. Try it let me know though!
Smart, and looks super easy. Will keep this one in mind!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah definitely worth trying!
Awesome video,never thought i could repair it. Always bought new onces....
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I can't guarantee it'll work for every situation and can't guarantee it'll last forever but it's definitely worth trying! Thanks for watching :-)
I’m very impressed it held up. Great video
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Me too! The slow cure JB weld is very strong stuff! Thanks for watching:)
Man, I'm really glad I kept all my stripped wheels, great video dude, thanks for sharing!!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Thanks for watching :-)
I will be trying this on a mess of wheels! Thank you for the info.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Hopefully it works as well for you as itdid for me :-). Definitely make sure you use the standard slow cure JB weld as it is the strongest!
Just happened to me, I was trying to figure out a repair. This was cool! Thank you!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Let me know how it goes!
Wow. And to think I’ve passed on some great priced full pairs of both used Proline Trenchers and Badlands just because they had one hex that was stripped out. Thanks for this video!!!
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah it's definitely a good way to save some money! Thanks for watching :-)
thanks a lot,ive got loads of damaged tires and this is gonna help out a lot !
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Nice! Let me know how it goes :-)
I feel stupid saying this because he seems so proud posting this, but I’ve been doing this with just regular cement glue for over two years and it works great. I rub a little grease on the 17mm hex and it pops right out when it dries. Saved many wheels.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
This is a simple enough basic concept that I'm sure it's been done various similar ways by many people. That being said there are plenty of people that haven't heard of it and I think the specific method in the video is about as good as it gets for strength and consistency. It's awesome that the basic idea as been working for you already! What glue exactly have you been using?
@dustburnerdustymudders5094
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC I use 3m scotch weld gap filler
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
@@dustburnerdustymudders5094 Nice. I'll have to check it out. I really like the original JB weld because it's the strongest epoxy I've ever used. Definitely gets the job done! Glad yours is working too :-)
@dustburnerdustymudders5094
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC thanks. But as expensive as these wheels and tires are, the hexes should be replaceable. Proline has something as we all know, but they are very expensive-better to buy new wheels. For now I just keep fixing.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
@@dustburnerdustymudders5094 I really like the proline wheels. J concepts has been doing the same thing too. Being able to fix them definitely is good
Nice video! The Teflon tape was a great idea!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it keeps the hex from sticking without adding much if anything in the way of size to it. And everybody's got an old rollof that stuff in their junk drawer :-)
Thanks for sharing! Very helpful
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Glad you enjoyed :-)
thank you so much! I've been using a washer to basically smash my wheel onto the wheel hex on a set of buggy tires I stripped 5min after I bought them. this will come in handy as I'm sure my lasernut wheels will strip as well
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Let me know how it goes :-)
Congrats on 10k!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I knew it was coming but it's still kind of unbelievable :-) It's all things to you guys!
Awesome repair well done
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
I always fill the little gaps around the backflip wheels with thick ca glue. I believe its the reason why its easier to strip those wheel Than any other wheel
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I noticed that. Seems like an odd design choice. Definitely a good idea!
I never thought of doing that, great fix !
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah seems to work pretty well! Thanks for watching :-)
I gotta say I just had this happen and watched this video and oh man this dude is good and smart I did exactly the same thing and I gotta say it works like charm may even be stronger then when they come new. Thank you for the idea
@DoRC
8 ай бұрын
I'm glad this helped :-) Thanks for watching and if you enjoy the videos a sub is appreciated!
Thanks for the awsome video! What number do you put on the clutch when you screw the hexes on?
@DoRC
4 ай бұрын
That was actually an impact wrench which I don't recommend using. I also couldn't give you a specific clutch number because all drivers are going to create differing amounts of torque for various clutch settings. Best thing to do is just run them down with a power tool and then tighten them up by hand so you can feel exactly how tight they are.
Been doing this the last 7- 8 years.. 😊 good epoxy works
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Nice! Glad to hear that there's some long-term testing on the idea :-) I figured being a simple enough idea that it wasn't a novel approach but there's definitely plenty of people that haven't heard of it. Thanks for watching!
Well done, brilliant!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Great idea!!! I have some stripped XRT wheels I’m going to try this on thanks for the great video!! I liked the smaller portable ramp you had…did you happen to have a video on making it?
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
It's actually a pnw RC madness ramp. It's definitely awesome but maybe a little small for 1/8 scale. It can be hard to line up perfectly at speed. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated:)
Awesome video! Like other comments, I never would have thought of this great fix. Having to bake tires to remove them from a wheel due to a stripped hex is a serious pain and stinks up the house.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I can't guarantee you it'll work in every single situation or that it's 100% permanent but so far it's working great for me :-) Thanks for watching!
@FlailinMonkey
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Yeah, it's still a great idea and worth a try even if it doesn't end up working or lasting long.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
So far the few ive done have all held up. Definitely works a shot!
Im so Glad you dropped this video, I just bought a brand new notorious and two of the wheels stripped the second day I was using it. You said the stock hex's are junk what ones do you reccomend?
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Well hopefully it helps! Just make sure you use the correct slow cure JB weld. It's the strongest. Can't guarantee it'll work forever but so far it's holding up very well for me.
Funny u should do a video on this .... I've not long stripped out a hex on one of my dB bk flips 6s and now I've seen this im goin to try it today but not with jb weld as I don't have any but with normal car body filler and that dries solid too 🤞🤞🤞 nice one bro 🤙🤘👍
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
I really don't think car body fillers will work. It's not really designed to be structural. If I were you I would wait and get some JB weld.
@bigaltough
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC yeah I suppose u r right tbh lol
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
@@bigaltough the good old fashioned the slow cure JB weld is best
Nice video. Do you have a video for a ramp build? Looks well build and light. Thats what i need😊
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
The little ramp is actually a PNW RC madness portable ramp. They are very well made though they're a bit narrow for full size 1/8 scale vehicle. It makes hitting the ramp kind of hard but it's still a good ramp
Nice vidro and great tip 👍
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
I use a product called knead it to do this it's a putty so you can "knead it" to whatever shape and you can put the hex shape in by just doing an impression dries in about 10 minutes it does come lose after heaps of use as it probably doesn't stick to plastic as well nice video! Get people back on the road while waiting for a new wheel 🛞
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah they're definitely a lot of different options for material to use. I've never tried that one specifically but I have tried quite a few different things on various applications and I think that the slow cure JB weld is the best. Thanks for watching :-)
JB weld is good stuff , I used it to fix my side case , when I crashed my Husqvarna
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Agreed. I've used it to fix quite a few things including a hole in the timing cover on my Durango. That repair I think has probably 50,000 miles on it.
Jb weld will fix cracked engine blocks...old neighbor ran a farm tractor for a season with a cracked engine block with no issues., good stuff
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yep it has a lot of uses. I've actually got some on The timing cover of my truck right now. Not exactly a cracked engine block but it's been there a while and it's been doing great. Thanks for watching :-)
Just subscribed and will definitely to try it
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks for the sub let me how it goes :-)
Can't believe I found this by chance and my issue is with this very wheel/tyre! You do so much good for the RC community and I know I and I bet many people appreciate you and your channel.. Can I ask your advice on the hex issue of the Arrma's being too thin. I have an EXB Kraton 6S V1 and was wondering if you could recommend a replacement HEX to install instead of reusing the Arrma? I have Corally cars as well and notice theirs are wider but aren't exactly the same in regards to design/shape.. Ken to hear your thoughts, cheers
@DoRC
15 күн бұрын
They're actually a bunch of different 6s Arrmas that use thicker hexes. I bet if you jump on Jenny's RC and look up any of the modern models you'll be able to find a set of takeoff hexes for not much money. You should be able to find them on eBay as well
Awesome repair. Do you have a link to the exact JB Weld product?
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Here ya go:) J-B Weld Original Cold Weld Steel Reinforced Epoxy www.walmart.com/ip/23848093
Yeah, Boi! Nice one Bro 👍
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks :-) Glad you enjoyed!
Going to have to try this with my savage wheel. Although the spoke is cracked not just the hex being striped.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah with an actual crack I'm not sure this will work but definitely give it a try and report back :-)
@derekmast142
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC will do
Good stuff bro
@DoRC
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Great vid and Nice tips! I’d used ca and filling powder in the past but jb would definitely be stronger! Smart move with the ptfe tape too!, my strongest car’s with 17mm hex that ate wheels ended up with the cross pin removed and a 3-4mm thread tapped through, then two 20mm screws are used to retain the hubs, the protruding screws will then need a recess cut into the back of the rim to accommodate the screws, this won’t work on all spokes and rim types but when applicable it provides 100% drive, I have an 18kg 1/5 baja twin brushless engines that run’s 2 xlx2’s and 18000-30000 mah in cell’s but use’s 1/8th 17mm hex, without the “t” type locking of the 2 protruding screws it will destroy any wheels on the market
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah that sounds like a lot of power!
@needmoreboost6369
9 ай бұрын
@@DoRC I can’t really describe it! but basically it’s got more! It’s top speed is only 75-80 but the trenches it leaves is something else! It’s based on a cheap old fs buggie but with extensive mod’s, even the castles have 6” square heat sinks and 120mm pc fan’s added
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
That's awesome. Any video of it?
Good JOB
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching :-)
I’ve been doing this for months now way easier and cheaper than buying a new rim or tire and a good excuse to get yourself some jB weld if you don’t have any already. I run my jB weld tires on 8s btw and they’re fine they only need touching up every 4 months
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Nice! Glad it's working for you and thanks for watching :-)
So what aftermarket wheel hexes do you use? I did this on one of my Proline trenchers 4.3 tires that I stripped out. It worked. 😂👍
@DoRC
8 ай бұрын
I really like the M2C ones. Vitavon ones are good too.
Awesome hack brother this is a new one for me I’ve used the m2c fix but this is way cheaper method if it holds up…. Can’t wait to see how it works an this is a good excuse to get the outcast a lot more to continue testing this
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it's definitely worth giving a shot. I can't guarantee that it'll work in every situation or that it'll last forever but so far I've been pretty impressed with it. I did this on a couple other stripped wheels before making the video and they are also holding up well
@colbywishneski5800
10 ай бұрын
Can you send the link for the m2c fix. I can’t find it on their website
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
I think it's under the 6s Arrma parts.
The Fireteam hexes are much thicker and will fit on all Arrma 6s rigs. I run them on all my rigs now.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I don't know which models run the thicker ones and which ones are in the thinner ones. I don't even particularly remember which onesies are off of originally. The thicker ones definitely are better.
Thank you. Great presentation, incredibly useful. What alternatives to Arrma hexes do you suggest? (I've thankfully never stepped a hex and all my fleet is overpowered.)
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
M2C makes nice ones as does just bash it. Arrma also makes wider ones. I'm not sure which vehicles they put the narrow ones on and which ones they put the wider ones on. I think these came off of a stock outcast BLX but I'm not sure how old it was. Thanks for watching and as you enjoy my videos a sub is appreciated. I'm literally one sub away from 10,000 :-)
@mshmovie
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC excellent, thank you. I have both those company's products extensively installed on some of my vehicles; super tough, just didn't know hexes were a potential weak point until your excellent video. Thanks again and enjoy your weekend. 😁👍
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome have a good one :-)
The teflon tape trick deserves a sub in itself. Well done!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I'm sure there are other ways of making it not stick but everybody's got a roll of that stuff in their junk drawer :-) Thanks for the sub!
whats a good wheel hex/nut combo that you have used ? especially for a Arrma Mojave
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Arrma themselves makes a thicker one that's on certain models I think the fire team is one of them. M2C makes a good one and I know that just bash it at least used to. Pretty much any thing that isn't that really thin hex style will work well. Thanks for watching and if you aren't already subscribed a sub is appreciated :-)
@Loose_Lucy
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC thank you
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
Thank you
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching :-)
A parts stash like that but you can come up with a pretty wild Frankenstein LOL
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah that's just the electronics. There's all kinds of other bits and pieces strewn all over the place :-) Thanks for watching!
I tried this repair on my new Corally Asuga wheels which seem to strip the hexes really easily. Unfortunately the wheels only lasted a couple battery packs before the wheel nut came off and the hex was stripped again. I’m not using the non-serrated Corally wheel nuts either, I’m running Arrma ones.
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah unfortunately if the wheel nut comes off there's nothing that's going to prevent the wheel from stripping. Not sure why they're coming off. Arrma ones are usually pretty good. You could try some thread locker on the threads. I like the vibra tight stuff. It's reusable and seems to work pretty well on wheel hexes.
@carlesromeu
9 ай бұрын
Hola, si! A mi també em passa. Tinc 2 cotxes dels srs. Corally i sembla mentida que segueixin aferrats a les rosques esmaltades sense serrar. Perquè com bé dieu, un cop et salta la rosca, l'hexàgon de plàstic de la llanta, inevitablement queda llimat. I pitjor encara! Les llantes de l'asuga, l'hexàgon, és incomprensiblement estret!... Així que desde la 1a vegada que et salta el cargol de la roda... Tuturut violes!!! Ja no hi ha res a fer. Jo el què també he fet, es serrar amb un ganivet de serra la rosca, aconseguint treure l'esmalt de la rosca, tot creant un dibuix perpendicular al centre, simulant les estries de les rosques 'dentades'...
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Yeah the stock nuts really aren't very good.
Thank you for you awesome vids!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting :). Currently 3 away from 10,000 subs!
Huge congrats. 10k subscribers!
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thank you I'm sitting here kind of stunned right now. I knew it was coming but it's still a weird feeling.
@AndrewSury
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC It was about time last year where you posted my water crossing with my XRT.I think you had like 2500 then.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it's been quite the journey since then. Unfortunately shorts didn't really work out for my channel but they were a lot of fun while I was doing them!
What ramp is that you used? Look very tiny but efficient.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
It's the prefabricated one you can get from PNW RC madness. Definitely a sweet ramp though it is a bit narrow for 1/8 scale vehicles like that.
@douglasperry1226
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Thanks for info. 👍🏼
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome :-)
Terrific video!!!!!!
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching :-)
Great video 👍👍
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks :-) I've done this a few times now and seems to work very well. Can't guarantee it'll work in every circumstance or that it'll be forever but it's definitely worth trying for the couple dollars and 5 minutes it takes.
Could you tell me the material of the plumbing tape?
@DoRC
8 ай бұрын
It's Teflon tape. Thanks for watching!
@littleskyrcchannel4044
8 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Thanks mate!
Just stripped one of mine a couple days ago! Couldn’t figure out why my wheel kept coming off….lost 3 wheel nuts before I figured it out!😢😢
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Oops. Hopefully this helps! Thanks for watching :-)
I've never had this problem even with big block 8s power. I must be lucky 🤣 awesome trick tho
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it doesn't happen too often with me. Usually it'll happen if I forget to tighten a wheel nut or if like on Team corraly cars they don't have serrated wheel nuts and I forget the thread lock them.
Porfavor link parachoques trasero. Me encanta
@DoRC
4 ай бұрын
The bumper is just an RPM front bumper put on the rear.
@carlosrubio7455
4 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias ❤❤
@DoRC
4 ай бұрын
@@carlosrubio7455 de nada
Knew it’d be fine when you took it off. There’s engines w/ 10 y/o JB Weld that are still on the road today 🤣😜
@DoRC
2 ай бұрын
Yeah the repair isn't indestructible but you can definitely get some More life out of a wheel!
0:13 can you let us know what upgraded hexes you use?
@DoRC
Ай бұрын
M2C makes really nice ones
@harlyquin
Ай бұрын
@@DoRC Thanks
@DoRC
Ай бұрын
@harlyquin You're welcome :-)
Genius
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah so far it's been working really well. Can't guarantee it'll work for every situation or that'll last forever but it's cheap and easy to do so no sense in not trying it :-) Thanks for watching!
@billzkustomz
10 ай бұрын
Only has to last long enough til new wheels come
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
True:)
This is the sole reason why I use proline wheels and tires on my high power rc’s 😂
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah definitely is nice to be able to replace the hexes on those
Good ldea
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah seems very effective! Thanks for watching :-)
Of course I see this video and then go out a strip a hex.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Perfect timing :). Thanks for watching!
@Grim187x
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC right. Will be doing the repair tonight. No problem man.
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
I would definitely recommend using the standard slow cure JB weld. It's by far the strongest. The fast cure stuff doesn't have nearly as much jam.
👍👌
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching :-)
I didn't use JB, but an other 2 component glue before, and it didn't work.
@DoRC
7 ай бұрын
Yeah I can't really speak for other two-part epoxies. In my experience JB weld is the best. You definitely want a good high-end slow cure epoxy. None of the 5 minute stuff is going to last. I have repaired quite a few wheels this way and whereas they don't last forever they definitely hold up pretty well if you use JB weld and do it properly.
@Abszurdista-fatalista
7 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Thanks for the info.
@DoRC
7 ай бұрын
@Absurdist-Fatalist You're welcome Thanks for watching and commenting!
Por favor link parachoques trasero 👃
watches video- looks over at a supply bin full of stripped wheels -____-
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Time to get fixing:-) Thanks for watching!
🤘🏻(*ˉ︶ˉ*)🤘🏻, thanks 🙏🏼
@DoRC
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kwikfix69
5 ай бұрын
@@DoRC your welcome . I am new to r/c and have a slash LCG . HW max 10 combo etc . Over powered for me, but may as well learn with some power and huge grin factor . This hex fix is so what I needed . I’m truly greatful . Using the tape is a lot better than using tinfoil , less tolerance. Next mission is to set up my shocks correctly . I have a lot of alloy parts so it’s a little heavy (diff case and shock mount ) everything else is rpm , shocks are proline . Maybe I need hard springs and thicker oil . As they say … good things take time . But truly such a good toy . It’s addictive !
Thanks, stripped a wheel 10 minutes a go.
@DoRC
9 ай бұрын
Awesome let me know how it works!
What kind of hex screws are these?
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Do you mean the wheel nuts? They are M2C. Definitely my favorite!
Great Video! Thanks for that 🙏 Unfortunately, the screw inside of my Red wheelhub which is holding the pin, rounded of... Is there any way to save it? 🫠
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yes. Take the hub off the vehicle and get a punch the same size as the pin. You can drive the pin out of the hex with that punch and a hammer with the grub screw still in there. Once the pin is out the grub screw should be fairly loose. If you can't do this you can try heating up the grub screw by sticking the tip of a soldering iron down in it to free up the thread lock which may allow you to take it out even if the grub screw is partially stripped.
@zarakikenpachi820
10 ай бұрын
@@DoRC Thanks a lot for the idea with the punch! I've already tried the second option as the same has worked with a rounded grub screw inside of my motor pinion gear. 😄
@DoRC
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I've had to punch a few out over the years. It's worked every time! Let me know how it goes:)