Have a question about these axles. Got a set of them before mid america and wanted to know what needs to be done before using them.
Are they ready to race out of the bag ?
Yes, you can race them as is, but as with any axle from any vendor, there is more speed in polishing it further. There are CNC marks on the axle which I prefer to remove. They are small and may seem insignificant, but every little thing helps in making a car faster. Figuring all that out is the trick.
Do they only need slight polishing ( if so what grit ) ?
I would, especially if you plan to race in a league. Some use micro mesh and others use 3M polishing paper, starting with the lowest grits working towards the highest (12,000 micromesh - there are different measures of grits), while there are others who polish by other means. Ultimately, you want to get to a point where you are using Mothers or Cheeta (sold by DD4H) as a final step.
Can they be bent for the DFW and where should i notch the axle ?
Put the axle in the wheel. With a sharpie, place a mark on the axle where it exits the other side. Put the axle in a dremel (or drill press) and using a either a hack saw blade or another Dremel, cut a small groove in the axle at the mark. I have also used a screw slot file. Either use an axle bender or a hammer/screwdriver (with the tip of the screwdriver in the groove just cut) to create the desired bend.
was thinking about making an amateur BASX car
You might regret that. /images/boards/smilies/wink.gif I said that almost 3 years ago, and its now became quite a hobby of mine. PM me if you need help.
Any shared wisdom would be appreciated