I came across an item on ebay for Axels that it states is buffed up to 60,000 grit! This made me wonder if there is a limit to how much polishing is needed to reduce friction....at some point id suspect there would be very little significant gain....just more work cost and effort
Saw some other post (not here) that the idea for cars using graphite is that a less smooth axel is better at holding on to graphite which would equate to longer faster runs over time....(this sounds a bit iffy to me although i can see how small particles might stick onto a rougher suface better than a very smooth surface....but if the surface is rough to begin with thats more friction...)
I assume for running oil, however, the smoother the better?
Anyway, just saw some of stuff surfing the net and wondered what people's thoughts knowing there are alot of false and inaccurate info in regards to PWD racing....
(that and those axels were pretty expensive.....)
Saw some other post (not here) that the idea for cars using graphite is that a less smooth axel is better at holding on to graphite which would equate to longer faster runs over time....(this sounds a bit iffy to me although i can see how small particles might stick onto a rougher suface better than a very smooth surface....but if the surface is rough to begin with thats more friction...)
I assume for running oil, however, the smoother the better?
Anyway, just saw some of stuff surfing the net and wondered what people's thoughts knowing there are alot of false and inaccurate info in regards to PWD racing....
(that and those axels were pretty expensive.....)
