New Items New E3 PWD "Wind Jammers" wheel air deflectors

[ngyoung]

Depending on the class your wheel cover option is not allowed. Technically these aren't wheel covers since they don't touch the wheel. They are part of the body that just happens to fill the wheel void.

Is everyone selling these now? Derby Evolution just made a FB post showing their version, I guess everyone wants in on the act...

Tonight I will be listing the SWAG (Sweet Wheel Air Guides). These have been talked about among several racers and I have been asked to produce them in both acrylic and Basswood. Some people will need them to be clear so the acrylic will work best and some people will want to paint them to match their body so Basswood will work best. Pricing will be $12.95 for a set of 4.

It's been a while since I've posted or raced yet when I seen this I can't grasp why people pay money for this when the exact same effect can be achieved for FREE. Years ago, I started taking the clear packing tape and punch a hole with some hole punchers. Then stick my wheel hub through the hole and letting the sticky side adhere to the outer edge of the wheel. Next, trim with a new sharp razor and viola, a perfectly sealed wheel that could be seen through. I did it for several race seasons and never had an issue with one coming off. I did it on pure stock and stock wheels (1 g). I haven't seen any of the new lighter ones now a days so might not be enough meat to work on those now. I saw an instant 0.005 or better when installed. Used it on both front and back wheels with no problems. Maybe it looks cool and maybe it works even better, I have no idea. If it works and people are happy with the products then all is well. Peace out.

 

[Carolina Gravity]

Thanks for the clarification. It's been a loooooong time since I have read any rules. No doubt things have changed over the years. I still enjoy checking in from time to time to see what you guys come up with for improvements.

 

[zigzag]

Would the packing tape approach be legal for basx?

 

[tmeyer]

not sure

 

[561 racing]

Would the packing tape approach be legal for basx?

No I don't think they allow wheel covers

 

[Mister B Racing]

Would the packing tape approach be legal for basx?

No I don't think they allow wheel covers

I just looked at the BASX rules. Rule E under the Wheels section. No wheel covers may be used.

 

[Vitamin K]

Would the packing tape approach be legal for basx?

No I don't think they allow wheel covers

I just looked at the BASX rules. Rule E under the Wheels section. No wheel covers may be used.

If I'm not mistaken though, wheel weights (e.g., fender washers) do not count as "covers", is that correct? Sort of a loophole, but I want to say that is what the current interpretation is.

Please correct me if this is not the case.

 

[LightninBoy]

Would the packing tape approach be legal for basx?

No I don't think they allow wheel covers

I just looked at the BASX rules. Rule E under the Wheels section. No wheel covers may be used.

If I'm not mistaken though, wheel weights (e.g., fender washers) do not count as "covers", is that correct? Sort of a loophole, but I want to say that is what the current interpretation is.

Please correct me if this is not the case.

Correct. The interpretation is that a "wheel cover" by definition must be attached to the wheel. Anything attached to the body is not a wheel cover, even if it covers the wheel. That absolves both wheel weights and shields.

 

[derby freak]

Hmmm...A new use for my razor wheels that dont make the cut...A lil modification beat throwing them in the trash