larger 23mm hex?

Hello,
you know that i like to run my wabash rims on my E-maxx, but now i would like to extend the way of my car, in machining some extended 23mm hex.
Is it a good idea in your opinion? I think to add 1/2 inch per side... 1 inch total... should i have steering problems?

[squeeforever]

What you should do is get a 3.3 setup. That will make it the correct width.

i know but i just bought a new MIP set... too much $ to not use them...

[squeeforever]

Well machining 23mm hubs will cost more than the CVD's probably. Besides that, the sliders are as strong as you would ever need and there lighter. That means less rotating mass for better acceleration.

[crazyjr]

If you use the revo knuckles and shafts, it should get you the extra width

yes that are easiest ways to enlarge my truck... but i wonder what will happen with some extended hex... what are your opinion about this?
perhaps 3/4 inch on total would be enough?

[squeeforever]

No...That wouldn't be smart to do. That would put absurdly to much strain on your axles and axle bearings. I would sell the CVD's and get a 3.3 setup. The CVD's should pay for it, it will perform slightly better (less rotating mass), and parts are cheap.

i'm not totaly agree, for me extend the Hex adapter is the same to use offset wheels... i can just fill the gap between wabash and velocity dish wheels...
do you see what i mean? the 1/2 inch offset is the same if you have it on your wheels, or on your hex ! that's just my feeling, but i need your opinion cause nobody can answer me as well as you all...
Squee you think seriously that just .5 inch by side could increase significantly axle stress?

[crazyjr]

The extended adapters are designed for 1/8 buggies that have better bearings and if they fit on a maxx or revo would destroy the bearings quickly

[squeeforever]

Actually offset on the rims and on the hubs is different...No matter where it is on the rim the hex is still gonna remain in the smae location on the truck, but if the hex was to be made wider, that would move that spot. It's rather hard for me to explain, but do you understand what I'm saying? Basically, don't bother.

yes i understand, i ordered a set of velocity dish to sove my problem... all thanks guys for your opinions!
:)

[squeeforever]

Just don't forget to drill 2 holes in the Velocities to adjust camber.

to adjust camber? i don't see what u mean Squee... i'm a poor MT user, not racer... :(

[Rtsbasic]

I think he means drill two holes in the wheel so you can reach the pillowball screws to adjust the wheels camber, without having to remove the wheel. (Camber is the vertical angle of the wheel relative to the ground, most people run 1-3 degrees negative camber (wheel top pointing slightly inwards)).

oh yes! sorry i'm a big looser :) lol i know what is camber but never thought to this, i wondered where to drill 2 holes... pfffff...