Slotwings 512 Tuning - Wheel Inserts

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Slotwings 512 Tuning - Wheel Inserts

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:50 pm

I am using the CB Design 15x10 wheel to rebuild this car. Wanted to use the original wheels for inserts, but it takes a little extra time so thought I would share the process.

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The BBS plate is easy enough to pop out. I used a tweezers.

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Inside the wheel you see the lock nut detail. I was wondering how to keep this detail on the conversion and the answer was not to try. Instead I will use the ends of the axle to simulate it.

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When you cut off the wheel at the depth you need, the center nut detail is left behind.

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This is what you end up with.

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Make sure to make a small notch on the insert to clear the screw/wrench access.

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I cut the axles at a longer length so the axle itself would simulate the nut.

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Not bad. Looks almost identical, especially when you are a foot away or at speed.

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Re: Slotwings 512 Tuning - Wheel Inserts

Postby HRWJim » Sun Jan 19, 2014 3:13 pm

Very nice...that's why you run this place. Jim
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Re: Slotwings 512 Tuning - Wheel Inserts

Postby ListerStormGT » Sun Jan 19, 2014 3:49 pm

Great idea Harry, yep this is why you are the Boss around here!
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Re: Slotwings 512 Tuning - Wheel Inserts

Postby FootScoot » Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:31 pm

Sometimes those wheels can be a pain to make insert out of. I know I spent the better part of 2 hours making some for my VW Beetle project. Those look real good Harry, real good. :)
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Re: Slotwings 512 Tuning - Wheel Inserts

Postby reek455 » Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:11 am

Nice work sir, those look great. I suppose one could even file/grind the end of the axle into a hexagon to complete the effect.

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