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Old 01-13-2014, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jkirkwood
Clay compound works on indoor wet surfaces like the one you describe.
+1. As long as the surface isn't dusty and has some moisture in it the clays should be great. We've been having good results using either LG1 or Trinity Blue Dot with the clay compound.
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Old 01-13-2014, 08:34 AM
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Hmm, Maybe I'll try a set. Thanks guys.
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Old 01-13-2014, 08:39 AM
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If Gold JC compound is the ticket.....would super soft or clay be the better choice in running AKA tires? Wondered how they compare.
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Old 01-13-2014, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Werner
If Gold JC compound is the ticket.....would super soft or clay be the better choice in running AKA tires? Wondered how they compare.
I would assume clay to be the obvious choice- at our local track the Pink BK Bar was the go to tire. The clay Typos and Handlebars (usually LTD) have proven to be just as good if not better. BUT, its becoming increasingly regular for us to shift to an SS Typo or LTD Handlebar later in the day as the track dries and gets a bit dusty. I think the short pin height on those two in particular helps the pins not deform under load, whereas SS compounds from other companies would feel greasy and inconsistent as the pins just folded over.
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Old 01-13-2014, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Trevor Williams
Since the new wheels are illegal by ROAR standards, we cant even run the new Evo wheels/inserts at a club race at my local track...they felt awesome btw(ss typo's)
Wow man,

That's for sure not a normal thing for club races/racers to have to abide by (though I'm sure you're not alone), but it does happen. Didn't think of that when I posted. Honestly, I hadn't heard of that being an issue at a club race in so long, didn't even give it much thought.

Makes me wonder why or what the reason is for that? I know most tracks/clubs use ROAR rules to some extent, but don't usually get that strict for regular club races.
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Old 01-13-2014, 08:06 PM
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Lol.....yeah I was quite suprised myself....as previously stated, I think it will all change soon.
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Old 01-14-2014, 08:04 PM
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Since my 2wd can't run hexes can I just cut off the outer ridge to my wheels and run the typos? Or is that not possible. I'm more concerned about the fronts, I can convert my rears to hex.

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Old 01-14-2014, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ColbyRichards
Since my 2wd can't run hexes can I just cut off the outer ridge to my wheels and run the typos? Or is that not possible. I'm more concerned about the fronts, I can convert my rears to hex.

The mounting bead diameter is different, its larger on the evo wheel. Had a local racer trying to do this two weeks ago- no 4wd front wheels for the Durango buggy that he runs.
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Old 01-16-2014, 05:41 AM
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Is there an eta for truck typos yet?
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Does it matter how good the typo is if it isn't ROAR legal? I can't run them at the track where I run as we race under ROAR rules, so as cool as they sound, and as much as I like AKA, until they are legal I won't bother trying them.

Currently running Handlebars front and rear on my B4.2 and like them a lot.
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Originally Posted by pink_sleeve
Is there an eta for truck typos yet?
Is there an ETA for truck Typo's yet????
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Originally Posted by MattB11741
Is there an ETA for truck Typo's yet????
Very soon, as in next week'ish.
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Originally Posted by stipres
Very soon, as in next week'ish.
Next week'ish shipping or just going to tell us officially that Aka is going to make them!!?? Lol!!
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Originally Posted by MattB11741
Next week'ish shipping or just going to tell us officially that Aka is going to make them!!?? Lol!!
They are being packaged as we speak, shipping next week
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Originally Posted by stipres
They are being packaged as we speak, shipping next week
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