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UpsMan · #11 Post by **UpsMan** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 1:27 am

If money were no object, what parts could be made from titanium? I mean, are there some parts that titanium would not be suitable for? I want a drag quad someday, and I'm kind of planning/daydreaming about it.

kdeal · #12 Post by **kdeal** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:42 am

Roger,

Think of the heaviest pieces that are made of steel that must stay on the quad, and that would not be suitable made in aluminum and that will give you some ideas.

J. Delaney · #13 Post by **J. Delaney** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:07 am

Axle, A arms, steering stem, tie rods, all nuts and bolts in the chassis and motor, connecting rod, etc. That would just about cover it. But plan on spending quite a few thousands.

Speed 1B · #14 Post by **Speed 1B** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:18 am

Looking good Tim. Judging by the way that stem looks I could use TJ for a day!

theJeStEr1340 · #15 Post by **theJeStEr1340** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:45 am

Why not use CF tie rods?

Sand_Blaster · #16 Post by **Sand_Blaster** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:17 am

That stem reminds me of a machine gun barrel

UpsMan · #17 Post by **UpsMan** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:36 pm

Anybody know how much an axle would weigh if made from Ti? And how much $$$ just for the material? I really question if Ti should reallly be used for some parts, like an axle. If it really was a good thing, wouldn't plenty of well funded racers be using them? I have a hunch that money isn't the only reason ti isn't used for axles. Is it too brittle or too soft?

J. Delaney · #18 Post by **J. Delaney** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:37 pm

It seems to work fine for a drag racer, but if you pound on it at a MX track, it won't hold up. At least that's what I've been told.

cannondale27 · #19 Post by **cannondale27** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:01 pm

AMA banned Ti axles for MX and Aluminum for TT about 8 years ago. I never saw one break though.

wayneschofield · #20 Post by **wayneschofield** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:41 pm

QUOTE (UpsMan @ Dec 30 2007, 01:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Anybody know how much an axle would weigh if made from Ti? And how much $$$ just for the material? I really question if Ti should reallly be used for some parts, like an axle. If it really was a good thing, wouldn't plenty of well funded racers be using them? I have a hunch that money isn't the only reason ti isn't used for axles. Is it too brittle or too soft?

R&S have them listed, they're about $750 if I remember right....

If they have them in stock and they are banned for most racing maybe they'll sell one to you cheap......

Go on, ask them.... I dare you.....