Submitted for your perusal is our latest Ltd. Edition Re-Issue, ‘Centerline’-style Billet Wheels in 1.55″ size to fit the new ‘Proper Scale’ tyres from RC4WD and Scale Designs International! By now, people know how uncommon re-issues are, and this may well be the LAST TIME these are available, so if you have any interest at all, NOW is the time to act! (Or pay twice as much on Ebay in a couple months….)
Let’s face it: Damn near every Scorcher (Or Buggy Champ, Rough Rider, or…….) built in the last 33 years looks……similar to every other one, at a glance. I wanted to build an old-school desert racer, but turns out the rear axles severely limit wheel/tyre choices. So, this kit includes shorter rear stubs to avoid the axles sticking WAY out there. Just loosen 2 grub screws, change ’em out, and it’s all a simple bolt-on process. Then, using any 1.55″ tyres of your choice (tyres not included,) you have a totally new stance, more ground clearance, and a great Baja look! Tyres shown and recommended are the new licensed Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ (PN#RC4ZT0058 from RC4WD.) These are very accurate rubber, and set these wheels off perfectly: However, you can pick larger or smaller tyres, it’s up to you. (These may well also fit anything from RC10’s to Clodbusters (!) I suggest you look at the wheels, and anything with a 5 mm. rear axle & pin drive is a candidate.. I can answer dimension questions if you have them, please make sure before ordering.
Act fast, as I hate disappointing all the “DUDEDOYOUHAVEANYMOREOFTHESE???’ Emails from chaps who snoozed: These jewels will not be offered again most likely, so you have 10 days to get in on ’em: just click the blue ‘Deposit’ links by the pics below.
These wheels are 1-piece, billet 6061-T6 Aluminum, .825″ (21 mm.) wide, and 1.8″ (46 mm.) outer diameter with a bead depth of 1.574. Track width of 7.5″ front, 7.75″ rear- These look dandy with the re-issue or original body! Wheels in the rear are tucked in to be properly scale. Full set includes 4, 1.55” wheels, 4 lug nuts, and 2 new stub axles.. Cost: $129.99./set
We are also offering sets of 4 Lug Nuts, as pictured below: These fit all Tamiya M4.7 axles as well as Axial SCX-10 and several others. They have a standard M4x7 Nylock nut press-fit in the back so you do not need Loctite. (be advised, MAY require trimming your axles or using a spacer, as the axle cannot stick out the center, obviously.) Price per set of 4 Lug Nuts: $29.99/set
Lastly, since this is ALWAYS asked, we are also offering a single rear wheel & nut as a ‘spare tyre’: Price, 25.99.
Notable info: Wheels will need a bit of polishing & love to look their best-Wheels ship ‘machine finish’, with VERY little in the way of toolmarks. (Protos shown lightly polished.) As usual, production will look even better! Also, you’ll need a .035 hex wrench to mount the black screws, so if you don’t have one, dig one up now while you’ve got the time.
SHIPPING INFO: S&H will be a flat $7.99 domestic/$12.99 Int’l., no matter how many of what is ordered. (except Italy, Spain, and Turkey- Please Email for details.)
Remember, these, like all of our offerings, are ONLY available for a SHORT TIME to deposit paying customers! We are a specialty manufacturer for discerning individuals, not a hobby shop, so do not maintain an inventory. Please submit your deposit of $5 PER ITEM by the 5th of June (10 days): The next day I start cutting, so if you’re not on the list, well…If you’re unsure how I do things, take just a minute & go to www.rogueelementcomponents.com : All will be made clear.
You will be notified of your balance due by the Estimated Shipping Date. Simple, No?
Feel free to contact me with any questions, E-mail is probably best: chris@rogueelementcomponents.com (Also my Paypal address)
Many Thanks!
Chris Cazan
Owner/Designer/Machinist
Rogue Element Components
Deposit Due/Order Cutoff date: April 26, 2012
Estimated Shipping Date: May 21, 2012
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