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To: Bill Thompson <wsthompson@thicko.com>
Subject: Sprite Axles
From: "R. C. Brown" <rcbrown@lucent.com>
Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 09:10:07 -0500
WST (aka The Flounder)

Following in the true T-T sprit, I have run in to a habit of breaking 
rear axles on the wifes Bugeye. Last year One went when I was driving, 
yesterday, one went right after our club Gymkhana. This car is simply 
running a 1275, Datsun 5-speed and slighty wider tires. 

I have no problem axles replacing them, as that is one task I was well 
schooled at while helping T-T at the races a few years ago. My problem 
is the axles break at the splines and a 2-3 inch piece remains in the 
differential. I am tired of changing the diff (besides I haven't fix 
the first diff yet) and I've run out of spare diffs. 

What axles should I use and where can I get them at a reasonable 
price?  I have heard of competion axles, that is what you were considering for
the Red-Rat #99, but your axles were breaking at the 
hub, mine the other end. Wil the competion axles be the answer? Or should I just
get used to repairing diffs and get a supply of standard 
axles?

Bob

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