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Fitting Olafs late steel tracks

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Chang
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Re: Fitting Olafs late steel tracks

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Hi David,
I have replaced my KT with Olaf's tracks and sprocket rings for more than 2 yrs. The quality is absolutely fantastic.

I agree that Per said the sprocket ring is not exactly 1/6th scale of the real one and there is a potential issue of hitting the sponson's front edge. I was doubting it myself, then decided to give it a go, because it is otherwise too good to gave up. I never regret my choice.

My opinion is if you can modified Olaf's sprocket ring to Per's correct size one, do so, otherwise it still works well.

PS, the Olaf's track is about twice on weight to the stock one, because of the different materials. Yet the motors still work well.
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Lerh Chang :D
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Re: Fitting Olafs late steel tracks

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Hi Chang

Great review thanks! I have asked Per for the measurements / technical drawings of his sprocket rings, if obtained I will get a set manufactured.
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David

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David Brady wrote:Hi Chang

Great review thanks! I have asked Per for the measurements / technical drawings of his sprocket rings, if obtained I will get a set manufactured.
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David
Hi David,
If you are going to made a new pair of sprocket rings, may I buy a pair from you too, after you can give me a price? Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Lerh Chang :D
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Re: Fitting Olafs late steel tracks

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Hi Chang

I have requested the measurements for sprocket rings from Per but unfortunately I have not received a response! Olaf Piekenbrink would make us a set if given the measurements

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Re: Fitting Olafs late steel tracks

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Hi David,
Thank you for the information. Let's wait for Per's response.
Cheers,
Lerh Chang :D
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