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Anyone else broken the spokes in the steering wheel yet?!
They aren’t really strong enough if a driver is going to be used.
Any tips on alternatives? I’m thinking maybe thin brass rod.

Mine broke as well. For now I superglued the detached spokes back and resprayed the wheel….it’s ok for now. I have looked for another wheel but not yet found one but I will keep searching! Good luck!
Bob Mitchell

I made a new wheel before the inevitable breaking of the plastic one.
Plus the one I made is the correct one for HUE.

Hello,
If you follow the tip in the instructions that will strengthen the ribs on the steering wheel, Hope this helps,
Chris.

mick whittingham wrote: ↑

Tue May 14, 2024 7:32 pm

I made a new wheel before the inevitable breaking of the plastic one.
Plus the one I made is the correct one for HUE.

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Nice job

As already mentioned in a previous post Armortek could have supplied something better!! 3D printing is not the best production methode for this kind of parts. I have a 1/6th Chinese produced radio controlled Jeep with injection molded parts which has better strength steering wheel. I understand that this cannot be done for small serie production but using 3D printing is an easy way out. I think paying the price we have done for a none intended static model Armortek could supply us a better replacement part for this as i think it is a production and design failure.

The replacement steering wheel that I made took a long time to produce.

I'm not sure how Armortek would be able to come up with a stronger wheel for a limited production run such as the 4x4 car.

I can understand people's frustration that such a visible part seems to be insufficient for a working model.

But it is what it is and I don't think it can be suitably addressed by an upgraded part.

Just my two penneth.

Mick