anyone with access to black Delrin Rod or Al. rod stock & a Lathe

TRM · 02-13-2005, 11:15 AM

i could use some centers machined for my Enkei track rims. the mechanical drawing shows the female hole detail of the RPF01 rim.

the smaller sizes don't come with center caps - they are special order.

probably could make work with Aluminum, but a Delrin or other HDPE would make a better snap-in.

David White · 02-15-2005, 05:16 AM

imo, center caps are just potential track debris....

TRM · 02-18-2005, 03:01 PM

LaughingLarry · 07-29-2011, 06:24 PM

The Acetal - Derlin Rod is easy to come by. You may want to consider Black UHMW rod - it has a little UV inhibitor and is way more durable and impact resistant.

LaughingLarry · 07-29-2011, 06:29 PM

As far as sources for the plastic rod, I have a couple recommendations.
For the plastic rod, try:
Acetal/Delrin Plastic rod -www.iplasticsupply.com
Delrin and UHMW rod - http://www.hightechplastics.com www.hightechplastics.com
For the lathe, this is something you want to find locally. Perhaps a quick listing on Craigslist looking for a local person with a lathe. It should be rather inexpensive to machine what you are looking for.

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David White Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,565	is there a reason for having center caps for your track wheels? imo, center caps are just potential track debris.... __________________ ______________________________________ E36 328 club racer \| E46 M3 \| Suburban 8.1L \| Jeep GC V8

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07-29-2011, 06:29 PM	#5
LaughingLarry AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 2	Here are a couple of leads As far as sources for the plastic rod, I have a couple recommendations. For the plastic rod, try: Acetal/Delrin Plastic rod -www.iplasticsupply.com Delrin and UHMW rod - http://www.hightechplastics.com www.hightechplastics.com For the lathe, this is something you want to find locally. Perhaps a quick listing on Craigslist looking for a local person with a lathe. It should be rather inexpensive to machine what you are looking for.

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07-29-2011, 06:24 PM	#4
LaughingLarry AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 2	The Acetal - Derlin Rod is easy to come by. You may want to consider Black UHMW rod - it has a little UV inhibitor and is way more durable and impact resistant.

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