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were the 38 specials part of the redesign?http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Ace_38_Specials_Hi_Trucks/descpage-AC38HTK.html
It appears warehouseskateboards has the magnesium baseplates in stock.I just purchased a couple sets.
Quote from: Mongoloid on September 25, 2016, 10:45:27 AMExpand QuoteIt appears warehouseskateboards has the magnesium baseplates in stock.I just purchased a couple sets.[close]Holy. Fuck. Thank you.
It appears warehouseskateboards has the magnesium baseplates in stock.I just purchased a couple sets.[close]
Quote from: Main on September 25, 2016, 11:11:41 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: Mongoloid on September 25, 2016, 10:45:27 AMExpand QuoteIt appears warehouseskateboards has the magnesium baseplates in stock.I just purchased a couple sets.[close]Holy. Fuck. Thank you.[close]You're welcome man! The stock bushings on my transition board are finally broken in, and man am I ever loving these trucks all the more each session.
Quote from: Mongoloid on September 25, 2016, 10:45:27 AMExpand QuoteIt appears warehouseskateboards has the magnesium baseplates in stock.I just purchased a couple sets.[close]Holy. Fuck. Thank you.[close]
I would be down to try those magnesium baseplates if they weren't anodized. I can't deal with non silver trucks, which is kind of petty. On another note, I've been running Krux bottom bushings with Ace top bushings in my newish 44's, and think the stock bushings are pretty decent if you take the time to break them in.
Of course, right when I get my money situated and am ready to order the mag plates, warehouseskateboards no longer has them on there. I guess it's a sign?
Yeah I just got issued a full refund on the mag plates. It must have been an error on the site.. fucking bummer.
I suspect Ace stopped making the Mag baseplates because they have kingpin issues with their aluminum baseplates. Magnesium is softer than aluminum so its likely that kingpins were getting wobbly in the mag plates even quicker than the aluminum ones
The shop I work in has a set in stock still If you dont mind paying the shippig from Ireland I can put them on the site to order if youd like.
Quote from: BMCsteve on September 27, 2016, 08:56:28 AMExpand QuoteI suspect Ace stopped making the Mag baseplates because they have kingpin issues with their aluminum baseplates. Magnesium is softer than aluminum so its likely that kingpins were getting wobbly in the mag plates even quicker than the aluminum ones[close]The mag plates did get wobbly over time, that's why I swapped to Krux pins, no more wobble and still able to be ridden loose with the added benefit of lower grind clearance, something soft bushing cranked down (to keep the wobble at bay) couldn't do.
I suspect Ace stopped making the Mag baseplates because they have kingpin issues with their aluminum baseplates. Magnesium is softer than aluminum so its likely that kingpins were getting wobbly in the mag plates even quicker than the aluminum ones[close]
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Quote from: Xen on September 27, 2016, 09:17:54 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: BMCsteve on September 27, 2016, 08:56:28 AMExpand QuoteI suspect Ace stopped making the Mag baseplates because they have kingpin issues with their aluminum baseplates. Magnesium is softer than aluminum so its likely that kingpins were getting wobbly in the mag plates even quicker than the aluminum ones[close]The mag plates did get wobbly over time, that's why I swapped to Krux pins, no more wobble and still able to be ridden loose with the added benefit of lower grind clearance, something soft bushing cranked down (to keep the wobble at bay) couldn't do.[close]What would changing the kingpin have to do with preventing wobble? They wobble because the hole gets blown out in the baseplate. If anything the added stress of changing a kingpin would exacerbate the problem.
Quote from: BMCsteve on September 27, 2016, 08:56:28 AMExpand QuoteI suspect Ace stopped making the Mag baseplates because they have kingpin issues with their aluminum baseplates. Magnesium is softer than aluminum so its likely that kingpins were getting wobbly in the mag plates even quicker than the aluminum ones[close]The mag plates did get wobbly over time, that's why I swapped to Krux pins, no more wobble and still able to be ridden loose with the added benefit of lower grind clearance, something soft bushing cranked down (to keep the wobble at bay) couldn't do.[close]
Quote from: darbuzz on September 28, 2016, 07:04:54 AMExpand QuoteThe shop I work in has a set in stock still If you dont mind paying the shippig from Ireland I can put them on the site to order if youd like.[close]Is the shop you work in, "The Boardroom"? Are the kingpins silver? Because those would be the hi's and I'm definitely interested as long as the shipping isn't too crazy.
The shop I work in has a set in stock still If you dont mind paying the shippig from Ireland I can put them on the site to order if youd like.[close]
I got some all black 44s for a good price, but they're not the redesigns. Can I use the redesign hangers on the old Ace baseplates and vice versa (I want to run black hangers with raw baseplates)? I'm guessing yes, since the redesign meant a beefed up hanger, not a change in the geometry right?Also, did Ace introduce new bushings with the redesigns? By appearance I can't see a difference between the bushings from the old 44s and the new 44s.
Quote from: Main on September 29, 2016, 12:10:06 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: darbuzz on September 28, 2016, 07:04:54 AMExpand QuoteThe shop I work in has a set in stock still If you dont mind paying the shippig from Ireland I can put them on the site to order if youd like.[close]Is the shop you work in, "The Boardroom"? Are the kingpins silver? Because those would be the hi's and I'm definitely interested as long as the shipping isn't too crazy.[close]Nah,Im in "Highrollers" and yea they have silver kingpins, wherabouts are you?
Quote from: darbuzz on September 28, 2016, 07:04:54 AMExpand QuoteThe shop I work in has a set in stock still If you dont mind paying the shippig from Ireland I can put them on the site to order if youd like.[close]Is the shop you work in, "The Boardroom"? Are the kingpins silver? Because those would be the hi's and I'm definitely interested as long as the shipping isn't too crazy.[close]
Quote from: tzhangdox on October 02, 2016, 03:35:18 AMExpand QuoteDecided to take the Thunder 149s off my regular board and set up the Ace 44s I had on my cruiser. First thing I noticed was that the Aces extend the wheelbase quite a bit compared to the Thunders. Other than that, they feel really good. I skated my Thunders quite loose but I prefer these Aces medium tight as they still turn really well. Pretty hyped on them. The hangar looks so nice.[close]I thought Ace shorten the wheelbase. I tried some Thunders and the wheelbase felt different compared to Indy and Ace. The Thunders must have made the wheelbase longer because the pop on everything felt delayed.
Decided to take the Thunder 149s off my regular board and set up the Ace 44s I had on my cruiser. First thing I noticed was that the Aces extend the wheelbase quite a bit compared to the Thunders. Other than that, they feel really good. I skated my Thunders quite loose but I prefer these Aces medium tight as they still turn really well. Pretty hyped on them. The hangar looks so nice.[close]
I'm really wanting to try a set of ACE's. They have one with a 8.25 axle, yeah?? That's what's got me interested....
Quote from: clamy on October 02, 2016, 04:51:13 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: tzhangdox on October 02, 2016, 03:35:18 AMExpand QuoteDecided to take the Thunder 149s off my regular board and set up the Ace 44s I had on my cruiser. First thing I noticed was that the Aces extend the wheelbase quite a bit compared to the Thunders. Other than that, they feel really good. I skated my Thunders quite loose but I prefer these Aces medium tight as they still turn really well. Pretty hyped on them. The hangar looks so nice.[close]I thought Ace shorten the wheelbase. I tried some Thunders and the wheelbase felt different compared to Indy and Ace. The Thunders must have made the wheelbase longer because the pop on everything felt delayed. [close]Thats what I thought too, but it seems like these Aces definitely push out the wheelbase a bit compared to my Thunders. I'll try to post some comparison pics tonight.
Quote from: tzhangdox on October 02, 2016, 03:35:18 AMExpand QuoteDecided to take the Thunder 149s off my regular board and set up the Ace 44s I had on my cruiser. First thing I noticed was that the Aces extend the wheelbase quite a bit compared to the Thunders. Other than that, they feel really good. I skated my Thunders quite loose but I prefer these Aces medium tight as they still turn really well. Pretty hyped on them. The hangar looks so nice.[close]I thought Ace shorten the wheelbase. I tried some Thunders and the wheelbase felt different compared to Indy and Ace. The Thunders must have made the wheelbase longer because the pop on everything felt delayed. [close]
Quote from: tzhangdox on October 02, 2016, 11:35:03 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: clamy on October 02, 2016, 04:51:13 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: tzhangdox on October 02, 2016, 03:35:18 AMExpand QuoteDecided to take the Thunder 149s off my regular board and set up the Ace 44s I had on my cruiser. First thing I noticed was that the Aces extend the wheelbase quite a bit compared to the Thunders. Other than that, they feel really good. I skated my Thunders quite loose but I prefer these Aces medium tight as they still turn really well. Pretty hyped on them. The hangar looks so nice.[close]I thought Ace shorten the wheelbase. I tried some Thunders and the wheelbase felt different compared to Indy and Ace. The Thunders must have made the wheelbase longer because the pop on everything felt delayed. [close]Thats what I thought too, but it seems like these Aces definitely push out the wheelbase a bit compared to my Thunders. I'll try to post some comparison pics tonight.[close]Unless you have some strange prototype ace's that nobody else has, this is impossible.
Quote from: clamy on October 02, 2016, 04:51:13 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: tzhangdox on October 02, 2016, 03:35:18 AMExpand QuoteDecided to take the Thunder 149s off my regular board and set up the Ace 44s I had on my cruiser. First thing I noticed was that the Aces extend the wheelbase quite a bit compared to the Thunders. Other than that, they feel really good. I skated my Thunders quite loose but I prefer these Aces medium tight as they still turn really well. Pretty hyped on them. The hangar looks so nice.[close]I thought Ace shorten the wheelbase. I tried some Thunders and the wheelbase felt different compared to Indy and Ace. The Thunders must have made the wheelbase longer because the pop on everything felt delayed. [close]Thats what I thought too, but it seems like these Aces definitely push out the wheelbase a bit compared to my Thunders. I'll try to post some comparison pics tonight.[close]
Quote from: ZEBRA on October 02, 2016, 04:01:21 PMExpand QuoteI'm really wanting to try a set of ACE's. They have one with a 8.25 axle, yeah?? That's what's got me interested....[close]Ace 44=8.38
I'm really wanting to try a set of ACE's. They have one with a 8.25 axle, yeah?? That's what's got me interested....[close]