Xmods International :: Model Rim Adapter Tutorial

Xmods International Model Rim Adapters Tutorial

**IMPORTANT: Please read instruction from start to finish, BEFORE you attempt to perform the install.**

1. Get all the items you will need together:

* Super Glue

* 3/32 Drill Bit

* 7/32 Drill Bit

* Small Round File

* Contents of Xmods Model Rim Adapters

2. Take your Xmods Model Rim Adapters out and with your small round file, file down any ruff edges:

3. After smoothing any ruff spots on the adapters, you will need to take the model rim you are wanting to fit and examine them to make sure that the Model Rim Adapters will fit on the rims you want to install them on. You want to ensure that there is enough "rim material" all away around the adapter that it will have a solid foundation to glue to. A 1/8" all away around is good.

You will have to remove anything in the "rear" (unseen) part of the model rim that will interfer with drilling the 7/32" hole needed to install the adapter. Example: The rim we are using below, will need to have the "axle stem" totally remove before we can drill the pilot hole for the 3/32" hole.

4. Once all the rear axle stem is removed, we take a 3/32" drill bit and drill a hole in the exact center of the rim. Make sure you drill from the rear of the rim to the front of the rim. Drill slowly and carefully, as not to damage your model rim. Once you have drilled the pilot hole, change drill bits and drill the pilot hole with a 7/32" drill bit (rear of the rim to the fron of the rim). Apply light pressure as we do not what the drill bit to grab a big chuck of material (this will ruin your rim).

5. Next "Dry Fit" the adapter into the hole. You might have to use a small file and "ream" the hole out a little for the adapter to fit. You want a very tight fit, so don't file too much. Once the adapter pushes into the hole snug, you can place a small amount of super glue on the rear side of the rim, where the adapter meets the rim. Be sure not to use too much super glue that it leaks thru to the front of the rim.

6. Allow 2-4 hours for the glue to dry and then install them on your Xmods. Your done.... Enjoy!