New DEX210 battery thumb screw replacements

[sunbeam]

Hi,

Just about the only thing I don't like on my DEX210 is the nasty sharp battery thumb screws

I can see them scratching the body (as they are VERY close) and hurting my fingers when doing up. Also, I don't think they are going to be easy to fiddle with when getting to the grid in a rush. (I don't like the Associated ones either, although they are smoother.)

After half an hour on the lathe and piller drill, this was my solution. Quick and easy and adds no extra weight. If you don't have the above tools, at least I may have given somebody an idea. Maybe you know of something you could butcher ?

I added a small piece of soft Velco to the underside of the battery strap so it has a little 'give' when pushing down for the R clip.

[Piman]

Very neat and excellent work. I like .

James

[Andyp]

yeah very neat , will the clip catch on the body tho? as the body does have a bulge for the thunb screws that is just right for the thumb screw,

[sunbeam]

The clips are way off the body, that was half the point of making them. The thumb screws are VERY close to the body and will touch if not screwed down tight. I am using 25mm tall cells though, so with a lower cell will be less of a problem.

Before I did this I fitted the shell without paint, this is how I know the shell will touch with the thumb screws on my cells.

These clips are at least 6mm lower than the shell.

[Bungleaio]

I like these. If you loose the thumbs screws it's not easy to find a replacement when you are in a rush for a race but a replacement clip will be easy.

If you decide to make a few to sell I would take a pair.

[Aran]

I would too