PRO Bent 1.5° Graphite-Coated Pinewood Derby Steering Axle (1)

Pinewood Pro’s 1.5° steering axle starts as one of our PRO Pinewood Derby Speed Axles, complete with two strategic grooves for discreetly storing graphite and reducing wobble by creating a perfect 90° angle. We then we add these additional upgrades:

• 1.5 degree shaft bend for straight steering. More on that below!

• Angled underside of the axle head to reduce wheel contact friction

• Slotted head to easily turn the axle with a screwdriver

• Exclusive graphite coating to reduce friction and increase speed

• Note: Outside of the axle head is not coated

• Also note: Only use graphite powder as lubricant. Do not use NyOil!

Why use a bent steering axle?

Simply put: Cars that roll straight win races! Straight steering is a critical speed adjustment and can often be both difficult and time consuming to get right.

A bent axle helps the car to roll straight, and only needs to be turned a few degrees to change the steering. A bigger bend makes smaller adjustments nearly impossible.

You can also use this axle to build a rail rider car!

How do I install a bent steering axle?

• Replace your front right axle with the BSA Steering Axle

• Place your car on a slight incline to observe its steering direction

• Turn the Steering Axle slightly with a screwdriver to guide your car left or right until it rolls straight for 6 to 8 feet

PRO Tip: You cannot see a 1.5 degree bend with the naked eye! You’ll notice the difference by rolling the axle across a flat surface.

Product Code: 040318