Tractionizer

[Gary]

Work proceeds on our new (old) Corolla, and it's almost, but not quite, done. It now runs and drives great, but needs those final, ice racer type mods, like front fenders that won't collapse when you lean on them while describing how well you tried to hold off the ten guys that passed you during the last heat.:D Celica just needs a good brake bleed. We'll get this all done over the holidays...........in between big meals and afternoon naps....:cool: (we hope!) :rolleyes:

However, to the matter at hand. We now are the proud owners of a pile of new rubber, acquired from Pete at WTZ. None of it is tractionized yet. We'd like to get our tires all ready over the holidays, if possible. Is there anyone in the western end of the GTA who has a tractionizer we can rent, beg, borrow or steal? It will be treated with loving care, and returned in the same condition as it left your hands. We're in Oakville.

[Clutch Kiss]

I too got new rubber and would love to know if i can rent one or if someone out there has a tractionizer service out there ?

[angus macsac]

S/\Ctionizer available for purchase.....
The S/\Ctionizer (http://members.rogers.com/scoty/sactionizer.htm)

Or if you want to rent the beast it is available to use supervised in my shop in Whitby.
Cost is $25/pair.
Contact me at scoty@rogers.com
or call 905-430-9179

Scott
http://www.uniwerks.ca/tractionizer/tract49med.jpg

[Director]

Scott,
I have one of your tractionizers and was wondering if you have a method of repairing the pins or replacing the rollers? Mine is two years old now and has moderate use and works great, I highly recommend it to everyone, but a lot of the pins are breaking off or folding over too easily. Let me know, perry@mmcg.com. Many thanks.

[angus macsac]

Yes, it appears as with any good thing it never lasts forever.
It seems that the tradeoff for an excellent tractionizing is a finite lifespan on the pins.
I have attempted to research an improved quality/hardness of pins but the tradeoff is too much brittleness. Using a different type of pin does not have as good a "slicing" action as these little guys. Larger pins means fewer pins hence longer tractionizing time (potential for overheating and melting problems) and a poorer overall shred.

To answer your question ...

1) you can bend the pins back straight again simply by using a pair of needle nose pliers however once bent they are weakened and bend more easily each successive time

2) You can return the rollers to me in exchange for a new pair.

Since the construction of these beasts is not exactly "high-tech", I hand-build the beauties, it is time and labour intensive and therefore costs...

To furthur this conversation please contact me by phone
905-430-9179

[Do It Sidewayz]

scott...when i straigtened a set for you last year......what i did that worked REALLY well....was i found about a 3 inch x 5/16th's bolt. I then found the appropriate drill bit which was a little bigger than the tacks. Then used that to straighten the tacks..it worked like a charm.

just make sure you wear gloves or you end up cut up fairly good.

[Director]

Scott,
Up until now we've been using a piece of steel brake line to straighten the pins. It's takes a while but it works. The problem is with the constant bending we've had some break off and others are getting to flimsy. You are right though, it does seem to bee the best for "slicing" into the tread beautifully. I'll call you to discuss where we can go from here.
Thanks again.

[angus macsac]

yeah,

I also had made up a tool from small piece of tubing which seemed quickest.
Gloves....definitely!