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VPI SSM with Rim Drive - New belts ???

One of my drive belts just broke on my SSM with the Rim Drive. Has any other members gotten their hands on the new improved silicone drive belts? I have dilemma on my hands. For starters a big Labor Day BBQ. I Crazy Glued the broken belt back together and spun a couple dics. However, both belts show serious cracking. Will the Crazy Glue hold? Most likley not. Suggestions on where to get replacements over night? Thank you in advance for your input.
zenieth
tfkaudio
591 posts
 
Use thread or fishing line. Some VPI users replace the nitrile belts with them and proclaim it superior (I've never tried it).

Check other threads for the exact type of material used.

Hope you're up and spinning on Labor Day!

Tom
sonofjim
557 posts
 
I've never tired different belt material either. Does fishing line have enough grip? Also I've never heard of the silicon belts. Are they a new option from VPI?
zenieth OP
381 posts
 
Sonofjim,
The new silicone belts are suppose to be an improvement over the rubber belts supplied with the Rim Drive Upgrade. However, they are not available yet ........
stilljd
159 posts
 
Industrial supply houses will sell large o-rings. Not sure as big as a "rim" drive and not meant for these purposes (will twist and rotate) but might be good enough for the weekend. Look for a .06 to .09" cross section diameter in the circumference you want. Usually in stock and delivered the next day. MSC and McMaster Carr are the biggest.

Jin S.
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stringreen
6,462 posts
 
Sonofjim...VPI has (or is in the process of having) a new ring for the rim drive....not new belts as I understand it. Shiela promised one to me when its ready...I'll let you know what I think, or you can ask for one for yourself.
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