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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 ........
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