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I couldn't find an earlier post about this (though it might well be there) so I'm starting a new thread. I recently noticed that the grey axles (the odd-length ones in some recent sets like 8451 and 8453) have less friction than the black ones. It (...) (20 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Are grey axles meant to have less friction?
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(...) I haven't noticed that. However, I noticed that the new tan axle pins have a significantly weaker pin than the old gray ones. See how easily the wheels come off on the 4404, 8451, 8453... (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Are grey axles meant to have less friction?
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(...) Duq- I've not noticed any less friction with the new grey axles. In fact, I've performed a few quick, crude tests and not been able to tell any difference (i.e. I pushed on and pulled off the same bushing on both black and grey axles). Of (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Black Lego pieces have carbon in them, which is why they don't bleach (see colour debate elsewhere). I wonder if this makes any difference to friction? I don't think there's any difference when I cut up grey or black parts - they all make a (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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