Exclusiveed — Racelab Top Crack

Loose bolts allow parts to "shuck" back and forth, which hammers the material. Tighten them to "snug plus a quarter turn," but don't overdo it. Final Thoughts

If you’ve just replaced your top or managed to repair it, you don't want a repeat performance.

It’s a common mistake. You want zero wobble, so you crank the bolts down with everything you’ve got. This creates "stress risers" around the bolt holes, which are the most common starting points for a crack. racelab top cracked

Be ready to tell them exactly which wheelbase or peripherals you were using. 5. Preventing Future Cracks

Depending on the material of your specific RaceLab part (aluminum profile, laser-cut steel, or composite), your repair strategy will differ. The Stop-Drill Method Loose bolts allow parts to "shuck" back and

If the crack is in a metal plate, the most important thing is to stop it from growing. Use a tiny drill bit to drill a hole at the very "head" of the crack. This rounds out the stress point and prevents the crack from migrating further across the plate. Reinforcement Plates

If the crack opens up when you pull on the wheel or shifter, the piece is compromised. Continuing to race on this can lead to a total failure, which could damage your expensive electronics or even cause injury. 3. How to Fix a Cracked RaceLab Component It’s a common mistake

If the crack occurred during "normal use" and you aren't exceeding the rated weight/torque limits, it might be a manufacturing defect.

If you’re running a 25Nm direct drive wheel (like a Simucube 2 Pro or a Fanatec DD2) on a mount designed for entry-level gear, the metal or composite can eventually succumb to fatigue.

If your wheelbase has a small footprint, use a larger baseplate to spread the torque over a wider surface area of the RaceLab top.