View Full Version : Rupes Washer Mod...yes/no
ShawnF350
03-22-2015, 08:43 AM
I just wanted input on whether to do the washer mod on my Rupes 15 and Mini 75e. Does it really make that much improvement if you do?
I read you can use a backing plate spacer used on a PC.
The Driver
03-22-2015, 09:08 AM
I have them on all my rupes except the mini for obvious reasons. It definitely helps when doing heavy cutting at higher speeds.
XxBoostinxX
03-23-2015, 04:16 PM
IIRC, I don`t think you can do the washer mod on the mini. The backing plate isn`t "free" on the Duetto and mini like the Rupes 15 and 21.
RaskyR1
03-23-2015, 05:41 PM
Yes!
Mike lambert
03-23-2015, 06:42 PM
I agree,yes!
Pats300zx
03-23-2015, 06:46 PM
Yes !!! Love it on my 21 !!
wendell jarvis
03-23-2015, 07:22 PM
Definitely. ...makes a big difference
ShawnF350
03-23-2015, 08:16 PM
I guess that will be a go then.
Thanks everyone!
ihaveacamaro
03-23-2015, 08:33 PM
Absolutely. The difference is night and day
ShawnF350
07-17-2015, 10:59 AM
Has anyone inspected their backing plate after the KB washer mod.
It looks like my arbor rotated 90 degrees. I`ve only had the 21 for a week or so and did a hood at speed 6.
Has anyone else damaged their plate with the mod?
http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28028&stc=1
Tpr1634
07-17-2015, 11:08 AM
Just did mine on my 15, will have to use it a bit then check it.
Tpr1634
07-17-2015, 11:11 AM
I wish KB would comment on this, maybe he can shed some light.
ShawnF350
07-17-2015, 11:23 AM
Just did mine on my 15, will have to use it a bit then check it.
My 15 was fine. But I never ran that full speed with the mod.
Mike lambert
07-17-2015, 01:47 PM
NO! Go Kamakaze plate if you think the washer works well!
Tpr1634
07-17-2015, 03:03 PM
NO! Go Kamakaze plate if you think the washer works well!
Never heard of them.............