Spider X bottom removal

[mitchdoc]

The bottom carbon plate on Spider X has 2 acres of sorts.

Wondering if they can be u screed and that piece removed. Would seem that some lead tape on the back inside would be an easy cheap way to add some hidden weight.

 

I know there are aftermarket weights but TM only has 6 grams left and many of the after market ones tend to break and can cost 30$ plus shipping.

 

This could be a cheap or free DIY.

Also if anyone has done it can they tell me what tools they used?

[sixfootnick]

Pretty sure there are additional screws behind the face insert.

[mitchdoc]

How does one get to those without removing the bottom piece?

[sixfootnick]

I don't think you can remove the bottom without removing the insert.

[mitchdoc]

On 1/19/2023 at 3:26 PM, sixfootnick said:

I don't think you can remove the bottom without removing the insert.

How do you remove the insert without access to the back which would be by removing the bottom?

[sixfootnick]

6 hours ago, mitchdoc said:

How do you remove the insert without access to the back which would be by removing the bottom?

For the most part, you can’t remove the insert without ruining it. Use a heat gun to melt the epoxy holding it in and hopefully pull the insert out without deforming it. 

[spinnywedge]

On 1/23/2023 at 7:32 AM, sixfootnick said:

For the most part, you can’t remove the insert without ruining it. Use a heat gun to melt the epoxy holding it in and hopefully pull the insert out without deforming it. 

This seems right. I’ve seen where on the tour truck they heat it up, drill a hole into the insert, and then use something to pry it off. Not sure about accessing the sole plate from there, but I don’t know a guaranteed way to remove the insert and reuse it.