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- Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:43 am
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: New BSA Wheel and Axle??
- Replies: 273
- Views: 222308
Re: New BSA Wheel and Axle??
pack529holycross, Good set of rules. Our pack Pinewood derby commitee meeting is in 3 weeks, I'll bring up some of your ideas there. If its OK with you.
- Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:20 pm
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: Spray graphite?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7512
Re: Spray graphite?
I have used the Jigaloo spray with so-so results. Like Nitro Dan said, it is bad for wheels, but I sprayed it only on the axles. About 4-5 coats, letting it completely dry between coats.
- Wed May 13, 2009 8:11 am
- Forum: Other Vendors
- Topic: Scales
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12918
Re: Scales
I think Max Vel. has the 5 oz. calibration weights for sale in his web site.TOU wrote:Thank you...I just ordered one. Anyone have any idea where I can get a 5 ounce weight?
- Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:09 am
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: New Site - Now Online
- Replies: 30
- Views: 50044
Re: New Site - Now Online
Randy, One thing I did notice was the "spell check" feature was missing at the bottom when you use the "post a reply".It used to be down by the other boxes-preview, submit, save, cancel are. I use it a lot just to check myself. batstar70
- Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:01 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Wheel gap on RR
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9566
Re: Wheel gap on RR
beachnut, I've been using the thickness of an old ATM card, with a U-shaped notch cut into it for the axle. batstar70
- Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:25 am
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: New Site - Now Online
- Replies: 30
- Views: 50044
Re: New Site - Now Online
Randy, Site looks great. Nice upgrade. Very bright and inviting. batstar70
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:49 am
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: Newspaper reporter
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10453
Re: Newspaper reporter
Good article,well written.Nice to see our adventures in print. Thanks, batstar70
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:05 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Bore damage from Pro-Hub tool?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14460
Re: Bore damage from Pro-Hub tool?
Thanks quadad, I undestand now.
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:55 am
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: Camber Analysis Help Needed:
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9036
Re: Camber Analysis Help Needed:
Randy, That about how I understand it also. I seems to help visualize it from above. At least for my wy of thinking.. batstar70
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:41 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
- Topic: 2009 Scout car - The Barris Batmobile
- Replies: 24
- Views: 44024
Re: 2009 Scout car - The Barris Batmobile
WOW!!!! Awesome looking... Hands down one of the best PWD Batmobiles I have ever seen. Classic design, my favorite body style also. Very nice craftmanship. batstar70
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:12 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Bore damage from Pro-Hub tool?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14460
Re: Bore damage from Pro-Hub tool?
Stan, pardon my ignorance ... but, tread dressing tool? I must not have that one yet in my [censored] :) Maybe Stan means the ProWheel Shaver. That's the one DerbyWorx tool I would say try to live without anyway though (even without it being extra sloppy). quadad, maybe I don't understand fully, bu...
- Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:38 am
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: Starting pin idea
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16369
Re: Starting pin idea
Sounds like a good idea to me. Might also have some head start implications with the front wheels starting ever so closer to the finish line. At our Derby race we were lucky or fortunate to have an experienced starter. He centered and lined up all the cars, so everyone had an even as could be start....
- Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: We won!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5422
Re: We won!
Congrats on you and your sons PWD victory. Good luck at the Districts. Ours wasn't as good. My son finished 2nd in his division (wolf) and 4th overall fastest out of 42 boys in the pack. Thanks to everyone who posts here for their invaluable knowledge. It helped alot this being our first race. batst...
- Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:17 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: New way to apply graphite
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5966
Re: New way to apply graphite
Great tip. Some times the simple ones work the best. Thanks
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: Car Carry Case
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16818
Re: Car Carry Case
I like davem, use a shoe box w/foam inside to cushion the car and suspend the wheels.