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by LightninBoy
Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:13 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Alignment Tool Comparisons
Replies: 50
Views: 85555

Re: Alignment Tool Comparisons

LightingBoy,Thanks for the Tip on the #44 brad point drill bit! $15.37 seems like alot to pay for just one drill bit. Plus I noted: the overall length on the one you linked to is 2''. Yeah, I've been meaning to update this thread. I can no longer recommend that bit. I got years of great drills from...
by LightninBoy
Sat Feb 03, 2018 8:42 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Aerodynamics ?
Replies: 23
Views: 33516

Re: Aerodynamics ?

I love aerodynamic cars, obviously. But when it comes to scout cars, I would never recommend aero considerations trumping the scout's desire for a certain look. It just doesn't make a big enough differences unless you are racing at very competitive levels. Several years ago we built a block car that...
by LightninBoy
Mon May 08, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: 2017 Northern Star Council race is OPEN TO ALL!!
Replies: 1
Views: 6387

2017 Northern Star Council race is OPEN TO ALL!!

Folks, the Northern Star Council race has added an open division which allows anyone to race! This is not proxy, but it does allow anyone from outside the council to appear and race in the open division. The open rules are identical to the scout rules (the BEST scout rules in the nation). For all th...
by LightninBoy
Mon Mar 27, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: wheel source
Replies: 18
Views: 19456

Re: wheel source

Another NSC convert!!
by LightninBoy
Sun Mar 26, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: wheel source
Replies: 18
Views: 19456

Re: wheel source

Give Jewkes a try too. Jewkes and DE both make a great NSC wheel.
by LightninBoy
Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: First car sanity check
Replies: 28
Views: 24439

Re: First car sanity check

[ Some people are capable of routing out beautiful bodies and leaving a thin layer of wood below. I am not one of those people. :) You can indeed drill a thin body with the Bullet. Whether to do the weight pockets before or after the drill seems to be a topic of some debate. Do whatever Lightninboy...
by LightninBoy
Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: First car sanity check
Replies: 28
Views: 24439

Re: First car sanity check

I'm presently using LightninBoy's shape. How much does the wood weigh that was cut out of the large section? How much does the wood weigh that it will take to cover it up. I'd like to keep the car as strong as possible and don't really want to cut that section out. Will I really gain anything by re...
by LightninBoy
Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:41 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Rough track conditions...
Replies: 4
Views: 8257

Re: Rough track conditions...

So apparently our pack's PWD track is in rough condition. (Aluminum track, non-smooth transitions) I've heard conflicting information on multiple websites regarding rail-riders vs. straight run cars. I would value the experienced competitors opinions about how to address this problem and still have...
by LightninBoy
Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:38 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: First car sanity check
Replies: 28
Views: 24439

Re: First car sanity check

Vitamin K wrote:
adayzdone wrote:
Do you have a link to a template I can use? Or some good pictures?

Thanks!
Here's my template...though it wouldn't be hard to just put your own lines down with a ruler. I can make a printable PDF if that's of any use.

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by LightninBoy
Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: First car sanity check
Replies: 28
Views: 24439

Re: First car sanity check

Good response VK. I just want to elaborate on a couple things ... - I bend axles with a pair of pliers and a piece of wood to brace the axle on. I would use one of those axle bender tools if I had one, but I am cheap so I don't bother. I would not recommend the DW tool that uses the hammer tap to be...
by LightninBoy
Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:59 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Found my 1st ever post
Replies: 2
Views: 5300

Re: Found my 1st ever post

Well I never got that impression (that you were unwilling to do the work). In fact, I think I tried hard to convince you to do less work! ;-) One thing I try to remember, when helping others, is that we learned a lot by incrementally adopting new speed tips year after year. Had we jumped in year one...
by LightninBoy
Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:47 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Want to take it to the next level
Replies: 79
Views: 95409

Re: Want to take it to the next level

1) It is most important to extend the rear axle back as far back as you can (typically 5/8in from the back edge of the block). After that, opinions vary on where to place the front axles. If you want a more stable car opt for a longer wheelbase. If you want to maximize kinetic energy opt for a short...
by LightninBoy
Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Air Guides.
Replies: 8
Views: 16066

Re: Air Guides.

Just for the sake of discussion. Regarding many divisions for the Mid America race. Under Wheels, Modifications NOT allowed. "No filling of any wheel surface with any type material". You have Air Guides in your wheels. Will you pass inspection? Properly installed, "air guides" s...
by LightninBoy
Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Air Guides.
Replies: 8
Views: 16066

Re: Air Guides.

If the wheel rides on it, I would say you are bordering on a washer. I don't know why they are illegal in so many rules, an easy mod for families. Easy and cheap. And often the washer rule will not be consistent with a rule often phrased like "other materials can be added to the car as long it...