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by Camracer
Mon Mar 09, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Wheel Question
Replies: 8
Views: 10591

Re: Wheel Question

The marks were on the insides of the wheels. 3 of the cars had identical body styles and were from 2 different packs. I certainly don't want to imply that any of those kids cars were pre-built cars. They were all happy little boys at the end of the day. But I can say that my son did one heck of a jo...
by Camracer
Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:06 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Wheel Question
Replies: 8
Views: 10591

Re: Wheel Question

It could have been just marking the wheel location or balancing them. We were able to get a cloer look during the intermission. It was a bit odd that they all had the same color mark regardless of the color of the wheel on all the top 4 cars. Didn't know if you guys with more experience than I knew ...
by Camracer
Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:17 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Wheel Question
Replies: 8
Views: 10591

Wheel Question

Today we had our district race. My son came in sixth. We developed a wobbble that slowed us down. Very proud of him though. During the intermission for the finals, I overheard our race inspector talking about he was curious about how the top 4 cars all had marks on the insides of there wheels with a...
by Camracer
Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:09 am
Forum: Construction Workshops
Topic: Really want to help my kid, please help me!
Replies: 5
Views: 11764

Re: Really want to help my kid, please help me!

Begin with a simple design that is within the scope of tools you currently have to work with. Plan out your build around the tools you have as well. Write down a checklist and do your build in steps. That way you can search derby talk for all the anwers prior to beginning those steps. Start early an...
by Camracer
Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:47 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: A big Thank You!!
Replies: 5
Views: 8868

Re: A big Thank You!!

Thanks Guys! Yeah I like the green one too. Being fans of the show. Green was a color he decided on and we had it leftover from another scout project. We used the printable waterslide decal paper for the decals. His times on 32ft Freedom Aluminum test track was avg. 2.264 and Best Aluminum pack trac...
by Camracer
Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: A big Thank You!!
Replies: 5
Views: 8868

A big Thank You!!

I have been a long Time reader of this forum and first time post... My son is now a Webelo II and I can't move on from Pinewood Derby racing without letting ALL of you guys know how much my son and I have appreciated and benifited from the knowledge you have share with us other Scouts and Parents. W...