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by noob2dworld
Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:31 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: First real derby race... wheel advice
Replies: 12
Views: 13320

Re: First real derby race... wheel advice

Also we drilled weight holes like the ones in the PDF.... I bought a mixed set of tungsten weights.... should I be using tungsten rods instead or does that make any difference?
by noob2dworld
Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:11 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: First real derby race... wheel advice
Replies: 12
Views: 13320

Re: First real derby race... wheel advice

Bill, I sent you an email. Thanks!
by noob2dworld
Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:50 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: First real derby race... wheel advice
Replies: 12
Views: 13320

Re: First real derby race... wheel advice

How much difference does extended wheelbase make over the standard axle slots?
by noob2dworld
Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:37 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: First real derby race... wheel advice
Replies: 12
Views: 13320

Re: First real derby race... wheel advice

Good to know! I was prepared to try to take weight off of the wedge by drilling some holes in it or figured out a way to hollow out the center. I found this website and was intrigued. http://boysdad.com/archives/3306#_Toc301429867
by noob2dworld
Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:24 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: First real derby race... wheel advice
Replies: 12
Views: 13320

Re: First real derby race... wheel advice

What would all of you say is the most important factor (axles, wheels, aerodynamic body shape, graphite)? I am going to try to get him to sand the body as good as he can and focus on putting the wheels and axles on (no clue the correct way but we will learn as we go). Patience is not his forte. He h...
by noob2dworld
Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:14 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: First real derby race... wheel advice
Replies: 12
Views: 13320

First real derby race... wheel advice

We are going to enter our first real derby race and need some advice. I don't want to invoke anyone's ire but we (or should I say I) am completely overwhelmed by the amount of tools, skill and supplies needed to help my 7 year old have a decent car. Right now I am trying to focus on one thing at a t...