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by whodathunkit
Sun Jan 01, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Are you ridiculed on the track? Looked at, and suspected?
Replies: 27
Views: 31020

Re: Are you ridiculed on the track? Looked at, and suspected

Sporty, really has the feel for this.

He coulden't have said it any better.
by whodathunkit
Sun Jan 01, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Drill press speed for axle polish
Replies: 13
Views: 8210

Re: Drill press speed for axle polish

Sporty, Thank you!
by whodathunkit
Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:09 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Drill press speed for axle polish
Replies: 13
Views: 8210

Re: Drill press speed for axle polish

Thanks, Whoda. I hadn't thought about the oil with the file, That's a good tip. I've been using Sporty's axle/bore polish method and 300 was to slow and 3200 was too fast. He suggested 600 rpm and that has worked really will with the Micro-Mesh. Paul Paul, I learned a good tip here as well..600 rpm...
by whodathunkit
Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Drill press speed for axle polish
Replies: 13
Views: 8210

Re: Drill press speed for axle polish

HI pgosselin, I think many of us DT users.. may have different view points as to the RPM to spin the Drill press for polishing axels. So the best suggestion I can offer to you. Is to choose an RPM setting that works best for your child & you. Keep in mind the faster the rpm the quicker the mater...
by whodathunkit
Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Best bang for the buck tools
Replies: 16
Views: 13904

Re: Best bang for the buck tools

I agree with the others, last thing you want is sawdust in wheelbores. I like to pre drill a few 3/16'' holes under the car. Befor I install the wheels & axels And at check in i'll pop a few 3/16'' tungsten beads or disks in. With a checked sticker covering the added weight. That's if there use...
by whodathunkit
Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:28 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Did it again!
Replies: 9
Views: 8049

Re: Did it again!

Congrats Chipper,

Nice looking cars :thumbup:
by whodathunkit
Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Fulcrum T14 (Indy Car)
Replies: 5
Views: 9182

Re: Fulcrum T14 (Indy Car)

Hay Tom,

Nice wheels on this Fulcrum T12 also.
http://www.derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=5636" target="_blank

yeah.. FOX CHAPEL also noted: the wheels are not leagal for most
Scout event's.

Anyhow, congrats to you on this car.
by whodathunkit
Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Best bang for the buck tools
Replies: 16
Views: 13904

Re: Best bang for the buck tools

For actual weigh-in, we like to go heavy and drill out wood for perfect fit. Again using a forstner bit to 'sand' away enough wood underneath to get the scale to hover on 5.0. Please tell me your not getting any of that saw dust..Down in the wheel bores. You do want to go fast don't you? SPEED TIP!...
by whodathunkit
Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: BSA Rules in the Box
Replies: 15
Views: 14272

Re: BSA Rules in the Box

Thanks, that confirmed what I was looking for. "Only dry lubricant is permitted" I don't recall that "rule" existing beforehand. What about the one seen under IMPORTANT. gpraceman, I hope it ok to add this web site to this topic. http://www.oocities.org/~pack215/pwd-rules.html&q...
by whodathunkit
Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: wheel location vs com
Replies: 10
Views: 8815

Re: wheel location vs com

For energy availability, the important CM measurement is relative to the nose. The CM of the car body relative to the nose does not change just because the of the axle move. Moving the axle does change the distribution of weight between front and rear axles, so you may need some drift adjustments. ...
by whodathunkit
Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:48 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Fulcrum T14 (Indy Car)
Replies: 5
Views: 9182

Re: Fulcrum T14 (Indy Car)

FIRENZE, Or can I call you by name.. Tom Tyson, That's a good looking Fulcrum T14 (Indy Car) I've seen some of your car photos in Fox Chapel's mag. 2011 DO-IT-YOURSELF GUIDE Pinewood Derby-style RACE CARS. And some of your work on differen't PWD Web sites. I must say I really like the semi trucks yo...
by whodathunkit
Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:35 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: a CHRISTmas present
Replies: 4
Views: 4343

Re: a CHRISTmas present

Thanks *5 J's*, Well I'm no league racer.. I have tryed it once at WIRL. Ran one stock and one in the openclass for the kids of pack 189. we didn't do to bad.. we didn't win.. but we had fun racing. I guess you could say that i'm more of a Pwd History Buff.. Then a racer.. I do alot of research and ...
by whodathunkit
Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Has anyone heard of this lube?
Replies: 46
Views: 47696

Re: Has anyone heard of this lube?

Guys, lets not get in to a fight here! Sporty, I've never used this stuff.. you have. I'm just reading how he states to apply it from his manual. And yes Sporty, like you I think the price is to much to pay! Not knowing what this stuff is or what 5 materials are used in this lube. Some have asked if...
by whodathunkit
Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: a CHRISTmas present
Replies: 4
Views: 4343

Re: a CHRISTmas present

Each Christmas I like to give a little Christmas present on the forums. Usually it's an area that I have struggled and figured out - so in the spirit of the season I enjoy sharing. Feel free to ask questions - Merry CHRISTMAS. *5 J's* Now that Habanero car is HOT! What's up with the RR lettering se...
by whodathunkit
Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:35 am
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Rules about mold matching wheels?
Replies: 24
Views: 23103

Re: Rules about mold matching wheels?

I agree with all of you! I hope it never finds its place in the rules and qualifications.