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- Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Compairing BSA World Speed times
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Re: Compairing BSA World Speed times
Thank you guys for taking the time to talk to me, so the car is running a time of 3.036-3.038 is that okay times, I feel. Not knowing the variables as Speedster has said to watch for the fastest times, I just dont have that info as its our first year. I get what hes saying, but does it seems like I ...
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Best axles for a "by the rules car"?
- Replies: 60
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Re: Best axles for a "by the rules car"?
Thank you for your info, the more I learn from the wisdom of others, God willing, I will be able to pass to my sons good knowledge that will pass with each generation.
Speedster, you said bore prep.. In you experience, does tapping the bore give any advantage.
Speedster, you said bore prep.. In you experience, does tapping the bore give any advantage.
- Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Compairing BSA World Speed times
- Replies: 10
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Re: Compairing BSA World Speed times
I see, I appreciate that help. I was hoping to gain an idea at what we are up against as this is our first year in scouts, and are unfamiliar with how competitive districts can be.
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Best axles for a "by the rules car"?
- Replies: 60
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Re: Best axles for a "by the rules car"?
I got a hobby lobby that stocks those revell axels, prepping those bad boys is half the fun, but then again. Those axels arent ever going to set the track on fire.
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Pinewood Derby at the Boy Scout level?
- Replies: 16
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Re: Pinewood Derby at the Boy Scout level?
Thats funny sir, but true. I just dont know how to instill in him that it may be a [crummy] job, but it matters. We all know it matters, but I want him to take pride in every aspect, not just be happy with a fast jalopy with thrown together paint. I refuse to go hands on with this part because I fee...
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Compairing BSA World Speed times
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17131
Compairing BSA World Speed times
Hello, I am new here but have been lurking awhile, anywhoooo. As my title explains, I am tryingvto prepare for my sons District Race, and with testing I am using the speed times provided for the 2016 "World Championship" Pro Stock held in New York. My question to you guys, as most of you a...
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:57 am
- Forum: General Topics
- Topic: Pinewood Derby at the Boy Scout level?
- Replies: 16
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Re: Pinewood Derby at the Boy Scout level?
I have a Tiger in his first year, he was willing to do everything, but I let him sand and paint, of course. Now does the car look awesome? Not really, he decided to rush through the sanding part, has anyone had that problem? He learned a lesson when his brother took 1st overall and he took 3rd overa...