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by Noskills
Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Jumping the track
Replies: 14
Views: 12164

Re: Jumping the track

I didn't see any other cars jump the track with the exception of one that clearly was too back heavy. I wonder if the guy putting my car on the track was just a little off center on 2 occassions. The other runs it made were smooth.
by Noskills
Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Reference book
Replies: 5
Views: 6120

Reference book

Hello all, Newbie with very few woodworking skills here. Just finished by first PWD. Bought the book Speed Secrets bu David Meade. I followed most of the tips but my car was not built just for speed. We glue legos on top of it so it looked like a Star War v-wing fighter. Won scouts favorite but it w...
by Noskills
Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: They should do away with the slots
Replies: 12
Views: 11345

Re: They should do away with the slots

Darin, The rules dont say. I think the idea of drilling holes. Our pack uses district rules but I think our pack is very laid back about the details. We did not have a district final this year due to some costs so I have not had a chance to find out the details on the rules. Tiger dad newbie here :D...
by Noskills
Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Tungsten
Replies: 16
Views: 16691

Re: Tungsten

Speaking of Tungsten,
It is only required when ones car has minimal wood? With a basic wedge can I still use lead strategically placed to have a COG about an inch from the rear axel?
by Noskills
Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: They should do away with the slots
Replies: 12
Views: 11345

Re: They should do away with the slots

My comment has something to do with the topic. Our rules require that you can see the axels for inspection. Not having the right tools I bought a block with drilled axel holes but made an ever so slight cut above them so you could look down into them. Had to use a knife on the low front hole to expo...
by Noskills
Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Jumping the track
Replies: 14
Views: 12164

Jumping the track

Hello gurus, We had our first PWD last week and my sons car was average but it jumped the track twice and I dont know why. I suspect that it was placed at a slight angle in the gate as the front of my car was tapered and only about 1 inch wide. I think this as it jumped the track right out of the ga...