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Post by oobigfish on Apr 27, 2020 15:21:08 GMT -5
What is the purpose of the off set rear weight? Are you trying to push more weight toward the DFW side of the car?
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Post by Ember on Apr 27, 2020 15:29:36 GMT -5
Yes...the frame on that car is a Tx frame, It was made with an offset. Honestly though I don't see a difference one way or another. My cars are equally slow both ways. LOL.
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Post by Eagle on Apr 27, 2020 15:47:18 GMT -5
Nice looking cars Ember! Great Work!
Did you get a set of Kevin Harvick NASCAR stickers out of a Stock Car model kit or something?
And the wing?
I've 3D printed a shorter one, but that thing looks like it was made for the truck.
I doubt I'll be watching. Recently found out that Joel has craftily blocked me from viewing additional things It's not worth the extra hassle.
Shouldn't have to buy a VPN to enjoy the races!
Best to all!
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Post by Ember on Apr 27, 2020 15:57:26 GMT -5
Thanks Doug. Yes , I ordered a set of 1/25 scale NASCAR water slide decals. The same for the lettering on the wheels, but I'm not running the car with those wheels or wing, they are just decorative. The wing was from one of those Revell Pinewood kits that comes with the pre-cut car and Chinese wheels.
If I don't get the thing running better than it is right now, I'm not even going to bother sending it in.
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Post by Eagle on Apr 27, 2020 17:42:15 GMT -5
Why? It's not that much more to ship one the two. None if you are using Flat Rate.
I know you have your desired number, but unless it is way off, send it. You are more likely to learn about it with other cars("trucks") on the track.
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Post by Ember on Apr 27, 2020 17:53:30 GMT -5
Problem is they are both off....lol. I just hate rushing things, it seems like I'm always behind the 8 ball getting these darn cars out in time. I bought those darn decals and truck body 2 months ago, but nooooo...I wait till last minute !
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Post by Eagle on Apr 27, 2020 18:14:33 GMT -5
Well I'm still working as though MA was happening. So, in addition to what is done, I'm working on new ideas I have gathered. So, I should have a year to test.
I cannot imagine that in a years time we won't come up with something new/faster.
And, I have yet to find a single hitch set up that I like for the Big Rigs.
I have no idea if any of it will work/be faster. And, it will be a ridiculous time to wait to see them run. And, I truly wish Greg would change the date on MA website to scheduled 2021 date.
Otherwise, all that I've done and plan to do may be invalidated by a rule change(s).
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Post by loud2ns on Apr 27, 2020 21:51:31 GMT -5
Problem is they are both off....lol. I just hate rushing things, it seems like I'm always behind the 8 ball getting these darn cars out in time. I bought those darn decals and truck body 2 months ago, but nooooo...I wait till last minute ! You're not the only one!! Lol I'm in the same boat most of the time. |
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Post by Ember on Apr 27, 2020 22:27:52 GMT -5
Problem is they are both off....lol. I just hate rushing things, it seems like I'm always behind the 8 ball getting these darn cars out in time. I bought those darn decals and truck body 2 months ago, but nooooo...I wait till last minute ! You're not the only one!! Lol I'm in the same boat most of the time. And now the PO is running a day behind...looks like I'm screwed !  |
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Post by stumpm2 on Apr 27, 2020 23:41:45 GMT -5
Ember, nice touch with the Goodyear tires on the Spec truck. Good luck.
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Post by Professor Moriarty on Apr 28, 2020 4:46:20 GMT -5
Lookin good Ember...
love the new truck...
You sure like to cut it close on the timing!
So it looks like we’ve got Ember, Wes, Chuck, Erik... Scott 358.... probably Castoro...
Did I miss anyone?
I think that I have an opening in my schedule for the race... so I’ll be sure to check it out.
Best of luck, fellas.
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Post by l2h2racing on Apr 28, 2020 8:01:56 GMT -5
Cars look good ember. I am like you I have had my truck for 2 monthes and finished it just in time to ship and hope it makes it on time. USPS is running a day late on 2-3 day flat rate shipments. Hope to see your cars on the Hill this weekend. Good luck all that are racing.
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Post by Eagle on Apr 28, 2020 10:43:43 GMT -5
Based on my tracking it looks like a lot of packages that were held up in the ports have been released. Not sure about other shippers, but the post office - all of a sudden - is delivering packages that have been sitting for months.
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Post by oobigfish on Apr 28, 2020 13:33:46 GMT -5
What’s weird is that the package I sent yesterday via FedEx from Oregon to Utah went all the way to Tennessee. Now they have to send it back West to Utah. That is some ass backwards logistics.
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Post by loud2ns on Apr 28, 2020 13:46:36 GMT -5
What’s weird is that the package I sent yesterday via FedEx from Oregon to Utah went all the way to Tennessee. Now they have to send it back West to Utah. That is some ass backwards logistics. That's some crazy crap! |
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