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Post by Professor Moriarty on May 30, 2018 19:36:24 GMT -5
Yeah fellas... gravity powered only....
As few wheels as you dare!
Double points for Stunt cars!
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Post by Eagle on May 30, 2018 20:37:35 GMT -5
Stunt cars?
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Post by coffinnailracing on May 31, 2018 23:46:29 GMT -5
4.5 oz of tungsten and three wheels
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Post by Professor Moriarty on Jun 1, 2018 0:05:35 GMT -5
4.5 oz of tungsten and three wheels 5oz gets you in the door. |
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Post by Eagle on Jun 1, 2018 0:18:07 GMT -5
coffinnailracing: If you want to run 4.5oz and three wheels - fine. If you add the forth wheel you will be closer to 5 ox and more likely to fit in a league class. It's up to you.
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Post by coffinnailracing on Jun 1, 2018 11:07:42 GMT -5
I was just making a joke about running a solid block of tungsten on four wheel for a "Stunt Car" Class ... I wasn't clear enough, my bad
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Post by Eagle on Jun 1, 2018 12:10:03 GMT -5
Unfortunately, coffinnailracing that would not be a new concept. Someone ran a car like that. I think it was called "The Block". You could probably search it. It was way heavier than the Concept Class would allow.
So, how is the dragster coming along? Let's put on a show! A drag race!!
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Post by coffinnailracing on Jun 1, 2018 16:51:13 GMT -5
Unfortunately, coffinnailracing that would not be a new concept. Someone ran a car like that. I think it was called "The Block". You could probably search it. It was way heavier than the Concept Class would allow. So, how is the dragster coming along? Let's put on a show! A drag race!! I need to get a couple of wood pieces that Michaels didn't have, then I need to dig around to figure out the front axle |
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Post by Eagle on Jun 1, 2018 18:30:47 GMT -5
Hobby Loby has a wood bin that Michaels does not. Hobby Town has more than that. And,I have found thatidependent Hardware stores not only have a decent supply - they sometimes have really cool old school guys with helpful ideas. The later two also have a bin with bifferent kinds of metal rods.
Depending on what you want to do. You might also want to look at a Pinecar solid axle. They come in the kit with the block (best deal). Or, you can puy a package of two for a little less.
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Post by coffinnailracing on Jun 1, 2018 18:56:53 GMT -5
Hobby Loby has a wood bin that Michaels does not. Hobby Town has more than that. And,I have found thatidependent Hardware stores not only have a decent supply - they sometimes have really cool old school guys with helpful ideas. The later two also have a bin with bifferent kinds of metal rods. Depending on what you want to do. You might also want to look at a Pinecar solid axle. They come in the kit with the block (best deal). Or, you can puy a package of two for a little less. There's an Art Supply place near me that generally has a good selection of Basswood. Yes, I was thinking maybe a PineCar axle (I have one or two someplace) or rod depending on what fits the razor wheels better. |
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Post by coffinnailracing on Jun 2, 2018 15:23:08 GMT -5
Had a couple more ideas for Concept Cars, but for now I'll stick the Dragster as I think it will cost the least to attempt to build.
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Post by Eagle on Jun 2, 2018 18:04:39 GMT -5
And, you are guaranteed a head to head race.
Highly unlikely that will happen again anytime soon.
If a drag race between two PWD dragsters doesn't get watchers, nothing will.
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Post by coffinnailracing on Jun 2, 2018 18:15:37 GMT -5
And, you are guaranteed a head to head race. Highly unlikely that will happen again anytime soon. If a drag race between two PWD dragsters doesn't get watchers, nothing will. Yes I really hope to get it built, but the budget and time might end up an issue ... we'll see |
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Post by Eagle on Jun 2, 2018 18:19:18 GMT -5
Well at least now I know how people know to jump on and respond. But,I'm not sure I like all the notifications. I'm going to at least see if there is a way to turn off the ding or I will be in trouble when I'm in quiet places.
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Post by coffinnailracing on Jun 10, 2018 12:01:20 GMT -5
Hi gang, I'm trying to understand stand a couple of things about "bearing" car/wheel set ups.
I assume the axle has a "step" on it to limit how far it goes onto the axle, but I haven't seen what keeps the wheel on the axle ... some kind of cap or set screw collar?
On a bearing Axle , my thinking is the "cant" would be bent just a bit behind the bearing stop "step" on the axle.
Seeking info on this for the Dragster Concept and another design I have in mind, both require bearing axles
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