Recent content by Auxperc

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    Wheels and outer hub

    I don't have a lathe and don't feel right buying wheels. This is not the first time I have read someone mention derby worx tools as bad..What will the pro hub shaver actually do to the wheels?
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    Wheels and outer hub

    is it better to remove the step on the outer hub with a tool like the pro hub tool or to leave the step and sand it smooth? It seems to me that having the step would reduce wobble on a wheel. Love to hear some professional thoughts on this
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    Question on Rules

    Thanks for the response. I appreciate the validation. I will share the response so he could pass along to his son. M awesome! Appreciate the feedback
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    Bent Axles

    If you are not rail riding what benefits do you get from have bent axles on the rear wheels vs straight axles on the rear wheels. I get having the bent axle for a steering wheel. If all steps are followed for removing burs and flash marks for the axles do you gain a significant amount of speed...
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    Question on Rules

    Like to get some thoughts on this When you look at your pack/district rules and don't see something specifically stated, do you take that as an interpretation that anything you do to gain an edge on racing is acceptable. For example: If your rule states that all 4 wheels must be used would you...
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    Won pack - Moving to districts need advice

    We are happy with the speed and thanks for bringing up that point since that may have been a root cause of the poor showing of the car we built at last years race. I convinced myself I had to do something different. My son chooses speed over style so that's what I have in my head. So going the...
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    Won pack - Moving to districts need advice

    My son won his pack race and will be going to district. Need some experienced advice He ran a 2.65 but we run a shorter track than our district race (guessing on this one since we seem to get smoked at districts) What maintenance can I do on the wheels and axles to ensure that the speed is...
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    Raising one wheel that barely touches the ground

    Derby dust had a video for a four wheel rail rider but only showed it from one angle. I want to have one wheel that barely touches the ground. What is the best way to do that. Do I drill a hole above the slot and use a bent axle??? What are everyone’s thoughts on the matter? The rules state to...