Recent content by Dthebassmaster

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    Brakes?

    Maglev, you just reminded me what happened last year at the practice session. The pack sets up the track a week in advance for practice runs and fine tuning. It's an open session where anyone can come in. The boys retrieve their own cars from under the pillow. A few overzealous boys started...
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    Brakes?

    I agree that the stop strips should be kept clean. It's extremely short - maybe 2 feet before the pillow stop. We'll just have to deal with it. I guess everyone is dealing with the same thing so no advantage is gained or lost unless we lose a wheel... or four.
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    Brakes?

    Thanks, Hurricane! Pack rules don't allow us to move the wheelbase back, but you helped me to easily save my wheels even after gluing the axles in place. My next search will be how to make a k house groove. I better go find some old axles to practice on.
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    Brakes?

    Hi everyone! Newbie here. This site is almost as addicting as PWD racing. This is my son's third year of PWD. After winning the pack championship last year and doing better than expected at districts, we really got the itch! I have a question on a braking system for our car. The pack runs...