Recent content by jatofau1

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    Need a recommendation for a gate starting system

    Has anyone used the full motion starter? Thanks,
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    Need a recommendation for a gate starting system

    I want a simple easy electric starting mechanism for consistent starts. The track will be a four lane best track.
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    Need a recommendation for a gate starting system

    Can anyone recommend a gate starting system for a four lane track?
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    New Cars CoffinNailRacing 2018

    Great looking car. Love the paint scheme.
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    2018 National Championships!!!

    Greg, Thanks you for all the hard work setting up the event. Well done. I wish I could have been there this year. I will try to make it out to the event with my boys next year.
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    2018 National Championships!!!

    The boys from Seattle are going to bring it this year!!! We have 4 cars coming from pack 629 plus Bobby Jr.'s cars.
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    To bend or not to bend

    Bending the axles is the best bet to get a good tune. If your rules do require you to use the slots you can cant the wheels to make it steer and the rear wheels move outward. I was able to eyeball the rear cant and guessed at the front cant based on my previous cars. My troop revised the...
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    My Pinewood Derby Story so far...and Now Pack Champion!

    Congratulations. The cars look great.
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    Wheels stored for a year. Shall I reprep the wheels?

    I have wheels that were prepared last year that I did not race, I stored them in an air tight container. Should I reprep the wheels?
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    Reflective monocote for covering... bad idea?

    i run gold and silver. Never had a problem on my track or any other track.
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    Red Rocket

    John, How what is the shelf life of red rocket? I may need to dust off my old bottle.
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    RUNNING ON 1 WHEEL!

    John, I wish you a speedy recovery.
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    looking for a video demonstrating applying oil...

    The video is on the forum but you need to subscribe to get access to all the videos. There really good videos in this section of new builders.
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    First attempt on balsa fenders.

    I have been dreading making my own fenders. But this year I will make a few cars with fenders. I will post the results when I am done in the next few weeks.