Recent content by OneSpartan

That's a very good point. Which is why I stage for our pack.

Didn't say that. All things equal i would guess you'd pick up way more speed keeping a car tight on a rough track than a perfect one.

I end up trimming both sides, with the end goal of keeping the rears centered and front tight on the rail. If you have a track, it helps to let it roll from just slightly up the hill to see how your car is centering. My opinion is that a front being tight on the rail is especially helpful on...

I got mine pretty quick. Give me a shout if you have more questions.

If you get the SBE, you will not regret it. I just drilled 1/4" thick blanks for everyone in our pack that wanted one and had a lot of thrilled moms and dads.

My thoughts: - More steer will definitely help. If you're track is that rough I'd shoot for about 6" over 4 feet - You are right, the SBE will is a superior method to drill axle holes and yes, scouts can use it with a hand drill. Drill a few bodies, check the drills with pin gauges/drill blanks...

Thanks everyone! Appreciate the help.

I've been very busy helping dads in our pack and a few others proving drilled blanks, weighting tips, etc. Now a few dads in a pack that allows oil want to give it shot. My question is - is it risky running oil on a track where a majority of the racers will be using graphite? Can it get into...

Welcome Blake! Best of luck to you.

I did not look at the axles. Just sprayed, put them in the same plastic box I always use and let them sit for about an hour. Guess I'll have to start spraying the Jig indoors.

They are gone now but they are the ones from Tx. Wider than 1.5, I think 1.65ish and a bit thicker as well.

I have always sprayed my axles outside due to the smell. Yesterday it was really cold, which I didn't think about until my cars were very slow after the prep process. No time for a re-prep so off they went but can someone tell me if they have noticed Jig being temperature sensitive. Could be...

Hopefully someone else knows how to use these things... (2) 70g tungsten bars - $40 shipped for both. Would also trade or 60-62g bars. Send me a message if interested. Update - SOLD

Despite having the additional time, I'm still scrambling but will have my cars in the mail this afternoon. Best of luck to everyone as well!. Looking forward to collectively getting faster with you guys after the series with John's help.

I'm very interested in the idea of completely covering the top of the car with carbon fiber or 1/64 ply. I've only covered the weight pocket to date but I'm also struggling with cars losing their alignment somewhere in the build process. My guess is the car gets the slightest bit of twist...