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    Car block weight

    I guess my real question is: (I do realize that A: You can over analyze it and B: I know you can whittle it down to a toothpick if you'd like) "Does the density of the wood have an effect on the car?" After all, there is an ounce more wood in the same size block. How does that (if at all)...
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    abbreviations

    Is there anyone who has the time to create a key for all the abbreviations used by those who discuss topics on this site? Abbr. such as DFW, CA Glue, and others. I'm sure that will do diligence I'll learn as I go, but if someone already has a file saved somewhere that would share, I'd...
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    Coach's Secret Lube

    1. Is Coach's secret lube a type of silicone? 2. It says on the bottle something about replacing after 8 months. Is this a gimmick to get you to purchase another bottle? I've used my bottle for 2 years and still have plenty. Any thoughts on this form of lube would be greatly appreciated...
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    Car block weight

    1. Thank you to all the 'pros' who post the mind-numbing information. 2. I recently purchased 2 cars from my pack for the adult race to follow our boy's race. One car was in a box with a 1996 date on the back. The second was in a box with a 2012 date on the back. 3. The 1996 clearly has...