Recent content by TonyD

So here is what I have learned so far: 1. When making a car out of a Douglas Fir 4X4 fence post, bondo is a key component. 2. On a 50' track with a 6' gate and a 54 degree ramp, the more weight the better. Started at 31 ounces, the max, with one car and used an equal speed car and reduced...

Thank you for the information! Since my car is already done I think I will run it as is and enter a second car. Had so much fun building the first car so why not. I will do some testing and see what I come up with for weight. That extra tall gate may make a significant difference. We run...

Had a great laugh over this one. Sounds like I got lucky with non pressure treated. Narrowly averted a disaster. Springs or alternative propulsion are not allowed. Thank you guys for the info. As I was making the lead ingot for the car I was wondering if it was going to be too much. I am...

New to the forum and looking for some help. Ran PWD cars in scouts and had a blast doing it so when a local tavern advertised an outlaw drink and derby I just had to sign up. The Rules: The car cannot be over 8" long, a 4X4X8" piece of fence post was provided in the kit. The car cannot be...