Best track

[BlewBYu]

STOP SECTION
Is the standard 40 inch stop section of a Best Track enough stopping distance? Have any of you ever built a car that took longer to stop than that?

Tracks
How much filing is usually needed to get the track joints smooth?

STARTER
Do they come with remote starters? When the starting pin falls, does it cause enough reverberation to affect the cars?

TIMER
I am definitely NOT an electrician. How difficult will the wiring be?


I am about to buy a BT and wanted to know these items. Figured I'd ask here instead of the BT office, where they are looking to make a sale.

 

[derbychip]

With new rubber one stop section is ok, but once that sections rubber starts to wear you will want the second so your not changing the rubber all the time

Every track will be slightly different, take your time assembling the lanes together and this will help

No they do not come standard with electric starters

The timer is "plug n play" follow instructions and your golden ( if you get starter, make sure you use correct power supply with the starter and with the timer)

 

[TRE]

get a micro wizard timer

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

STOP SECTION
Is the standard 40 inch stop section of a Best Track enough stopping distance? Have any of you ever built a car that took longer to stop than that?
The 40" stop section will be plenty for most cars. I do have the second section and it is worth the extra money.

Tracks
How much filing is usually needed to get the track joints smooth?
HOLY CRAP!!!! get ready to sand your butt off. A new track will absolutely eat wheels if you do not sand the entire track and file the joints.
Don't forget to file the edge of the track where the cars drop on to the stop section.

STARTER
Do they come with remote starters? When the starting pin falls, does it cause enough reverberation to affect the cars?
The stock starting gate slams open and will affect the time consistency. Most guys will replace the starting gate with something a little more friendly.

TIMER
I am definitely NOT an electrician. How difficult will the wiring be?
I have both the Champ and Micro Wizard times. The display on the Champ is too small for these eyes. I prefer my Microwizard diplay. I can see that from 42' away.

 

[HMH Racing]

For a 35' track I would do 2 stop sections.

 

[Mojo Racing]

Tracks
How much filing is usually needed to get the track joints smooth?
HOLY CRAP!!!! get ready to sand your butt off. A new track will absolutely eat wheels if you do not sand the entire track and file the joints.
Don't forget to file the edge of the track where the cars drop on to the stop section.

I just got done sanding a two-lane from the start gate to the drop off.... sanded from 600 grit down to 2000 grit, metal polished, then waxed... all in all, took about 11 hours of fun.

It runs a LOT smoother, and the time difference is just crazy. Lots more better !

 

[B_Regal Racing]

I see another racer about to get serious...

 

[BlewBYu]

I see another racer about to get serious...

Sad, but true....

 

[Falcon777]

Sanding and filing is required. It helps to,loosen the sections on a flat surface, peg together THEN tighten together. Also, elevating the end of the stopping lanes so that it is inclined also helps in stopping the cars. Sanding went relatively quick and only a few sections needed sanding. I highly recommend that you get a descent aluminum sanding block. Sanding flush only takes a few strokes. I started with 320 and worked my way up in grit. The first cuts take the most time which was under a minute. Then finer grits are then used to polish.

 

[BlewBYu]

I appreciate the tips, guys. Thx!