Body style

[Mike A.]

Hello, is there a favorite body style that seems to be more effective? Flat, hollow, wedge-like, thin like a pencil? Is there a certain weight the body should be before adding weight? Thanks for any advice!

 

[TRE]

6 to 10 grams

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

Flat wedge squared off body.

 

[B_Regal Racing]

Look at the high performance or legend wedge as an example.

https://derbydad4hire.com/Dynasty-Plug-N-Play-Pinewood-Derby-Build-A-Kit-K-EZ.htm

 

[Vitamin K]

If you can navigate the drama, you may find some of the points raised in this thread useful:

http://www.pinewoodderbyonline.com/threads/first-attempt-at-a-ladder-car.5706/

 

[LightninBoy]

Hello, is there a favorite body style that seems to be more effective? Flat, hollow, wedge-like, thin like a pencil? Is there a certain weight the body should be before adding weight? Thanks for any advice!

I like the classic hourglass shape myself. Don't like the stick figures . Maybe ~120 pounds depending on height. Not happy about adding weight. But hey ... I've put on a couple pounds since marriage myself and I haven't popped out a couple babies, so who am I to complain?

 

[Vitamin K]

I like the classic hourglass shape myself. Don't like the stick figures . Maybe ~120 pounds depending on height. Not happy about adding weight. But hey ... I've put on a couple pounds since marriage myself and I haven't popped out a couple babies, so who am I to complain?

 

[Rocket car]

All I can say is “Baby Got Back”

 

[Mike A.]

Thanks for the replies. Built a wedge last year (1st car) and made it to districts. This year made a more aerodynamic looking car and won districts (.18 faster), however didn't bring enough to council.

 

[Skywalker Racing]

Thin to win. Thin to win.

How thin you can go depends on your weighting system. That's why most of us use 1/4" tungsten cubes.

 

[Mike A.]

10-4 Skywalker. Thoughts on the tungsten disc?

 

[Skywalker Racing]

10-4 Skywalker. Thoughts on the tungsten disc?

Has its applications, I suppose, but only for a couple body designs that necessitate its use.

A very thin wedge will allow for better weight placement and isn't as prone to twisting as those skinny cars that use the disc.