Ideal wheel base

[HurriCrane Racing]

We are participating in our first race that allows extended wheel bases, oil and aftermarket wheels and axels. Wheels cannot be lightened or shaped. What is the ideal wheel base we should target. The rules only say it should be at least 4". I'm also open to suggestions on other parts you would recommend.

 

[speed bump]

5/8 from the rear of the car and 5/32 on the height from the bottom of the car. Do u have the block or silver bullet to drill with? The front of the car can b the same but u might want to bring the tire back a little bit more. Maybe 3/4 from the front of the car to b safe.

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Thanks! Yes, I do have the Silver Bullet. I can target the 5/32 on the axel height. Normally go with 1/8".
I'll also go with the 3/4" back from the front. The stop section can be a bit abrupt.

Do you alter the height of the DFW axel hole or just stick with 5/32 for that one also?

 

[speed bump]

If you go with neg cant of the front I go with 3/32. But if u are running it pos cant go with 5/32. The neg cant u go with the 3/32 to keep the front of the car as level as u can. The bend will b down so it raises the car up slightly and that will b close the 5/32 in the rear. With the neg the tire runs to the body so it needs to b very smooth.Sally Henson telfon tuff finger nail polish works great where it rubs. Do not use just any finger nail polish. Tried that and its very slow.

 

[5KidsRacing]

I run all at 1/8" and definitely go with positive cant (bottom of wheel towards center of car) on the DFW/steer wheel.... it is faster than with negative cant on the DFW wheel....

 

[speed bump]

+1 with 5kids.

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Thanks for the input. I've looked all over for the Teflon Tuff but no luck. Have to admit to feeling a little strange looking in the nail polish section.
Is it any of the polishes that are Teflon tuff of just the clear coating version?

 

[speed bump]

amazon has it. Type in sally Henson Teflon tuff. That's where I got mine. U can also get the washer from derbydad that will do the same thing. I use both with the same results. Don't really know. I think its in all the Teflon tuff products. I have the clear coating version.

 

[speed bump]

Look under ask the pros and there a topic listed Nail polish under the hub. Read it very interesting!

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Just ordered it off ebay. Thanks for the help!.

 

[speed bump]

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