so has anybody figured this out

[TRE]

I don't think the wheels are always to blame. I have 3 SS cars and no matter how I move the wheels around between them the time differences are always pretty much the same. What has taken me to the next level in the SS is the setup and prep. There is a lot more to making a fast SS car than the proper amount of steer. Everything effects everything. If you are hitting a wall in speed don't expect to find more speed by doing the same thing over and over. I'm going to give you guys a HUGE hint here. The non dominate wheel has a lot more to do with speed than you think. Ill just leave it at that for now.

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Way to tease us new guys! John tried to keep me from spending hundreds with his DVD. Didn't work, I did it anyways. A Trust but verify disposition has lead me in many directions. This hint should keep me busy for a few days! Thanks.

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

Very simple, the amount of gap between the front wheels effects your speed. You have to play with this gap and you also have to make sure the NDW is very slippery where it will hit the track.

 

[B_Regal Racing]

I'll bite.

Why would the gap on the NDFW matter? If I build my car right (that's a loaded statement), the NDFW should never touch. I never thought that had anything to do with speed. In fact, I really do not spend all that much time prepping the NDFW or axle. They are just there for show. I guess I'm not sure what I'm missing.

 

[Resophonic Racing]

I'll bite.

Why would the gap on the NDFW matter? If I build my car right (that's a loaded statement), the NDFW should never touch. I never thought that had anything to do with speed. In fact, I really do not spend all that much time prepping the NDFW or axle. They are just there for show. I guess I'm not sure what I'm missing.

you would be surprised what happens in the transition on the track. Also, the NDFW has a sweet spot for balance and wind drag. If you want to see what effect a NDFW has on your car. Pull it off and replace it with a guide pin and run it down the track. Your car will be .010 faster without it.

 

[speed bump]

I'll bite.

Why would the gap on the NDFW matter? If I build my car right (that's a loaded statement), the NDFW should never touch. I never thought that had anything to do with speed. In fact, I really do not spend all that much time prepping the NDFW or axle. They are just there for show. I guess I'm not sure what I'm missing.

you would be surprised what happens in the transition on the track. Also, the NDFW has a sweet spot for balance and wind drag. If you want to see what effect a NDFW has on your car. Pull it off and replace it with a guide pin and run it down the track. Your car will be .010 faster without it.[/QUOTE. Very interesting reso. I have taking the tire off and it's a lot faster. So the cars that run a 45 degree front tire don't have to worry about the tire touching the track. So it don't have to b slick like John said or is the slick ndfw the way to go?

 

[down4derby]

That neg can't NDFW can be tricky to set up correctly if you don't have a track or something that represents the tracks dimensions.

 

[Resophonic Racing]

I'll bite.

Why would the gap on the NDFW matter? If I build my car right (that's a loaded statement), the NDFW should never touch. I never thought that had anything to do with speed. In fact, I really do not spend all that much time prepping the NDFW or axle. They are just there for show. I guess I'm not sure what I'm missing.

you would be surprised what happens in the transition on the track. Also, the NDFW has a sweet spot for balance and wind drag. If you want to see what effect a NDFW has on your car. Pull it off and replace it with a guide pin and run it down the track. Your car will be .010 faster without it.[/QUOTE. Very interesting reso. I have taking the tire off and it's a lot faster. So the cars that run a 45 degree front tire don't have to worry about the tire touching the track. So it don't have to b slick like John said or is the slick ndfw the way to go?

Speed a lot can be learned from JB! In pwd everything matters! Every car has a sweet spot for the setup. I personally don't run the 45....if you don't slick is the way to go.

 

[561 racing]

What's the best advice for slicking it up?

 

[Resophonic Racing]

What's the best advice for slicking it up?

You use a now ancient technology known as graphite

 

[561 racing]

What's the best advice for slicking it up?

You use a now ancient technology known as graphite

Really to run the risk of contaminating the oil and the graphite on the same car???

 

[Resophonic Racing]

What's the best advice for slicking it up?

You use a now ancient technology known as graphite

Really to run the risk of contaminating the oil and the graphite on the same car???

I do it all the time.

 

[B_Regal Racing]

Why would the NDFW ever touch the track at all if the car has the correct amount of steer?

As a side note, I did order some guide pins to test the theory that the NDFW affects time. I still really do not know what to do with this information since I'm expecting that it never touches anything.

 

[Kinser Racing]

If you drift (wiggle) it will touch. You can't always predict what's going to happen. You can get a drifter next to you and you'll drift too.

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

You use a now ancient technology known as graphite[/QUOTE]

So, this performs better than polishing the inside edge with RR?
I'll give this a try.

 

[speed bump]

If you drift (wiggle) it will touch. You can't always predict what's going to happen. You can get a drifter next to you and you'll drift too.

. Ha. I need to do all my wheels the way mine wiggled! Lol