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by rkibby
Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Where to drill holes with silver bullet
Replies: 9
Views: 10419

Re: Where to drill holes with silver bullet

rkibby, I think most set there DFW around 1 1/2 degrees Positive cant which may, or may not, lift the non DFW off the track. If setting the DFW with that much Negative cant, wouldn't that lower the car allowing the non DFW to touch? Yes, your absolutely correct on the positive. I'm typing negative ...
by rkibby
Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:27 am
Forum: Other Vendors
Topic: Foam pit stadium display
Replies: 12
Views: 20561

Re: Foam pit stadium display

This is a great deal and there isn't anything out there like this you can buy. These parking lots have been commercially available for several years. Same principle, different material. More recently, these came out. Not really the same principle, but they do serve to hold the cars on the staging t...
by rkibby
Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Where to drill holes with silver bullet
Replies: 9
Views: 10419

Re: Where to drill holes with silver bullet

So its ok to drill at different heights on the front and the back? Also, is it ideal to have the fronts lower than the back or the opposite? So its ok to drill at different heights on the front and the back? Also, is it ideal to have the fronts lower than the back or the opposite? I drill one front...
by rkibby
Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: Other Vendors
Topic: Foam pit stadium display
Replies: 12
Views: 20561

Re: Foam pit stadium display

This is a great deal and there isn't anything out there like this you can buy. My pack just ordered 6 of them. Can't wait to get them in.

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by rkibby
Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:01 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Where to drill holes with silver bullet
Replies: 9
Views: 10419

Re: Where to drill holes with silver bullet

There isn't going to be a definite answer, what it ends up being is what works best for each individual.

As for me, 1/4" body I'll do 1/8" drill height all the way around.

If I do a 3/8" body I drill the rears 1/8" and the fronts 5/32".

I drill my rears at 3° can't.
by rkibby
Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Other Vendors
Topic: Foam pit stadium display
Replies: 12
Views: 20561

Re: Foam pit stadium display

Sent you a pm. Very interested, and they look very cool. What did you paint the foam with?

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by rkibby
Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Axle Comparison
Replies: 26
Views: 22959

Re: Axle Comparison

I agree with this approach, although I'd worry that a rule like "Only BSA Made in USA axles" might raise questions because there is nothing directly on the axle as to its country of origin. Perhaps some "unskilled builders" not appreciating the intent might find it silly or lega...
by rkibby
Tue May 07, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Mid America
Replies: 163
Views: 145416

Re: Mid America

Of those videos I'm in Round #1 in the white lane. That was my Lucky 13 Camo car. The Lucky 13 orange car posted a 2.9503 before the back portion snapped. Thanks for posting Ick. Can't wait to see posted pics and videos on the website
by rkibby
Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:45 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: axle questions
Replies: 4
Views: 4976

Re: axle questions

to add. alittle what stan said you can also drill a hole where each axle point is at in the body and this works for slots or drilled axkes. it also seems to work better on thicker bodies, a thin body you might drill all the way through the body to get the right depth. you make the hole diameter big ...
by rkibby
Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:34 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Ready for this years Pack Race - District Results Added
Replies: 11
Views: 13706

Re: Ready for this years Pack Race

nice cars, live the Dart. Congrats on the racing.

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by rkibby
Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:50 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Mid America
Replies: 163
Views: 145416

Re: Mid America

That sounds Awesome. I know my two boys can't wait. This will be my first time getting to council. I see they will have a spot for kids to build Lego derby cars, my cubmaster bought 10 pairs of those wheel kits for the pack. the kids will get a huge kick out of those. sent from somewhere in the corn...
by rkibby
Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Mid America
Replies: 163
Views: 145416

Re: Mid America

what district do you live in? Also about the oil, you might want to look at the rules again. It says Qualified scouts, Open kids and Open Adult is graphite only. Oil is Open scout only and Pro divisions. good luck, we will be at Council this year as well and can't wait. sent from somewhere in the co...
by rkibby
Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:00 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Fenders-Friend or Foe
Replies: 20
Views: 17906

Re: Fenders-Friend or Foe

most of what I've seen is you can get them in pine, or balsa. looks like most of the balsa kits come in thin layers and the user needs to glue them together to get the width they need. And all need to be shaped after they are glued to the body. I would assume no fenders out there bought or home made...
by rkibby
Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:54 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Mid America
Replies: 163
Views: 145416

Re: Mid America

Greg revised the website yesterday to reflect the new classes. Its nice to see they will have Qualified scout class. My son and I will bring our cars, and I'm building a Stock class car to run in the Pro division. Should be a great time. Its nice I live only little over an hour away. sent from somew...
by rkibby
Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Fenders-Friend or Foe
Replies: 20
Views: 17906

Re: Fenders-Friend or Foe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slbDbbi-5MI&sns=em" target="_blank

hope this link works. on my phone.

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