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by jrz_dad
Tue Feb 03, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: Frustraded With PWD and Need Help
Replies: 13
Views: 23022

Re: Frustraded With PWD and Need Help

FWIW; we used to hold double elimination derby in our pack simply because the District uses this format. Our old reasoning was that if its good enough for everyone else, its good enough for us... Well, after being out of the pack for a couple years, I was asked to come back and help "re-establi...
by jrz_dad
Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:24 am
Forum: GrandPrix Software Central
Topic: Interested in going wireless?
Replies: 19
Views: 31998

Re: Interested in going wireless?

I've been looking at this combination for our Judge system. I was thinking I could use the Blueport XP and hook it to the starting electronics (serial port) of the Judge and then use the Bluetooth USB for the PC. Now I'm not an electronics wizard by any means - I'm just searching for an off-the-shel...
by jrz_dad
Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: GrandPrix Software Central
Topic: Interested in going wireless?
Replies: 19
Views: 31998

Re: Interested in going wireless?

Has there been any progress on this yet?
by jrz_dad
Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Scheduling Methods
Topic: DerbyMaster STEARNS Method - rounds?
Replies: 1
Views: 9958

DerbyMaster STEARNS Method - rounds?

We are using Derbymaster software for our race this saturday - it has an option for "stearns method". I've read alittle about it but I'mm not fully understanding what is meant by a "round" - does this mean that if I have 4 cars that each car will race the other cars once and then...
by jrz_dad
Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:07 am
Forum: GrandPrix Software Central
Topic: Interested in going wireless?
Replies: 19
Views: 31998

Re: Interested in going wireless?

gpraceman wrote:
jrz_dad wrote:I'm interested...can I get alittle more info about this? PM or email me (jvaughn@elginok.com)
I'm just now getting around to testing this out. I'll let you know how it pans out.
Thanks!!! I'll wait to hear from ya!!
by jrz_dad
Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: GrandPrix Software Central
Topic: Interested in going wireless?
Replies: 19
Views: 31998

Re: Interested in going wireless?

I'm interested...can I get alittle more info about this? PM or email me (jvaughn@elginok.com)

Thanks

James
by jrz_dad
Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:25 am
Forum: New Directions
Topic: I am celebrating my 20th year in Pinewood Timers....
Replies: 3
Views: 10306

Re: I am celebrating my 20th year in Pinewood Timers....

Congrats John!! Your product is definately wonderful...even better is the SERVICE you provide! Our pack can attest to that...you have helped us out alot and trust me, we truely appreciate the time and dedication you provided in helping us solve any issues we have had with the timer. Good luck to you...
by jrz_dad
Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:28 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: This may be silly................
Replies: 15
Views: 16968

Re: This may be silly................

You could try "dialing in" their times.... for instance, have each car run x number of times in a practice mode to get an idea of its "average time"...have the racer submit his "dial in time" (ie the time they THINK the car will run the length of the track) then run you...
by jrz_dad
Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:41 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: nyoil break-in and duration
Replies: 2
Views: 5142

Re: nyoil break-in and duration

Thanks Randy....
by jrz_dad
Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:50 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Nyoil presence
Replies: 14
Views: 16324

Re: Nyoil presence

Well, our pack race is over and for what its worth, no one appeared to be using any lubricant other than graphite so I guess my concerns were unfounded. I decided to run the inspection table and could not find any evidence of liquid lubes. Even the cars that tried to check in without any evidence of...
by jrz_dad
Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:24 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: nyoil break-in and duration
Replies: 2
Views: 5142

nyoil break-in and duration

OK, I know there was a thread or two that addressed this but I can't find it. With that, let me ask the question. 1) What is the estimated break-in time for nyoil II? 2) How many runs can you reasonably expect the Nyoil to last? Is there a 'duration' where you have to re-lube with nyoil? For instanc...
by jrz_dad
Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:16 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Nyoil presence
Replies: 14
Views: 16324

Re: Nyoil presence

Is it really a problem if someone uses oil-based lubricants? As long as it doesn't foul the track, what's the problem? Well, it IS against our written rules. Our rules mirror the district rules so that if you pass inspection in our pack race you most likely will pass inspection in the district race...
by jrz_dad
Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:23 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Nyoil presence
Replies: 14
Views: 16324

Nyoil presence

During official Derby Car inspection - how can one determine if Nyoil or other oil based lubricant has been used on the wheels/axles of a derby car (without pulling the wheels and axles) - if there is a means to check this, I want to add it to our inspection checksheet for our pack. I don't suspect ...
by jrz_dad
Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:22 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Help with car design
Replies: 4
Views: 6366

Re: Help with car design

How about using cutting discs from a dremel tool - you could paint them any color you wanted....(but I like the warp nacelles idea better!!)
by jrz_dad
Mon Oct 31, 2005 6:14 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: recommendations for weight placement
Replies: 2
Views: 4504

Re: recommendations for weight placement

Thanks Stan - I'll use that as my baseline. The track is a home-made track with what appears to be "countertop laminate" on it - I'd call it rough as its pretty "bumpy" due to the type of top used (as compared to our pack's Besttrack aluminum). Our wheel quality is ALWAYS excelle...