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- Tue Jan 30, 2018 1:45 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Axle strength
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Axle strength
We just finished our derby our car ran workable. It was set as a 3wheel rail rider. I didn't understand why it ran so slow. After the races I looked at it and noticed that the axles where bent out of whack. Not exactly sure what happened from when I checked in to after the races but something happen...
- Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:43 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Rail riding with wafers?
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Re: Rail riding with wafers?
What about the rears rubbing/hitting the center rail?
- Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:49 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Rail riding with wafers?
- Replies: 4
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Rail riding with wafers?
I'm having my first outlaw race. 7 oz car with wafer wheels. Can I railride with bent axles or do I just run straight with these wheels? If I railride, any different drift length?
Thanks
Thanks
- Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:21 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: transferring dry weights?
- Replies: 1
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transferring dry weights?
I just got rules for my outlaw race. It's states that tranferring dry weights are allowed. Since this is my first outlaw I have no idea what this is or how to do it. Help? The car dimensions are the same as the kids. The only other difference is a max 8oz and no restrictions on wheels or axles. I ha...
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:19 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: 8oz outlaw weight placement?
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Re: 8oz outlaw weight placement?
The rules don't have many restrictions except no oil. I already ordered outlaw wheels from maximum velocity.
So you are saying that I shouldn't go to 8oz, stay around 6?
So you are saying that I shouldn't go to 8oz, stay around 6?
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:56 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: 8oz outlaw weight placement?
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8oz outlaw weight placement?
This year my sons pack is having a dads outlaw race. Same rules except for wheels and weights (8oz). I ordered outlaw wheels and axles, but was think about the weight placement. In a typical car,about 2 1/2 to 3 oz in rear. I can't see putting 5oz in the rear, would probably be slower in the bottom ...