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by FAST Racing
Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:26 pm
Forum: General Coordinator Topics
Topic: Require a Peg on Bottom of Car?
Replies: 20
Views: 22438

Re: Require a Peg on Bottom of Car?

Having a "pin/dowel" protruding below the nose of
the car will cause the car to tumble when it gets
to the stop section.

On an aggressive rail-rider, it can cause the car to
corkscrew into another lane when the wheels drop
away in the stop section.
by FAST Racing
Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Royal Ranger looking for advice
Replies: 2
Views: 4682

Re: Royal Ranger looking for advice

I just got back from church today with my kits. The race is Feb.17. I purchased 4 kits so I would leave room for error. Our rules state powdered graphite only and extending wheel base is OK. I won't be able to align it well so should I have a shorter wheel base and COM further forward? What is the ...
by FAST Racing
Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:30 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Our 2008 Fleet
Replies: 3
Views: 5765

Re: Our 2008 Fleet

Beautiful work ! I thought that RoadRunner
was low.... Yel Low lives up to it's name 8)

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by FAST Racing
Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:22 am
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Thought I would introduce myself
Replies: 14
Views: 11216

Re: Thought I would introduce myself

Welcome fellow Ranger !! As your sons mentor you must remain positive. Remember that it's not just the destination, but the journey that matters. There always seems to be someone who has more resources or talent. Using this resource,DerbyTalk, is an excellent way to keep up with the latest build tec...
by FAST Racing
Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: "Old School" races
Replies: 11
Views: 10015

Re: "Old School" races

GoBubbaGo,

You asked for 'Old School' how 'bout this:

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We named it "Ready" as a play on the
color & Royal Rangers motto.... :wink:

by FAST Racing
Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Down & Derby
Replies: 6
Views: 10327

Re: Down & Derby

Go Bubba Go wrote:p.s. Remember (shhh!), no matter where you go, there you are :wink:
Isn't that quote from a different movie....
'The Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension'
by FAST Racing
Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Coriolis effect?
Replies: 55
Views: 44358

Re: Coriolis effect?

Has anyone measured or computed the Coriolis effect on a PWD car's path? Would it be enough to affect one's decision on which wheel to lift? Would the orientation of the track be a factor? Why stop there..... How about: Phases of the Moon Solar flares/wind Feng Shui Stan I hope you have your tongue...
by FAST Racing
Tue Feb 06, 2007 6:10 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: RoadRunner Modified
Replies: 19
Views: 26311

Re: RoadRunner Modified

GoBubbaGo,

"Prototype Pail" :bigups: I love that term...... :love:
by FAST Racing
Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
Topic: Need axle removal tool. Anyone have any ideas?
Replies: 6
Views: 6748

Re: Need axle removal tool. Anyone have any ideas?

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Take a look at this idea. Made from
old cheap pair of snap-ring pliers

*Tip o'the hat to RAILHUGGER for this!
by FAST Racing
Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:04 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: RoadRunner Modified
Replies: 19
Views: 26311

Re: RoadRunner Modified

2kids10horses wrote:....... There is no way I could build something like that!
2K10H
I've got a 5gal bucket of sawdust/scraps of mistakes :wall:
Didn't turnout like the picture on the first try......
2K10H, don't sell your self short :o
by FAST Racing
Fri Feb 02, 2007 3:43 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: gravity powered turbo PWDs? Care to guess
Replies: 7
Views: 8298

Re: gravity powered turbo PWDs? Care to guess

Gravity powered turbo? I want the WHEELS!!!! :shock:
by FAST Racing
Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:28 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Keeping the Peace - Construction Dos and Don'ts (Domestic)
Replies: 18
Views: 18977

Re: Keeping the Peace - Construction Dos and Don'ts (Domesti

A few of Mrs. FAST's rules:

*NEVER use the oven to bake anything non- edible (wood blocks,paint ect.) :oops:
* Do not use the "Good" scissors to cut strips of sandpaper.
*No loud power tools after 8:30pm :listen:
by FAST Racing
Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: RoadRunner Modified
Replies: 19
Views: 26311

Re: RoadRunner Modified

Go Bubba Go wrote: Is the center channel "clear" for the entire length of the track?
Yes. This is a cross-section of a Best Track. More and more
groups are replacing "Ol' Woody" with the faster more
consistent aluminum tracks.
by FAST Racing
Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:03 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Taking heat for last yrs win.....What to do?
Replies: 42
Views: 42739

Re: Taking heat for last yrs win.....What to do?

mbb, NO ONE knows your son's abilities better than you. When they are just getting started they NEED more help. As their confidence grows THEY will WANT to do more on their own. I echo PWD's comment to offer to help or hold a workshop. But there will always be comments/jabbs/innuendo.Shame that the ...
by FAST Racing
Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:32 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: RoadRunner Modified
Replies: 19
Views: 26311

Re: RoadRunner Modified

Actually I think this makes a lot more sense. 3/8" of clearance is not necessary on most modern tracks. But I almost still always see the rule. I know WIRL has this rule for all classes. PDDR uses the actual height as their rule which is 1/4" http://www.p-d-d-r.com/images/CenterRail1.jpg ...