Districts tomorrow

[doct1010]

Just finished set up. Track is very nice looking 48' freedom. I was told it was new, if so somebody has been testing at home! Still unclear as to how many may show! Preliminary phone calls to pack leaders puts estimate at 220ish!

Car is finally tuned and ready to go.



Specs: Weight: 5.0 oz on official scale. ( maybe heavier scale measures to nearest.1)
Wheelbase 5.75"
Body thickness: rails 1/4 X1/8", rear cavity 1/16"hollowed.
Nose-to-rear-axle: 6.50"
Weight: 4oz. tungsten cylinders.
Rear Wheel Weight - Level: 4.3 oz.
Front wheel weight - Level .7
Wheel diameter: 1.180 +-0.001
Axle prep: 600 to 2000 MM, mothers final polish. (Standard BSA. no groove)
Wheel bore: very high polish, burnished, taper removed.
Hub treatments: coned, polish and Krytox 100 rub
CM: .80 in.
Front right wheel idle.
Toe-in: 4 layers aluminium tape (for duct sealing) 2" over 5' turn. (originally, before Dad snafu it was only 2 layers and turned same)
Lubrication: Krytox 100
Break in: spin in, blow off followed by 4 runs down 32' track.

[2kids10horses]

I'm impressed!

Good luck tomorrow! (Not that you'll need any!)

2k10h

[doct1010]

I'm impressed!

Good luck tomorrow! (Not that you'll need any!)

2k10h

Thanks 2K! Not knowing competition (or how many/much) we need every bit of luck we can muster!

[Stan Pope]

Good looking car! If it runs as good as it looks, you guys are a "shoe in."

[pwdarchitect]

Doc,

Good Luck tomorrow! I think that you have outline everything and thought of all the possible place as to maximize the speed at which this car will run. Good Job on the 4 runs with the Krytox.

Jim

[BigDozer66]

Very nice looking ride!

Good luck with the District race.

Lynn

[PWD]

Nice car! Good luck tomorrow.

[DERBYMAN]

WOW. Simular car to my sons design. He needs to do 1 more wheel yet and we will have it ready for testing sun. His pack race is not for a week yet. Cool looking car and good luck in the race.

[doct1010]

Doc,

Good Luck tomorrow! I think that you have outline everything and thought of all the possible place as to maximize the speed at which this car will run. Good Job on the 4 runs with the Krytox.

Jim

Thanks Jim and all for kind words. I can only thank you all. The membership at DT has been like a personal private tutor in the art of pinewood performance. We were good students, did our homework, studied long, tested well, now we wait and see how we do on our final exam.

[GimpyPaw]

I would love to see more pics of that thing, from several different angles. It looks like a very nice car. The paint job is nice. I'm so basic when it comes to paint.

[doct1010]

Gimpy thanks. There are additional pics in photo section. My son did the paint, I helped with prep. Its metal cast, Mike Doyle gets the credit on this one. It is a two part process in rattle cans. Very easy to use. Zinzer primer two coats sanded off, then spray one thin base coat allow to dry and fade in top.

additional pics here: http://derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=2313

[Go Bubba Go]

Doc,

Good Luck tomorrow! I think that you have outline everything and thought of all the possible place as to maximize the speed at which this car will run. Good Job on the 4 runs with the Krytox.

Jim

Thanks Jim and all for kind words.

Good luck from us also. Looks very nice. Just don't send it up North!

I can only thank you all. The membership at DT has been like a personal private tutor in the art of pinewood performance. We were good students, did our homework, studied long, tested well, now we wait and see how we do on our final exam.

The learning, trying, testing together with your boy is where the real meaning is in this activity. If you do well tomorrow, that is just icing on an already very satisfying (and personal and memorable) cake. Having said that, we do have a real affinity for icing!

[doct1010]

Good luck from us also. Looks very nice. Just don't send it up North!

Thanks Bubba! If she survives district unscathed she may be in for a road trip.

The learning, trying, testing together with your boy is where the real meaning is in this activity. If you do well tomorrow, that is just icing on an already very satisfying (and personal and memorable) cake. Having said that, we do have a real affinity for icing!

My feelings as well. Said basicly same here: http://derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=23 ... ght=#23488

[ExtremePWD]

Looks like a winner! Good Luck!