Looks like this track is a plastic, center aligned track.
We got two cars from Austin Hatcher last week. One for my boy and one for Dad. Looks like a fun project for the two of us! Here are my thoughts on the build of these cars. All these mods seem ethical based upon the rules.
The bodies are heavy > kinda like a wooden land yacht. The rules state "The block must maintain its original shape". You should be able to remove weight from the block and maintain its original shape. If one could remove enough weight from front and cut the axles in two, one could build a RR. There is little play for wheels to move on axle. Rules say nothing about cutting the axles. Slots must be used > fill slots in and align/re-drill slots.
There are a few ideas (coatings) on how to get rid of the friction between the axle caps and outer bore hub. Got to prove it out. If it works one could cant rear axles. If it doesn't one would have to run the rear axle(s) straight.
Lightly sanding wheels is subjective and open for interpretation. Bore preparation straight forward. Good conversation piece and a liberal interpretation of the rules. Fair or pushing it?
