Can I talk about c02 racing here??
Can I talk about c02 racing here??
I know it's for derbies, but are c02 fans welcome??
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Re: Can I talk about c02 racing here??
I don't see why not, since many of the same principles are involved. Of course, the mode of propulsion is the big difference.CX-80 wrote:I know it's for derbies, but are c02 fans welcome??
If we get enough topics related to CO2 racing, we can always add a dedicated forum for it.
So what do you want to discuss?
P.S. I see that you are in FT Collins. Are there going to be any races up there or down this way that I can sneek into? I'd love to see one of these races in person.
Randy Lisano
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Awana Grand Prix and Pinewood Derby racing - Where a child, an adult and a small block of wood combine for a lot of fun and memories.
Romans 5:8
Awana Grand Prix and Pinewood Derby racing - Where a child, an adult and a small block of wood combine for a lot of fun and memories.
Re: Can I talk about c02 racing here??
I remember seeing a video with a co2 powered pinewood derby car.
It was a very FAST car!
My kids make the co2 cars in school so I'd listen in.
It was a very FAST car!
My kids make the co2 cars in school so I'd listen in.
Mr. Slick says: Honey, I am doing this for the kids, not myself.
Re: Can I talk about c02 racing here??
splendid. Well, we started C02 cars in tech, And I thought cool, c02 cars, sounds fun. And I got my block, and I started thinking about c02 cars alot until it became a passion of mine. I cut my car today with the band saw, just wanted to get that over with because I have never used one and I was nervous bout screwing up. I screwed up allitle, but just a bulge that stuck out so I filed it away. I spent the whole day filing, and now, finally, I am done with the shape and I can relax. It is kinda different looking, compared to some cars, it is about the same size of the unshaped block, but still diferent. I geuss I'll just go explore this site since I have nothing to talk about on scale racing cars.
I also love flat-water kayaking and track/telemark skiing
I also love flat-water kayaking and track/telemark skiing
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Re: Can I talk about c02 racing here??
Have you found the Pitsco website? I think that there are alot of good pics and there is even a store from which you can purchase specialty speed components. http://www.pitsco.com/sos.asp?id=6
Jim
Jim
Re: Can I talk about c02 racing here??
yeah, I enjoyed looking at that site. But that's the only place I found with c02 info. Are there any other site besides Mr. C's and Pitsco??pwdarchitect wrote:Have you found the Pitsco website? I think that there are alot of good pics and there is even a store from which you can purchase specialty speed components. http://www.pitsco.com/sos.asp?id=6
Jim
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Re: Can I talk about c02 racing here??
Those are the only 2 that I also know about.
You can always ask questions.... One of us guys around here might be able to help with something. Me... I specialize in design and paint.
Jim
You can always ask questions.... One of us guys around here might be able to help with something. Me... I specialize in design and paint.
Jim
Re: Can I talk about c02 racing here??
I'll post pics of my block asap. It's all rough because I haven't went over it with sandpaper yet
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Re: Can I talk about c02 racing here??
Mr. Slick mentioned a CO2 car video above. Heeeere it is:
http://www.dropshots.com/videolink.php? ... howVideo=1
I found it in the Rocket Propelled Pinewood Derby string under General Car / Truck Racer Topics (Thanks, Joker).
I also would be interested to hear more, just to make a car for the Open (and I mean really Open) class races. I'm always looking for a car that has a high "Ooh and Aah" factor with the boys.
http://www.dropshots.com/videolink.php? ... howVideo=1
I found it in the Rocket Propelled Pinewood Derby string under General Car / Truck Racer Topics (Thanks, Joker).
I also would be interested to hear more, just to make a car for the Open (and I mean really Open) class races. I'm always looking for a car that has a high "Ooh and Aah" factor with the boys.
"Who's Grandpa's neighbor?"... Phil Davis, Down and Derby