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Post by Murph on Jan 11, 2012 23:53:47 GMT -6
These cars were cut by my friend Andy Lester. They are not finished. One car will run needles. The other car will run large axles in either Limited or Stock at PWDRacing.  |
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Post by evolution on Jan 12, 2012 4:19:35 GMT -6
Those look great Murph!
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Post by Murph on Jan 12, 2012 21:28:45 GMT -6
Evo,
You can cut these bodies also. Correct?
Murph
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Post by evolution on Jan 13, 2012 13:58:17 GMT -6
Murph,
I can also cut these.
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Post by RacerX on Jan 13, 2012 18:53:43 GMT -6
Andy does nice work!
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Post by 5KidsRacing on Jan 13, 2012 23:13:03 GMT -6
Those bodies look great Murph! Get some needles in one of them and get it on the track!
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Post by Murph on Jan 18, 2012 23:48:56 GMT -6
Derby Worx SSX and Derby Worx Needles Wheels have been messaged a bit.  I like the needles. They need lots of attention around the axle head area so plan on focusing on this area if you purchase these wheels/axles. The packet came with the required drill which was quite nice and unexpected. No run time. Hopefully, this car will run at PWDR in February. The car will get painted later after I find optimal tuning to make it smoke. I am looking at a yellow body with some color in the "SLT" impression. Don't know what to use yet. The color would have to complement the Derby Worx Sticker.  |
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Post by amerrill on Feb 16, 2012 15:31:30 GMT -6
Awesome looking car!
Why do you run the rear wheels reversed? What advantage does this provide or isit just personal preference? Also I noticed you weight placement, was this to get it adjust CM? Thanks!
Good Luck with it!
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Post by Murph on Feb 16, 2012 18:18:22 GMT -6
Hi Amerrill,
The thickness of the thread area of these wheels have been reduced to aid in inertia reduction. The thread portion is so thin that you can see though them. These wheels will run well w/o performing this procedure.
This car will be raced at PWDR against some of the top racers in the nation. At the Pro Level, everything has to be perfect to be competitive.
This car was commissioned several days ago. I bent an axle so I will have to wait till March to race it in the Pro-Stock Class at PWDR. The car does show promise.
The weight design/profile is designed for quick change weight biasing. The weights, in front of the rear axle, can be moved around to find optimal set-up for the fastest speed.
I am new to needle axle cars. The guys that run them at the Pro Level are very fast and it will take some time for me to get to their level given the limited time I have to spend on the cars at this time period.
Murph
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Post by FiRENZE on Feb 16, 2012 20:31:15 GMT -6
Murph,
What type of wood and thickness are these two cars cut out of? Nice car shape and wheels.
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Post by Murph on Feb 17, 2012 6:16:37 GMT -6
Hi Firenze,
Nice to hear from you! Make sure you put some pictures of your latest creations on the board! Your builds are truly impressive!
Those cars are made out of popular and are 1/4" thick. I am working on a bearing car with the same body style.
Thanks!
Murph
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Post by FiRENZE on Feb 17, 2012 20:03:51 GMT -6
Murph,
Will these cars have a painted finish? Poplar is a good wood for making car bodies. I would like to see pictures of the bearing car when completed.
There are new car shapes on the horizon for this year. Maybe one or two will be ready to race in a couple of weeks.
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Post by Murph on Feb 18, 2012 0:36:02 GMT -6
I am thinking of black for the body and red in the "SLT" cut-out. Let me know if you need help getting speed for PWDR. Send me a PM if interested. It would be great to have you racing with us. Murph |
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Post by 46u on Feb 26, 2012 10:46:40 GMT -6
How did I miss this tread?  Very nice work they look supper! |
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Very nice work they look supper!