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Post by bambam8823 on Feb 10, 2011 19:52:25 GMT -6
Are all dry graphite lubricants the same? I heard Hob-E-Lube is the best. Can you run one race with one type of dry graphite, then switch to a different for another race or will that make things worse. I'm racing Saturday, then again in March. These are Pinewood Derbies. Thanks, rock on!!!!
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Post by cycrunner on Feb 11, 2011 19:23:37 GMT -6
My results with Hob e lube have been good and many racers use it.
My grandson did a graphite comparison science project last year and Max V Graphite from Maximum-velocity came in first in his testing.
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Post by cutterracing on Mar 2, 2011 18:22:56 GMT -6
My son has one more year of racing in Cubs. He has three 1st place and one second place using Bullet Lube from Derby Champ. After the first win we just stuck with it. He's placed 1st and 3rd at District,too.
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Post by 5KidsRacing on Mar 3, 2011 8:04:14 GMT -6
I have tried them all... hands down Zero Fricton is the best.
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Post by cutterracing on Mar 3, 2011 9:25:00 GMT -6
I tried zero friction ,too. I found bullet lube still faster on a wood track. It seems slicker and coats very well on the axle and wheel bore. Try them all and see what gives you your best time.
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Post by Murph on Mar 4, 2011 6:04:39 GMT -6
I have tried all the graphites. There are many experienced pro racers out there that will tell you that there is not much difference in performance between graphites.
I have two containers of Zero Friction. It has rather large flakes and it is expensive. I prefer the cheap Hob-E-Lub and it does well for my Scout.
He built a large majority of his car for pack and he beat all the other cars by 0.1 seconds on Hob-E-Lube.
We use Max V graphite for the Derby Worx Wheels with the small bores. It is easier to get into the bore area!
Murph
SLT
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