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[endbelldrive]

Hi Oscar, I think my car would be faster if it had solid pans in retrospect...but I just can't get enough of them hinges. There seemed to be too much horsepower and not enough downforce in the package so I went away from the West Coast lightweight design and went more with a Detroit Sled. Coulda been worse...I almost built an inline Puzzle Pan for this race.

[The Bugman]

bob,mines definately a sled,thot that with that much power,that was in
the 38t-27w ,i want something heavier,,,but the "arm " i had smoked,
so im downsizing the power band,hope it'll last this way,,,

but dang,it sure was fun watching that ol' Mabuchi scream down the straightaway
for a few laps,,,IT WAS EXTREMELY FAST,but controllable thru the corners,,,

[John Miller]

What are the lap times at BPR with these?

Are they below 3 seconds per lap?

[The Bugman]

not even close,,,,maybe mid 4's,,,they dont handle like a retro thru the turns,
but theyre RP fast down the straights

[Pablo]

I'm hoping to make podium on the USPS race to San Jose.
What do I win, Jairus ?

[Jairus]

A big ol'wet kiss from Homer Simpson!

[Pablo]

That IS funny

My foul mood is improving, now that I see the Kingie and Tony P. and Bob I and EBD on track.....
They all look super to me, and I hope the #19 car is smooth and steady.....

[Gator Bob]

A big ol'wet kiss from Homer Simpson!

Or ?

[Jairus]

You spend too much time on You-Tube in my opinion Bob. Waaaayyyy too much time.

[Pablo]

No he doesn't, Jairus. He already has the tunes in his head, and uses UTube to convey his thoughts.....
Only takes him a few seconds to find the links.

[Gator Bob]

That took like 18 seconds to get... who asked for your opinion anyway... jus kiddin .... back to the Monster Trucks

[Gator Bob]

No he doesn't, Jairus. He already has the tunes in his head, and uses UTube to convey his thoughts.....
Only takes him a few seconds to find the links.

Thank you Pablo...check out the monster trucks...

[Bill from NH]

You spend too much time on You-Tube in my opinion Bob. Waaaayyyy too much time.

Nesta taught him well!

[Gator Bob]

Do Ya' think?

[Jaak]

Ok since i do not have a track to test on i asked Steve Kempson if he was willing to give the car a run around and test for fatal flaws...

I am very happy i did...

First of the Taylor gear was the wrong gearing and the soldered pinion came loose with in a few laps.
So it had to have new gears, since it was too late to order and change due to me being on the other side of the pond, Steve was kind enough to change the gear to Parma which he had laying around.

Another issue occurred instantly with the gear being pink and all, Black die was not an option so Steve opted to make it Red since my body is Red it would be "color coordinated" as the girls love to say.

Another issue was that the rear bracket needed an extra Brace as the horrendous sickening earth trembling power that comes from the little Sleeper was mind boggling and metal twisting, now i can understand that you "boys" may wanna protest to my build after me describing the motor. It is ok i can understand

Here is a picture without the Red body but with the red ultra rare Cox gear



Color coordinated to the max

Extra Brace pixie





And the guide tongue had to be bend a bit as i made it with a new Style flat guide and i later changed to a period guide.

Last but not least front axle had to be soldered tight in the too wide tube to make sure front wheels connected with the surface.



No real biggies but thought you all should know.
It is on it's way to the racetrack as we speak.

[Gator Bob]

Jaak, Do what ya gotta do to keep it running... Good thing you tried it out before sending it along.

[chief32s]

Jaak, what a good idea to ask Steve to test drive your machine. I wish I'd have thought of that.
And what a star Steve was to shake out all the bugs. for you. At least you can be confident she'll run smoothly now.

I'm a little worried that you needed extra bracing on the bracket, as mine is similar to yours but lacks the extra wire. so I hope it lasts the course..

Anyway, what will be will be.

ATB
Al.

[The Bugman]

ahhhhhhhhhhh now all naysayers,,,,can retract some statements,,,
IT IS GOOD TO TEST, just in case,.now at least Jaak knows his car will make it
test test test

[Jaak]

Wait wait waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaait please do not say "it will make it" anymore
Else it will be jinxed


Yeah Bob,

I was very happy and lucky Steve was willing to test run it.


Heya Al,

It was a last minute idea, and all had to be done in a hurry to get the car there at the track in time,
but he sure did a splendid job.

[Gator Bob]

Jaak, Does that crown gear have a plastic hub or is it red painted aluminum ? If it is a plastic hub I would suggest replacing it.

Oscar, Jaak didn't have access to Dennis S., tonyp or Steve K. to build his chassis, so calm down.
Do you want to see ANY car break, do you need to win THAT bad?

[The Bugman]

Jaak, Does that crown gear have a plastic hub or is it red painted aluminum ? If it is a plastic hub I would suggest replacing it.

Oscar, Jaak didn't have access to Dennis S., tonyp or Steve K. to build his chassis, so calm down.
Do you want to see ANY car break, do you need to win THAT bad?

im applauding him for testing and discovering that it needed a couple other braces,,,,
now(bob read carfully and slow),Jaak has a better shot at his car making it both races,,,
i dont need to win,,,,,but i am giving this one MY BEST SHOT,,,,,i try to build any of my cars TO WIN,,,
its called racing,,,,,,,

[Gator Bob]

Oscar, you will have to type slower, I can only read at one speed.

Come on...lighten up, the world IS going to end.

Relax and enjoy the not ready for prime time soothing pictures

[Jaak]

Sweet ride, Flames FTW,

Wish i could paint proper flames.

No it's Alu painted red...it's ultra rare red cox (*cough* Parma *cough*) crown gear.

[Gator Bob]

Jaak, flame masks are available from http://www.parmapse.com/ or ask you local (?) track to order for you.

[Maximo]

Bob,

What is that exactly???

Randy - Jairus,

My entry "FRENCH" is on the way to San Jose. Should be there Wednesday.

-Max