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#2401 JerseyJohn

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Posted 06 April 2015 - 12:41 PM

You might find cap that Erics new Stocker might perform very well built to Gt coupe specs
 

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#2402 Cap Henry

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Posted 06 April 2015 - 01:33 PM

I thought you meant the same car could be both LOL


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Posted 06 April 2015 - 02:56 PM

I thought you meant the same car could be both LOL

In hind sight I should have been more specific LOL BTW awesome run at the R4 ...


 

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#2404 Cap Henry

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Posted 06 April 2015 - 09:17 PM

Was just making sure I hadnt missed a new trend LOL

Thank you, Tom Thumb treated me well this year :) lol

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Posted 10 April 2015 - 11:03 AM

Chassis for Retropalooza this May! 4 days of intense racing!

 

1st GVP chassis Chiagoland kit 1st. edition

 

2pc .055 Mainwire

1pc .063 Fork

2mm square x .039 wire for hinges

 

2nd just finished! 1 for me and 1 for Jim! :laugh2:

 

 

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Posted 10 April 2015 - 11:25 AM

Real nice JoB, Jens. Lol

Most guys that use an axle tube, put some sort of wire U brace on top.

I think you know what I mean, but Cap has one on his chassis in post #2392.

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#2407 Cap Henry

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Posted 10 April 2015 - 12:04 PM

As Mike mentioned definitely add some bracing to the tubes!


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Posted 10 April 2015 - 12:29 PM

Thanks Mike!

 

I assume this is what you mean?

 

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Chassis #2 for me! #1 for Jim, should probably add a brace?


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Posted 10 April 2015 - 12:33 PM

Nice JoB bending.
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Posted 10 April 2015 - 12:36 PM

This is by the way #2. Same specs as #1.

 

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Posted 10 April 2015 - 12:46 PM

A question though?

 

I have seen that most forkchassis is soldered just before the V-split in front of the motor?

 

As of now my little square tube is not soldered, what is the recomendation on that? Moveable or fixed?

 

If fixed at what spot?


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#2412 John Streisguth

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Posted 10 April 2015 - 12:51 PM

I have also seen some chassis of this design with nothing at the Y...since yours can slide, try using something to hold it in place at various points to see what effect it has on the handling. 


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Posted 10 April 2015 - 12:58 PM

I agree with Mike S. Nice bending job on the tube brace.


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Posted 10 April 2015 - 08:43 PM

JoB, here is a CR nose I used with 8 rails of .047 chassis I made a little over a year ago that has worked great for me just to give you some idea on bracing the uprights and pan stops.   http://slotblog.net/...-69#entry522703


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Posted 16 April 2015 - 12:01 AM

and now for something completely illegal...

 

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5/8" fronts, 3/4" rears, 3-7/8" wheelbase, mini-brute motor, geared at 11/40. 1/16" brass construction, 94.5 grams w/o body. why did i build a car i can't even race with? because i can.

 

check out the rest of the photos here: https://www.facebook...e=3&uploaded=10
 


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Posted 16 April 2015 - 06:35 AM

Nothing illegal 'bout having fun, Russ! Looks nice! Let us see it when it's all dressed up in a body.


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Posted 16 April 2015 - 09:24 AM

Love to hear how Angle winder runs.


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Posted 16 April 2015 - 11:33 AM

Nice!

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Posted 16 April 2015 - 11:42 AM

A question though?

 

I have seen that most forkchassis is soldered just before the V-split in front of the motor?

 

As of now my little square tube is not soldered, what is the recomendation on that? Moveable or fixed?

 

If fixed at what spot?

 

I suppose a reasonable answer to this question is..........why did you put it there? What was your intention with that feature?


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Posted 16 April 2015 - 11:58 AM

Nothing illegal 'bout having fun, Russ! Looks nice! Let us see it when it's all dressed up in a body.

 

here you go, tex.

 

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the purple car is the anglewinder, the red car is a legal in-line drive type.

the tiny front wheels are a bit weird looking; i might have to swap those later for something bigger.


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Posted 16 April 2015 - 12:02 PM

Nothing illegal 'bout having fun, ....

  :good:


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Posted 16 April 2015 - 03:00 PM

"There's nothing stock about a stock car." - Harry Hogge

I present my attempt at building a relatively simple stock car chassis. She'll be raced at HVR Retro East this Saturday. Hope she runs good, but I'll likely have to add a metric ton of weight to it

.062/.055 rail combo
Chicagoland guide tongue
RGeo bracket and pans
Shaker center weight
.062 hinges in 3/32 square tubing, movement controlled by a .047 bite bar in 3/32 square.

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Posted 16 April 2015 - 03:04 PM

More cowbell will be needed for sure.  Looks good though!


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Posted 16 April 2015 - 03:19 PM

 

here you go, tex.

 

11118853_1043926128969619_11948354448089

 

the purple car is the anglewinder, the red car is a legal in-line drive type.

the tiny front wheels are a bit weird looking; i might have to swap those later for something bigger.

 

That body hides the motor nicely; well done!


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Posted 16 April 2015 - 07:16 PM

That body hides the motor nicely; well done!

 

It's almost like I designed it that way, doesn't it?  :laugh2:


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