On the bench
The Nissan Patrol is modded up nicely but not super happy on the weight distribution. The eval continues with a couple other candidates
Discussion
Stick a fork in it, it’s done.
I finished these 2 this morning. The Javelin is a peg warmer in this area. This is a great looking casting, I recommend it. If you like floating axles you’re really gonna love this one. Her axles were so loose she went straight out of the package into surgery. A little JB Weld, a little weight and she’s doing much better. Bonus, I didn’t mess up the paint job.
The Camaro is heading to the 67 Camaro race. I struggled finding wheels for this casting and made many mistakes. If I could build her all over again (for the 5th time) I would do it different. Leaving the factory paint on her was smartest thing I did on this build. I need new colors.
That Camaro casting has a pretty hard to farm axel length...it's an exercise in how good can you polish those axels...and trust me...just when you think you've done a good job...ya get humbled...lol...I've got mad respect for those drag racers out there who have a tried and true technique for getting their drag racers to constantly put down winning times
- the old school wagons are tough, too covered fenders, narrow clearances, I swear some of the narrow rear ends, be better to use one wide tire...lol the fun of building! — dr_dodge
- I've built 2 camaros and both are slugs on track! I've polished, lubed, stripped, polished etc etc and I have a stock Honda I use for testing against. Over 6m both camaros are at least a car length behind (insert rather strong language) — EnZedRacing
buzz saw
dirt bike front wheels / zuru rears
on hubs, and 1/8 axle
will it work?
looks mean, so we goin' with it
(out of control)
dr
- What could possibly go wrong ? Or … what could possibly go right? My motto as an engineer - Never say never. — AbbyNormal
- Ohhhhhh myyy — Dutch_Clutch_Racing
- slick! — Stoopid_Fish_Racing
- This looks interesting ...........looks like one of the PoleCats cars from Fury Road with that extra-wide wheelbase. — SpyDude
I see you have some Tillamook sour cream... Is that what you are using for weights? Or maybe using it for lube? I've tried all the condiments for lube: ketchup, cream cheese, melted butter, pickle juice.... all with the same resultes. The wheels taste good, but they aint fast. So frustrating :)
Love the colour scheme!!