On the bench

AbbyNormal Friday, 8/30/2024

The Nissan Patrol is modded up nicely but not super happy on the weight distribution. The eval continues with a couple other candidates 


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EnZedRacing 8/30/24

Love the colour scheme!!  


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alva1370 8/30/24

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.


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Crazy_Canuck 8/30/24

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
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dr_dodge 9/13/24


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 :)

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