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i use a bottle cap but as soon as the j.b.weld has started to set up , i flip the base upside down, on the table, helps keep all 4 wheels touching the track....
as the j.b.weld sets up you can roll the car upside down, [align]? ....when almost set flip right side up and test [align] ...then back on the cap till DONE...
if you j.b. weld the axles they become adjustable with the tool, after full set up....
That's another great tip!
showed my brother the competition in the H.D.S., his fave was the 510...
I need to finish my Super Van for Nashville...I have the FTEs on. I need to find a nice weight and then toss on some paint. It's not going to be a great looking car. I started with a Bluebird too but the extra space in the van posed a new challenge for me so I went with that...I'll probably regret when I get smashed on the 50-footer.I've been putting extra weight (in pennies) in the back of my van but it doesn't seem to roll any better than a stock Super Van. Anyone have any thoughts on where to put weight to get a good balance? I know back/rear is best in terms of straight up physics but what have you guys found in real life?
my opinion is that on most hot wheels the rear wheels roll better... and i think it is because the front must make turns, sloppy axle clearance... and are factory designed to TURN... i try and put most of the weight in the rear... sometimes the extra weight requires wheel well clearancing...
my opinion is that on most hot wheels the rear wheels roll better... and i think it is because the front must make turns, sloppy axle clearance... and are factory designed to TURN... i try and put most of the weight in the rear... sometimes the extra weight requires wheel well clearancing...
very interesting observation. Makes sense
very interesting observation. Makes sense
if you agree try narrowing rears for fronts... they are too tall, but narrowed they kinda look like drag strip skinnies...
at the halfway point of the (hardcore downhill series) "way-ok" finished 2,2,1,3, with sweet 16 II's narrowed rears... allways test spin before you cut anything, no need to waste time / good cars ...coping saw or just the blade , and a file... roll on...
my opinion is that on most hot wheels the rear wheels roll better... and i think it is because the front must make turns, sloppy axle clearance... and are factory designed to TURN
Are you saying the wheels are actually looser on the front axles? As in, the way they fit onto the axle?
I originally thought that maybe the axle was looser on the chassis for better turning.
i feel that the factory "front wheel" to axle clearance is fairly standard, loose compared to the rears...but, axle pinch [swedge] varies greatly even on like cars... they are toys !
Good tip. I have a routed block of wood for just that purpose.