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    Hub Coning

    Using a hub tool and free handing the hub shaping process will probably do more damage than good. Unless you have a lathe, you would be better...
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Apr 7, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Help understanding why my cars are so slow

    Looking at the rear wheels, the alignment is definitely off. The slots on the blocks is often out of square with the block. You may also have a...
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Mar 9, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Air Shields and Fenders

    Not sure if I follow the question. There are two popular versions of fenders. Full fenders and x3 fenders. Full fenders are pretty straight...
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Mar 5, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Air Shields and Fenders

    Mount the air shields square to the body.
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Mar 5, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Tungsten Cubes are Not Created Equal

    I wouldn't get too hung up on the slight differences in your tungsten cubes. You could mix and match them in an attempt to make it as equal as...
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Mar 1, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Three rows of 6 1/4th inch cubes behind the back axle

    A 65 gram solid block is ok behind the rear axle. Much will depend on the quality of the track and the alignment of the car. You may need to run...
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Feb 23, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Three rows of 6 1/4th inch cubes behind the back axle

    It is very difficult to build a stable running car with 15-18 cubes of tungsten behind the rear axle. If you use the existing axel slots, it...
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Feb 15, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Air Shields and Fenders

    Yes, they will make your car faster as long as you maintain clearance with wheels and track. Like John mentioned, it really shows in traffic.
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Hello

    It's working.
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Dec 19, 2022 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Used Items 32' 3 Lane Derbywizard Freedom Aluminum Track For Sale

    You would probably be better off expanding your current track. Contact Microwizard to check pricing.
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Jun 2, 2022 in forum: Classified Section for Pinewood Derby Products
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    Air Guide rubbing on DFW

    I normally don't run into this problem, especially with 2.0 gram and Mid Am wheels. They have quite a bit of material removed from the inside of...
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Apr 22, 2022 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Local Derby Race 04/24/2021

    I saw a couple familiar faces on your race site. Looks like a fun race.
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Mar 4, 2021 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    New member intro, and a (long) scout car/race question

    There are many places that will build and sell you a car. That being said, I don't think any of the cars approach a pro level. The Blue 2019 car...
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Feb 22, 2021 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    3 - Wheel tread trueing?

    We've all been in your shoes and have tools that turned out to be less than expected. Throw the wheel shaver away. The wheel mandrel isn't much...
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Feb 15, 2021 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Worth a Chuckle

    At least your dremel experiment didn't result in a trip to the ER. :)
    Post by: HurriCrane Racing, Jan 19, 2021 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion