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    Car is ready 10 days before race. Ok to leave untouched until race day?

    I understand, I’ve been the same way several times. Just remember, graphite will only run for so long. It will get faster with the first 3-4...
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, May 11, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Car is ready 10 days before race. Ok to leave untouched until race day?

    I was taught a long time ago that when you have a car that runs a good time on your test track to do two things. 1. Put it in the box 2. Don’t...
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, May 11, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Going to council level race but what about the lemon pledge?

    It’s not necessarily damaging the car, it’s damaging the wheels. The surface of the treadmill will skeet have and nick up wheels.
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, May 5, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Going to council level race but what about the lemon pledge?

    I hear ya, but I’m telling you it’s not a good idea, Lol. I don’t build many graphite cars, but you will be fine just putting it in and spinning...
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, May 4, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Going to council level race but what about the lemon pledge?

    I have never used a treadmill to tune because I was told not to ever use one before I ever even really got into league racing. I’ll ask you this...
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, May 4, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Going to council level race but what about the lemon pledge?

    Yep, tuning on a treadmill is not the right way to go. I know some YouTube videos show people tuning their cars on a treadmill but they’re just...
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, May 4, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Going to council level race but what about the lemon pledge?

    In my opinion, glueing in the axles is one of the worst things you can do. Can you get them out? If not, then I’d say no to the pledge because I...
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, May 2, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Sanding PTFE Tape

    When I put the tape on, I just have it lined up with the height of the car (0.25 inches in the rear) and have it go a quarter inch or so down...
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, May 1, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Sanding PTFE Tape

    If it's just around the axle hole, they won't see it. It's not a rule breaker because it's not a washer or bushing. Even if they do somehow see...
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, Apr 30, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Sanding PTFE Tape

    Are you running the tape all the way down the car? You only really need to put a half inch or so where the axle holes are.
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, Apr 30, 2023 in forum: Ask The Pros
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    Won the Districts - Thanks and Any Council tips?

    For wheels, is there a weight limit? Or anything about needing to keep the tread bumps? If not, then I’d go with Mid America wheels.
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, Mar 30, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Won the Districts - Thanks and Any Council tips?

    I suggest getting the tuning groove in the head for all 3 axles. The grooves for where the wheel rides will only help you if that was what you’re...
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, Mar 30, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Won the Districts - Thanks and Any Council tips?

    Definitely get the TX axles and polish them as little as possible because you don’t 2ant to make them smaller. They start at .093, so you’re not...
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, Mar 29, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    DERBY RACE

    The race yesterday was a ton of fun! Always is! Great way to meet other builders, race your own cars, and to have fun! I highly recommend it!
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, Mar 26, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion
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    Help understanding why my cars are so slow

    I’ve never used Awana wheels or their blocks, so I don’t know, but how far from the rear are the slots?
    Post by: T-Bone Racing, Mar 9, 2023 in forum: General Pinewood Derby Discussion