5,151 Topic by wb0s

(5 replies, posted in NASTE)

Hey, Let's have some dialog regarding the latest NASTE Poll.

I'll admit, I think $50 is too much for a slot car. Have I paid that much before? YES, and even more. Doesn't mean I don't think its too much!

I suppose it depends on what scale you race, and the type of cars. As far as HO I'm in agreement with whoever said $10 was too much for a slot car. But then I like to race T-Jet type HO cars. They should be under $10.

1/32 cars. Now here's some criminal activity! These things should be under $40!

1/24 cars are all over the board. There's low tech cars, and then there's some really high tech equipment on the market. So it depends a lot on what you like to race. Flexi type cars in my opinion are pretty simple and low tech, $40 should be tops for Flexi's. I like hardbody scratchbuilt cars, but the cost of even a body is ridiculous! Model cars have gone out of sight cost wise! A guy should be able to build a hardbody car for $50!

OK, so I'm cheap! Or at least cheap minded............   ----------------------------Bill

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5,152 Reply by wb0s

(62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Bob Nakamura sent me these photos of his GTP Mustang.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/BobNakamura1.jpg

This is one good looking race car! Great job Bob!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/BobNakamura2.jpg

--------------Bill

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5,153 Reply by wb0s

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

OK, I'm ready............
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/scxnascarcot1.jpg
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/scxnascarcot2.jpg

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5,154 Topic by wb0s

(2 replies, posted in Cars)

When it comes to slot car manufacturers, I'm not easily impressed! But I have to say I have never received such great customer service as I have from SCX!

I recently purchased one of the SCX COT NASCARs. It came with the RX42 motor, instead of the RX42B motor it was supposed to have. In less than a week from my email contact with SCX, I received a new RX42B motor in the mail, FREE of charge!

That is FANTASTIC service!!!

Thank you SCX !!!!!!!!!!!!  --------------------Bill

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5,155 Topic by wb0s

(1 replies, posted in NASTE)

Thanks to Kimm for the great race at heidelberg Raceway yesterday! I had a great time kimm! Love your tracks, and it was also nice to meet all the guys you race with, a great bunch! You guys made us feel right at home!  -------------Bill

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5,156 Reply by wb0s

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

OK Smooth, The SCX Class is your baby!

We your followers seek your guidance and wisdom..................We seek speed and legality!........................well, SPEED anyway!!!.......................... LEAD US OH WISE ONE!!!!!!

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5,157 Reply by wb0s

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

Just readin' over the "BSCC Summer Season SCX Nascar Rules". As you all know one thing that really bugs me is rule changes! Why post the damn rules before you even know what they are actually going to be?!!!.................

How about posting something as "Proposed Rules for Upcoming Class"?

I can't build or tune my car until I know what the ACTUAL rules are!!!

And YES, my "wicker" is already in a "twilly"!!!!  --------------------------------Bill

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5,158 Reply by wb0s

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

The gude flag assemblies on the COT cars are different than the older style NASCARs. I don't like the guide flag setup on either car. The whole setup to me is overly complicated, not condusive to good electrical contact, and delicate/fragile. It will be interesting to see how they hold up under serious competition. But I don't see where it would be an easy conversion to something else because there are no motor wires that connect directly to the guide flag braid. You would have to cut openings in the chassis for the wires to pass through, plus have enough clearance for the wires when the guide flag turns or swivels. As I read the rules, cutting holes in the chassis is not an allowable option. I say the guide flags should be raced as installed by the factory - STOCK. Because, if someone were to modify theirs, and it turned out to be better, it would be banned anyway if it were deemed "too hard to do"...........

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5,159 Reply by wb0s

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

Is it a SCX screw??????????....................an SCX spacer????????


Sorry, I can't help myself sometimes!...........................

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5,160 Reply by wb0s

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

Sounds legal to me Rico!!!!..................but then, you are aware of my track record when it comes to "RULES" and interpretations!!!!!!!

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5,161 Reply by wb0s

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

In an effort to remain legal, I'm going to need some clarification regarding rule number 9:

9. Brushes and guideflags have to be SCX brand. You can remove the springyness of the guide flags so they sit lower by securing them within the collar. But you can't alter the flag itself. You can go with the double brush setup or a single brush setup. Any brand of contact braid may be used. The standard SCX braids may also be re-woven.

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5,162 Reply by wb0s

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

OHhhhhh, NOW you tell me!!!!!................................

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5,163 Reply by wb0s

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

BTW, the motors are a b___h to get out of these new chassis! They fit VERY tight in the motor pods and require some serious prying!!!

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5,164 Reply by wb0s

(25 replies, posted in BSCC)

The way I see it is if the majority of the cars have the older motor, and we are racing these cars non-magnetic, why go to the extra expense of the hotter motor? My preference would be the old motor. Faster is not necessarily better!

So I tore my two new cars down to see what motor is in them. Here's the lowdown:

Texaco /Havoline Dodge Charger #42 (Juan Pablo Montoya) REF 63420 - RX42B motor.

AT&T Impala SS #31 COT (Jeff Burton) REF 63400 - RX42 motor.

So how do I know if the COT was supposed to come with the RX42B or not? The bottom of both boxes are dated 2008.

Also just to note; the biggest difference between the COT chassis and the standard NASCAR chassis is the COT has independently rotating front wheels, the older standard chassis has a solid front axle.

On another note, my old, older style SCX NASCAR ran .10 second laps faster than my new #42 NASCAR on the BullRing........................and that was with the old RX42 motor............

So whatever the decision is, let's decide, set the rules (and leave them the hell alone!) so we can start buildin' and testin' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ---------------------Bill

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5,165 Reply by wb0s

(2 replies, posted in Cars)

YES! Great commentary!!!

Magnets belong in motors!!!!

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5,166 Reply by wb0s

(62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

......And, a few more. Nice car Beau!!!

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/beau32812.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/beau32814.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/beau32817.jpg

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5,167 Reply by wb0s

(62 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)

Here's a few of the photos I got of Beau Frazier's car:

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/beau3281.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/beau3285.jpg

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5,168 Topic by wb0s

(0 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)

FOR SALE - 6 lane routed MDF (commercial type) Slot Car track. The track is located in Fairview Oregon. The track comes apart in 6 sections to facilitate moving. The track was designed to be easily moved when it was originally built. The track has copper tinned braid for electrical contact to the cars. The track comes complete with track power supply and a computerized lap counting system. The overall footprint of the track is roughly 19 feet by 12 feet. This is a nice track! The track is still up and in use if you'd like to try it out before purchasing. Get it all for $2,100. Call if you're interested; Bill 503-803-6850.

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5,169 Reply by wb0s

(2 replies, posted in NASTE)

Me too Rico! I know you and AJ would have a great time! I'm going to work on the carpool info and details. Depending on who can go, we could rendezvous at the Denny's on I-5 at Wilsonville (where we would meet up for the chassis classes at Bob's). I'll have the Toaster and three available seats. I could also pick up riders along the way.

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5,170 Topic by wb0s

(2 replies, posted in NASTE)

Hey Ya'll, I made a trip down to Kimm Marshall's Heidelberg Raceway in Eugene today. What a GREAT place! Two beautiful tracks to play on, surrounded by racing memorabilia of all kinds!

Kimm's 1/24 track is deceivingly fast! His ROUTED, magna-braid 1/32 track is super smooth and challenging!

If you have not raced on a MDF Routed, Magna-Braid track DESIGNED for 1/32 scale slot cars, YOU ARE MISSING THE BOAT! I warn you, once you race on Kimm's track you will want one!

The NASTE race at Heidelberg Raceway has been rescheduled for Saturday April 18th. If you can make this race I guarantee it will be worth the trip! You will not be disappointed!

We will be holding one race on each track. You will have two chances to take the hardware home, one in 1/32 and one in 1/24. Both races will be IROC style races.

The 1/24 race will be 4.5" wheelbase flexi type chassis, lexan bodied NASCARs. These things are REALLY fast on Kimm's track!

The 1/32 race will be mildly modified Carrera Aston Martin Vanquish's. These cars will surprise you! They do not handle like STOCK Carrera cars! And on Kimm's track they are a riot!

So get ready, the race is on! There will be local Eugene racers for us to meet and race against. They may have a track advantage, but we may have the car advantage?

Will we fare better than we did at Pelican Park? Maybe some NASTE Thursday practice before the 18th will help?

Mark your calendars, make some plans! This one is going to be great!  -------------------------Bill

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5,171 Topic by wb0s

(0 replies, posted in NASTE)

Hey Smooth, Great poll! I punish the equipment, does that count????

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5,172 Reply by wb0s

(41 replies, posted in NASTE)

HEY, who's red handled scissors did I end up with? They were left at my place sometime ago........   ----------------Bill

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5,173 Topic by wb0s

(0 replies, posted in NASTE)

The NASTE Race originally scheduled for March 21st at Kimm Marshall's Heidelberg Raceway has been rescheduled for Saturday April 18th.

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5,174 Reply by wb0s

(6 replies, posted in Cars)

Great info Rico! Thanks!

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5,175 Reply by wb0s

(6 replies, posted in Cars)

Oooooooooooooohhhh, COFFEE NUDGE!!!! YUM, YUM!!!!

So seriously, where do you have to go to get the 91% stuff....

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