1,376 Reply by reek455

(13 replies, posted in Cars)

That seems to be the general concensus.  They are more like motorized displays.  I wish I had the scratch to purchase one.

Rico

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1,377 Reply by reek455

(13 replies, posted in Cars)

Didn't yo mama tell you that wasn't nice

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1,378 Reply by reek455

(13 replies, posted in Cars)

Monte- You're going to buy us two each- you didn't have too........but we really appreciate it

Rico

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1,379 Reply by reek455

(8 replies, posted in Cars)

Hers, but she is on the mend and only has a brace but still is on limited duty until she completes physical therapy.

Rico

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1,380 Reply by reek455

(13 replies, posted in Cars)

Did you know that Revell-Monogram is also coming out with versions of this car (Lola T-70) in the near future?  Should be more affordable and raceable, I hope.

Rico

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1,381 Reply by reek455

(8 replies, posted in Cars)

Bill- Aj and I would like to try and attend but as always finding time in the schedule is tough.  My wife's work schedule is always in flux .  Due to the broken arm it has been a little easier to deal with but I don't know when she wiill be back to evening shifts. Basically, if/when the class gets scheduled, I will have to try and work things out.

Rico

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1,382 Reply by reek455

(13 replies, posted in Cars)

Have you noticed that your Gurney Weslake-Ford has the distributor in the rear like a Chevy?  I saw some posts where people were going to try and make corrections.  I'm sure most people these days would never notice.

Rico

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1,383 Reply by reek455

(13 replies, posted in Cars)

Bill- which one did you get?  Gurney or McCluskey?  They look really beautiful, but I've read they have wimpy motors.  It seems most everyone is turning them into shelf queens, so you are not alone.  I finally ran my Scalextric Eagle, I just had to see how it ran.  It came away unscathed and I intend to replace the braids so it will still look brand new.

Rico

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1,384 Reply by reek455

(34 replies, posted in BSCC)

Well put and that's why I hope you continue to come out and join us at the Field.

Rico

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1,385 Reply by reek455

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

Gut feel and experience I'd say

Rico

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1,386 Reply by reek455

(34 replies, posted in BSCC)

Ignorance is bliss and I outta know...........

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1,387 Reply by reek455

(11 replies, posted in Cars)

They look a lot like a kid's toy.....so they should be perfect......ly awful.  Just havin fun.
Rico

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1,388 Topic by reek455

(2 replies, posted in Modifications)

Has anyone heard anything on brass chassis building class?

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1,389 Reply by reek455

(11 replies, posted in Cars)

I knew they made track, but have never seen/heard about cars
Rico

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1,390 Reply by reek455

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

If I'm skulling this they just really need to be rotated 90 degrees to fit the commutator in a more proper manner. I guess for the price, as long as they run.......
Rico

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1,391 Reply by reek455

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

Bill- Do the brushes have a concave area where you would expect them to make contact?  If they do can/should this be corrected?  Would the motor run better?
Rico

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1,392 Reply by reek455

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

George- Dave Kennedy Jr. has several articles on Slot Car Illustrated on how torque is measured. These are located in the forum section. Basically it is just attaching an arm to a motor and using a digital scale measuring the amount of force generated and plugging figure into a mathmatical equation.
Rico

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1,393 Reply by reek455

(34 replies, posted in BSCC)

Bill- You make a valid point, but if you read down through this post that there is little agreement on what type of car to run, so what options does that leave?  An IROC series certainly is not the only answer and I for one like to know how the car I'm running is prepared which an IROC series precludes. I believe that you feel the same way, but as a NASTE administrator you must certainly understand some of the reasons the IROC choice was made.  I'm sure that cost was a consideration, but not the only one.  I know that I spent quite a lot of dollars on this slot.it series for upgrades and repairs.  Having to spend less for these types of things leaves more money for other cars or whatever and is certainly welcome in my opinion.
Thanks for listening
Rico

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1,394 Reply by reek455

(34 replies, posted in BSCC)

George-  After hearing/reading/feeling some of the initial feedback I thought of virtually the same idea but I was going to cap at $25.00.  So a first timer would pay the race fee of $2.00 plus a car rental of $5.00.  This is assuming that the original $250.00 cost is met.  Let's hear from some people on this......
Rico

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1,395 Reply by reek455

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

Now this is what I'm talkin' about
http://www.naste.org/members/rico/Dsc00162.jpg
http://www.naste.org/members/rico/Dsc00160-1.jpg

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1,396 Reply by reek455

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

I wonder if you could just lick the parts and have them stick to the popsicle.  You know, like your tongue to cold metal.  It might work, if the temp was cold enough
Rico

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1,397 Reply by reek455

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

That's the one.....I forgot to mention that part.  Can you say cheap racing.  AJ is trying to build one for the little Ferrari 166 he has, should be interesting

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1,398 Reply by reek455

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

Bill- AJ found the chassis to put them in.  Go to the BWA site www.bwaslotcars.com and click on the link named articles.  Now we just need to agree on the bodies
Rico

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1,399 Topic by reek455

(1 replies, posted in Events)

Hey- In case anyone is interested, check out this link: http://www.slotcarillustrated.com/porta … post233392
for a little local flair.
Rico

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1,400 Reply by reek455

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

George-  I have those motors on ebay before and have often wondered how good they might be.  I guess it's time to find out, put me in for two and let me know what the damage is.
Rico

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