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cosmo9370 liked Chris Stevenson's post in the thread COG vs weight placement.
You have to measure the COG with the wheels installed. That might move it up some. 1/2" is pretty aggressive. The information I have...
Jan 27, 2023 at 9:42 AM -
Hangtime replied to the thread Wheel alignment.
DFW stands for Dominant Front Wheel - the one you steer with. This is typically the right side, but not necessarily so. You could use...
Jan 25, 2023 at 1:30 PM -
Brian Stanley replied to the thread Wheel alignment.
DFW = Dominant Front Wheel - is the wheel on the front that steers in a three wheel rail rider set-up, most often this is the front...
Jan 25, 2023 at 12:56 PM -
drew_351 replied to the thread Wheel alignment.
Doesn't "DFW" stand for drivers front wheel? I am confused then when you say for a right side dfw? If I understand the 15 degrees...
Jan 25, 2023 at 11:25 AM -
Chris Stevenson replied to the thread COG vs weight placement.
You have to measure the COG with the wheels installed. That might move it up some. 1/2" is pretty aggressive. The information I have...
Jan 25, 2023 at 10:27 AM -
Hangtime replied to the thread Wheel alignment.
Set your drill angle at 6 degrees positive cant. Rotate your workpiece 15 degrees clockwise ( for a right side dfw). I’ve had some...
Jan 24, 2023 at 9:23 PM -
Jupiter 2.9 liked ScoutDadinVA's post in the thread Right/Left cube placement.
So true Jupiter 2.9..a story that will be retold for decades!
Jan 24, 2023 at 9:07 PM -
drew_351 replied to the thread Wheel alignment.
I appreciate what John has offered and I plan to buy the block and test with it. But I also hope to experiment with my son to try and...
Jan 24, 2023 at 7:31 PM -
Loud2ns liked Jupiter 2.9's post in the thread Right/Left cube placement.
It’s always special when the crew chief wins one in the pits.
Jan 24, 2023 at 9:16 AM -
ScoutDadinVA replied to the thread Right/Left cube placement.
So true Jupiter 2.9..a story that will be retold for decades!
Jan 23, 2023 at 9:53 PM -
ScoutDadinVA liked Jupiter 2.9's post in the thread Right/Left cube placement.
It’s always special when the crew chief wins one in the pits.
Jan 23, 2023 at 9:52 PM -
Jupiter 2.9 replied to the thread Right/Left cube placement.
It’s always special when the crew chief wins one in the pits.
Jan 23, 2023 at 9:45 PM -
Loud2ns replied to the thread Wheel alignment.
I didn't realize you needed straight axles, but it looks like John has you covered.
Jan 23, 2023 at 5:31 PM -
Loud2ns liked DerbyDad4Hire's post in the thread Wheel alignment.
You will have to drill the proper angle in. I offer predrilled blocks to achieve what you are looking for and there is no time spent to...
Jan 23, 2023 at 5:24 PM -
DerbyDad4Hire replied to the thread Wheel alignment.
https://derbydad4hire.com/Plug-N-Play-Precision-Drilled-Rail-Runner-Pinewood-Derby-Block-BL-PNP.htm
Jan 23, 2023 at 4:29 PM
