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Old 07-07-2008, 08:33 PM
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Hi all,

i am thinking about making a homemade track. I want to make it out of this

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2603666

And noodles. But the problem is i don't think it will be big enough. I need it to be able to b taken apart and stored, and put back together again. Any other suggestions? Any and all will be welcome.
Old 07-07-2008, 11:16 PM
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Ok i found this

http://cgi.ebay.com/24-SQ-FT-EXERCIS...2em118Q2el1247

but i do not think noodles will work. can anyone tell me what i could use for the siding?
Old 07-07-2008, 11:24 PM
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PVC pipe maybe i dont know how small they make it but i would look into that.
Old 07-07-2008, 11:26 PM
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I am going to be useing my micro dt to race on it. Do you think garden hose would work instead?
Old 07-07-2008, 11:29 PM
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i think garden hose will be a little small. maybe if you make 2 layers of it it will work.
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I suppose. Ive never used it before so dont know how well it would cut but i would say using the that squishy stuff would be great so you could move the track to anywhere you like. do you have a design for the track yet?
Old 07-07-2008, 11:37 PM
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Default RE: Indoor micro track?

i think garden hose would be fine for a micro..
and i have those same pads..
the micros grip very well and run sufficiently on them!
Old 07-07-2008, 11:39 PM
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now that i think about it you probably should find some bigger flexible tubing because the micro will just drive over the garden hose.
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yeah but you dont want it soo big that when you drive right into it it stops you..
and with bigger stuff you mioght break a peice here or there...
i think you should use garden hose..
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yeah idk its his call. i would go look at a home depot or something before you just use garden hose
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pvc pip is good..
but that hose that you are thinking of doesnt come in very small sizes i think...
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Ok then i will use garden hose.
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ok good choice..
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This is a weird question but how do i get the picture of my track on here? i drew it up on paint. and i saved it. what else do i have to do?
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when you post a reply you click add photos and files i think then find your photos and your good to go
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The best thing for barriers would be foam pipe insulation, its soft and won't your your car as much.

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