Quarter Scale Dragster
03-18-2009, 04:21 PM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
It's already heavy enough. If I welded bars for this part, it would end up another 1.5 - 2 kg. This way, it's only 110 grams
and probably just as strong. The tie rods are stainless tube (tapped) axle is same, but I just shoved a 3/16" threaded rod through it.
To get the bearings to "sit" (in traxxas wheels) I just put a few small pieces of heat shrink on the threaded rod. Bodgy I know,
but it works.[sm=spinnyeyes.gif]
and probably just as strong. The tie rods are stainless tube (tapped) axle is same, but I just shoved a 3/16" threaded rod through it.
To get the bearings to "sit" (in traxxas wheels) I just put a few small pieces of heat shrink on the threaded rod. Bodgy I know,
but it works.[sm=spinnyeyes.gif]
03-18-2009, 11:51 PM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
ORIGINAL: Mudgy
It's already heavy enough. If I welded bars for this part, it would end up another 1.5 - 2 kg. This way, it's only 110 grams
and probably just as strong. The tie rods are stainless tube (tapped) axle is same, but I just shoved a 3/16" threaded rod through it.
To get the bearings to "sit" (in traxxas wheels) I just put a few small pieces of heat shrink on the threaded rod. Bodgy I know,
but it works.[sm=spinnyeyes.gif]
It's already heavy enough. If I welded bars for this part, it would end up another 1.5 - 2 kg. This way, it's only 110 grams
and probably just as strong. The tie rods are stainless tube (tapped) axle is same, but I just shoved a 3/16" threaded rod through it.
To get the bearings to "sit" (in traxxas wheels) I just put a few small pieces of heat shrink on the threaded rod. Bodgy I know,
but it works.[sm=spinnyeyes.gif]
03-24-2009, 07:03 AM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
mudgy are your backwheels ? from the front or back of a go cart cause mine are from the front wheels of a go cart and only have one hole in the center for the shaft
04-06-2009, 05:08 AM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
I'm having a hard time remembering...
I'm sure they are front wheels..from a junior kart.
I know the wheels you're talking about...front kart wheels do have bearings pressed in, where as rears have the 3 hub locator holes.
Maybe they're rear rims?
Can't remember.
Anyhow, I got the left side painted red today, so I started finishing the right side.
I have emailed the dimensions of my pipe to my mate who said he'd make me a titanium job, just waiting for all that to come through.
I'm sure they are front wheels..from a junior kart.
I know the wheels you're talking about...front kart wheels do have bearings pressed in, where as rears have the 3 hub locator holes.
Maybe they're rear rims?
Can't remember.
Anyhow, I got the left side painted red today, so I started finishing the right side.
I have emailed the dimensions of my pipe to my mate who said he'd make me a titanium job, just waiting for all that to come through.
04-06-2009, 07:31 AM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
ORIGINAL: Mudgy
I'm having a hard time remembering...
I'm sure they are front wheels..from a junior kart.
I know the wheels you're talking about...front kart wheels do have bearings pressed in, where as rears have the 3 hub locator holes.
Maybe they're rear rims?
Can't remember.
Anyhow, I got the left side painted red today, so I started finishing the right side.
I have emailed the dimensions of my pipe to my mate who said he'd make me a titanium job, just waiting for all that to come through.
I'm having a hard time remembering...
I'm sure they are front wheels..from a junior kart.
I know the wheels you're talking about...front kart wheels do have bearings pressed in, where as rears have the 3 hub locator holes.
Maybe they're rear rims?
Can't remember.
Anyhow, I got the left side painted red today, so I started finishing the right side.
I have emailed the dimensions of my pipe to my mate who said he'd make me a titanium job, just waiting for all that to come through.
04-06-2009, 07:35 AM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
Hey Mudgy
Looking real nice. Wish I had your patience for your build. Close to 2 years in this thread and you had a good jump then. Definetly worth the wait!!!!
Drewcrew6
Looking real nice. Wish I had your patience for your build. Close to 2 years in this thread and you had a good jump then. Definetly worth the wait!!!!
Drewcrew6
04-06-2009, 04:14 PM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
Wow.
Just wow.
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I'm gonna have to come down south one day to see this thing in real life!
Got beer?
Just wow.
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I'm gonna have to come down south one day to see this thing in real life!
Got beer?
04-06-2009, 05:49 PM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
Thanks fellas...yup, patience is a virtue, alright.
I could have the left side finished at Easter, that means I'll only be waiting for my pipe to show up, then
it's time to go for a drive.
I could have the left side finished at Easter, that means I'll only be waiting for my pipe to show up, then
it's time to go for a drive.
04-10-2009, 07:31 AM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
Whilst waiting for this component to materialise, I worked on the steering and front wheels were balanced today....
No more axle vibrations ...... used a Du Bro propeller balancer tool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD2WOmBMWXU
all Stainless steel parts are finished
No more axle vibrations ...... used a Du Bro propeller balancer tool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD2WOmBMWXU
all Stainless steel parts are finished
04-10-2009, 08:38 PM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
Ok guys, Im thinking of getting into 1/4 scale draggin!
Anybody know where I can pick up one? More partial towards the Drag cars more than the dragsters though.
Anybody know where I can pick up one? More partial towards the Drag cars more than the dragsters though.
04-10-2009, 11:34 PM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
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Ok guys, Im thinking of getting into 1/4 scale draggin!
Anybody know where I can pick up one? More partial towards the Drag cars more than the dragsters though.
Ok guys, Im thinking of getting into 1/4 scale draggin!
Anybody know where I can pick up one? More partial towards the Drag cars more than the dragsters though.
04-11-2009, 06:09 PM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
Well I just might if I had the time .But im trying to divide any spare time I have between spending quality time with my kids, flying & fixing my heli's,racing & fixing my 5th scales, fixing things around the house and fishing ! ! !
04-11-2009, 07:23 PM
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Well I just might if I had the time .But im trying to divide any spare time I have between spending quality time with my kids, flying & fixing my heli's,racing & fixing my 5th scales, fixing things around the house and fishing ! ! !
Well I just might if I had the time .But im trying to divide any spare time I have between spending quality time with my kids, flying & fixing my heli's,racing & fixing my 5th scales, fixing things around the house and fishing ! ! !
04-12-2009, 08:18 AM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
well, I now have the left side looking like the right.
I gave it a quick blast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LWX9-D8Obc
you can see my fat guts on here
I gave it a quick blast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LWX9-D8Obc
you can see my fat guts on here
04-12-2009, 09:10 AM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
ORIGINAL: Mudgy
well, I now have the left side looking like the right.
I gave it a quick blast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LWX9-D8Obc
you can see my fat guts on here
well, I now have the left side looking like the right.
I gave it a quick blast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LWX9-D8Obc
you can see my fat guts on here
04-12-2009, 12:23 PM
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
ORIGINAL: kenazzo2000
ok then try here quarterscalelegends.com
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Well I just might if I had the time .But im trying to divide any spare time I have between spending quality time with my kids, flying & fixing my heli's,racing & fixing my 5th scales, fixing things around the house and fishing ! ! !
Well I just might if I had the time .But im trying to divide any spare time I have between spending quality time with my kids, flying & fixing my heli's,racing & fixing my 5th scales, fixing things around the house and fishing ! ! !
Tried Quarterscales, and found one 1/4 scale pro-stock. Would have jumped on it , but $3000 plus is outta my league [
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ORIGINAL: 2pock
Tried Quarterscales, and found one 1/4 scale pro-stock. Would have jumped on it , but $3000 plus is outta my league []
ORIGINAL: kenazzo2000
ok then try here quarterscalelegends.com
ORIGINAL: 2pock
Well I just might if I had the time .But im trying to divide any spare time I have between spending quality time with my kids, flying & fixing my heli's,racing & fixing my 5th scales, fixing things around the house and fishing ! ! !
Well I just might if I had the time .But im trying to divide any spare time I have between spending quality time with my kids, flying & fixing my heli's,racing & fixing my 5th scales, fixing things around the house and fishing ! ! !
Tried Quarterscales, and found one 1/4 scale pro-stock. Would have jumped on it , but $3000 plus is outta my league [
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
ORIGINAL: Mudgy
well, I now have the left side looking like the right.
I gave it a quick blast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LWX9-D8Obc
you can see my fat guts on here
well, I now have the left side looking like the right.
I gave it a quick blast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LWX9-D8Obc
you can see my fat guts on here
04-12-2009, 11:14 PM
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aussie s like there beer lol
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
your drinking to much beer
Mudgy, that thing sounds SWEEEEEEET!!!!!!!
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[>:][8D]Have you got electronic start on it too, or did you fire it up with a drill there?
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RE: Quarter Scale Dragster
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It's a starter for planes'n'boats
Made a pulley for the flywheel (machined off the fins)
12V DC
seems to work OK
It's a starter for planes'n'boats
Made a pulley for the flywheel (machined off the fins)
12V DC
seems to work OK