3 wheel: ALL tungsten (no lead)
This car is lubricated with graphite.
The YouTube video of the time trial:
https://youtu.be/L4059v1J-Lw
This car averages 2.9244 on a 42 ft best track.
The 10 heats:
1. 2.9210
2. 2.9233
3. 2.9271
4. 2.9253
5. 2.9237
6. 2.9269
7. 2.9220
8. 2.9234
9. 2.9278
10. 2.9240
I have recently upgraded to a wireless remote starting gate which gives more accurate and consistent time trials.
THIS LISTING IS FOR A 3 wheel car
• All cars, wheels, and axles are made from the official BSA kits.
•comes with graphite and brush
• tungsten weighted: 4.969 oz
• 3 wheels are touching
• a guide fin is used in place of the high wheel thus allowing the extra weight from a fourth wheel to be utilized for extra speed in the fine tuning process
• The wheels are RSX razor
• The axles have been straightened and deburred to a 2000 grit finish and sealed with a dry lubricant.
• The wheelbase is Extended
• The COG (center of gravity) is 0.7843"
• The length of this car does not exceed 7" and is in compliance with BSA rules and regulations on body length
• The overall width of the car does not exceed 2 3/4" and is in compliance with BSA rules and regulations on car Width
• The car has a minimum clearance of 1 3/4" between the wheels and meets BSA rules and regulations
• The car has a 3/8" clearing underneath the body so it does not rub on the track and meets BSA rules and regulations
• The rear axles are cambered at a 2.5 degree bend to allow the least amount of wheel tread to make contact with the track, thus reducing friction.
• The steer axle is set at 1.5 degrees and the cars average 3.5-4" of drift on a 4ft tuning board.
I have made almost a thousand pinewood derby cars in my lifetime. If you have any questions, comments, or requests, feel free
We use 100% plant-derived, renewable, and naturally biodegradable shipping tape from ECOENCLOSE. Our wrap is made from 100% recycled materials and is completely compostable.