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Official Boy Scout Pinewood Derby Car, made by a former boy scout!
*Orange Car*
No cheating here! I use all the Official pieces of the Boy Scout Pinewood Derby Kit, hard work, Boy Scout genius, and generations of time-tested "Speed techniques" to create my race-winning cars. *Please check your pack rules before purchasing.*
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SPECIFICATIONS:
* Lathe turned axles, de-burred and lubed with ultra-fine graphite
* Wheels are trued, rounded, and free of mold defects
* Coned hubs
* Car is weighted to 4.8oz, with external weights included to reach 5.0oz.
* Rolls on 3 wheels.
* 3 axles are in original axle slots, the 4th axle is in a hole drilled just above the axle slot.
* Wheels are mold-matched to give you an advantage over the competition!
* Length: 7 inches
* Width: 1-3/4 inches.
* Race-ready out of the box!
ALSO:
* Car body is internally weighted at the optimum position to maximize potential energy.
* Axles are perfectly aligned, and straightened for optimum speed.
* Axles are polished to perfection (through 9 stages) and lubricated with ultra-fine graphite.
* Wheels are trued and rounded and free of mold defects to reduce friction.
* Wheels and axles are permanently installed.
* Stream-line body shape for aerodynamics and speed.
* Nose is tapered up in front to give you a head start out of the gate!
*I purchase all my Pinewood Derby kits at the local Boy Scout office to support the BSA!
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MOLD-MATCHED vs NON-MOLD-MATCHED WHEELS:
"Mold-matched" refers to the mold number inside the wheel, of the 16 different wheel molds. The theory is that all of the molds vary slightly and using different wheels means that 4 wheels have different "defects." All of those defects create drag and friction and slow down the car. Having matching wheels helps reduce the risk of those variables. Of course, I true ALL of my wheels so that they are as perfect as humanly possible, but starting with mold-matched wheels may give you an edge over your competition.
STREAMLINE SHAPE:
The body is designed to give your car the best aerodynamics, and least amount of air resistance, making it faster and lighter. The nose is tapered up in front so that when the pin drops, your car actually gets a head start! Simplicity is key: the rest of the body is tapered for aerodynamics and to facilitate our time-tested weight distribution trade-secrets.
SPECIALLY TREATED WOOD:
I've taken the original block of wood from the Official Boy Scout derby kit and treated it so that even the wood, at its very core, assists in the optimal weight distribution of your car, making it faster!
STRATEGIC WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION:
I’ve done the hard work for you: I’ve figured out the optimum position for weight placement to maximize the potential energy of your car. Your car has been pre-weighted to give it the most “push” down the ramp for maximum speed.
SANDED and ROUNDED:
The smoother the car feels, the faster it is! I want your car to be the fastest around, so I’ve taken the time to go over your car with 3 different levels of sanding! This reduces air resistance enabling you to beat out the competition.
RACING-INSPIRED PAINT JOB:
Your car even looks fast while standing still!! 3 layers of shiny paint give it a clear-coat looking finish that minimizes air resistance and make it shiny and fast. Please feel free to add your own stickers or decals to make the paint job your own!
FLAWLESS WHEELS:
Your wheels have been perfectly rounded to reduce friction and give your car optimum speed. When the wheels come out of the original kit, they are not truly round. We’ve tuned them to make them perfectly round and free of mold defects.
HIGHLY-POLISHED AXLES:
First, lathe turned, then I use my race-winning secret polishing technique on your car’s axles. My high-polishing technique maximizes your wheel’s spin and minimizes the wheel’s friction on the axle’s hubs giving your car unsurpassed speed.
PERFECTLY ALIGNED AXLES:
I’ve taken the time to align the axles of your car so that it tracks straight down the track. This keeps it from bouncing and hitting the sides, which creates frictions and slows your car down. I’ve aligned the axles so that your car runs on 3 wheels. This means a little less drag as it goes down the incline and is one more technique that gives you an edge over the competition.
WEIGHTED TO 4.8 oz:
Because scales vary and I don’t want you to get disqualified, I’ve weighted your car to 4.8oz. Included in your kit are 2 - 0.1oz external weights. Glue on with super glue (not included). Instructions are included regarding the optimum weight placement and maximum speed.
SHIPPING:
I package my derby cars with love and care so that they arrive to your door in the same condition they left mine in.
RETURNS:
Unless your Derby car arrives broken, I do not accept returns. Please feel free to contact me with questions.
YOUR KIT INCLUDES:
*Official Boy Scout Pinewood Derby Car,
*Wheels and axles attached and tuned
*External weights (enough to get your car to 5oz total)
***Because I cannot foresee the future, I cannot guarantee a first place win. But, I DO guarantee a fast and competitive car. Our Boy Scout Pinewood Derby secrets have been time tested, and perfected through generations! While I cannot guarantee a win, you won’t be disappointed!
YOUR CUSTOM CAR:
Please message me if you want a custom order or if you need:
* All 4 wheels touching the track
* The original BSA pinewood derby kit box
* Match set of wheels by specific mold number (additional cost)
* A paint color that isn't in the listing
ICING ON THE CAKE:
*I purchase my Pinewood Derby kits from the local Boy Scout office because I enjoy supporting the BSA!
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