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by Ned
Wed 18. Feb 2015 01:20
Forum: About this fora
Topic: Sorry for the downtime
Replies: 11
Views: 29696

Re: Sorry for the downtime

Keld, Thought you might want to know that the topic "Best Clearance Between Steering Magnet and Track Surface" has disappeared. There were several posts on this topic in early November 2014. When I search on the term "best" I find many references to Post subject: Re: Best Clearan...
by Ned
Wed 11. Feb 2015 19:25
Forum: News from MAGracing
Topic: Magracing - where now?
Replies: 36
Views: 90640

Re: Magracing - where now?

Looking good Wes!
by Ned
Tue 10. Feb 2015 16:03
Forum: Car building
Topic: Just to find out if it works: 1/24 scratch build chassis
Replies: 120
Views: 163735

Re: Just to find out if it works: 1/24 scratch build chassis

Do you think that the front-end shimmy, "dancing", with the original front tires was due to those tires being out of round or due to those rather wide wheels and tires wobbling on the front axles?
by Ned
Tue 10. Feb 2015 14:35
Forum: Car building
Topic: Just to find out if it works: 1/24 scratch build chassis
Replies: 120
Views: 163735

Re: Just to find out if it works: 1/24 scratch build chassis

Did using O rings for the front tires eliminate the front end shimmy? In other words, did it eliminate the dancing of the front wheels?
by Ned
Thu 5. Feb 2015 02:39
Forum: Car building
Topic: change of rear axle
Replies: 13
Views: 23279

Re: change of rear axle

I am new to all of this I was wondering if silicon tire would work? A lot of things can be used to increase the traction of the plastic wheels that come with the cars sold by Wes R. One of the best is Grease Monkey Large Black Disposable Nitrile Gloves. See http://www.magracingforum.com/viewtopic.p...
by Ned
Sat 31. Jan 2015 19:14
Forum: Car building
Topic: Just to find out if it works: 1/24 scratch build chassis
Replies: 120
Views: 163735

Re: Just to find out if it works: 1/24 scratch build chassis

Very interesting. Please keep us posted.
Would like to know if Jens (Kellerkind) finished his 1/24 scale magracer chassis for his beautiful Ferrari 512S Berlinetta.
by Ned
Mon 12. Jan 2015 16:47
Forum: Car building
Topic: rear axle bearing
Replies: 2
Views: 6532

Re: rear axle bearing

Rex
Good idea. Do you operate your cars in a dusty/abrasive environment?
What are the specs of the bearings?
Do you know where I could buy some?
by Ned
Sat 20. Dec 2014 19:25
Forum: News from MAGracing
Topic: Magracing - where now?
Replies: 36
Views: 90640

Re: Magracing - where now?

When all factors are considered, I'm not in a position to know whether the CR123A size or the AAA size rechargeable battery is best for 1:32 magracers, which is the scale I find most appealing. For Wes and others making decisions concerning batteries I do want you to know the following concerning 10...
by Ned
Thu 18. Dec 2014 01:52
Forum: News from MAGracing
Topic: Magracing - where now?
Replies: 36
Views: 90640

Re: Magracing - where now?

There appear to be LOTS of these cells available... Even by name brands. This is 3V http://www.amazon.com/DL123A-Duracell-Ultra-Lithium-Batteries-CR123A/dp/B002IGW15G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418800097&sr=8-1&keywords=cr123+batteries+lithium The nomenclature for batteries is confusing an...
by Ned
Sat 13. Dec 2014 21:44
Forum: Track building
Topic: Materials, Tools, and Techniques for Outdoor Track
Replies: 38
Views: 79186

Re: Materials, Tools, and Techniques for Outdoor Track

Since my last post about 3 weeks ago, we have had a lot of rain, some of it heavy, with higher humidity in the morning and lower temperatures. The track has been wet with dew every morning with no signs of rust or any other wear. The track seems to be holding up well and it is easy to clean when dry...