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VW Lounge => General Forum => Topic started by: VWPANZER1 on August 30, 2011, 01:47:38 pm
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Talking to Jeff at Bugs and Busses in Barnegat he said that they (CJVWS) had just made a new track for a new event this year at Flanders.
"VALVE COVER RACING."
I think SJVW could make (another) a good showing by building a bunch of them.
Here is a model I just completed.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-og30BXE3v34/Tl0Z8RxuipI/AAAAAAAAAqg/72j7rgTWvDw/s640/DSCF4546.JPG)
Having built a couple of trophy winning Pinewood Derby cars for Gina when she was in the Indian Guides, here are a couple of stratagies for a winning racer.
1. The longer the wheelbase the straighter it will track. A straight running car will beat a faster one. ( Note: a Rabbit valve cover is a lot longer then an aircooled one. )
2. Keep the weight in the back.
3. The narrower the wheels the less drag on the air and track-faster.
4. Polish the axils,bearings etc. Use dry graphite lub.
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if im not wrong, it's ONLY aircooled valve covers used in the races. Lets see some racers debut, while Rebel Racer is waiting to defeat u beginners! LOL
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SJVWC emblem and VW flower are a nice touch! 2@@cool
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if im not wrong, it's ONLY aircooled valve covers used in the races. Lets see some racers debut, while Rebel Racer is waiting to defeat u beginners! LOL
You would think so, but he said any kind of VW valve cover. However he said he would post some rules on the site soon.
Here are some U-tube valve cover racers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a9Ifz-cyJc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StOScKCZd_Y&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a9Ifz-cyJc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_bnMt_gvZA&feature=related
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I think the Slow Rider's Slam valve cover racers are much more creative. See the link here on our very own website, captured by non other than Jack...
http://www.sjvwc.net/forums/index.php/topic,6275.msg36912.html#msg36912
(If that link doesn't work... it's under "Slow Riders Slam Part 2" in Videos of Events section. )
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(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/483738.jpg)
This is Rebel Racer... He's rolling with NEW wheels! So racers beware of BIG Blue Meanie!!! Baja Style!!!! Shawn was my inspiration!!! clap2-*
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You've got the clear advantage. The thinner the wheel the less drag-hence the faster it goes. :jump4jo":
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He's a machinist! [gunfiring\
Thanks for the props Ramon...I'm honored
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You've got the clear advantage. The thinner the wheel the less drag-hence the faster it goes. :jump4jo":
Joe, i changed those wheels. The bolt head kept getting caught on the divider and edge of the track, falling off or doing a 360 wipeout! I have a new set of wheels that looks like a Baja Bug! Eve have sponsor decals.. no pics yet! i'll be displayng at DOTB!!!! along with the ^NO1) from the Slowriders show.
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**^bana0 2@@cool