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Post by Mayhem Miller on Apr 11, 2008 15:13:00 GMT -7
Hey Guys-
We are running our district derby tomorrow and I want to get our track setup as close to the pddr track specs as possible and need to know the start pin height. Its a regular 4lane, 42 foot best track. I think most tracks are somewhere between 48 and 50 inches, but not sure.
Could someone let me know that would be great!
Thanks
Rick Miller
Minnesota
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Post by 2FAST4U on Apr 13, 2008 9:44:13 GMT -7
Hey Guys- We are running our district derby tomorrow and I want to get our track setup as close to the pddr track specs as possible and need to know the start pin height. Its a regular 4lane, 42 foot best track. I think most tracks are somewhere between 48 and 50 inches, but not sure. Could someone let me know that would be great! Thanks Rick Miller Minnesota sorry i did not get the measurments up for you I have started a new job and have be working 14 hour days... do you still need them i can get them for you... I know la sound has them he took a hill measurment when he was here for the race. i did not write it down maybe he can chim in and let us all know...  let me know Glenn |
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Post by Mayhem Miller on Apr 13, 2008 10:30:13 GMT -7
Hey Glenn- Our district race was yesterday, the start pin on their 42' best track was at exactly 49" high.
I have my basement gutted, and as soon as I finish it off I'm planning on getting a 42' best-track to test cars with. I think the only real adjustment on best-tracks is the start pin height, which also affects the slope of the ramp as well.
If you get time, no big rush, just let me know what your start pin height is so when I get my lazy rear in gear and finish my basement, I can set my personal test track up as identical to yours as possible.
Thanks again!
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Post by 2FAST4U on Apr 13, 2008 13:39:27 GMT -7
thanks La that is all you need. but i will get the measurements for you for thoughts of you who do not have a Fancy dancey electric lasers like La...  |
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Post by Bones on Apr 13, 2008 13:58:37 GMT -7
Hey 2FAST4U, you mean can't supply all members with a fancy dancey electric laser thingy? Oh well, but the measurements will be good, thanks
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Post by Carolina Gravity Sports on Apr 13, 2008 15:10:17 GMT -7
Just measured mine and it too was 27.1 degrees. As far as height I don't know. I put the same plywood boxes under the slope section as the PDDR track. Filled them with sand and it makes it alot more sturdy.
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Post by P D D R 2 on Apr 13, 2008 15:54:13 GMT -7
Just measured mine and it too was 27.1 degrees. As far as height I don't know. I put the same plywood boxes under the slope section as the PDDR track. Filled them with sand and it makes it alot more sturdy. That is one big factor when setting up these tracks is cutting down on the vibrations and making the hill as sturdy as possible. We have found by spreading the 2 vertical legs on the hill section making it have a wider stance on the bottom really made a big difference. Adding the Wood box and filling them with sand helps hold the track down and dampen the vibration... Also if you turn your sections of track upside down and use duct tap and tape the lanes together length ways holds them much more firmly together also eliminating most of the vibration as well. We also plan on getting some 3" thick foam rubber like bedding foam and putting up inside of each lane cavities. This should almost eliminate all vibration. Soon to come... Also The Edge SuperStarter (Electronic Starting System) Will cut down allot of vibration and make accurate starts each and every time...  |
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Post by Carolina Gravity Sports on Apr 13, 2008 17:21:29 GMT -7
Just measured mine and it too was 27.1 degrees. As far as height I don't know. I put the same plywood boxes under the slope section as the PDDR track. Filled them with sand and it makes it alot more sturdy. That is one big factor when setting up these tracks is cutting down on the vibrations and making the hill as sturdy as possible. We have found by spreading the 2 vertical legs on the hill section making it have a wider stance on the bottom really made a big difference. Adding the Wood box and filling them with sand helps hold the track down and dampen the vibration... Also if you turn your sections of track upside down and use duct tap and tape the lanes together length ways holds them much more firmly together also eliminating most of the vibration as well. We also plan on getting some 3" thick foam rubber like bedding foam and putting up inside of each lane cavities. This should almost eliminate all vibration. Soon to come... Also The Edge SuperStarter (Electronic Starting System) Will cut down allot of vibration and make accurate starts each and every time... Instead of the foam, I used Dyamat. It is the same stuff used by car audio installers to dampen and deaden vibrations in high end installations. It comes in a big roll and one roll was plenty for a 42' track. Cuts with scissors and has a peel of backing to expose a sticky surface. |
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