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Post by Young Guns on Jan 10, 2007 0:48:58 GMT -7
I am running a 1 lane 35' "Best track" with a micro wizard timer. For this track want would be a good time to shoot for?
How would I convert the time from my track to a 45' track, so I could know what my time maybe on the PDDR track.
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Post by P D D R 2 on Jan 10, 2007 1:17:33 GMT -7
I am running a 1 lane 35' "Best track" with a micro wizard timer. For this track want would be a good time to shoot for? How would I convert the time from my track to a 45' track, so I could know what my time maybe on the PDDR track. First question I have for ya ? When did you get your timer? Have you had it calibrated from Fast Track Mirco Wizard ?
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Post by Young Guns on Jan 10, 2007 10:56:42 GMT -7
I have only had the micro wizard timer for a few weeks now.
The only thing that I have done is measured from the back of the starting pin to the laser so it would measure right at 30'. All times are displayed on the time. I am not using any software.
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Post by alineperformance on Jan 10, 2007 11:42:10 GMT -7
Best suggestion - get Glen to send you "Outburst" and time that on your new track (as if he would) and then you know what you have to beat. There are too many variables to make a very accurate expectation. What you can do is go to a local race and see if the winner will time his car on your track at home?
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Post by leo234 on Jan 10, 2007 20:04:29 GMT -7
Young Gun,
The best way to get an accurate track comparison is to carefully time your car on your home track (6 runs) or so. Send your car to the PDDR and have Glenn or David run the car on the PDDR's track and then compare the difference. I have used this technique myself and have found it to be surprisingly accurate. When I first got started, I asked the very same question many times as I too have a 35' Best Track. Keep in mind that every track is different and the times can very significantly from one track/timer to the next. Tracks that are well maintained such as the PDDR's are pretty consistent; however, on poorly maintained tracks that are set-up and taken down frequently this technique does not work as well.
Take care, 234
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Post by 2FAST4U on Jan 10, 2007 20:16:55 GMT -7
Young Gun,
The best way to get an accurate track comparison is to carefully time your car on your home track (6 runs) or so. Send your car to the PDDR and have Glenn or David run the car on the PDDR's track and then compare the difference. I have used this technique myself and have found it to be surprisingly accurate. When I first got started, I asked the very same question many times as I too have a 35' Best Track. Keep in mind that every track is different and the times can very significantly from one track/timer to the next. Tracks that are well maintained such as the PDDR's are pretty consistent; however, on poorly maintained tracks that are set-up and taken down frequently this technique does not work as well.
Take care, 234 I would love to help out, young guns send your car and I can run your car and give you a base line if you would like... Glenn
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Post by King Of Hearts on Feb 4, 2007 14:53:19 GMT -7
Hello Young Gun, I too have the 35' BestTrack with a Micro wizard timer.Unfortunately we can't leave the track set up all the time so I know this affects our consistency somewhat.But if you could let us know what kind of times you are getting it might help as a reference for us.We just ran my sons cars down the track today,they went straight into storage after our derby they have not been relubed or touched in any other way,that way we could establish baseline for our own use. The cars are extended wheel base 4 wheels on the floor(council rule )Non grooved axles with lightly sanded tread(council rule). Over about 40 runs one car avg 2.557,and the other avg about2.400. We are going to get wheels on my oldest back up car that he built and hopefully have it ready for March.Then we will have something to compare it to. KOH
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Post by King Of Hearts on Feb 23, 2007 18:51:54 GMT -7
Hello All, Just thought I would post update here on our track times.I made large mistake on previous info.Alex's car avg post derby was off a bit, actual avg time over first 10 heats was 2.572 sec's Daniel's car avg over 1st 10 heats was 2.540 sec's post derby. We had a chance to check our alignment and relube the cars. We went from straight runners to RR and we were able to improve the avg times .028 and .024 respectively. We also got a chance to run my oldest son Alex's backup car which we are going to send in for March's race(it is all boxed up and scheduled for pickup in the morning ;D)in the stock class.We have decided to name the car "JSTNCASE" . The new car averaged 2.517 sec's after initial setup and lube per the "Model Boy's Instructional Video",the $4.95 is in the box ;D.We then tweaked the rear alignment a little, left the front as is a little fresh lube and one pass on the track.The single pass was 2.491 . So just though I would post this info here for all as a reference against the times the car will run on the PDDR track ;D ;D. KOH
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