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by frank9129
Tue Jan 19, 2016 3:18 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: I give up!!
Replies: 8
Views: 21692

Re: I give up!!

I don't put anything on my tires. I don't want to clean it off my track.
I have a 4'x16' routed oval I call Crab Alley Speedway. The tires lay down a nice layer of rubber and tires stick to the corners.
Frank
by frank9129
Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: I give up!!
Replies: 8
Views: 21692

Re: I give up!!

I have a theory about why tires get hard and oily. I host races for kids. They only have one speed. Flat out into the next corner. After about a year of torture the tires are worn out. When there is a wreck the cars behind try to push their way through the pile. Tires get hot from the rubbing on the...
by frank9129
Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: News and Discussion
Topic: Fly
Replies: 5
Views: 2154

Fly

Fly is in Bankruptcy! I just read over at HRW that Fly has filed for protection of the bankruptcy courts in Spain.
If Fly is closing after there joining with Artin what is going to happen with the other producters?
A SAD, SAD, day in Slot Car Racing.
Frank
by frank9129
Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: News and Discussion
Topic: HRW down?
Replies: 1
Views: 1167

Re: HRW down?

It appears it is all fixed.
About 13:00 they came back on line, for me.
Thanks,
Frank
by frank9129
Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: News and Discussion
Topic: HRW down?
Replies: 1
Views: 1167

HRW down?

I have been trying to log on the HRW since 06:30 EST US. I get a screen which says they are temporarily disabled. Does anyone know if there is a problem.
Frank :?:
by frank9129
Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:51 pm
Forum: News and Discussion
Topic: Welcome to the new Slotcar Outhouse
Replies: 15
Views: 15909

Welcome back

There is no need to kill the fatted calf when we have chassis that need chopping. I will make those axel stubs yet.
Thank you for returning to us.
Frank