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Ok, The rules meeting has happened and everyone survived, no blood was shed (a few tears maybe). Not having raced in 9 years what (as in cars and parts) do I need to get to start racing again. Please assume that I have nothing of value left in my race box. This ought to be interesting…

Jim

Post edited 10:37 am – August 14, 2012 by The Great Communicator

Like Paul, I also use BSRT equipment.  I find it easier to stick with one manufacturer; the assembly techniques are universal as are the tools. 

For Super Stocks I use the flexible chassis, #962 and flexible timing bracket, #926.  I like the #149 Hot Stock arm over the popular #148 arm because it's lighter, i feel it will spin up faster.  I don't use the gold plated electrical components because I'm cheap and I'm doubtful about the real benefits they offer but if you're feeling rich, by all means, they certainly don't hurt.  I like the Scale Engineering bronze bushings, they're a slightly tighter fit than Gary's Beedle Bushings and I feel for Super Stock, they run better (this is NOT true for G-Jets…).  Ceramic magnets are required so not many options (other than Tony's G3R traction magnets but let's not go there…).  I use the twisted endbell, again with a Scale Engineering bushing.  I always run a 7T Delrin pinion and a 22T Delrin Crown Gear regardless of the track.  That's an area I want to experiment with more this year.  I usually use an 0.008" pick up spring (#221) with an 0.005" helper spring, again another area I want to play with more this year.  I like the extended guide pin (#167) but I shorten it by 0.030" – that seems to work everywhere but on Bill Bonsma's Mightly Atlas track.  I now use Gary's titanium axle (HT222), it's the same price as the steel version so why not.  I take all these parts, put them in a box and shake until assembled… 

 As for CMPM Modifieds, i'm the wrong guy to offer help.  My bone pile keeps getting larger and larger.  The cars are a blast to drive but I haven't figured out how to keep them cool.  I always have a fire extinguisher handy whilst running them… 

Good luck,

John Reimels

Jim,

I do not feel that a HOT Stock arm is needed for a G-Jet to perform well. Some of the best G-Jets are stock arms. I do suggest the G-Jet pick up shoes to reduce arching.

For the Spec Class 902 I would consider the RTV Super Tire. You may need to file the edge of the outside and inside tire. You may want to purchase several of each color since the tires maynot be the exact same size. They are not injected molded and may vary.

I would also try the BSRT new silicone non RTV  injected molded tires with rounded off edge. They presently have four size rims .275, .280, .285 and .290. If I'm not mistaken they have 3 or 4 tire sizes which will include a firmer or harder tire as well. You will need to check with Gary since the part numbers are not on the web site at this time. I think he is coming out with a card that you can carry around which will show the tire sizes using specific size rims. I think that the lowest size diameter with tire and rim will come in around .422 but you will need to check with him.

I'm not sure about the brass bushing that John Reimels is mentioning as far as fit.

I think the most popular SS crown gear is 23 tooth but that will vary from track to track and car.

In general I do not use the twisted end bell in Super Stock. They have pros and cons

I would not suggest the ceramic Slottech magnets they do not fit in the car and when forced into the chassis, bends the gear box. The chassis has been tested by many other outside sources including Harden Creek under product review.

Peter has also placed the chassis in his  chassis jig using the Slottech magnets. I'd call him for the results. He can tell you how straight is any HO to 1/24 scale chassis  Being an engineer and having testing equipment available you can be your own judge. You also know some of the best  drivers and car builders in the country. You can make many phone calls regarding this issue.

Titaniun axles, yes

Silicone sponge tires, AST. Presently they are not discontinued. I also like Sheppard, Sluggo, Slottech yellow, Wizzard radical radial black

Gold, maybe. I think as long as you clean and polish the parts, you'll be fine with copper.

Is Sluggo and Slade brown the same?

Thanks for checking..