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Comment on PVC pipe finish line by Dale Winchester

Dale Winchester — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:22:13 +0000

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Comment on Build your own Redline Derby race track by Fireball Tim’s Dragtracks are Hot, Hot, Hot!

Fireball Tim’s Dragtracks are Hot, Hot, Hot! — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:02:20 +0000

[...] enjoy it once a month. There are also sites like Redline Derby that provide useful information on putting together your own track for those who are good with their [...]

Comment on PVC pipe finish line by Brian

Brian — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:43:55 +0000

If you have a photo, feel free to join the Forums and post it there. Sharing photos here in the blog isn’t that easy unless you have the photo up on Flickr or Photobucket somewhere.

Can’t wait to see your version of the gate!

Comment on PVC pipe finish line by Dale Winchester

Dale Winchester — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:36:13 +0000

I just finished one of these flapper gates and it works but would like something better.

@Would send a picture but don’t know how.

Comment on Speed test, Hot Wheels vs. Matchbox by Brian Vaughn

Brian Vaughn — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:26:37 +0000

The finish line in the videos and the current finish line I use for all racing is from the Hot Wheels V-Drop Playset.

It came with the V-Drop set that doesn’t have the jump. Got mine at Target for $15 or so.

Comment on Speed test, Hot Wheels vs. Matchbox by Dale Winchester

Dale Winchester — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:59:53 +0000

Where did you get that finish line gate?

Comment on An inside look at Target Race Aces by Faster Than Ever cars aren’t always faster :: Hot Wheels Race Tracks and Hot Wheels Collecting :: Redline Derby Racing / Collecting to Play

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:44:30 +0000

[...] being “made for the track” or whatever…and these are really just upsold FTE cars. The Race Aces from Target proved to be just that. Nothing more than an FTE with a plastic chromed body. However, you do have [...]

Comment on To open or not to open? by Brian Vaughn

Brian Vaughn — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:19:26 +0000

That’s a good point and something I think probably all of us do, buy two. I know I do. I usually buy two of the same model so I have one that is stock, for display or racing, and one for modding it’s a cool body style that I want to paint or customize.

Comment on To open or not to open? by John

John — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:27:40 +0000

I have boxes full of unopened Hot Wheels, I would not think of opening a blister pack.
That was back when, now I can’t wait to open the package the cars are much better out of the package Some times If the car is really Cool I will buy two and open one up just to display.

Comment on An inside look at Target Race Aces by Brian Vaughn

Brian Vaughn — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:43:08 +0000

I used a Dremel with the grinding bit to remove the axle. However, on a metal chassis you have to be extra careful because there’s a good chance of bending the axle if the grinded metal is weird.

To get axles back on chassis – metal or plastic – I just use JB Kwik, an epoxy steel (liquid steel). JB Kwik is a great general purpose material when it comes to Hot Wheels.

Here’s some previous posts on axles and JB Kwik
http://www.redlinederby.com/2009/09/fix-your-axles-for-better-speed/
http://www.redlinederby.com/2009/09/tools-of-the-trade/