slittlehales Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Hi all, Just thought I would start a new thread here detailing the evolution of my track. So I bought Shodan's old track (build and photos here: Build details ) Anyway its a three land track with braid, its a pretty neat compact track and flows quite well in either direction. I picked it up yesterday and then spent the afternoon assembling it. Then it came time to wire it ...eeek. Thankfully Manimmal was on hand to assist and we were soon cutting laps on two of the lanes and drinking beers.... This afternoon I cleaned up some of the wiring and got the third lane running yay!! So the next project will be timing and then onto landscaping..... Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Nice to see it went to a good home, hope you get tons of enjoyment out of it Steve. Quote Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Thanks Rob, I am really pleased with it, am looking forward to getting the timing up and running so that I can see the lap times..... Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manimmal Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 we were both surprised by how good the track is!! - we got it right 1st time for the wiring too. Steve, you forgot to mention our new nemesis - gravity. Quote My mum says I'm an excellent driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoath Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Good to hear all is well with the 'new' track Steve. How's the grip? Quote Cheers, Dick SCMR build thread Woodbrook Valley build thread "A Man's home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted September 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 Good to hear all is well with the 'new' track Steve.How's the grip? Hi Knoath, the grip level is pretty good all things considered, the biggest issue as Manimmal alluded to is the lack of barriers and a concrete floor..... bugger... Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gref Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 the biggest issue as Manimmal alluded to is the lack of barriers and a concrete floor..... bugger... ouch! look forward to pics! Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo41 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hi Steve, Glad to hear the track had a good trip from Chaddy. No fences huh, sounds like you've got some 3mm MDF in your future...... As Gref said - Pics. Any ideas on the landscaping yet? Good stuff, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) Hi there Steve, Landscaping...mmm I am kinda thinking a street circuit sort of feel, like Singapore for example as I think the layout of the track lends itself to this, but still trying to put it together in my head. I will post pics asap. PS if anyone has some track name ideas, I am open to ideas.. Edited September 29, 2008 by slittlehales Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Ok some pics, Firstly, please excuse the messy shed and the temporary barriers! Pics that follow are some over all shots, then some detail shots of the two squeeze sections and finally a shot coming out of of the overpass. A Timing solution has been found and Startline will soon be installed. Enjoy! Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eno the Wonderdog Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I this one it looks like you come up hill into a flat section for the curve? Seems like a de-slot for no reason spot? Might be a trick of the eye though. Apart from that it looks magnificent! Congrats on your new racetrack! Dave Quote Captain's log: We are enroute to some planet whose name I cannot pronounce to do something really complicated that I don't understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi Eno, Its downhill into that corner, no problems with de-slots so far Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermouse Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 track looks great shouldn't all those weapons on the back wall be secured in a locked cabinet cheers DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 track looks great shouldn't all those weapons on the back wall be secured in a locked cabinet cheers DM LOL, I put em up high so the missus can't reach em! Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 So update for today, after being away for most of the week, got the timing sorted out today have all three lanes fully up and running, a great big thanks to Steve (aastes) for all his help. I can highly recommend Startline Next steps are sorting out a permanent solution for the controllers and then onto landscaping....... Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 So I thought I would post some lap times from the track, in the pursuit of semi scientific results, i have recorded the fastest lap times for the Red and Blue lanes, which are the two outside lanes , and then provide an average. I will try and update these results as long as I stay enthused. For the record, both Slot.It's have MJK tyres fitted and the bodies and pods loosened for float. The Proslot and the Fly Racing have "new formula" Ortmann's and loosened bodies and pods. Enjoy! Steve Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shodan Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Hi Steve, Long time no speak! How's the track going? Got any recent pics? Cheers Bry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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