Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

[bigflipper]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

First test, ran ok just didn't have enough space to get to top speed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIi7mljNc14

[john_frizell]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

I won't be able to finish my ride on but I'll be there with a non ridden. Looking forward to seeing you all.

[craig_colliass]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

What time do you think you can do with it for the standing 100 meters?

[bigflipper]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

Speedo only goes to 70mph. Expect a time somewhere between 3 and 15 seconds .

[blazerbotics]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

You driving glyn Got my other engine today, bought as a non-runner, 10mins later off it went, turns out the spark plug was loose! All other engines are fitted and linked up already, will get this fourth one in tomorrow. May be testing by tomorrow night if not Monday, just need to make a fuel tank.

[bigflipper]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

Hi Alan, No I definately won't be driving, far too fat and heavy. Mark will be driving, now on a starvation diet to keep his weight down, thinking of chopping his left leg off to save weight as its only used for the brakes!

[PJ-27]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

Brakes!? Pah!

[blazerbotics]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

Well seeing as mines front wheel steer and brakes, and there is now weight at all on the front, I dont have either! All engines mounted with throttle actuators, just need to wire it all up and sort out a fuel tank, hopefully full test run tomorrow







More piccies http://photobucket.com/ptdr11

[james...venom]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

That looks great Alan!

We are franticly trying to get ours finished, no idea if its any good!

[blazerbotics]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

We are franticly trying to get ours finished

Same as always

Mines more or less done, a few tweaks to do. Went to go for a test run tonight but two of the throttle actuators seem to have stopped working, so need to look into that, hopefully something simple!

[craig_colliass]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

Looks good Alan
Have you worked out the theoretical top speed - RPM of motor - gear ratio and wheel diameter?

[cliveb]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

omg he's fitted a nitrus kit to it :shock: :shock:

[blazerbotics]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

Lol, no nitrus, not that brave, although did thik about it, maybe next year! Theoretical top speed is 50mph. Do need to fit some sort of wheelie bar/wheels, without me in it, it almost balances on the back wheels!

[craig_colliass]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

50mph!
You crazy Roboteer

Don't forget to do your crash helmet strap up tight!!!

[blazerbotics]

Re: Power Tool Drag Racing! September 25th Entries open.

Yup, and seeing how the front wheel does all the steering and braking, and that has hardly any grip, will be interesting! Will never get full speed due to air resitance, friction etc, think they should have a speed trap on the course as well!