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This web page is for beginners, here are some of the terms of this hobby.
Anyone else fee free to contribute.
If you don't understand something, always ask someone at your local track.
Post on the message board under "general discussion", some one there will help you.

	Braids Connects current from your car to track braids.
	Motor Brushes Found on the end bell on motor.
	Motor Brush Springs Holds brushes in place,. Many variations.
	Pinion Gear Gear on motor
	Crown Gears Gear on rear axle for an inline set up From 46 teeth's to 60 teeth
	Sidewinder Gears For sidewinder set up
	Rear Axle Machined steel, Spacers made of aluminum tubing and washers.
	Rear Tire Note: little screw to tighten on rear axle.
	Different Size Tires Size varies as to your set-up.
	Brass Motor Mounts These are many other materials for these.
	Body pins Used to hold body to chassis.
	Motors From Falcons, C-cans and D-cans.
	Body You can use model kits, Lexan, resin or Styrene
	Wheelie Wheels Maximum lenght from center drive axle to center wheelie axle is 5 inches.
	More information coming soon
A bit more advanced information
Click on picture to enlarge	16-D Motors explained. Click on picture. To enlarge.
Click on picture to enlarge	16-D Motor explained Click on picture To enlarge.

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