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Got my custom graphics from MCI for the rocket car (which is now called "The MAX Q")....plus some composite engines to test...trying to set a 1 sec et/mph record 20230607_175908.jpg The Slingshot decals are for the Slingshot I restored, want a more early 90's/late 80s paint scheme...plus I...

Posting up two pictures of my runner. First picture of a setup from a race on carpet where only original wheels were allowed. Used a fresh set of Schumacher full spike yellow and removed the spikes for carpet racing. Would really recommend the Schumacher tires for the original Fox wheels - for the ...

Custom chassis for "The MAX Q" rocket car...
Thanks Jeff Malar (Factory Works)!

Got the chassis back from Jeff at Factory Works!...I will begin to re assemble the car and paint the body this week...one body will be for running/other will be done later for display

GoMachV wrote: ↑Mon Jun 12, 2023 4:15 pm Sure looks weird with no holes

Man u forgot to drill them!...F....lol, it will have plenty of holes when I get done with it! (I ordered it bare, no holes)

Getting it mocked up...tough build...1000 measurements ...maybe more...no joke

This is a really fun thread to follow. I have a question though, wouldn't it be simpler to take all of the ignition components out of the car , as in the model rockets, and just have a battery to power steering and brakes? Or is there some kind of rule for speed runs that prohibit that? Keep up the...

Going for a world record attempt

Thumbs will post video. Made a safe test run...had some issues... GNSS is hard to use, keeps losing Satellite signal...so i don't have those numbers yet...still learning that thing...anyway.. Rocket mount came loose, steering setup was off, hard to drive straight at beginning of run, brakes failed.....

After months of the room being in total shambles from working tirelessly on the rocket car project, I finally got it all cleaned up...what a relief!....seriously, I ain't playin...it was miserable

Hell yeah it is!...nice early example...cool tires too...I would go OS CV red or blue head...u will be happier

This was supposed to go on rocket car thread...sorry