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building a new backyard track

Discussion in 'Racing and Bashing' started by dppfi, Jun 7, 2012.

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  1. Bret

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    I like the track!  ;D
    Bret, Jun 14, 2012
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    thanks. its starting to actually look like something.
    dppfi, Jun 14, 2012
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    Looking pretty sweet
    Jesus Freak, Jun 22, 2012
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    Lookin good, ive always done it by hand and never more than 5' wide. I do usually rent a lawn roller for packing and snoothing $6 a day at the grange co op. And if u get your berms completly vertical, it'll whip that car around so qiuck. Almost steers its self..  workin an a drift course my self.
    chaseloc101, Jun 22, 2012
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    got some used 5in. fire hose for the dividers between lanes. (thanks GP fire guys!) should work great! i think i might split it in half, i think it will work out a little better and give me twice as much to work with.

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    dppfi, Jun 22, 2012
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    Very nice.  Did they give it to you or was there any cost involved?  How can you split that?  It looks pretty tough.
    GPS, Jun 24, 2012
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    they gave it to me for a donation. they do a yearly inspection on all hoses and it says blistering on it. i was thinking im going to use a sawzall with a metal blade. it has fibers sandwiched between rubber. i will just have to hold it nice and tight and hang on for the ride.
    dppfi, Jun 24, 2012
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    It looks like you don't get the brass fittings.

    I think it will be scary no matter how you cut it.
    GPS, Jun 25, 2012
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    i'm sure they can reuse the brass fittings. and i don't really know of a better way to cut it. i'm going to try my best to get it straight all the way down. i put up more pics when i get it done.
    dppfi, Jun 25, 2012
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    Get a pair of tinning shears, or "snips" !
    xtm0515, Jun 25, 2012
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    If your building the track in town and it's open somewhat to the public I would be willing to donate some pipe for it.
    sinistercad, Jun 25, 2012
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    So what happend to the track? ???
    lscottd, Dec 1, 2012
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