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    Soap Box car - heavier better ? Part II

    So, do you think that "less is more" in this situation ? I was just thinking of inline skates and hockey skates - where they typically have 4 wheels on each shoe. I always thought that was to spread the weight out. Perhaps it is just to help stabilize things ? I could add more info...
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    Soap Box car - heavier better ? Part II

    After reading throught the original thread about soapbox cars, I have a better understanding of what is happening. The soapbox derby that I'm in has few rules. You must have a 6" or less wheel, steering and some sort of brake. The hill is a constant slope and there is a 10' push zone. From...
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    Soapbox racer - heavier is better?

    Hello all, I'm reviving an old topic as I just competed in a coffin race over the weekend. Basically, it is fashioned after a soapbox derby. The only 3 rules are: 6" wheel max diameter, some sort of brake and steering. There is a 10 foot push section where the cars can be shoved down the...
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