Maximum Velocity! Pine Derby Car Tool | DerbyCar Center of

Maximum Velocity! Pine Derby Car Tool | DerbyCar Center of Gravity Stand | Accurately & Easily Measure COG for Pinewood Car Kits
- FORGET THE PENCIL & RULER - Use our Center Of Gravity (COG) Stand to accurately measure and adjust the balance point of your pinewood car (COG tool only, car is not included).
- VALUABLE DERBY CAR TOOL - The built in ruler simplifies the process of finding the exact balance point of your derby car. This is a key building component of your pinewood car build (COG tool only, car is not included).
- QUICK ASSEMBLY - Snap in a few parts and you are ready to find the center of gravity for your derby car. Easy to follow instructions included (COG tool only, car is not included).
- 100 % MADE IN THE USA
- HERE TO HELP - Maximum Velocity has been serving the Pine Derby community for 20 years. All our products are tested and proven to help you reach Maximum Velocity!
Forget the pencil or ruler; use our Center Of Gravity (COG) Stand to accurately measure and adjust the balance point of your pinewood derby car. The built in ruler simplifies the process of finding the exact balance point of your car. Usage With the wheels and axles on the car, balance the car with the rear wheels positioned over the built in ruler. Once the car is balanced on the balance beam read the measurement directly below the rear axles. This measurement is the COG of the car. COG Recommendation Our recommendation for the COG is as follows: Wood Track, no alignment consideration: 1-1/4 inches Wood Track, Rail-Riding: 1 inch Aluminum track, no alignment consideration: 7/8 inch Aluminum track, Rail-Riding: 3/4 inch - Better performance may be attained with a COG closer to the rear axle (5/8 inch or so). However, this reduces front wheel tracking which can result in poor performance near the finish line. So, generally a more aggressive balance point is used when a test track is available to make sure the car will perform properly. To achieve the desired COG, ballast weight must be added behind, and in front of the rear axle. A good starting point for weight placement is 1/3 of the added weight behind the rear axle, and 2/3 of the added weight in front of the rear axle. If needed, weight can also be placed above the rear axle or across the rear axle (using an underbody weight plate). Assembly Required The COG stand comes disassembled. Use a small amount of glue (super glue or epoxy) to attach the balance beam and support members.
Country USA
Brand Maximum Velocity!
Manufacturer Maximum Velocity
Binding Office Product
ItemPartNumber 5196
Color Blue
Size Medium
UPCs 682863635249
EANs 0682863635249
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Maximum Velocity!
Manufacturer	Maximum Velocity
Binding	Office Product
ItemPartNumber	5196
Color	Blue
Size	Medium
UPCs	682863635249
EANs	0682863635249
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Maximum Velocity! Pine Derby Car Tool | DerbyCar Center of Gravity Stand | Accurately & Easily Measure COG for Pinewood Car Kits

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