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by Richo99
Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: Model Car Racing
Topic: Super Cool ScaleAuto Wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 12917

Re: Super Cool ScaleAuto Wheels

Hi, You wont get Sakatsu products any more unless someone has old stock as the company has not been trading for now about 2 years I believe. they were beautiful wheels which we ran on our GT3 class (which was any model car chassis not just Plafit). They did bend if you gave them a hard enough hit, b...
by Richo99
Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Model Car Racing
Topic: Ecurie Elite 5 Litre Challenge
Replies: 5
Views: 8943

Re: Ecurie Elite 5 Litre Challenge

I saw one of these chassis in the flesh (Dave's) tonight & Garry they are very well made. I also saw the bodies Dave has done & they are up to his high standard..

I hope the event goes well on Saturday & I will pop in for a look in the morning...

Regards

Pete
by Richo99
Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: Aussie Retro Discussion
Topic: End of Year get together at HSC
Replies: 4
Views: 7440

Re: End of Year get together at HSC

Looks like an enjoyable evening and plenty of awards spread around...

James, congratulations to you. Between yourself & Wayne, you have an excellent centre.

Regards

Pete R
Toowoomba Qld...
by Richo99
Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: Model Car Racing
Topic: NSW State Plafit Championship Results and Pics
Replies: 14
Views: 18496

Re: NSW State Plafit Championship Results and Pics

Thanks for the great day guys. Well done James & Wayne for putting the event on. Good entry numbers too which was good to see. Thanks to Plafit via Werner for the sponsorship in prizes. The trophies supplied by Hornsby Slot Cars were terrific as well. Mine is going straight to the pool room........
by Richo99
Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:24 pm
Forum: Model Car Racing
Topic: The Secret World of Plafit
Replies: 25
Views: 33769

Re: The Secret World of Plafit

Hi Stew,

Yes you can get an 11T plastic pinion. I will bring a couple down...

Thew Plafit gears are 50 pitch so not sure if they will mesh with the standard gears that come with the plastic chassis/cars. I am unsure what pitch they are....

Pete
by Richo99
Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: Model Car Racing
Topic: cars for nsw titles
Replies: 3
Views: 6470

Re: cars for nsw titles

Yes the track is good Jan. Just have to pay the previous owner :lol: Dave & I tested on Monday & have now packed them all up for the trip to Sydney. My Group C is a bit of an unknown as I only did a few laps. Overall weight is 176gm and body is 62gm. So on the weights OK. We will see how we ...
by Richo99
Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Model Car Racing
Topic: cars for nsw titles
Replies: 3
Views: 6470

Re: cars for nsw titles

Hi all,

My stable for the NSW Plafit Champs...
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regards

Pete
by Richo99
Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Model Car Racing
Topic: The Secret World of Plafit
Replies: 25
Views: 33769

Re: The Secret World of Plafit

Hi All, For anyone who needs a hand with their Plafit cars at the NSW Champs at Hornsby, Dave Newton & I will be there on the Saturday and will freely offer any assistance you need to set up your cars. We have been running these for a few years now & happy to help anyone out. Please come &am...
by Richo99
Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:27 pm
Forum: Model Car Racing
Topic: The Secret World of Plafit
Replies: 25
Views: 33769

Re: The Secret World of Plafit

Hi Stew, Chassis looks OK. Diffusers.. Rear just cut straight along the width at the back of the wheel arch. Front, a bit tricky thanks to that very necessary piece of slot car eqipment, the guide.. Again, cut straight across the width on the front of the wheel arch, then carfully, dremmel out the s...