Jim,

I like the write-up you did here. I am going to post a link from the EA forum to here. It is a good learning tool for anyone who has not built a car before.

I do have a couple comments though. You can fix the axle/bushing issue and really strengthen up the car by using 20mm bolts as axles. I have seen a lot of 1/2" axles break (they are stressed where they are welded at the head). Have never seen a 20mm axle break.

Read rule 13.5 on page 9 of the rule book. On your car you must reach outside the car to turn your car off, this is a rule violation. You need to install another switch inside the car or a lot of us add a pull wire to inside the cars. Not a big deal though unless the catch it durring inspection.

I saw a comment about running split brakes. It really seems odd to someone who is used to working on cars, but splitting the brakes really helps on these cars. the braking effort is shared by both hands instead of all on one hand. It also can really help when turning to have the ability to just use one brake when cornering.

Aaron