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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer
    I don't wanna grow up,
    I'm a Jalopnik kid--
    I wanna go fast and I wanna skid
    So I can spin out--
    More smoke, more torque
    More fun, more quick!
    Jalopnik! #soapboxderby
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    Image of CptSevere CptSevere
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer
    That's insane. I love it. Get wheelbarrow tires for it. Larger diameter, less rolling resistance. Makes for a better ride, as well, so your beer doesn't spill all over the place. #soapboxderby
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer
    Ah, the ridiculously quick steering makes up for the tiny wheel. I get it now.

    Well approved, folks. I kinda wish I'd thought to do something like this... and, yeah, I'd probably have lawnmower wheels, too. #soapboxderby
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    Image of skitter skitter
    11/08/09

    @MushyHeirloom: Stump up for what we call 'forklift wheels' at Home Depot or Lowe's. Solid plastic is much faster than tires and the bearings are built for more weight, so they don't get quite as angry in single shear. #soapboxderby
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    Image of skitter skitter
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer

    Hey now, that's a pretty sophisticated steering linkage when it comes to unsanctioned downhill racing. Someone always has the center pivot board, or various bicycle and scooter front ends, or string wrapped around PVC. But the most insane thing I have ever seen, by far, was the guy who rode way at the tips of a pallet jack, steering with ropes tied to the handle.

    Pictured above is the result of one test session where our driver was 'a little uncertain' about the steering. #soapboxderby
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    Image of Anaximander Anaximander
    11/08/09

    @skitter: I sure hope that driver was wearing a cup. #soapboxderby
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/08/09

    @Anaximander: Yeah, but it was on his head. #soapboxderby
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer
    My first auto related project involved building a gravity racer with a friend. With no brakes and the steepest hill in town. It's a miracle we're alive. #soapboxderby
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    Image of Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer
    That looks like too much fun...! Of course it would have to be illegal. The seat and the chain steering wheel makes for a classy looking ride indeed. #soapboxderby
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