Zap body questions??

[Goat_Boy]

I was wondering if anyone out here has tried the Zap Z-2 or the Zap Z-4 for boxstock yet? I have tried the Z-2 with some good results so far. I cut it 5 3/4" long and 1 1/8" high and cut the spoiler to 3" wide with a little tapper. This is what was recommended to me by a racer. My question to anyone is....What dimentions have you used on these body's? Do you cut the spoiler narrow and tapperd? I have some literature on a Slick7 chassis that tells me the Z-4 is about same as Z-2 but does not need to be tuned as much?? Why is that if they are so similar? Do you still need to tapper the spoiler :confused: This question is for both glue and spray glue racing. What have you changed on the body from spray to full glue :confused: Thanks for any help :)

Ian

[Milton Gamble]

I am using Z-2 in Boxstock/Gp12, very light spray glue, Tunkel King that requires a little driving. With the Zap semi-wedge #100 chassis, I am cutting 1/8" off back of body and then cut to 5-13/16" x 1-1/4"........ .005 sidedams front wing angle @17 degrees, rear wing height @ 2-3/8" on tech blck & 1-3/4" behind body... full width spoiler x 2".....1/2" on body, 1st bend @ back edge of body, next @ 3/4", 2nd @ 1/2", 3rd @ 1/4".......hard to find .005" spoilers, most are .0045" so I add a piece of clear 1-1/2"wide packing tape full spoiler width and install 3/4" on body & 3/4" on spoiler (to 2nd bend)......1/2" segment of spoiler is vertical when installed and last 1/4" comes forward like scorpian tail. A lot of body but very forgiving and raceable.......we/re finding on this track that lower downforce bodies like Vipers are on edge too often unless you're very experienced driver or we spray extra heavy. The O/S Vette with rib is within .01-.02 seconds of the Z-2 when cut to same spec Pay close attention to tire width, I found .05-.06 seconds by narrowing tires 1/32" and if using "fish" rubber don't be afraid to clean them with lighter fluid between heats in late stages of race.........good luck anymore questions contact Craig Landry @ Zap, he has a body info sheet.

[ET37]

I cannot believe some of the notes that people keep on their slot car stuff, it really intrigues me....i envy your homework skills Milton Gamble!!!


" hey hurricane, how long do you cut your body, i dunno, measure it and tell me" lol

[Milton Gamble]

In humor, I'm old enough that I can't remember well, so I have to keep good notes........I had the body in front of me. I was a draftsman for 13 years when you used a pencil instead of a computer. I did learn one lesson I've used for life, and that was good notes and reference material.

Unclemilti