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    The Virtual Racing CD
    CD Containing All Below
    Car Construction E-Book
    Measure Parameter E-Book
    New Virtual Racing Program
    Virtual Racing Help Manual

    Packages
    Basic Package
    Design Package
    Speed Package
    Complete Package

    Select Individual Items
    Super-Z Oil
    Super-Z Graphite
    Axle Polish Compound
    Bore Polish Compound
    Pin Vise & Lube Block
    Metal Axle File
    New Digital Precision Calipers
    Plastic Vernier Calipers
    		Lubrication Block

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    This apparatus is primarily for applying the graphite coating to the axle. Electric drills or drill presses rotate too fast and more graphite may be rubbed off than is applied. The polished axle is chucked into the pin vise and rolled back and forth by hand so the axle rotates against the special application cloth containing Super-Z graphite. The proper pressure and rotating technique are specified in the instruction sheet. Remember we are trying to create a fairly delicate monomolecular film on the axle surface.

     

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