mouse trap car kits

A mouse trap car designed for success
This mouse trap powered car is designed for those who are serious about winning, The Basic Kit II features many enhancements to our top selling Basic Kit I that makes the Basic Kit II a guaranteed winner. The Basic Kit II is designed to maximize the mousetrap's energy output over a 200% greater travel distance while reducing the overall loss of energy because of friction. The Basic Kit II can be assembled in less than one hour and will travel from 35-65 meters for most first time builders.

Size : length = 21 inches, width = 6 inches, lever arm = 12 inches.



Everything you need to build a winner
Two major upgrades on this mouse trap car include adjustable steering and reduced friction bushings. The reduced friction bearings decrease the amount of energy lose to friction and increase the efficiency of the vehicle by as much as 25-30% over conventional systems. Adjustable Steering guarantees that the Basic Kit II will travel straight down any hallway; the Basic Kit II can also be adjusted to go in a complete circle of almost any radius.

Includes the following: balsa wood, DVD wheels, DVD/CD spacers, brass axle tubing, brass lever arm, Victor mousetrap, thrust bearings, axle hook, step-by-step plans, kevlar string, and secret performance tips.



Easy to build mouse trap car kit
As with all our top mouse trap car kits, The Basic Kit II also includes our "easy-to-wind" and "snag-free " string release system that will not tangle or snag for increased performance, a technique developed exclusively by Doc Fizzix. The Basic Kit II comes ready to assemble with a pre-cut and drilled frame and includes a top-secret construction guide that is filled with tons of performance tips developed over the years by the pros.

Tools needed: glue, needle-nose-pliers.