C6R at 1/32

C5Rick · 04-08-2007, 08:18 AM

I'm leaving a hobby that I think most of you touched at one time or another. Slot Cars. I have a homemade track and of course a couple of Vettes to run on it.

SteveK · 04-08-2007, 09:39 AM

Still have some of my slot cars and parts. Always had fun with them.

How big is that track?

C5Rick · 04-08-2007, 10:21 AM

The track is 14'X8' and a lap is about 60'. It's routed out of MDF. The cars I ran wer 1/32 scale, gret detail on them. Due to circumstances I have to get rid of it so it may be heading north. A lot of fun and I'll miss it. Sorry the cars below aren't Vettes.
Rick

Mekanic · 04-08-2007, 02:22 PM

Rick, I've been reading about Slot Car Drag Racing lately, and it seems like a ****load of fun, and a good way to blow a few hours.

Would you care to teach me about these little electric buggers? I have nary a clue about them, except how they get power from the track.

But now I've been reading about motor classes and different armatures, and ring and pinion gears, and I got a headache lol

C5Rick · 04-08-2007, 06:15 PM

I was more into the road racing. There are sanctioned races and it is big in Europe. You can change tires, different compounds, for different surfaces. This actually makes a big difference. The gearing is also a key factor. There's a wide range of ratio's available along with materials the gears are made from. The motors come in a wide array and usually based on RPM 's though the most isn't always the best. The motor position can be key, straight side or angle. I ran 1/32 scale and I believe most drag cars are 1/24 scale.