Im 42 and it happens to have a TYCO slotcar track from my childhood (early 90s) Im so amazed that there are still spare parts around for this!

For me, it's more fun to drive and race with the stock tires. Faster is not always better. A bone-stock 440 X2 has to be 'driven' more. You can't just blast around any corner or section of track without working the throttle. If you really want something challenging, but equally rewarding, try the old Tyco HP7 in stock form. You can powerslide them off the corners, and it's a hoot!

@slotslidershoslotcars

4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy some tail sliding too ! Even with the silicone tires you have to get your controller rythm down

@michaellorenson2997

3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Cassidy Really? "The worst advice anyone could receive"? I won't even bother to ask why, because your answer will obviously be insane.

@MrLuridan

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaellorenson2997 I love the stock HP7's too! Almost as fun as stock T-Jets.

@jeffnorbert1871

2 жыл бұрын

@Joe Cassidy I drift stock 440X2 Porsche 935 with all the magnets in place on stock tires. Right on the edge. Have to say I think the HP7 might be the worst chassis design ever. Not even referring to performance, it's just plain junk. Even an older HP2 is better. I like slot cars whether they are fast or slow, both have a place, but poor design or poor quality just doesn't cut it. Want slow? Go with old Aurora, whatever chassis. At least you got a quality piece. Wanna sort through junk and try to get something running halfway decent? Buy Autoworld. Not knocking the bodies though, most of 'em are good or great. Can run any slot car slow, just lower the voltage. Any kind of chassis one likes is available. Jag Hobbies, Viper, BSRT, Bulldog and more. Magnet cars, non-mag, fast, slow, whatever you want. HP7s are just plain not worth a quarter. Only thing good about them is the front axle assembly fits the wide pan 440X2 chassis.

Im in the process of building a 4 lane track for competition racing and these tires will be the cream of the crop, glad I saw this vid now I know what to put on my cars.....thx a bunch

@slotslidershoslotcars

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful !

@sithlord1626

4 жыл бұрын

@@slotslidershoslotcars thx...I ordered some over the weekend

Love it!!! Great Video!!!

Subscribed! I run silicone tires on a few cars. I really like that Vette, gonna have to get one of those.

Love your functional solution. Might be cool with two doors ganged together too, if you have the space. It might be a stupid idea... but... I’m willing to bet if you drill a couple small holes in the door side then fill with cheap expanding foam, the door table will quiet right down.

@slotslidershoslotcars

3 жыл бұрын

I have thought of doing that. In the past i cut open a hollow core door and there is cardboard standing on edge , the thickness of the door. That cardboard prevents the door "skin" from flexing or being spongy to the touch. So ..there are pockets created ..kind of like a honeycomb. A few dozen holes and keeping in mind less is more.

Good video glad your ok. That Corvette body is awesome

@slotslidershoslotcars

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much !

Just found your channel, great video. I subbed and plan on binge watching. Recently found my old Tyco night glow set with sparking cars. Everything still works! Planning to expand the set and pick up some new cars. It's been over three decades since I put my slot cars up for the real thing. Time to get back to them! I found a camaro ss on ebay. Planning on cleaning it up and giving it a paint job to match the RS/SS sitting in the garage. Keep up the great content and thank you.

@slotslidershoslotcars

3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the SUB! hope your track is up and running ! I have a group on facebook you may like , check it out . Please feel invited to join and share pics of your track , cars ,ask questions . facebook.com/groups/172048153747619/?ref=share Will -

So, 2 years after the video I would like to suggest that gel claws aren't bad but try Super Tires sometime. They are the best. Especially the Pro Series Urethane version. They have a radiused sidewall like real tires so they look great, are available in a range of sizes so you can adjust to rail height and magnet strength and they are extremely hard to damage or tear in use. Even their standard series in a silicone compound is considered the best on the market. Tyco did put silicone tires on some cars in cliff hanger sets. Most if not all the blue/red/pink chrome Lamborghini cars had them. Better than the usual 440/440X2 tires.

Very nice. Did you attach the track to the door? How ?

Did you get a video done showing how you managed to sort out the joins?

Question why is it that on my afx track that came with two mega g plus cars runs the mega g olus fast and oerfect with stcok controllers and everything but when i try to run say some different brands of slot cars or types in ho scale they run super slow

How you keep the track on the plywood when you flod the table do you nail your track down

How do the Auto World and Johnny Lightning cars perform of the AFX International track? Reason asking, is I want to buy one but being the controllers are tuned for the cars that come with it, I'm just curios about how well it works with those cars.

Ordered some!

@slotslidershoslotcars

4 жыл бұрын

Cool ! Your gonna love them , keep your track clean from dust and I use a lintel roller to clean tires ..works great .

@63BelairRacecar

4 жыл бұрын

@@slotslidershoslotcars just finished watching your video after I left work. Glad your health is back.

Nice video 👍. Would HO TJets -which are slower and would they need these tires? Thanks

@slotslidershoslotcars

3 жыл бұрын

If you want to race them on a high performance level , there are the fray jets & they use a much wider than stock wheel and silicone tire. Front uses Brass wheels for added weight and silicon "O" ring tires.

Just liked and subbed!

@slotslidershoslotcars

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christina ! Really appreciate a like , 👍 or 👎..and really appreciate when a viewer hits SUBSCRIBE ! You may like my facebook group SLOT LIFE facebook.com/groups/172048153747619/?ref=share Thanks again ! Will -

@christinamoody-lawson99

3 жыл бұрын

@@slotslidershoslotcars Always ready to subscribe to a good channel that isn’t clickbait 24/7!

Cool

@slotslidershoslotcars

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it ! REALLY appreciate when people leave a comment and or hit the thumbs up/down It really helps my channel. Tks again Chris !

Did you glue or nailed the track down

@slotslidershoslotcars

2 жыл бұрын

I have done both. This track was secured every 2 feet on the outside edge of lane 1&2 with a dab of shoe goo. Just a small dab about the size of a pea. Works great at holding everything in place and easy to remove if need be.

J'ai déjà 1

Have you made the video on track fitment fine tuning yet? I would love to see it.. if you have, please give me title, or if not, please make! LOL Also, if you were just getting ready to move up to "pro" level cars (I have mega g+) which brand/ model would you recommend? Maybe even do a video comparing different brands (since you seem to have them all!!)

@slotslidershoslotcars

Жыл бұрын

I have not, but will try to get that done soon. Not sure what you mean by "pro-level" cars. I often recomend Wizzard storm cars as a great bang for the buck. About $39.00 shipped to your door. (A ebay search will bring them up) I also really like the Viper V-spec chassis. Based off the AFX super G-plus chassis. If you want even more performance / speed the poly mod, also from Vipe is an awesome chassis, but you will need to upgrade controllers and power supply, I you haven't done so already. 🏁wizzard storm www.ebay.com/itm/385102828530?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=55XLJxKkSU-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=KexRSwk6TLK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Viper V-spec & poly-mods viperscaleracing.com/

@mikecollins8241

Жыл бұрын

@@slotslidershoslotcars Yea, I'm still running all stock controllers/ power.. I just "found" your channel and know you are doing a "new" 36x80 and saw this one... from 2 years ago and got confused! LOL New track build= chance to do track fitment video ;) I have a 36x80 N scale model RR BTW.. convenient size, easy to move/ store/ build.. although I don't recommend filling with foam as someone suggested, would probably blow door out!

@slotslidershoslotcars

Жыл бұрын

@@mikecollins8241 that's a lot of real-estate for a N scale layout you can do a lot with that.

@mikecollins8241

Жыл бұрын

@@slotslidershoslotcars Yea, I have a double track "main line" running in an oval (can run 20+ car trains), with 2 "switching puzzles" and other random turnouts/sidings scattered around.. and lots of room for (future) scenery :) Slot cars currently have my attention, and I've been building (HO) building kits and doing some landscaping on that layout :)

@mikecollins8241

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I like to get a train running and just let it go around and around..very calming... LOL I also live 1/4 mile from the BNSF main line, so I hear real trains all the time ;)

Get better bud.

I used to love slot cars as a kid but they always got slow never understood why they didn't last long and then the garbage they went.

@slotslidershoslotcars

Жыл бұрын

Tks for stopping bye and leaving a comment. There are parts that wear on all slot cars, pickup shoes, brushes and tires will all eventually need replacement. How fast they need maintenance depends on how many hours they are run and sometime things like if they are run on carpet or a dusty are Luke a basement perhaps. Naybe someday you can find another set and have a blast running slot cars again! 👍🏻🏁👍🏻😎🏁

@earlyculyer4103

Жыл бұрын

@@slotslidershoslotcars thanks for clearing that up for me I definitely like to keep them fast I had that Tycho set that used to go up the wall that was pretty cool I think it came with a chrome Trans Am like the one from Smokey and the Bandit I could be wrong though but I remember having a car like that also space is a problem for me right now I really have no space but once I do I'm definitely getting a set.

@slotslidershoslotcars

Жыл бұрын

@@earlyculyer4103 That's great! One thing about my 36x80 layout on a hollow core door, is that you can slide it under a bed or lean against a wall when your not racing. 👍🏻😎🏁

@earlyculyer4103

Жыл бұрын

@@slotslidershoslotcars oh yeah I wanted to say that was a great idea you gave me another idea also remember how they used to hide the bed against the wall and then lower it down maybe with some string on each corner a couple of eyelet hook screws I could raise and lower the door in extreme circumstances that there's no room.

@slotslidershoslotcars

Жыл бұрын

@@earlyculyer4103 I have seen people do that and also complete layouts that they can raise all the way up to the ceiling of there garage or basement with cables. Some use a small electric motor for heavy/ large layouts. I'm sure you will come up with so.e great ideas.👍🏻🏁