Nitromancer

Nitromancer

I’ll be making some short vids about how to have fun casually racing slot cars at home. The whole point will be about having fun and avoiding the pitfalls most beginners and returnees to the slot car racing hobby often experience.

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  • @philipIngber
    @philipIngber10 сағат бұрын

    Omg! I had the same exact car, same color, motor (1.9) etc. Is yours the dual carb? I loved that car! Back in ‘74 it was FAST! and fun!

  • @TonyBarr99
    @TonyBarr9910 сағат бұрын

    I love it Rich! I know you had one already that you sold. This one obviously was too nice to pass over. Those taillights are used on many of the Italian exotics (or perhaps very similar to those). My first car was a 1970 Opel GT that I fixed up as a teenager and really enjoyed. I always thought the Manta styling was OK, but as it ages (or as I age) I now love the styling. Great video as usual!

  • @BABYPOP028
    @BABYPOP02810 сағат бұрын

    Sweet I like the “muscle” looking front end / grille / lights Yes, thanks for sharing Looking to forward with update vids regarding ownership experience or repairs if you post..

  • @jimmyhamm6041
    @jimmyhamm604123 сағат бұрын

    My nephew Mike has one if it's original them motors are weak just conversation this car . Street rod .

  • @curtis4109
    @curtis4109Күн бұрын

    I owned several kadetts but always wanted always wanted the manta or GT (little vette)

  • @geraldstephens6612
    @geraldstephens6612Күн бұрын

    This car was our driver education car. Great car to drive.

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad89952 күн бұрын

    Gr8 little ride back in yhe day!

  • @TonyBarr99
    @TonyBarr997 күн бұрын

    Great video Rich!

  • @user-xp3jc8yd6s
    @user-xp3jc8yd6s12 күн бұрын

    Nice to see if it gets going.... any more details on it, do you have a working plan for this project? will like to know.... Good luck.

  • @user-yn4ob8qr6s
    @user-yn4ob8qr6s16 күн бұрын

    There's my delorean

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh556416 күн бұрын

    Pretty stylish. Glad Chrysler could support their reemergence.

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh556416 күн бұрын

    👍👍😎🇺🇸

  • @thedude4321
    @thedude432118 күн бұрын

    How do you get in and out of this car ? Still a nice looking Vehicle.

  • @fredherzog3066
    @fredherzog306618 күн бұрын

    I always wanted one as a kid but three weeks allowance bought a lot of other hop-up parts, including those magnets and armature. Fun times! How are the front wheels held on? Press fit?

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh556419 күн бұрын

    My years. Great to see AMC represented. I remember the A Mark on the 11 story building in Southfield. A Wagnum! Great stuff, Nitro!

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh556419 күн бұрын

    Fabulous. Doing 200 mph and sitting still. The style. Wow. Thx Nitro for posting.

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh556419 күн бұрын

    Dont remember it being that small. Thought I saw it a car show. Like a go cart. Crazy. Pre Prius.

  • @TonyBarr99
    @TonyBarr9919 күн бұрын

    Rich, you are an excellent youtube host! It was great to see you at the show today. You had asked me about doing an impromptu youtube video today and I said "maybe later." Well, you did one anyway and I'm glad you did. I look forward to sharing this with friends and family. I hope to see you again soon. Keep the videos coming!

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer646019 күн бұрын

    You’re welcome. Man! Your car looks great in this video and in person.

  • @TonyBarr99
    @TonyBarr9918 күн бұрын

    Thanks Rich!

  • @blueovalracing1582
    @blueovalracing158219 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video some very nice cool cars

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh556419 күн бұрын

    Fantastic! Just so nice looking. Look fast sitting still. Espada rear window, before back up cams. (haha) Designs before 5mph bumpers, pedestrian standards, rollover standards. Less restrictions on design. (not that stuff that save lives is bad) Just breath taking designs. Thx for showing. Went to one of these so long ago, might have had Conestogas.

  • @jimmyb1559
    @jimmyb155925 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I saw this brand on eBay while searching for Aurora and other HO slot cars. They’re asking 150 or so for one. So it’s much cheaper to buy from the website. They are really nice. Exceptional detail as you said. Thank you.

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer646023 күн бұрын

    @jimmyb1559 I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Yes these are impressive but a bit pricey.

  • @kimaniwilliams6344
    @kimaniwilliams634425 күн бұрын

    I just got the same 4 slotcars,you have to almost stop to go around those sharp turns,

  • @thedude4321
    @thedude432126 күн бұрын

    Some of my favorite era of cars. Maybe a rubber band or elastic to act like a suspension on motor guide pin rail instead of tape. Thanks for sharing experience

  • @jerrymelo2058
    @jerrymelo205827 күн бұрын

    Could you please show a close up of your adapter and where the dial is set at? Thanks in advance.

  • @blueovalracing1582
    @blueovalracing158228 күн бұрын

    Great idea

  • @Blueridgeracing859
    @Blueridgeracing85928 күн бұрын

    Good idea Rich, good luck with it

  • @nobodyshome758
    @nobodyshome75828 күн бұрын

    Love the idea. Love that AFX timer, where did you get that and anywhere to get one? Thanks for sharing!

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer646028 күн бұрын

    @nobodyshome758 The idea of virtual racing is intriguing. Those 90s lap counter-timers are really cool but don’t work with most vintage cars. The best place to look would be eBay. The phone apps work well; I use Lap Tracker m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/haqFk5ebfbi1Xag.html

  • @jimbonito9810
    @jimbonito981028 күн бұрын

    Nitro(Rich)Whats Up .. Nice to have a group as such .. I will look into it

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer646028 күн бұрын

    @jimbonito9810 Hey! Looking forward to racing with you.

  • @thedude4321
    @thedude432128 күн бұрын

    It's a good idea to get people involved. May the checkered flag be with you.

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer646028 күн бұрын

    @thedude4321 The more the merrier!

  • @StingrayJohnnysSlotCarTi-ob2ot
    @StingrayJohnnysSlotCarTi-ob2ot28 күн бұрын

    Lets Race! I will do a time trial over the weekend

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer646028 күн бұрын

    @stingrayjohnnysslotcarTi-ob2ot Sounds great!

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh556428 күн бұрын

    I will post on our discord, some interest there at one point. . Not sure about setting up another track. But looks fun original Aurora type stuff. - Yeah, I dont think I had a straight away that long either growing up. haha.

  • @jimbonito9810
    @jimbonito981028 күн бұрын

    Hi Bill by all mean I am not computer illiterate .. I have set up discord .. by for the life of me can not find any of you guys ... I must be doing something wrong .. any info appreciated

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer646028 күн бұрын

    @shiftintohigh5564 I’m with ya on setting up another track but a temp oval doesn’t take too long. I can’t use discord at this time because I banned my son from using it but I’ll look into it in the near future.

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh556428 күн бұрын

    @@nitromancer6460 Lol. I can understand that for sure. I am no Genius at it ether. We all had a learning curve. Live chats are great. Not on YT, so private. When you are ready, one of us can send you a link with an invite. Might be under Slot Car Lounge. Not sure about spacing. Was a guys name, not sure if it changed.

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh556424 күн бұрын

    @@jimbonito9810Apperently YT wont let me post a link. I thought it posted, went back to take it down and its not here. Have to figure something else out.

  • @Bmr4life
    @Bmr4lifeАй бұрын

    I’m in

  • @martygun3286
    @martygun3286Ай бұрын

    I have had decent luck with aw cars

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh5564Ай бұрын

    I may have to try a couple of these. Look like they run like Auroras. I go through what you go through getting old Tjets to run and wheel bases. Its about time for a new mouse trap. I have the OSX TSX guide pins. They seem to help the car stay in the slot better. Thanks for your review. ....And yes! to non magneted throttle controlled cars

  • @gooniez8490
    @gooniez8490Ай бұрын

    I’m interested

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer6460Ай бұрын

    @gooniez8490 You can contact the owner via this Craigslist ad: detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/d/rochester-1975-bmw-2002/7749948987.html

  • @thedude4321
    @thedude4321Ай бұрын

    I have some of these mev cars and I like them. Bought some more a last show i was at. Didn't see a Cadillac but i want one in the future.

  • @blueovalracing1582
    @blueovalracing1582Ай бұрын

    Very nice

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh5564Ай бұрын

    Nice looking. FirstI have seen other than fuzzy photos on their site. Your right, looks like a continuation of Aurora. Think they are pricey from memory. May consider. Thanks Nitro.

  • @kevinroach9380
    @kevinroach9380Ай бұрын

    What was the ultra low chassis you mentioned?

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer6460Ай бұрын

    These chassis m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5mkx6NwXdquo5M.html

  • @kevinroach9380
    @kevinroach9380Ай бұрын

    @@nitromancer6460 THANKS!

  • @rcman7753
    @rcman7753Ай бұрын

    Nice find lots of great complete cars and loose bodies.

  • @olafjentzsch6759
    @olafjentzsch6759Ай бұрын

    Awesome score slot car head. Keep it in the slot my friend .🏎🏎😆

  • @kevinwatkins7202
    @kevinwatkins7202Ай бұрын

    How much did all of these cars set you back? I love the collection both old and new. I have a large collection myself but some of my more rare cars were stole!

  • @tvtoms
    @tvtomsАй бұрын

    Some nice looking examples and I do enjoy the various mixing and matching in order to create a unique collection.

  • @moparnut6286
    @moparnut6286Ай бұрын

    Love the old 60s cars.... I have mostly newer but do have some from the 90s.. I have never stopped loving slot cars!. Awesome share.

  • @blueovalracing1582
    @blueovalracing1582Ай бұрын

    Ahoy that was a quick video which vehicle was yours I didn’t hear you mention it unless I just didn’t pay attention

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer6460Ай бұрын

    @blueovalracing1582 I did not take an old car there. I was driving my Valiant convertible but I do not have windshield wipers on it and the weather looked like possible rain, so I turned around. Yes a short video. I may go next week and try to make a better video.

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh5564Ай бұрын

    Love it! Gotta be a blast to drive! 273 4bbl Commando. Convt, 4 spd stick with a/c! Well done good sir! Signet, like the Fury of the A bodies. You, know, after having several V2 compressors, and seeing/using them in my younger years, a Sanden rotary compressor is an acceptable upgrade. (to me) Great looking car👍

  • @nitromancer6460
    @nitromancer6460Ай бұрын

    @shiftintohigh5564 It is fun to drive. The V2 compressor is actually pretty efficient BUT has a high torque to get it moving from rest. Note: the AC isn’t functional yet.

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh5564Ай бұрын

    I had one or two on a limited basis for field rides. They were outstanding. The way a car should drive.

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh5564Ай бұрын

    Ralph Giles had a Guila like the red one at one time.

  • @shiftintohigh5564
    @shiftintohigh5564Ай бұрын

    Old Walter P. Chrysler Museum Building....now labeled Alfa Maserati....Perfect. Thank you for showing.

  • @MaxBarrass
    @MaxBarrassАй бұрын

    Do you have a picture of the inside of that RUSSKIT controller? Keen to see how its wired.