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Post by Dusted on Mar 26, 2009 14:56:23 GMT -7
I have a Tomy Racemasters set and I hate it. It contsantly comes apart because there is no clip holding it together. What is a good plastic track to get, i know wood based set is probably better but I cant afford that much. I do plan to mount it to a wood base after I clean out the basement some.
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Post by 440gtx on Mar 26, 2009 15:52:37 GMT -7
If you are going to mount it to a board the Tomy track will work great. Just drive a small nail every 3 or 4 pieces and you are good. The track has reinforced holes just for that. I used tomy track for years and have never had a problem with it. That's what my strip was before I got the SCI track.
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Post by Dusted on Mar 26, 2009 16:02:23 GMT -7
With it on the floor it is just frustrating. Knowing it will work mounted saves me a few bucks
thank you
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Post by slotman55 on Mar 26, 2009 16:52:28 GMT -7
Stick with the Tomy track I have tryed them all over the years and I like the Tomy the best. You will like it after you get it mounted,if you're running it on the floor you're going to get those dust bunny balls on you're axles lol.
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Post by Dusted on Mar 26, 2009 17:04:13 GMT -7
Well dust bunnies are not good LOL I actually took it apart because it was such a pain
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 17:10:11 GMT -7
Well dust bunnies are not good LOL I actually took it apart because it was such a pain What length track are you building? I have a SlotCarsInc.com 12' track and I think I have about $150 into it. I can't imagine a better track at any price, and for the money I'm not sure it would be worth the hassles of tuning a plastic sectional track. This SCI track is just so smooth and fun to run. Everyone has a budget, I understand that. I guess what I am saying is take a close look at everything before spending what you have and get your best bang for your buck. Tjet Tony |
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Post by 440gtx on Mar 26, 2009 17:25:07 GMT -7
I've always called those dust bunny balls on the axles, hair bearings.
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Post by kdog on Mar 26, 2009 18:34:42 GMT -7
You are correct Sir... hair bearings is the correct term. That is how the Dog figures out the used chassis that are runner's from those that aren't at the Slot Car Show. So far using that method I am 4 for 4 in picking the hot chassis. Take the Dog's word, look for hair bearings in your next chassis purchase.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 18:38:44 GMT -7
You are correct Sir... hair bearings is the correct term. That is how the Dog figures out the used chassis that are runner's from those that aren't at the Slot Car Show. So far using that method I am 4 for 4 in picking the hot chassis. Take the Dog's word, look for hair bearings in your next chassis purchase. Kdog, I thought those were hairballs you coughed up? I thought that was your speed secret ;D |
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Post by Dusted on Mar 27, 2009 5:35:26 GMT -7
I was really looking for something longer, I have a 40' length now but I had it on my floor (carpet) and that was really annoying because the track would pull apart all the time. I am going to mount it on a table and that should make it all better. I am also just looking for two lanes. I do plan to buy Slot Cars Inc drag track as soon as i get a few bucks together though.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2009 8:19:39 GMT -7
I was really looking for something longer, I have a 40' length now but I had it on my floor (carpet) and that was really annoying because the track would pull apart all the time. I am going to mount it on a table and that should make it all better. I am also just looking for two lanes. I do plan to buy Slot Cars Inc drag track as soon as i get a few bucks together though. Wow.. I wish I had enough room for a 40' track! I had to scramble for the 12' but I love it. I have a plan to expand to 24', we'll see how that goes shortly. I never realized how much fun this was until just jumped into it and got my track. Well, good luck with it. Make sure you post some pictures |
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Post by Dusted on Mar 27, 2009 8:30:11 GMT -7
I will and good luck to you also. The track i have fits on a 4X7 space
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2009 8:36:49 GMT -7
I will and good luck to you also. The track i have fits on a 4X7 space Oh.. My Bad I thought you were talking about a drag track |
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Post by Dusted on Mar 27, 2009 12:14:10 GMT -7
My fault I didnt really specify
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2009 20:33:34 GMT -7
This one is TOMY and we are even sponsoring a "fray style" class and you know those Fray types only like smooth tracks. Check out Greg Braun's site www.hoslotcarracing.com and he shows how to bevel the holes and use philips screws to mount the track and what sizes of screws.... I did it that way so the pieces can be removed if I get a bad piece of track. It takes a bit of work to get everything set but once you do you will be very happy with it.    Dig the new track logo...  |
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