Post by dave632 on Jan 13, 2018 12:54:41 GMT -7
Found this on another web site but it looked like good information. I added some info where I thought it was necessary.
Truing the rear wheels (any HO slot car).
While a lot of the more advance racers have fancy tools, the home racer doesn’t usually need them. One thing just beyond shoe adjustments and proper lubrication that’ll take most cars immediately to the next level is truing the rear wheels.
Keep fresh razor blades handy. Cheaper by the box of 100. Each blade is good for maybe 5-8 cars.
Dave632, I added this part: (If you have a separate power supply set it to 6-9 volts. Remove the rear tires. Holding the chassis in a vice or by hand if a vice is not available).
Dave632, my opinion: (The next part sounds almost impossible to me unless you have 3 hands but you can give it a try. This is what was written):
Place the car on the track. This may be tricky at first, holding the controller, the car and the razor blade. It might be easier if the car is backwards. Run the motor at 50%-80%.
Must take practice to do it this way.
Dave632, This info sounds good:
Gently rest the blade against the spinning hub. Change angles slightly. If it doesn’t feel smooth, you should start getting shavings taking just the high parts off a little. Flip the blade over and do it again. Now the other wheel. Blow the shaving off the chassis, put your tires back on, wipe down the track with a slightly damp sponge. You’ll likely be surprised how much better the car sounds and handles. Slight fluttering sounds while running are often out of round wheels.
Caution: Don’t over do it. It’s possible to take a wheel down too far. If you spend more than 30 seconds on each wheel, that’s probably too much.
Severely out of round wheels can be bent back towards true first. I use a small crescent wrench.
Truing the rear wheels (any HO slot car).
While a lot of the more advance racers have fancy tools, the home racer doesn’t usually need them. One thing just beyond shoe adjustments and proper lubrication that’ll take most cars immediately to the next level is truing the rear wheels.
Keep fresh razor blades handy. Cheaper by the box of 100. Each blade is good for maybe 5-8 cars.
Dave632, I added this part: (If you have a separate power supply set it to 6-9 volts. Remove the rear tires. Holding the chassis in a vice or by hand if a vice is not available).
Dave632, my opinion: (The next part sounds almost impossible to me unless you have 3 hands but you can give it a try. This is what was written):
Place the car on the track. This may be tricky at first, holding the controller, the car and the razor blade. It might be easier if the car is backwards. Run the motor at 50%-80%.
Must take practice to do it this way.Dave632, This info sounds good:
Gently rest the blade against the spinning hub. Change angles slightly. If it doesn’t feel smooth, you should start getting shavings taking just the high parts off a little. Flip the blade over and do it again. Now the other wheel. Blow the shaving off the chassis, put your tires back on, wipe down the track with a slightly damp sponge. You’ll likely be surprised how much better the car sounds and handles. Slight fluttering sounds while running are often out of round wheels.
Caution: Don’t over do it. It’s possible to take a wheel down too far. If you spend more than 30 seconds on each wheel, that’s probably too much.
Severely out of round wheels can be bent back towards true first. I use a small crescent wrench.