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Post by gnome on May 14, 2018 11:38:47 GMT -7
Thanks for your input think I'll go with switched 0-30 20 amp all ready have battery's and my current power supply runs good, got it from nistalga hobby same as he uses for his store track .the problem with it is that it's set at 19 volts and the classes are all different.the track itself is wired with 3 #12 power taps in the 1/8 mile section of track and all joints are zip railed.
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Post by AJR on May 14, 2018 12:21:57 GMT -7
Like Dave said......these cars only use a small amount of amperage, but the more amps that are available the better the cars like it. You should see them run on 2 deep cycle batteries at 27vdc....WOW! Unlimited amps and they flat fly!! If that $157.53 is for the one you want, I would jump all over that. That's a great price. I wish I hadn't looked at it....lol.
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Post by gnome on May 14, 2018 16:08:05 GMT -7
Just ordered the track mate 0-30 20 amp should be here next week.
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Post by GTS on May 14, 2018 16:34:07 GMT -7
We expect to see lot'sa photos and first hand opinions/reviews   |
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Post by gnome on May 14, 2018 17:09:16 GMT -7
We expect to see lot'sa photos and first hand opinions/reviews Super excited, intend to do comparison and full report .i looked at the one you recommended and it was exactly what I was looking for but i plan on upgrading timing system as well and was going to use the track mate 2000 ,for 30.00 more I'll get the tech support. ?!. My track record is .321 haven't been able to get the .2s bet i do now . My two NZ cars forced this |
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Post by gnome on May 17, 2018 12:54:00 GMT -7
So, the new power supply is on it's way, maybe tomorrow?! But I thought I would do some comparison tests on my track the old versus the new. Here's some pics of the current power supply with stock cars. I'll post some times with faster cars later.
 
 
 
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Post by GTS on May 17, 2018 13:00:44 GMT -7
Way Cool!
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Post by dave632 on May 17, 2018 13:42:22 GMT -7
Did you do a before and after test on the power supplies with the same cars?
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Post by gnome on May 17, 2018 18:27:28 GMT -7
Here are some of my faster cars on the original power supply on 19 volts.  El Camino, Tough Ones Tjet. .936/.939/Deslot/.938  440 Tyco Stock 6.0 .481/.497 cleaned shoe/.507/Abort pinion slipping. Has turned a .428.  Little Red 6.0, .422/.419/.408/.411 
Yellow Coupe 2.8, Poly Mags .351/.360/.360/.349 cleaned Braid and tires. Best time .344  Trick Camero, 2.5, poly Mags .352/.335 cleaned tires/.344/.330 
El Gnomino, Tjet, mean green, Super II Mags. .477/.489/.485/.478 |
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Post by gnome on May 17, 2018 19:30:55 GMT -7
Did you do a before and after test on the power supplies with the same cars? All the pictures and times are for my current setup the new power supply should be here tomorrow or sat. I will then set the voltage to 19.01 and run the same cars at different amps. Tried to use bolth pancake and inline bolth stock and modified. Before I run the new power i will wire in a 14 volt afx wall wart and run the cars that will run . |
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Post by GTS on May 17, 2018 19:58:36 GMT -7
Really appreciate you taking the time to post this!
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Post by gnome on May 18, 2018 6:10:32 GMT -7
Really appreciate you taking the time to post this! Ya right on man, I've injoyed watching GTS come together myself as well and what a fine job you've done on building and sharing the steps you've taken to get where you're at . Like the balancer alot i use the same thing only not as nice two razors glued to plexiglass. The pinion puller i use is the train wheel puller sandfly referred to i think and could use some file work as well. Will photo bomb it with more of my power supply comparisons |
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Post by gnome on May 18, 2018 16:59:13 GMT -7
First report on the track mate racing 20 amp 0-30 volt power supply. Let's start with shipping ordered it on 5/14/2018 and motor city raceway is now lit with 20 amps on 5/18/2018 not only are we live but it really rocks .
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Post by gnome on May 18, 2018 17:04:16 GMT -7
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Post by kiwidave on May 18, 2018 17:14:53 GMT -7
Awesome, well done dude! You will love that power supply. I remember fizzing when I got mine.
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