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IMPROVE YOUR ENJOYMENT OF SLOT CAR RACING
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join a club |
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when fitting fly wheels/tyres use the plastic bag to hold the tyre and prevent tyre writing rubbing off. |
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Fly Evo1 Racing remove shim from under the magnet-gives greater ‘magnatraction’ |
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use a profesional controller such as parma |
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use ‘true’ hubs/wheels |
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buy from someone who understands and actually races. 99% of retailers do not understand the hobby. |
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match your car guides to the track. |
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experiment with different makes and tyre compounds |
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lower magnets for better adhesion |
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lower the chassis for better ‘road’ handling. You can put super glue between the bearings and the chassis- but be careful you do not contravene your club rules. Or try another axle eg Fly Corvette Rear axle fitted in a viper will lower the vehicle. |
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use braid conditioner for extra connectivity/conduct ivity. enhances braking and power. |
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oil bearings |
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loosen body from shell |
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clean your tyres |
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use ‘adhesive’ compound on tyres for better grip |
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Ninco controller plug colours- Grey-Earth or brake, Grey-live-positive White neutral or negative. |
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scalextric wiring-red-earth or brake, black negative, green live |
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ninco track requires cars with harder compound tyres when racing without magnets
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Unlike some mail order outlets we test what the manufacturers claim about the product. This will prevent damage to your valuable equipment. |
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