For them solder gun style irons, if it's not hot enough, shorten the tip leads = more heat

I build HO cars myself and he knows his stuff

Dude knows what he's talking about

You're very perfect on your info as I'm a builder.

You should shim you magnets (simply put tape on the backside to shim the magnet closer to the arm), this gives more rpm and torque, and they dont fall out during maintenance, win win.

thank you for posting this very helpful information

where the hell is there a Radio Shack those left KY like 15 years ago :( I Miss the Radio Shack

Awesome video 🚗💨

Just wondering do I need to take motor out to change traction magnets?

Where do you get the totally flat shoes I'm after some for an old ideal set

Great information!! Recently acquired a tyco set with cars in pieces. This will help me rebuild them. Thank you!!

Just soak it in some bleach. Bleach (the kind in a big bottle for washing white clothes) disolves the chrome right off in a short time like magic with no scrubbing at all. If there is paint over the chrome you have to scrub the painted areas until you get down to the bare chrome (I use a stiff bristled brush and sometimes just my fingernail). Then soak it again and that chrome will magically disappear too. At least that works for older chromed slot cars like Tyco and AFX. Have not tired it on a new auto world. Oh I did try soaking a Black chrome AW Batmobile that was scratched all to heck in some rubbing alcohol and it stripped the black off and left the chrome undercoat intact. I assumed the bleach would dissolve that chrome off too if I had wanted to do that. Give the household bleach a try. It worked for me. A lot less stinky than ammonia. It’s a cheap experiment anyway since most households have a big jug of liquid clothes washing bleach around somewhere. 😀

Must have watched this , almost every time had a bad race experience, back to basics "" , it may be the best " training " , , what can't you apply, ,, years later ...

Been binge watching all your stuff, you should make new stuff brother theres a resurgence in ho slots now we need more people like you! Subbed

I just rediscovered 440x2 tyco slots, your vids are invaluable thanks for the great information.

Help! lol, so, Iv'e got my wizzard storm all torn down to the barrel, on those do I also just yank on them with pliers? Also, 4 brushes came out, did they break in half, or, is there supposed to be that many? Thanx.

Can you tell me what you are doing with the scale around 4:02 in? How is that measuring the magnets?

My man. 😊

I can't get proper voltage reading on the track like you 1st show. I have the tri power packs to each lane but no matter what setting it's on it dosen't match the set voltage and fluctuations are crazy.

Vitoman, What happened with you? You just disappeared?

You didn't do the rebuild.

Good idea

I make 4 wheel drive versions of those old G Plus chassis.

My table is 20 feet by 4 feet. What's yours?

What’s the orange controller you use?

you make it look easy

Do you still do slot cars vitoman ?

I have a mean green armature that is bad on its original motor plate. I want to reuse the motor plate and top brass gear. How do I remove the armature? I have a balanced double wound balanced quadlam I want to install. I have a red knob puller I got from the guy in Illinois but it will not get under the gear. Clearance is too tight.

What makes a professional slot car racer? You getting full time employment with pay?

I like speed!!

Into magnet traction and tyco 440"s

I need bodies! you know where I can get some....Tore most of track down and now redoing

The track sums so nice and smooth! What did you do to get it so nice and quiet, without all the clickty clack common with sectional track ( mine is all Tomy AFX)

You got the best videos 👍

Can you get parts for magnetraction title 440s things like that

I just finished 32 wire solders to precipitate 4 taps. I feel ya!

Because I use such a wide range of cars from T-Jets to Vipers, I went with the Professor Motor electronic controller. They change resistance automatically according to the car. Also, you can buy a 2 sided foam tape that is just the right height for the boarders and boards. ;) Thanks for the lane painting tip! I found a pack with my lane colors "Red White Blue & Yellow" Easy peasy!

That silver/blue/orange Corvette body is one of my favorites. I really enjoy working on 440/440X2s. So easy once you get the hang of. Those and Tomy Super G+ are my favorites. Tomy Turbos and Lifelike M right behind them. Rarely do anything with old Aurora anymore. Bored with them.

Thank you for this video!

What's the name of the glue you used for the tire?

Do all jumpers run back to the source?

What is the brass insert on that Red wheel press?

Nice layout. Great for competition. Like it alot.

What do you put under your HO track. And do you tack the track down to the plywood if you have time let me know thx j🇺🇸✝️

Hi vitoman, I just discovered your channel. You're a very generous soul, sharing all you knowledge with us, and I'm learning a ton from you. Thank you, and best of luck to you.

I'm looking to sell my AFX track I have more than 60-15" straights, 4-9" 6-6" and 3" straights and a lot of 18-15-12-9-6" turns. Also a Viasue timing system, Enough to make at least a 50ft 4 lane track. If you do want it maybe you know someone who does. Keep making those vids.

Looking good ! I have found that painting the berm/ cork strip prior to install is easier. Also, may try doing a flat finish spray primer coat first. I used that on the Aurora Speed Corners with success. Just taped over the yellow plastic and sprayed flat black on them. Looking forward to seeing how the MDF strip bends for the turn wall. Keep up the good work !

Question: On an old armature remove the wrapped wiring then run a small wire from each of three 3 armature legs. would this be to fast or would it just burn up

Very good video very informative and I thank you for That. Maybe the camera operator could maybe get a little more focus and close-ups of assembly

Can you make a simple smaller oval out of this 4 lane set?