afx,tyco,lifelike track explaned

look what the mail man brought and talking about different brands of track. There strong and weak points

[@jimuerkvitz9340]

I just picked up an Autoworld Drag strip, The AW track connects to my old AFX track no problem. Guide pin slot looks to be same depth as well. I had to check, you had me worried. I'm about to start setting the new strip to my currant AFX track, but hadn't really checked compatibility. I knew the connection tabs were the same. Great channel, it keeps me on my toes as I venture back into Slotcar Land.

[@matthewrikihana6818]

Thanks for the vid. Pulled my Aurora set out after two decades now my boys are old enough to respect the cars. Really glad Me and my mates went with AFX Aurora back in the day,seems we made a good future proof choice.

[@MikeRemvidas]

I never realized Autoworld track wasn't the same as AFX until I started running T~jets ... The two tracks do connect to one another but, the dept is an issue. I was snapping off the T~jet guide pins left & right until I figured out what in the heck was going on. Thanks for the great info 👍🏼🏁👍🏼🏁

[@randy1817]

Yup the new afx track is garbage..

[@otagomike]

Great advice in this video. I had a layout using adapters to link different types of track and it took a few nasty crashes to figure it out. New camera is really good.

[@daveheadrick1410]

Great information, thanks again for putting the video together. Also, on the different colors of old Aurora Lock and Joiner track, I believe they did make a Yellow Color Track for the Sand Van set and a White Track for the Snowmobile set, but you don't see those colors very often.

[@rod766]

rokar track and lifelike are the same, I think that marchon and microscalextric is also the same track. never realized that autoworld is narrower, I checked it out after watching the video and was surprised find that out. Great video and the new camera is a definite improvement

[@uofmhockey]

RT-HO tools are great. Be careful with idler post expanding tool. Just expand a little bit at a time. You can always expand the post further if you need to but if you expand it too far you can ruin your top plate. If you can afford the T-Jet gear press you should get one of those also. It makes taking apart a T-Jet chassis a breeze. I jut wish RT-HO made a gear press for AFX chassis.

[@jeffnorbert1871]

In general I prefer Tomy track but I have had lots and lots of it that was bowed and wouldn't lay flat and some straight track that wasn't straight. Pretty irritating. Plastic injection molding in China is the cause. Had an in-depth conversation about it with someone at Racemasters about 6 years ago. Could be they have successfully solved some or all of the problems. Haven't bought any for quite a while. Tyco track isn't terrible but those flat connecting tabs can move up unpredictably. There was a time when I was going to use Lifelike track and if I get some of it again I probably will. Enough different pieces for a nice 2 lane including banked curves. 4 lane would be more of a challenge to design a good layout. All around Tomy is the best option for most people. Although if T-jets is your thing, old Model Motoring track is not a bad idea. Lane spacing is an issue for the cars like AFX that are slightly bigger. Long ago Atlas brand track was the favorite. Good luck finding enough of it now though.

[@randy1817]

Get a track from viperscaleracing. It's a million times better than anything that's made today. My old Rokar track that I had in the 90s was fantastic. I had a 4 lane 117" F1 layout. It was sweet!! No bowed straights, no clicking, it snapped togehter rather than pushing together.I never had an issue with the connections either. A perfectly flat track that worked great!! I can't remember what type the track was??

[@francisfe2064]

nice info thanks, though it did bring back child hood memories of loads of my aurora track with broken tabs, they always seemed to break no matter how careful i was

[@theBSisreal]

I had the same problem, the new Tomy track is less prone to breakage.

[@jasonverhagen5253]

Can you do this again but add slot cars so we all can see the spacing of the cars?

[@clevengercolink]

You mentioned different colors and there are actually 5 different colors of track, six if you include Tyco U.S. Trucking track. There is the regular asphalt black track, dirt brown track from the X-treme Motocross sets, sand tan track from the Racin' Bandits & Racin' Hoppers sets, darker gray concrete track from the Ferrari Face-Off & NASCAR Showdown sets and the gray railroad track from the Twin Turbo Train set. I prefer this track for several reasons. First, I had it as a child. Second, there is a wide variety of types of different pieces. That being said, I wish they had made a hairpin turn and 12" radius banked curves. I currently have close to 2000 feet of track. Now I just need to by a warehouse so I can set up all my dream tracks!

[@clevengercolink]

Actually, I missed two additional colors. There is the sky blue track from the Harry Potter set, as well as the second dirt track color included with the Disney/Pixar Cars sets. So there are a total of 7 colors that you can make full tracks. There are a few neon yellow pieces, some orange transition pieces and some translucent blue with white for a snow effect. Those are the only ones I know of currently. I just recently discovered the second dirt color. I had thought that it would be the same as the motocross track,, but it is a much darker brown with maybe a reddish hue.

[@theBSisreal]

I have a mixture of track due to the RR crossing . Tomy to Autoworld adapter to Life Life back to AW to Tomy the only cars that have a problem with the RR crossing are some of my newer Mega G, and G+ which I noticed have longer guide pins. Lane spacing is better on Life Like and Tyco something I just noticed when I was racing my Tyco truck against my AFX police car and they couldn't pass each other unless they were on the LL track. I use to have the country bridge from the old lock and joiner but I sold that because the guide slot was too shallow.

[@ohctascooby2]

I used to have a full afx flex layout made from 8-10 boxes of flex. Track was passable for g-plus but i think they got stuck on it due to it using springs for power rails.

[@adamdennis5617]

Just found u on KZbin. I have a tyco and am looking for a railroad crossing Tyco track with a railroad crossing any help wood be grate thank u

[@randy1817]

I had the older track back in the 90s. I bought a Rokar set with the Indy cars. I can't remember what type of track it was. But, I do remember that is was way way better than the new AFX Garbage track that's made today. The old track was very quiet and I didn't need to attach it to the table. And it didn't make all that clicking noise, even in the turns. The new Junk AFX track it so loud with all the clicking it makes as the cars run, espically in the turns. Plus the new AFX track doesn't go togehter that well. The connections aren't level either. Like I said, JUNK.. So I did the best thing I could do. I sold the AFX track and got a new track from viperscaleracing.. I got the White Sintra 4x16 Dennys 4 lane layout.. No clicking at all.. And the turns have a continuous rail, no clicking.. Do yourself a favor and don't buy the new AFX TRACK. IT'S "GARBAGE".. AFX SHOULD BE A SHAMED!! They make a hoorrible product. I was told that they still use the old moldings that were used in the 90s. Cheap Bastards.. It's all about the money and not about making a good product.. The track I had 30 years ago was way way better than the junk that's made today.. Shame on AFX

[@Metal-Possum]

AFX offer the widest range of curves and straights, I've also heard the track wears better after years of club abuse compared to Tyco. That said, Tyco track can be had very cheap at garage sales, auctions, etc. There was a time here where toy stores here were selling it at 99c a pack just to get rid of it! Now I just buy AFX in bulk lots online, used sets, etc. Does me well, works fine. New track will always be perform better, but I can't justify the cost for my once-in-a-while floor layouts.

[@randy1817]

AFX track is Shit!!! Total junk.. It doesn't connect well and it's so noisy!!!!! Just garbage!!! I sold my afx track and got a track from viperscaleracing WayWay better.. No clicking...

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Cool!

[@ricktemmen6272]

Another great video and review. What track did you say was a lot of money? It was the last one you mentioned. Thanks 😎👍

[@biringen]

I still have my first tyco set the Formula Tyco Grand Prix(ca1984) and the Nigel Mansell monaco track(2002). and im 39years old... Do you have any pointers to where i get my hands on spare parts for the cars? i Live in Norway

[@slotcarcrazy]

+biringen hoslotcarracing.com is a great place for parts thanks for watching

[@frankieg8650]

Nice vid. Need to light my nissan 300zx. I have 13 and I want to make all the same color lights. Can you please do one on the best place for soldering the wires. I have a variety of chassis. Hp 2-7. 440. 440x2. Curve hugger. LL. Aurora. etc. Please Help. Thanks. Keep on slotting. 🏎🏎🏎🏎

[@squanchywazoogod]

any one have a pic of the super international set BEFORE you take it out of the box. Cant figure out how to make it fit back in thanx

[@clarelove3153]

To separate Life-like track pieces without breaking the tabs, slide them sideways.

[@matsfroyen]

I got the Tyco Buggyset :) Yellow tracks =)

[@newjerseydiesel8962]

How come nobody ever talks about my road champs slot cars? I think the quality is great on the cars. I’m looking to buy a modern set to get back into the hobby if anyone has suggestions. Thanks

[@rontolfa3117]

Wanting to know if Tomy track will be compatable with a Tyco lap counter ?

[@dodgeramsport01]

Autoworld track is almost identical to AFX track --that is, it will interchange! no gaps if done right!

[@ottodetroit]

Is there a converter track to connect lifelike to mattel hot wheels track? Thx!

[@PghMtbRides]

So I take it will be hard to find a new 1/64 slotcar to work with the lifelike tracks?

[@elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

Have you ever seen KZbin videos from 123 Cave Man on the 1:32 and 1:43 scale slot car tracks from Artin, Carrera, SCX, etc?

[@slotcarcrazy]

+Max Passa no i have not I may have to check it out

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

Regarding subjects for future videos, I'd love to to know how those fray cars are so fast without magnets.

[@slotcarcrazy]

+Charles Flaherty we will be doing some videos on fray cars down the road when we start getting ready for the fray again

[@28axekilla]

Will Autoworld cars run on a Tyco zero gravity Cliffhangers track

[@dodgeramsport01]

I have owned many tyco tracks and have never once broke ant of those connections! If you know how to install and un install you wont brake them!

[@leektah354]

11:57 they were always like that, which is why you should use the tool. 16:17 maybe you should have prepared better before filming.

[@randy1817]

Autoworld stuff is junk as well, and the Autoworld cars are junk too.. The best cars are the tyco 440X2 and the Tomy SG+, AFX Mag/non mag and of course T-jets..The Mega G+ cars a garbage.. I won't buy any of the new junk..See a trend here?? All of the new stuff today is GARBAGE!!! I got rid of all my new stuff and I only run older cars. There's no comparison.. After the video I think I had the Life like track. But I don't think it was called like like back in 1992 when I got it?? Anyway I never had any issues with the connections breaking off. I only had 1 metal piece break because I was working on a power tap section and I had to keep taking the track apart back and forth and I didn't line it up correctly. So it was my fault it broke. It's amazing, the Auroa track I used to have back in the sixties was so much better than the Shit that's made today, espically AFX. The old Aurora track already had the recessed holes drilled in it incase you wanted to screw it down. And it had white lines painted on as well.. Class dismissed!!!

[@Friskee62]

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