Build process of a Carrera Aston Martin Vantage GT3 for non magnet 1/32 scale slot car racing

[@James87987]

I’m glad I came across this video as I’m just getting in to Carrera gt3 cars and felt I was really butchering them trying to get some body float. I was beginning to think perhaps it’s not possible and also I was feeling guilty at making such a mess of brand new cars. I will definitely explore tuning them to run magless. Cheers.

[@bradsanders6954]

I wonder,how does having the body float loosely on the chassis help a car handle better?

[@tzimmer2]

it doesn't... unless you actually think it does.

[@smithy18772]

what are the details of the body screws you used that suit the carrera cars ? Do the stot.it CH53 work in the Carrera cars?

[@norcalslotcarsceneandvinta3518]

Carrera screws are larger diameter. They are usually labeled for Carrera. Slot CH89 fit Carrera

[@smithy18772]

@@norcalslotcarsceneandvinta3518 Cheers Mate looks like no one in Australia stocks them. I'll have to look further abroad...

[@smithy18772]

@@norcalslotcarsceneandvinta3518 What are the brand you have used? i might have more luck finding them here.

[@norcalslotcarsceneandvinta3518]

@@smithy18772 Sloting Plus SP159903 Special Screw M2.5 x 7.5mm for Carrera Body Movement

[@Dracoool]

Have you ever wet sanded your tires?

[@norcalslotcarsceneandvinta3518]

No, haven't had the need to wet sand. If I was running urethane I would look into it.

[@Dracoool]

@@norcalslotcarsceneandvinta3518 ...I have found wet sanding urethane and silicone tires produces results..I use a roller set up with no sand paper..just adjust to low voltage Qtip some water on the tires and let the roller and water smooth down the tires..kind of like putting your car on a dyno.