G-Slot slot cars. Japan's entry to the slot car world.

[@BobLewen]

I’ve been retired for almost 9 years and was known before retirement as “NINCO Bob” in the States. that G-Slot NSX is one hell of a technical chassis and amazingly detailed body….setup is unlimited. Very Impressive car.

[@thatslotcarguy]

Well welcome to my channel Ninco Bob, always love have legends tuning in 👍

[@simonharper4199]

He is driving on the correct side for the UK ,same as Australia and Japan

[@ericperry72]

Man I have to admit I love the way that Chassis is designed. I wonder if that modular setup will catch on with Carerra 1/24 and 1/32 cars.

[@Hardrada00]

Raced slots almost 60 years ago. Glad to see the old technology still around and judiciously improved. I raced a Chaparral bodied car and a rail dragster. The dragster looked cool but was a mutt in the corners.

[@alantaylor353]

Ha..! Yeah, I bet it was a dog on the turns.! Di it make up for it on the straits.? Because if it did... You have a race on your hands.!!

[@_JimS]

Love your track layout...

[@thatslotcarguy]

Thanks mate

[@bamknm90]

I like my old Tyco-pro ho's from the 70's.

[@darkcase123]

Such a weird and wonderful car. Not for me though, I like to keep it simple. I do absolutely love the base it comes on, definitely beats other car display boxes, especially BUMs velcro. The hot laps were definitely a worthwhile addition!

[@ag132slotcarracing4]

Great review, thanks Travis. At £23.99 for one here in the UK I'm going to take a chance on it and see how it runs non mag on a wooden track. :)

[@thatslotcarguy]

I actually think with some good tyres it will be a decent slot car

[@nja3224]

On camera, that is one fine looking car. I’d love to get my hands on one.

[@_Dave_S]

They should have called these G Spot for the way slot cars make us feel lol. But seriously, nice looking car. Thanks for sharing!

[@thatslotcarguy]

😂😂😂 I was waiting for a comment like that. These cars a pretty good with some time invested in them

[@rosswalker3284]

i purchased loads about 10 years ago for £9.99 each gslot tom chrome x have about 5 of each in collection about 6 different gslots have about 3600 slot cars in all...im nearing 60 now collect plastic models too ..aircraft etc have over 6000 model kits...its a drug..waiting for teamslot rothmans mk2 escort and policar 2014 subaru will be gems many thanks

[@thatslotcarguy]

They hold a pretty penny here now between 80-120 AUD. That's a lot of slot cars. I've got around 600-800 but only been doing this properly for 3 years. Before slot cars I was collecting diecast cars and I think I have around 6-10000 in packet cars A collection of something is good for the brain I think

[@_Dave_S]

3600 slot cars?? Wow, you are my hero lol. Very impressive.

[@isaacallen5170]

8:25 "or a mini-z" that's the first thing that popped into my mind.....I have one that I race at the LHS. I've put maybe 500 USD into it. Slot cars might be a bit cheaper eh? Great vid, def gonna check out more of your stuff!

[@thatslotcarguy]

Thanks for watching mate. I've always wanted to use my slotcar track as a miniz track as well but it think it would need to be 4 lanes wide. Slotcar track and miniz track..two birds one stone

[@mguarin912]

Love that AFX mug.

[@TheEmmetdocbrown]

Nice performance anyway. And it's such a beauty. So much love to detail.

[@wordreet]

It looks pretty that's for sure! And I like how they've made a chassis that will save themselves money by fitting under many different shells! Pretty ironic then that if you only ever have the one set of cars and track, it'll make no difference to you. What a shame they didn't make the slot guide position adjustable. Even so I'll probably buy one, because why not?! 😁

[@brooksrownd2275]

I have a G-Slot Yaris that looks just like my daily driver ;)

[@davidf6326]

IN the UK we won't be asking 'why is he in the passenger seat?' We drive on the correct side of the road too 😁

[@angelfigueroa310]

I bought this car and all I did was add a thin neo magnet right on top of the rear axle nearly enough room . Runs so much better

[@josephreber525]

Now that is an incredible car. The green makes it even better and no pink😂 like a certain F1 team😝😝😝

[@thatslotcarguy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pdtech4524]

Stunningly detailed model. 👍😎

[@discmotoslots]

Listening to the sound of the two different tire types as they circulated the track I immediately heard what sounded like the chassis dragging on the track more with the race tires. Lower is faster typically but perhaps this was negated because of the ground clearance? The magnet would be closer to the track too so you would have to overcome the drag on the straights. How was the track clearance between the two tire types? I imagine a couple hundred laps on each set of tires would give us a more definitive answer. I wish I were your neighbor! You lucky dog!

[@thatslotcarguy]

You are spot on the clearance between the two was noticeable due to the tyres being different sizes. Correct more laps would most definitely change the outcome but also setup of the chassis itself but in fairness to review all cars receive a no setup policy and from box to track testing. But this car is amazing as it would allow you to set it up in many ways

[@anthonybaldwin912]

Would you run a 1/32 Carrera C7 Corvette on your track.. out of all my cars it makes the best lap times .. love the channel keep up the reviews

[@thatslotcarguy]

Thank you so much for watching, the c7 is a great car

[@anthonybaldwin912]

@@thatslotcarguy latest build is a 1/32 Carrera digital BMW M1 pro car . Super tires and a 25k piranha motor only runs a few laps then quits .. I need power upgrade and controllers

[@dalechapman7196]

I’ve got 2 of these one is the green nsx I quite like them was crazy when I saw the chassis but I was quite impressed once it was all adjusted to the track right

[@sayharris1361]

My only question is did you remove the magnet from the car? All the 1/32 and 1/24 scale tracks on the East Coast New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, we run without magnets. Thanks for the information about the G slot cars because I live in Japan now I’ll check them out.

[@thatslotcarguy]

G'day mate When I test the cars I leave them as they are out of the box to show what the base performance is

[@rhysthomas209]

Hi Travis , great car . Where can you pick them up regards Rhys Watsonia

[@angelfigueroa310]

I also want to say . I love this slot car but it’s almost impossible to find brushes online or my slot shop . I ended up using two braids from Scalextric and folded and tucked them in the blade .

[@UmVtCg]

Donno why this popped up in my recommendend list. I'm more of a g-spot guy.

[@lawrencewehren8968]

I would like you to review the NSR 917/10. I purchased two of them and decaled them in the L&M penske livery. I think they are great cars and would like to hear your opinion.

[@slugracing6769]

think i need 1 of these for racing travis thanks

[@raymondo162]

smaller tyre allows for chassis lengthening (big tyres foul arches). small tyres affect the gearing, giving better acceleration as well as making wheelspin easier.

[@thatslotcarguy]

Spot on mate. The description states 1 set is for display purposes only but I think they perform well

[@peterfoley4110]

Used to run 1/24 slots here (Parma etc). Sadly track closed.

[@likilikiki]

Lovely car but i'm a bit of an NSX/Acura fan so a little biased 😁

[@fosteralan4]

Where do you buy G Slot cars from in particular this one I’d love to purchase it

[@thatslotcarguy]

Your best bet is eBay, FB market place or places similar

[@LastChanceForRise]

This is really beautiful car and also green one team 😅

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

I race 1/24 scale retro cars and wing cars and used to race HO slot cars. I have seen the 1/32 slot cars that look like real cars unlike the 1/24 slot cars. I restore classic sports cars and recently helped a friend start his 1972 Ferrari Daytona Spyder.

[@thatslotcarguy]

Very very cool. I have two winged cars and looking forward at hitting a wooden track very soon

[@SlotCar2021]

I think with a bit of playing around you could get another few seconds off the time. Love the name G-slot 🤣 rolls off the tounge.

[@thatslotcarguy]

🤣🤣🤣 need to be careful when saying it

[@redbull5181]

Buy some 1/32 scale semi truck model kits and convert them to use the slot car chassies, and make yourself a 1/32 scale usa trucking set.

[@Mr-Camping-Gear]

I like your track design is it made completely out of timber or is it scale electric tracks glued down awesome video mate keep up with the fantastic work

[@thatslotcarguy]

Thanks mate, all designed using Carrera plastic track

[@mickk8519]

@@thatslotcarguy the best slot car track to have 👍

[@peterfoley4110]

Had 200 feet of 4 lanes in basement Tyco/AFX. what fun....all sold now☹

[@27Fan4Ever]

IIRC, these came out in 2009. Also note that these are sized closer to 1/28th scale. Larger than 1/32 physically.

[@thatslotcarguy]

I did think they were a lot bigger.

[@granturismoslotcars]

I remember these as a huge flop, and they were on sale for scrap money for several years. Eventhough I like JGTC cars I passed on these since I think the body proportions isn't right. Strange that several big japanese toy companies has tried to enter the slot car market but all failed miserably. Aside from Gslot we've had tries from Takara (co op with Hornby), HPI and Kyosho that hasn't stayed long but makes you think what could have been had they just dared to invest in some more models.

[@thatslotcarguy]

I wish these makers would come back into the game as you would then have the JDM Market covered

[@ollien3359]

If you digitally convert it, and add a light kit to the car you could run some digital AC power through the rails and have the lights on in the display box

[@thatslotcarguy]

First off g'day legend 😉 and a great idea mate with using the base.

[@angelfigueroa310]

I want to start a channel I just don’t know how to start . I have a track . Working on scenery right now . Would like to show it off to everyone . What advice you got for me . My nsx takes 18 seconds to run a lap on my track .

[@cinoaz1243]

Does the standard Scalextric Digital plug fit into this?

[@thatslotcarguy]

I'm not completely sure mate, the box isn't DPR stamped but looking at the chassis has enough room

[@BSM7702]

im starting to collector slot cars but I only display them. I dont have room to make them for track racing lol i like it eitherway. lol

[@thatslotcarguy]

I really enjoy collecting and I don't think it is essential to have a slot car track to enjoy the hobby

[@gerry343]

2:50 UK drives on the left, like you boys downunder!

[@thatslotcarguy]

Yeah massive brain fart on my end mate 🤣🤣🤣

[@patrickbodine1300]

What makes them "G slot"?

[@plate2264]

Can ya put a link up for us mate I want to buy 2 of them I’m in Aus .. Also most importantly can you find out what tyre compounds there are and can you also purchase tyres for it I have a Carrera track it would be Friggen Awesome to get them it’s one of the best slot car I have ever seen..

[@thatslotcarguy]

Hit me up on My Instagram page in the DM as I know of only one available

[@plate2264]

@@thatslotcarguy is this the Instagram link buddy hurry take my money mate 😂😂😂

[@tmothymccutcheon7432]

do you know where i can buy some older or previous versions of the NSR C5R or C6R CORVETTES other than LEB here in the States???? Would appreciate it if you knew somewhere I could get these older cars from!!(At a reasonable price that is)

[@thatslotcarguy]

LEB I believe is pretty good but get in contact with electric dreams in California as they have their fingers on the pulse and should be able to either help you or point you in another direction. Here in Australia eBay and Facebook market place is a great place to start, we also have GUMTREE which is like Craigslist for you guys

[@chrisb222]

where do i buy - i cant find any info on them

[@mikehagen3785]

Nice looking car, but I will stick with my commercial raceway model body cars, dont feel so bad when the get body damage and the performance is much better... helps I have a large routed track of my own though.

[@peterfoley4110]

An "EX" slotter myself. Have new old stock Airfix parts in original packaging from '60s. any interest ? I'm in Canada now and no interest that I can find.

[@andre-dx4yw]

we drive the same side as you in uk mate would have thought you would know that

[@thatslotcarguy]

Yeah I did but a brain fart is a brain fart. Thanks for watching tho 💪

[@andre-dx4yw]

@@thatslotcarguy good video, we all get those moments. gonna get me a g-slot i think cheers

[@thatslotcarguy]

Mate I always appreciate any feedback positive or negative... But you are right I should have got at least that spot on 😂😂😂 I don't rehears these reviews which I probably should in the future 😂😂😂

[@dmw13]

You drive on the same side as UK

[@ellisjames7192]

Is that 1/32 scale? It looks big.

[@thatslotcarguy]

It's sold as 1/32 but I agree it's Bigger

[@rickgeorge3739]

Can I ask, as Slot Car.. just for the fun, and not into competition. Does anyone really care if it's not perfectly tuned? It looks great, going to buy me some :)

[@xYoshiLP.]

so this does run on Carrera Digital?

[@thatslotcarguy]

Only if you install a Carrera Digital chip

[@xYoshiLP.]

@@thatslotcarguy ah ok so it comes standard as an Analoge good thing that i already converted a Revolution Car to Digital if i find it somewhere i'll buy this i think it looks good nice review ;)

[@thatslotcarguy]

Correct mate comes analogue as standard...and thanks for watching mate

[@vodoual4151]

Can’t find one anywhere

[@rosswalker3284]

real old slot cars

[@michelewilson9937]

Are the tires made of rubber or plastic?

[@thatslotcarguy]

Rubber

[@shaneoliver8669]

have you reviewed brm or revo slot cars?

[@thatslotcarguy]

Revo is coming up

[@thatslotcarguy]

I don't normally buy brm as 1/24 isn't the scale I race but I diffently will grab one for a review

[@thatslotcarguy]

And I have 2 BRM on there way from BRM them selves 😜

[@R.B_B]

The chassis looks like an Kyosho mini-z

[@thatslotcarguy]

Very similar

[@chimo5973]

Come on 2021 why still make the old school car body

[@6foot7dad]

👌

[@rosswalker3284]

£9.99 in the uk the chrome one is cool

[@ag132slotcarracing4]

Where is it listed for sale at that price in the UK? I've checked on eBay and the like of Pendle Slot Racing and Top Slot & Trains but nothing coming up as cheap as that.

[@Chris.Davies]

OMG - this is Interlaced video! Is this 2002? o_O No wonder it looks so bad.

[@thatslotcarguy]

?

[@gamerhowshFarikoVtec]

Your forgetting one thing pal, cars are made to scale, depending on the real life car size depends on the size in smaller scale

[@thatslotcarguy]

Mate you are spot on..but some slot car manufacturers do push the car width and lengths out on some models. Normally a slotcar would be within 3mm of the 1:1 scale

[@gamerhowshFarikoVtec]

@@thatslotcarguy will have to check the real life size of the NSX as it is a perticularily big car. Even back in the 90s it was big compared to lot of other cars. I’d say it’s bloody close to scale I believe

[@Aladinscave]

G slot sounds a bit like a dirty film 🍿 it’s a interesting car but don’t think it will be competitive still it’s nice when people think outside the box 📦 🏁

[@thatslotcarguy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZLWanSeYpx5hpo here how it compares

[@tallandhandsome29]

Do your homework, mate. The UK drives on the lhs of the road, therefore the driver is in the correct position.

[@thatslotcarguy]

Yuk i hate homework. Yeah not sure why I added UK 😂😂😂

[@hodaka1000]

Japans introduction into the slot car world was in the mid 60's

[@thatslotcarguy]

See I learn something new everyday 😃. And thanks for the info, do you know what the model was

[@hodaka1000]

You haven't heard of Tamiya ? Midori, Tokyo Plamo, Doyusha Hasegawa Marusan Nitto Tomy....

[@thatslotcarguy]

I didn't know Tamiya made slotcars? And or tomy. Do you know what models they made?

[@thatslotcarguy]

I'm away tomy made 1/64 slotcars

[@hodaka1000]

@@thatslotcarguy Too many to mention here now so look up LASCM Los Angeles Slot Car Museum and then find their "Online Museum" "Vintage Slot Cars" "Japan & Australasia" I have 5 or 6 Tamiya 1/24 chassis with reproduced reissued Tamiya bodies One of the chassis I've had since the late 1960's

[@ricomon35]

Clear on both ends, ok let's go into the rear... That's what she said?

[@thatslotcarguy]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@josephreber525]

😳😳😳

[@bamknm90]

Looks slow and sounds like the chassis is dragging on the track. No thanks.

[@johntuffy5721]

Seemed slow .

[@ellisjames7192]

He said he was not going all out. I thought it looked slow also.

[@rosswalker3284]

too many screws

[@RavishankarRaghavan]

This slot cars is not as exciting as drifting the Mini Z cars.

[@mickk8519]

Remove the traction magnets, slot cars are more fun/exciting without them 👍