Tuning Home Set Slot Cars for IROC Racing

[@slotcardude68]

Great tutorial on a small tuning program for those homeset cars!!!!!!!

[@MrDarrenp40]

Great structure and process here Dave. A great way to while away a spare half hour on an Easter Sunday. It otherwise goes to show that we don't need to spend shed loads to have great fun in the hobby.

[@slotr]

If you think this is budget slot car racing, next week's video knocks this into a cocked hat 😁

[@kirbs50]

What a good teacher! Informative, easy to follow and apply. Thank you.

[@SCALE_SLOTCARS_AND_RC]

Great post Dave .hugely improved and fun cars now . I really must save up and buy a tyre truing machine for my Brms 🤔 Ive never bought an aftermarket tyre for a 132 car ....Yet ! 😊thanks for sharing mate 👍

[@PatriciaCaruso-i5y]

Thank you Dave. You can really see and hear the difference in the car with each improvement you made. One change at a time is the way to go. Great post. Thank you.

[@CircuitSociety]

This is great. I have considered following this process and building 4 similar DTM cars for when people come over to play.

[@SlotCarMisfitsofallscales]

Hey Dave! Shared to slot car misfits of all scales on Facebook

[@RTDLSlotRacingClub]

awesome run through Dave, finished product ran nicer than the cars with magnets

[@slotr]

finished product is actually a fraction slower with the lead in but more enjoyable and forgiving, but yes over all they all run smoother and quieter. I should probably put the magnet back in one now and see how far I can turn up the voltage and still keep full t rigger all the way round the lap LOL

[@RoadsAndRailsHobbies]

Dave. As usual, great video. I'm relatively new to the slot car world. Coming from model railroading. I love the information you keep presenting. It is extremely helpful. Keep up the great videos. Take care...

[@robertsale6528]

Great video Dave, showing that ALL cars no matter what brand can be improved 👍 👍👍👍👍

[@BSslotcars]

Nice work and your track is very flowing and racable too I like it!!

[@NoShelfQueens]

Ah the king of direct down-to-earth slot car improvement strikes again! Thanks Dave 👍🏻👍🏻 Will be applying the knowledge to a bunch of Scaley Commodore VLs 🙌🏻

[@TheDeLeonHobbyGarage]

Very nice tutorial, you,ve taken it to the next level. With the plastic solvent.

[@tcase101]

Great video Dave! Looks like they’re going to make for some fun racing!

[@RC-oe8dm]

Great video Dave. I did the same with 4 BMW 320's a while back.

[@Dafingers1]

Thanks for taking the time.tomdonthis production. Many will benefit. From.this.. all apot.on. and it is nice to hear just that low whine as a car rips around. .

[@Clearwater124]

In Canada they were sold as Mercuries, maybe in the US also. My cousin had one with a V6 and it was a fun little car.

[@IrrerasCarrera]

I had no idea that's what iroc meant. Thanks for this Dave. Cheers

[@ButchersSlotcarJournal]

What a great video Dave. I will need to buy a tire truer now...

[@SpareRoomSlotCars]

Great video Dave, nicely explained

[@richardlange9094]

I always learn from you.

[@slotr]

People ask what do I get from doing a channel... it's not my job but this ^^ is the ultimate job satisfaction thank you

[@trackfanstv]

Nice video Dave, I'll be doing some of that later 🤘🏻

[@Nodramaslots]

I used to love IROC racing!

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Very Nicely done ✅

[@Lews_SlotCarTesting]

Very nice video!🏁

[@SwiftSlots]

I'd love one of those No3 Capri's, beautiful looking car, and it would be my first Carrera !!

[@slotr]

Was 3rd wedding anniversary present from Mrs SlotR a couple of years ago

[@SwiftSlots]

@@slotr There is one on Ebay right now, ain't paying fifty quid for it though!

[@slotr]

@@SwiftSlots 70 for the green and white one with the 4 on it sir? LOL

[@SwiftSlots]

@@slotrNah, I'm 4'ist 🤣

[@slotr]

@@SwiftSlots 4s and flags with iffy histories LOL

[@twolinesslotcars]

great job Dave! i am looking to bui;ld an IROC class... can't decide maybe Fly cars.

[@daleander1]

Great video. I was hunting one though that i thought i saw you put lead more towards the front of the car? I remember two pieces were added, one at a time. If that was you could you share its link for me please? Id like to watch it again. Thanks!

[@slotr]

No that wasn't me, but I know which video you mean I've watched it, he used one of tuner edition ones if I recall correctly, can't remember what channel though sorry

[@daleander1]

@slotr Thanks. I just watched and I can't remember. 🙂 I have the four nascar cars. I may try making them my first magnetless cars. At least I'll try one and see how it goes. I've not looked for lead before. Any recommendations?

[@James87987]

Great video Dave, thanks for posting. Where do you stand on body float?

[@slotr]

Float is great but not for this tune up

[@Show-MeSlotCars]

I have a question about the Hot Glue on the motor: I always assumed (maybe incorrectly) that those holes in the chassis were designed to help keep the motor cool. When you add the Hot Glue in those holes does that cause the motor to heat up more? And if it does, does it matter?

[@slotr]

I think to be honest the slots are more about improving the effect of the motor magnet through the hard plastic, certainly not run a carrera car to the point it was hot enough to melt the glue and I'd say the glue would melt before the motor got hot enough to harm itself.

[@Show-MeSlotCars]

@@slotr Good point! I am going to give it a shot!

[@RickyFrench72]

Great video brother. What speed and brake setting do you have it set through smart race app? I run Paul gage urethane. I’m actually starting to on the front tires as well. Just maybe will help to put more rubber on the track as well.

[@slotr]

with the Truspeed controller I just throw the CU brake and throttle up to 100% and trim a bit off with the buttons on the controller

[@RickyFrench72]

@@slotr what about the smart race app speed settings? The CU settings are not in play while using smart race. Or am I missing something……

[@slotr]

smart race app is just a friendlier way of getting the CU to send the signals to the chips for brake and throttle :) It's doing the same thing as pressing all the buttons on the CU doing it manually

[@simonsays171]

Nice video Dave. I need to look into a truer.

[@NoShelfQueens]

Save the research (although I know it can be at least half the fun 😅) and get the Swift Slots one 💪🏻

[@jackgabbert3233]

Hello, Great Tips and pointer's on essentially stock enhancements. Also, I like your layout elevations. What is your lane length? - And Table size please? Best Regards, Jack

[@slotr]

Hiya, there is a pinned comment with the link to my layout on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/narMl2ajdrSFfc0

[@arnetoft2108]

Hi Slot R I am soon moving house and got space for a bigger track, and I like your layout, so can I ask how big is your table length and wide, and how long is your track. And thanks for the good videos you provide us with.

[@slotr]

Hiya, I can do better than that, check the description on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/narMl2ajdrSFfc0 you'll find the softy planner link :)

[@arnetoft2108]

Thank you

[@bjl1226]

What is your opinion on single vs double pit?

[@slotr]

@@bjl1226 I don't have room for one, but if 4 adults can't share a pit lane, they shouldn't probably be playing slot cars together

[@neddy1287]

He just invented Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift overnight once the magnets been removed 😅😅