slotmadmac Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Thanks for another good turnout boys. Some fast racing tonight, for sure. See you all in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, I'll leave you with this disturbing image to keep you awake at night until I get back. 1 Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted October 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Snapshot from last night. Pre ‘65 results and best laps Group C results and best laps Modern Le Mans results and best laps Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) That is disturbing... but thanks Mac and all for a fun evening. Some nice machinery & driving skillz turning up which is a concern. Then there was this "stock az" Pre 65 Ferrari GTO... Hints of Piebone me thinks Edited October 27, 2022 by Capri-corn7 Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted October 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Ross also has one of the Fly brand Ferrari 250 GTO, with the nasty engine in front problem. Taking a not-too-serious look at the rules… Classic Sports pre '65 - narrow bodies. Motor: Open -16k maximum Wheels: Open Tyres: Open Gears: Open Axles: Open Body: Stock but can be lowered on chassis. Chassis: Essentially stock when viewed from underneath. HRS chassis and donor chassis allowed Interior: Stock when viewed from above but base can be ground to reduce height. Remarks: Front axle height can be set or tubed. Motor can be braced to rear axle bushes. It’s pretty loose, “it’s rules Jim, but not as we know them”. Sorry…. my Star Trek gene resurfaced… So all the reptilian members need to do is have those wheels sawn off so they sit inside the wheel arches, and the bun sawn off so it fits above the ears, and all will be good. FWIW, My order with the SRP 16k S-Can motors included, will be here in a couple of weeks. I bought them partly to ensure motors for this class for everyone. I have spares, I think Mac has spares, and I have set 3? aside for Pat. Its a pretty good looking car Michael…. Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 On 10/30/2022 at 8:07 AM, SlotsNZ said: Classic Sports pre '65 - narrow bodies. Wheels: Open My apologies Snake. I thought we had a tyre width rule in play... Oh goodie another rebuild project. Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesnake Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Capri-corn7 said: My apologies Snake. I thought we had a tyre width rule in play... Oh goodie another rebuild project. It’s ok! I’m narrowing the wheels anyway! It’s gonna be tight, but I think I can get them to fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) Nice to see you are performing Snake. Every car that you have shown me re builds are right up there with the best. As per your comment that you have been following the Thunderslot Masterclass build procedure I take my hat off to you as your performances are starting to upset people. Oh well never mind but I think its called being competitive???? Keep it up matey. Build a car and build it well. Edited October 31, 2022 by Smithy Quote I'm addicted to Slot Cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 4 hours ago, thesnake said: It’s ok! I’m narrowing the wheels anyway! It’s gonna be tight, but I think I can get them to fit! Four things that can help - and assuming you are already using the narrowest rims at 8mm - single sided bushes or oilites - so nothing is sticking out beyond the plastic bush mount of the chassis, (or grind away that outside edge) - On occasion I have shaved/ground off part of the boss of the wheel, so the grub screw is effectively closer to the edge - a bit of dremel work on the inside of the wheel arch to thin them - trim the whole outside of the tyre so it is flush with the outside edge of the wheel, then re-contour a “round” on the outside edge Between the four, I have gained about 3mm per side breathing room when needed Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Paul, I am also away this week - I think you are due to host? I will be back next week in time to host, Ross and Graeme - for when you do need it. This is the standard Trackmate board. Everything else we do locally, and I have the software on stick, for when you want another modulehttps://trackmateracing.com/shop/en/lap-counter-parts/278-1252-interface-only.html#/106-power_adapter-none/134-usb_cable_type_ab-none I have one spare promised to Pat, but we should buy at least a couple sometime, so I keep a spare around…. Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Falls Road this week. Door open from 5:45 Fly Classics 2 DTM [Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft 1984 - 1996] 3 Group 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted November 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I’m out this week Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Oh by the way, yellow has a new plug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EME Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I'm out this week, Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thesnake Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 On 10/31/2022 at 3:19 PM, Smithy said: Nice to see you are performing Snake. Every car that you have shown me re builds are right up there with the best. As per your comment that you have been following the Thunderslot Masterclass build procedure I take my hat off to you as your performances are starting to upset people. Oh well never mind but I think its called being competitive???? Keep it up matey. Build a car and build it well. Snake in tomorrow! Cheers Smithy! Really enjoying it, so satisfying when you get it right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 I'm in ... Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 im out, last few days of the inlaws before they head back to Aussie Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesnake Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 9 made the trip to the Bing Ring for some classic slot racing fun! Thanks Bings for the great night! Fly Classics DTM Group 5 Thanks again Bings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Nice scribing Snake, and congrats on the Gloat sweep & thanks too Bings for a fun night... Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) Thanks Paul, a good night of fun and banter. Two of my lessor performing cars have already had a meeting with the workshop manager this morning. Using Snake as an example, clearly working on your cars improves their performance, I don't yet have a solution to fixing the driver. ps, good report Snake, wee will keep you on. Edited November 3, 2022 by Pedro51 thanks to Snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted November 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 Looks like we are back at Oakland Raceway. Week 4 1 Australian Touring Cars 2 Scalextric F1 3 GT3 See you Thursday from 5:30 Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro51 Posted November 6, 2022 Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 I'm out this week, Melbourne is calling me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 6, 2022 Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 Can be there by 7 so put me at the latter end of the line please 1 Quote I'm addicted to Slot Cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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