slotmadmac Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) We often race older, lightly modded Scalextric cars as part of our club roster. We race no magnet on wood so getting the guide as deep in the slot as possible is key. Even with a modded front axle to lower the guide in the slot, the shallow blade depth of Scalextric guides can make it easy for cars to deslot. Here is an option to improve that issue. I started with a stock older scalextric guide and a piece of packaging plastic that had been doubled over. To reduce the final blade width, I filed each vertical side of the blade of the guide down a bit as well. I filled the inside of the folded plastic with JB Weld and slipped the guide in place... ... then I clamped the plastic in place. When it was dry, I trimmed the plastic to the same size as a Slot It wood guide. That got me here: Variations of this idea must have been done before but I have to say that, after cleaning up any residual epoxy, I am very happy with this outcome. The bond looks rock solid and hopefully track time proves that's the case I'll let you know how track testing goes. Hope this was of interest. Edited February 23, 2019 by slotmadmac Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I like this a lot and I'm thinking the earlier guide with this mod would mean doing away with those silly little metal finger things and having the wire ferruled directly into the guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difinity Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 The Slot.it wood guide fits directly into the Scaley chassis. Then just fit a pair of grub screws in to hold it all together. Needs a bit more work if you still want the front lights to work though. Are you not allowed to simply replace the guide this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddo Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I filled the inside of the folded plastic with JB Weld and slipped the guide in place... ... then I clamped the plastic in place. When it was dry, I trimmed the plastic to the same size as a Slot It wood guide. That got me here: I'll let you know how track testing goes. Hope this was of interest. Thanks Mac, is this the JB Weld you use? https://www.jbweld.com/collections/plastic-composite-pvc/products/plastic-bonder-syringe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 B-Nova also make plastic inserts that fit into the Scalextric guide hole which enables you to use the Ninco sprung guide for maximum depth. Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) The Slot.it wood guide fits directly into the Scaley chassis. Are you not allowed to simply replace the guide this way? Sometimes I use Slot It wood guides in these situations but I like the idea of reworking the stock component and this option means you utilise the stock wiring rig as well. I get a kick out of making the most out of these older Scalextric cars while keeping them as stock as possible and occasionally supply the cars and upgrade parts for club races. 4 new Slot It guides add up. Thanks Mac, is this the JB Weld you use? https://www.jbweld.c...-bonder-syringe I used the original 2 part epoxy https://www.jbweld.c...-weld-twin-tube As expected the guide worked fine when tested and seemed to reduce corner deslots when I pushed the test car hard. I guess the only question is 'will the glue bond last over time?' Edited January 22, 2018 by slotmadmac Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS41T Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I like Mac ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Interesting solution there... I've been using the relatively inexpensive ScaleAuto 1/32 guides, but have recently found the RevoSlot ones are very similar, and are even cheaper. Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Cool Mac - knew I should have checked your Audi's guide Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Cool Mac - knew I should have checked your Audi's guide Your comment that your Audi had 'a guide blade the depth of a toenail clipping' inspired me. Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Cool Mac - knew I should have checked your Audi's guide Your comment that your Audi had 'a guide blade the depth of a toenail clipping' inspired me. Horror flashes of old man's yellow toenails the size of saucers . . . . . may need to take an anti-nausea pill .... but so early in the day for gewurz 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...
slotmadmac Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I have now run a lot of laps testing this new guide. No signs of wear or any downside. Rules permitting, I wish I had done this years ago on some of my club cars. Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2theK Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Nice engineering skills there fella ! Quote JK 1 x Porsche 997 Constructors Cup Co-Champion 1 x Fly Classic Enduro 2013 Co-Champion 1 x F1 Classic Shootout 2016 Co-Champion 1 x Harmon Memorial Cup 2016 Co-Champion 2 x PieBone 400 Co-Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vini Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 On 1/22/2018 at 9:28 PM, difinity said: The Slot.it wood guide fits directly into the Scaley chassis. Then just fit a pair of grub screws in to hold it all together. Needs a bit more work if you still want the front lights to work though. Are you not allowed to simply replace the guide this way? What slot.it wooden track guide would work here? And are there any other alternatives to this old type Scalextric guide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmadmac Posted January 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Slot It have a number of guides that will fit old scalextric cars - both clip in and screw in options. Search the sponsor sites - you'll quickly find them. Quote Podiums are for short people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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