drummer Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I will be presenting a punch by punch saga about my experiences with my 2 Challenger cars. My track is a tight and fast layout based around 2 hairpins and by default Challenger wasnt able to go deep into the corners, braking far too early for my liking. It took a lot of experimentation (too much it turns out!) resulting in the purchase of a second car. For the moment here is a little teaser... Quicktime video (976k). Here it is View the Challenger Video And a direct link for download... Video file Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVENIC Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Good stuff, drummer and welcome! Quote "I spent most of my money on beer, women and slot cars. The rest I just wasted." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bump Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 1) Great video. 2) Can you beat that thing? If you can using a standard Scalex car, I ain't racing you ..... 3) Great 1st post, drummer. Welcome Cheers bump Quote There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those who don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Thanks Bump; Well yeah... I can, but not every time! Find a good, fast Scalextric Mini will do it, the short length makes it a little easier to get thru between crossovers. But you've really got to commit and take a deep breath or you're buggered. The previous Challenger was another half a second a lap faster!!! But had to add multiple magnets to keep it on and nope(!) you couldnt pass it! ( ran 0.25 sec faster than my best Fly lap!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itelectrical Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Hi Drummer, Welcome. Great video and the car looks really fast. Waiting for the second episode and details of mods. Quote JamieB ITeLECTRICAL Check out my Current Auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzwa Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 sweet........ Quote as long as its got wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 drummer offered me a dollar if I could beat it! I reckon I could pass it, but it wouldn't be pretty (drummer knows what I mean) Only other problem would be holding my breath for the remainder of the 25 laps Quote Cheers for now Roland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsmsoccer Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Great Video. best way to pass this is to bump it off the track,other than that it could get ugly. Welcome drummer Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer Posted August 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 drummer offered me a dollar if I could beat it! I reckon I could pass it, but it wouldn't be pretty (drummer knows what I mean) Only other problem would be holding my breath for the remainder of the 25 laps Offer now closed to Roland. (Slot Shop) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Ahhh, you remember my Auto Art Lambo doing the Dick Johnson rock deal... Quote Cheers for now Roland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Was Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Drummer Great news, I've been trying to find ways to improve the performance! Also i noticed that Hornby are about to release the merc DTM's as a kit, another cheap way of replacing the Pace Car body with a racing one. Also have u found a way to get the Challenger to keep the guide in place as this seems to be the source of all the trouble, it falls out much too easy and if its not sitting back in perfectly has problems with leaving the track or just driving slowly. Still loading the video, good work! Was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Drummer Great news, I've been trying to find ways to improve the performance! Also i noticed that Hornby are about to release the merc DTM's as a kit, another cheap way of replacing the Pace Car body with a racing one. Also have u found a way to get the Challenger to keep the guide in place as this seems to be the source of all the trouble, it falls out much too easy and if its not sitting back in perfectly has problems with leaving the track or just driving slowly. Still loading the video, good work! Was Also have u found a way to get the Challenger to keep the guide in place as this seems to be the source of all the trouble, it falls out much too easy and if its not sitting back in perfectly has problems with leaving the track or just driving slowly. The guide can be made to stay put by enlarging the gaps of the cross in the top of the guide itself, (if that makes sense). Stick the tip of a flathead screwdriver into each of the 2 gaps and GENTLY pry apart a little, it doesnt need much to keep it in place. It is important however for the guide to be able to dislodge in extreme circumstances or damage could result to the locating pin (above and in front of the guide). Methinks i need pics. I'll include photos in my forthcoming saga, hopefully it wont be too long b4 i find the time. Interestingly in my Version 1 Challenger I replaced the guide with a Fly guide and braid setup! (more on that story later) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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