silver rocket Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Boy wish I had of thought of that! Hahahha ahhhh that's actually the problem, they are built into the plastic and there doesnt seem to be a way to get them out without destroying some of the pod housing... Or is there? that's what I'm asking Did every SCX NASCAR out there come with the same motor? Is there a way of identifying them with pulling them out? Quote I Miss Brocky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratracer Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Hi Silver Rocket check out this Youtube video:- Cheers Ray Edited October 23, 2014 by Ratracer Quote As Parnelli Jones the Indy 500 winner once said "If you are not out of control you are not going fast enough!" 2017 Plafit FLM Edurance Champion Team Thunderbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver rocket Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks Rat Racer that's what I was looking for cheers! Quote I Miss Brocky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punisher Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi all, New to slotcar racing and newly joined to the forum. I am looking to become involved in next years MCN in the amatuer Scalextric GT & Muscle Car classes. I have looked at the rules / regulations stipulated for these units to be compliant for the competition and one of the questions I have is about the magnet downforce. I note that the downforce for both classes is 350 (which if i am correct is 350 grams?). This raises my first question; Is that 350 in total, i.e. the downforce of the magnet plus the weight of the car? Or is it the downforce of the magnet less the weight of the car? I have looked into the 'Magnet Marshall' unit that will be used to weigh the cars / measure downforce and understand that this is the method by which downforce will be scrutineered. Am i correct in assuming that there will be no alterations / reiterations of car set up allowed on the day, i.e. if the scrutineer finds a fault there will be an opportunity to go away, rectify it and resubmit for scrutineering? If i am correct in my assumptions that infers that access to a 'Magnet Marshall' prior to the event will be required to ensure downforce is correct. This raises my second question; Can anybody advise me as where i can access or purchase one of the units. Thanks. Quote Since we can never hope to understand why we're here, if there's even anything to understand, the individual should choose a goal and pursue it wholeheartedly, despite the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMick Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I nag one of my club members a Tbird to try his to get my downforce right. Cant say who sells the buggers. I will have to ask mitch where he got his Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratracer Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Hi there are a couple at the club. They are no longer produced however I think that MBslot have a different version but is quite pricy. There will be a couple at TBirds to check the cars prior scrutineering. Ray Edited October 29, 2014 by Ratracer Quote As Parnelli Jones the Indy 500 winner once said "If you are not out of control you are not going fast enough!" 2017 Plafit FLM Edurance Champion Team Thunderbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punisher Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks gents, much appreciated. I will make some enquiries at TBirds. Quote Since we can never hope to understand why we're here, if there's even anything to understand, the individual should choose a goal and pursue it wholeheartedly, despite the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punisher Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Hi all. I now have a query regarding car selection. In the GT Class it lists "Mercedes SLR' as being an 'eligible car'. Being a 'Silver Arrows' fan i have been searching around and have found the two vehicles pictured and detailed below (they actually come in a box set). Can somebody in the know please advise me if these vehicles are indeed eligible? Thanks in advance. On the left Mercedes SLR McLaren 722: Configuration Dimensions Scale = 1/32 Weights Motor Mabuchi FC130 18k rpm Overall length 146 mm Car 84 gm In-Line Mid Mounted 2 wheel drive Wheelbase 83 mm Gear ratio 9:27 Axle/Hub width 60 mm Front 60 mm Rear Magnet Rectangular stepped 2 mm Tyre diameter 21(ext), 16(int) 21(ext), 16(int) Down-force 161-194 gm Tyre width 10 mm Front 11 mm Rear On the right Mercedes-Benz SLR: Configuration Dimensions Scale = 1/32 Weights Motor Mabuchi FC130 18k rpm Overall length 135 mm Car 74 gm In-Line Rear Mounted 2 wheel drive Wheelbase 74 mm Gear ratio 9:27 Axle/Hub width 49 mm Front 50 mm Rear Magnet Rectangular 2.5 mm Tyre diameter 22(ext), 14(int) 23(ext), 14(int) Down-force 190 gm Tyre width 6 mm Front 7 mm Rear Edited October 30, 2014 by punisher Quote Since we can never hope to understand why we're here, if there's even anything to understand, the individual should choose a goal and pursue it wholeheartedly, despite the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punisher Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Or should i be looking at something like this? Quote Since we can never hope to understand why we're here, if there's even anything to understand, the individual should choose a goal and pursue it wholeheartedly, despite the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMick Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Or should i be looking at something like this? Yes you should but I would say the SLR Mclaren on the left was not a GT car so the one on the right would be the go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punisher Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks Mick, I reckon i'll be going with the one you recommended. It looks the goods. Yeh, i wasnt sure on the older SLR, i though it might have been an older LeMan Series GT. Thanks again. Quote Since we can never hope to understand why we're here, if there's even anything to understand, the individual should choose a goal and pursue it wholeheartedly, despite the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difinity Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Open top SLR (#722) is the (IIRC) 1955 Mille Miglia car, or the original. It is close to the F1 chassis they raced at that time. The newer car is the McLaren SLR hardtop, and the 3rd photo is the GT3 replica version. The also made a (remake) open version as the SLR 722 to commemorate. I'll try to find the actual data. All 3 are good skit cars though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punisher Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thank you!! Quote Since we can never hope to understand why we're here, if there's even anything to understand, the individual should choose a goal and pursue it wholeheartedly, despite the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazzbell Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Guys anyone wishing to use a magnet marshal there will be one left with Chris at Thunderbirds so ask if you would like to check your cars. This will be the magnet marshal that will be used for scrutineering at the 2015 MCN. Regards shane a Team NSR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punisher Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks Shane, was beginning to wonder how to get around that. Much appreciated. Quote Since we can never hope to understand why we're here, if there's even anything to understand, the individual should choose a goal and pursue it wholeheartedly, despite the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punisher Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Shane, Can you answer the following question? I note that the downforce for both classes (amateur Scalextric GT & Muscle Cars) is 350 (which if i am correct is 350 grams?). Is that 350 in total, i.e. the downforce of the magnet plus the weight of the car? Or is it the downforce of the magnet on its own? Thanks in advance. Quote Since we can never hope to understand why we're here, if there's even anything to understand, the individual should choose a goal and pursue it wholeheartedly, despite the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazzbell Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I note that the downforce for both classes (amateur Scalextric GT & Muscle Cars) is 350 (which if i am correct is 350 grams?). Is that 350 in total, i.e. the downforce of the magnet plus the weight of the car? Or is it the downforce of the magnet on its own? Thanks in advance. Car is placed on marshal,reading on the magnet marshal should not be greater than 350. This includes weight and magnet of the car. It's not magnet on its own. Regards shane a Team nsr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) Hi Shane I have been asked by a number of our club members about the Group 5 Sideways class. As you are aware our club rules at TBird’s allow the motor pod to be replaced with the Slot.it pod for club racing. When the pod is changes you need to break off two plastic tabs to make room for the Slot.it pod. Are you allowed to run the chassis in the Nationals with these tabs removed and the original pod reinstalled? Or would you be required/allowed to re glue these tabs back in place? As I understand it spare chassis are not currently available for these cars locally. Clarification would be greatly appreciated. Ray This will be ok as many other people would be in the same boat,plus the little tabs is not a tuning gain if in or out. Everything else must be to the rules as is. Regards shane a Team NSR Just further clarification to this rule, What Slot It Motor Mounts are we allowed to use? The original Motor Mounts that come in Sideways Cars are Anglewinder 1mm offset. Are we only allowed to use the following: CH74 - MEDIUM (GT-LMP Slot.it models(2012 - 20xx)1,0 mm offset) SICH30 - HARD (Anglewinder Motor Mount Boxer/Flat - Offset 1mm) and/or SICH82 -HARD (Evo 6 Anglewinder Motor Mount Boxer/Flat-6 - Offset 1mm) There are other motor mounts available that are either 0.0mm or 0.5mm offset. these include the following: CH29 - HARD (Anglewinder Motor mount Boxer/Flat, 0.0mm offset) CH61 - HARD (EVO6 Anglewinder Motor mount Boxer/Flat, 0.0mm offset) CH76 - MEDIUM (EVO6 Anglewinder Motor mount Boxer/Flat, 0.0mm offset) CH60 (EVO6 - MEDIUM Anglewinder for Boxer/Flat, 0.5mm offset) CH60b (EVO6 - HARD Anglewinder for Boxer/Flat, 0.5mm offset) CH75 - MEDIUM (EVO6 Anglewinder Motor mount Boxer/Flat, 0.5mm offset) Thanks, Brooksy Edited November 16, 2014 by Scalextric V8 Quote Brooksy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny broke Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hi Jason, From what I can see you can't run any Slot it pod in the Sideways grp5 cars. Ray's question was in relation to refitting the original pod to cars raced by the locals to Tbird rules that allows for slot it pods. Cheers Alan Quote home track club racer Spitfire Raceway forum link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1753319218331240/?ref=bookmarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazzbell Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Jason Ray was referring to the little clip ins around the pod. Cars are to be raced with the pod that comes in these cars. NO soft,hard medium or any other replacement. Regards shane a Team nsr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thanks for clarifying Ray and Shane! Time to build some cars Brooksy. Quote Brooksy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punisher Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 I note that the downforce for both classes (amateur Scalextric GT & Muscle Cars) is 350 (which if i am correct is 350 grams?). Is that 350 in total, i.e. the downforce of the magnet plus the weight of the car? Or is it the downforce of the magnet on its own? Thanks in advance. Car is placed on marshal,reading on the magnet marshal should not be greater than 350. This includes weight and magnet of the car. It's not magnet on its own. Regards shane a Team nsr Thanks Shane - am i correct in assuming that different downforce magnets can be purchased from Scalextric so setup can be altered? Thanks again - much appreciated! Quote Since we can never hope to understand why we're here, if there's even anything to understand, the individual should choose a goal and pursue it wholeheartedly, despite the certainty of death and the meaninglessness of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazzbell Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Just a reminder on the Plafit classes the fox 4 is the motor being used at the 2015 MCN. The rules have be altered showing the fox 4. Be careful on the fox4 label being so small to guys,make sure you don't rub the lettering off. Regards shane a Team NSR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazzbell Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Happy new year everyone, Please take note on the updated Scaleauto and the OPAR rules for 2015 MCN in the metal chassis section. Please remember from the 31st of January NO rule changers. regards shane a team NSR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billj Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I dont know if this is in the right place but does anyone know if the LA FERRARI body is allowed in the mini z class at the mcn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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