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Marty et al. — I experienced the same surprising issue.
I agree that some kind of minor mod should be allowed. Without the mod the car “grabs” (tires jam on the wells) in some of the corners and has inconsistent performance.
If you push the car backwards when installing the front screws it may solve the problem but is too inconsistent for a permanent or common solution.
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Sammy with MontroseMarty – I experienced the same issues (and similar solutions) with the McLaren’s clearance for the guide wires, and the axle height/tire-clearance issues.
Russ/All – I may be entering one or more of these just for fun:
- 917-10
- GT-IV
- 908-3
- Chaparral 2E // yes it’s likely to Roll !
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Sammy with MontroseMy point in my comment is that these tools are also used for motor armature balancing, (as they can be), and rarely can one purchase an armature with a pointed shaft, and regardless of the geometry of the axle/shaft end, the magnetic force centers the cylinder based on ferrite content [and of course our rules prevent balancing the armatures of our sealed motors].
Thus, if for some reason the tool did not come with a pointed balancing shaft/axle,the tool can still be useful for balancing a 3/32 axle and gear assembly with flat ends. In fact the axle you are planning on using, should be used with the planned crown/spur, because it is the actual part to be installed and any imbalance in the shaft itself will be resolved by the tuning of the gear or its collar.
Altho – of course- a precision pointed axle is preferred and should be provided by the vendor.
Trying to create your own pointed axle will not be useful, (the amount of ferrite at the end will be inconsistent) rather if both ends are 90-deg-Flat the balancing action *should be correct.
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Sammy with MontroseOK Kein – so when can we place our orders? Or are these only good for our e-Slot Cars (just kidding)
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Sammy with MontroseRandy – your are consistently one of the funniest, and most Informative of our members …
I dont think my new Cosworth 1000bhp 4-banger in my Escort can match your Stang but could be a competitor to the mini with the Stark engine – ROTFLMAO
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Sammy with MontroseBrain – this is one of the coolest things I have seen, and my long-lasting “first image” of you one Saturday using this! A similar product, using x4 scales, with No computer interface is sold in a few sites for $530
https://e-slotcar.com/motor-building-tools/kolhoza-car-balancer-kza-007-special-order/
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Sammy with MontroseThe Mid-America balancer is all aluminum and not adjustable, but fits:
- 50mm and shorter axles
- Long-can uncut, Armatures
BTW – a pointed axle looks cool and I am sure with $1mm lab equipment probably can be measured as “focusing” the magnetic field, BUT is NOT critical to actually do the balancing process. It basically allows the end touching the plastic cover (over one magnet) to have minimal friction and minimize any effect of a Not perfectly Flat axle end (e.g. from a bad cut when they cut off the drill blank).
Bottom Line – If your tool does not come with a pointed axle, with a few minutes (and patience) with a Dremel you can round or point one of your spares.
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Marc – reminds me of a SAAB one of my more “crunchy” high-school teachers owned.Looks cool as a slot car – good luck!
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Sammy with Montrose17 to 17.5MM blade length (if trimming a Slot.IT or other guide).
This will prevent a hang-up and de-slot in the finger in the valley.
Use the NSR Rally guides as a baseline reference (if you have any).
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Sammy with MontroseJust a reminder of various Wheel and Tire options.
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Sammy with MontroseTrue, but read John’s final assessment of the series regarding 12 volts.
http://austinslotcarclub.com/2019-mclaren-m8d-round-6-results/
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Sammy with MontroseOk – so we know who’s going to podium, technical stats wise, for the Monte.
Looks like the Datsun-240-Mm will also be a contender for the Concours!
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Sammy with MontroseWow – real trophies …
Hey Russ – when can you get working on a bar and dining space for 50 people; I figure the engineering for the elevator to the “VIP Room” (maybe we can offer ‘bottle-service’ one day?) will take you a little longer to complete …
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