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Russell and All – The NSR replacement chassis’ I received run two different grub screw sizes. The lower grub screw is the standard NSR sized grub screw while the upper one is a Slot.it sized grub screw. When installing the lower NSR grub screw it feels like it’s too big and will break the chassis but they do fit. The chassis will budge out a little but that is the correct grub screw to use. There are no issues with the upper grub screws.
I don’t know if this is consistent with all the chassis but it is for the three replacement chassis I received. Of the three chassis I purchased – one green and two white – the green one did not come with grub screws but both white ones did. The screws that came with the chassis were two different sizes.
Randy – I think the Scalextric Mini with a 3D chassis would be a great car for the rally track. There is virtually no weight hanging over the back end. The little wheelbase should work well on the rally track. Can’t wait to see it.
Porsche 904? What the heck? I had no idea the 904 had done the Monte. That is crazy.
You are the man! I love this idea and you have put the work into the rules on the front end. Well done.
I think it would be either a 911 or 914 for me.
David posted on the home page – I spent a lot of time Saturday running my F1 with new NSR gears had no problem it ran very smooth. NSR gears is what we will use for this race.
After looking back at the previous series it will be the total time that determines positions. No points are awarded it’s just your total time.
Running order for any race is the leader in points goes first and the last place person goes last.
There will only be an “A” class for the individual and overall race results.
RevoSlot for 2022!
I am sure everyone remembers the rear tire issues we ran into when running the RevoSlot cars. There were a couple of different options tried ranging from Paul Gage tires mounted to the stock RevoSlot wheels to changing out the 3mm axle for a 3/32 which involves the change of wheels, axle, and bushings. This option would possibly work but it’s expensive and you now have mismatched wheels from the front to rear.
Wouldn’t it be great if someone made a RevoSlot wheel that would work with a Slot It F30 or NSR Supergrip tire?
I am here to make your dreams come true. Working with Steve at Slot Car Corner for the past nine months we now have CBD rear wheels that work on the 3mm axle and will allow you to run a Slot It or NSR tire. These wheels have not been announced publicly but will be very soon. These wheels are going to be available in a 8mm width and a 10mm width. CB Designs has produced wheel inserts that match the ones used on the RevoSlot cars. This had to be done as the RevoSlot wheel inserts come in multiple sizes and would have made producing wheels with different size interiors a pain in the *ss.
This should make running any RevoSlot car much easier and more enjoyable. The RevoSlot cars were already great running. This one tweak will make them even better.
I would suggest keeping the rules for the cars as stock as possible. I don’t see a need to upgrade or change wheels or tires as the stock ones work well. This will also help keep costs down.
Having said that, the crown gear could be another conversation.
Nice work Russell. I agree with your assessment of axle collars. I’m going to try running without them to see how it goes.
Marty
At this time I would say it is up to the series manager to decide whether or not the Slot It crown gears are allowed. Please post any concerns here so David can review them.
Question and Comment about Testing on the Rally Track
The original idea behind the rally track was that it would not be open for members to use anytime they wanted to like the road course. This was done so the track would be a new-ish experience for everyone that raced on it. Having said that, there were scheduled practices so everyone knew when the track would be open for practice but it was fair because everyone had an opportunity to run. I suggest running the same format for this upcoming series where there are scheduled practices that are open to everyone. The track is kept covered all other times. Thoughts?
Marty
