Author: mechanic

  • Easy Performance Upgrades

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    The fastest and least expensive performance improvement for any slot car is replacing stock tires with aftermarket “performance” tires. For home tracks silicone or urethane tires are the best. Racers with Carerra NASCAR models can purchase silicone racing tires (complete with Goodyear on the sidewalls!) at the Races2U storefront. To replace worn, cracked or hardened…

  • Lubrication

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    A smile and friendly words are the lubrication of good relationships!  Likewise to keep slot cars performing well so they make their racers happy, good lubrication is needed. WHAT SHOULD I USE?  —  The most common mistake I see is using Graphite, 3-in-One or WD-40 for axles and lithium or axle grease for gears!  Graphite…