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(51 replies, posted in NASTE)

For those of you that have been following the topic under 1/32 cars, we have been doing some testing of the Fly Porsche GT1 Evo cars as non-magnetic racers on various tracks, including routed 1/24 tracks. My original thought was to have a class of 1/32 cars we could race on the NASTE  circuit of 1/24 tracks as well as 1/32. The Fly Porsche idea came about because a few of us have them, and the reviews of them as non-magnet race cars were good.
However through my testing I've come to the conclusion that Slot.It cars are hard to beat as they come right out of the box! They're handling can be improved even more with just tire changes for the different track surfaces.  I've been thinking, maybe Slot.It is the class we should look at running non-magnetic? After all, most everybody already has them! Here is some added dialog Monte and I have had regarding this topic:

Bill: Maybe we could just spec out one of those "cheap" motors we have seen?

Monte: Actually, I think the orange motor would be just fine.  Everyone already has one of those.  Then it

5,377

(41 replies, posted in NASTE)

Autumn Spills with Rammer's Ramp to the Ridge......

5,378

(1 replies, posted in Track)

Sounds like another good reason to get together! I like it!!!! Let's put it on the agenda.   ----------------------------Bill

5,379

(5 replies, posted in NASTE)

Dude, He has THE LOOK!!!!............I think He's ready for an enduro!!!!!

5,380

(0 replies, posted in For Sale or Trade)

You can purchase NASTE coffee mugs or stickers here:

http://www.zazzle.com/wb0s1955

5,381

(2 replies, posted in NASTE)

I made a couple mugs with the NASTE logo design work Terry Abbott and Monte Saager did. I just received my  mugs in the mail today and they look great! They are available on Zazzle here:

http://www.zazzle.com/wb0s1955

The club gets 10% of the purchase price from Zazzle for any mugs sold.   ---------------------------------Bill

ECONO CARS.................. I am Putting a post out there for anyone who has a econo chassis that they do not use and would like to get rid of...

I was at Howies race tonight and there were some guys that want to get into the econo car class........

I know there are lots of these cars floating around out there.........that are not being used...and may never be used........if  you have one.....or know of someone who has one and want to sell it.......please let me know.....

It would be a great way to recycle the car.........I would normally just head out the the garage to build some......but my time now is very,very limited.....we had 15 racers out there...and  three guys showed up to watch...and are ready to buy cars and start racing!!!


So dig out your old econo cars.............................. Thanks.

To all of you that want a Vintage sidewinder chassis car to race next year I have 2 Gar Vic cars all set up to race for sell. I was going to list them on e-bay this weekend.. $45.00 These cars have a good running 36d motor, silicone rear tires and a .90 swinging weight off the front axle for better handling.. With so so bodies mounted on them.. For playing with.. The cars have been tested on Jeff's track and work good as the rest I have. Please call me at 503-852-6311 if interested.. larry302@viclink.com  E-mail me if you want a picture..
These cars are easy to get on e-bay so I see no need to keep them just to sit on so I'm giving you guys first shot before they go on the block.

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/LCgarvicchas1.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/LCgarvicchas2.jpg

5,384

(63 replies, posted in Cars)

Anybody got a bid in on these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Slot-Car-Ch … 240%3A1318

5,385

(63 replies, posted in Cars)

Here's photos of the Garvic cars Larry has for sale:

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/LCgarvicchas1.jpg

http://www.naste.org/members/bill/LCgarvicchas2.jpg

5,386

(1 replies, posted in Cars)

Oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh man!!!!!!!!!!!!

5,387

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

You know what, I kinda like those little things!!!!.............They do look like great Autumn Hills cars!!!!  ---------Bill

5,388

(38 replies, posted in Digital Racing)

Smooth, I'm thinkin' I can clear the water heater wall!  ------------------------Bill

5,389

(15 replies, posted in Track)

Rick, I've never used "brake parts cleaner" and I don't know what chemicals are in it. When I clean motors or HO chassis I use WD40. It's also a good contact cleaner. I've "hosed down" HO cars with it and never had a problem. Same with 1/32 & 1/24 motors.

---------------------Bill

5,390

(7 replies, posted in Modifications)

George, I think your method of using small amounts of brake fluid is the wisest. I have soaked HO car bodies in it before, and although it works very well, you need to be very careful as far as how long you leave it  exposed to the brake fluid. Brake fluid (and for that matter oven cleaner) can ruin plastic. So work carefully!

-----------Bill

5,391

(7 replies, posted in Modifications)

I've found the Simple Green "bath" works on some cars but not on others. If the body has a clear coat Simple Green doesn't work well. I soaked my Carrera Roadrunner Stock Car in Simple Green and it worked great. I soaked a Carrera Corvette with the American Eagle paint scheme and Simple Green didn't touch it as it had a good clear coat. I've used Simple Green in my ultra-sonic cleaner on some of my HO bodies that were repainted, and some Johnny Lightning bodies. In the ultra-sonic cleaner the bodies came out perfect.

I have used oven cleaner on bodies that have been painted to remove the bad paint jobs. If you use oven cleaner keep watch on the process! The stuff is nasty! Very bad odors and fumes! I didn't leave trhe oven cleaner on the body for more than 30 minutes. The key is testing and keeping an eye on the body some the oven cleaner doesn't damage it.

Brake fluid is another product you need to be careful with. If you soak a body in it you again need to keep an eye on it. If left in brake fluid too long the body will suffer damage!

As with ALL chemicals, when using them wear protective gear! That includes eye protection, the proper gloves, and a respirator if the chemical gives off fumes!

------------------Bill

5,392

(15 replies, posted in Cars)

Weird guide flag & pickup assembly, but the motor and rear axle carrier look good!

5,393

(3 replies, posted in Cars)

That is the best slot car video I have seen!!!!!

5,394

(2 replies, posted in NASTE)

Got my stickers today. They are great! I'll be sportin' them the next time we get together!  --------------Bill

5,395

(15 replies, posted in Track)

Hey Rick WELCOME!
Hobby Town on SE 82 Ave (just south of Johnson Creek Blvd) has HO parts, as well as Tammy's Hobbies in Beaverton. Bryan's still looking for interested parties to get some racing in on his HO tracks. Hey Bryan...........

---------------Bill

5,396

(15 replies, posted in Cars)

That's sure not what I was thinking of! Looks to be some sort of off-beat battery set car to me?????

5,397

(15 replies, posted in Cars)

I'm not familiar with them. I've seen them, but I was thinking they were older than 1970's. I was also thinking they were about 1/30th scale?

5,398

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

I saw Rico run his Fly "whatchamucallit" at Jeff's. It looked like it has very good potential for racing on routed tracks! It was definately FAST! Even though it was extremely loose, it still seemed to go through the corners well.

---------------Bill

5,399

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

I'm thinkin' about pickin' up the Fly Porsche GT1 EVO 2-R, and then buying a separate EVO 3 chassis.

Need to compare Monte's to Rico

5,400

(28 replies, posted in Cars)

Strontium, that's great!.....Hype impregnated plastic?

I like the looks of the Fly "racing" Porsche 911s also.....

I may wait to see the comparison between your EVO and Monte's to decide on which version to get.