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SP800001 continues. I went ahead and bolted the chassis together as the directions are good and no sense in taking pictures of the process. I will say that during the building that the nuts and bolts be at least snugged up or you may be picking them up off the floor as I did because they will unscrew themselves!
I decided to make a Nationwide NASCAR out of this chassis as the TA2 would require me to narrow the pans and I wanted to get a car going asap and that would be just an extra step.
The NASCAR I am using is a Dale Eearnhardt Jr. 2002 Chev. Monte Carlo.
I am ordering another chassis to do the TA2 using a snap kit of the 2015 Mustang.
SP800001 continues. The axle holes need to be ground out about .007" bigger diameter to make the reducer bushings fit so you can use 3/32nd. axles. Doesn't take very long with a Dremel tool. I made these a tight fit and had to squeeze them in with a pair of needle nose pliers. I won't have to solder them in this time!
Yes that is a nice mount, but not for the D cans. I never bothered to look to see if Slot Plus has a mount for the D motors. I have a mount that I ordered from Professor Motor a while back. It is a Plafit #PL1078P and it will fit, I wish I had ordered about 10 of them as Professor Motor is out of stock and has been for quite a while. I also have a mount that Beau gave me that will also fit, however it only has the bottom screw hole for mounting it to the motor. I guess that will work if a person was to make sure the motor is taped or somehow fixed to the chassis.
The SP80001 project. First problem is the motor mount is not good for a D can motor. I have another mount that will work.
I am going to do a step by step chassis building session of the Slot plus chassis. here as I am doing one on the NWTS site.
This is the package the chassis comes in. All the screws, nuts, etc. come in a little zip lock bag.
Unfortunately yes, I just checked that out last night. I think it will be a little harder with stainless, but it doesn't look like too much has to be reamed.
I needed to replace a Scholer axle bracket so I ordered an axle bracket from Professor Motor, it is a Motor Modern #11332 and the reducer bushings fit right in.
I just looked on the back of the Sloting Plus package and it says: made in Spain.
I mocked up a chassis today, everything looks good to go except the motor bracket is not for any motor as stated on Professor Motor. If you want to run a 16D you will have to modify this one or build one, not a great big deal.
I haven't soldered on stainless steel yet, we will see how that goes.
I received the Sloting Plus chassis today. They are un-assembled, however they come in a much better package and the directions are in English on one side and Spanish on the other.
I just ordered 5 of these chassis today. I'll let you know when they get here if they are assembled or not. That would be nice if they were.
In order to make it easier to race and plan for the races at Rapid Raceway, I have made a change in the line up.
We will still race the TA2 for the first half of the season for points, the class to be run for the second race of the night will be the Sportsman rather than run through all the remaining classes. Then the second half we will run the Trans-Am for points and the second class will be the Early Modified. The race dates and time will be the same.
I may have special races for the classes left out this season: GT-1, NASCAR, Porsche 962, so don't throw them in the scrap heap!
That was a very good day of racing, I had fun and all the cars are really nice and detailed to the 9's. It was my pleasure to be a able to host this race. Thanks Chris for loaning me the car.
Still no Scholers and I think it is time to choose another chassis that is comparable to the Scholer and is close to the price as possible.
Due to the Scholer situation, I have made the Indy class an open chassis. Build or buy. I am really hoping to get our last class on the books for next season (2016).
We had our first Rapid 500 and raced the Sprint Cup and the Nationwide together and scored separate. The scoring really was a piece of cake!
It is a pleasure having this Halloween race and the fun that is had. Thanks all for making it a fun night as always.
I am going to build me a Halloween car for next year if I have to confine myself to my work station 'till it is done!! So for those who offered me a loaner, thanks, but refuse me next yr. and maybe that will get me off my "slacker" mood!!
Mmmmmm; a big nice thick juicy steak comes to mind!
Dave; that has to be the coolest slot car box ever! I really like it and if I were to build one, I would use your example and put my own spin on it. Thumbs up!!
Here is another issue as far as the traction goes: The furnace was not on all day, it was comfortable for people as I asked if anyone wanted some heat and they said no. When the furnace does come on, it blows right toward the track. So that could be the difference between the last time the '55's were on the track and this time. I also think the '55's did not hook up as well this time.
I vaguely remember the flyer. As you can see the track is far from done, so I think the picture was taken in March or April or so as I have a jacket on. Is there a chance I could get a copy Bill?
Also I have some flyers you may want to copy. They are for the Porsche 962 enduro races from yr. to yr. I kept them for some reason and if you want to add them to your collection, they are here at Rapid.
That RC track was used for some big events. I remember driving past there on occasion and the event would draw a large amount of racers, so much so that the overflow parking would be over in Albertsons. I would stop and watch for awhile as I used to race RC cars ( gas powered on pavement ) and it was fun to watch. That track was maintained quite well during it's time.
Aero's moved to Glisan street at about 178th. across from Albertsons. It closed down I am going to say about 10yrs. ago. The building is now a small grocery store after being a clothing store for a real short time. With Aero closing down, it is quite distance to a hobby shop as you all know!
Right now Professor Motor is out of stock on the Scholer chassis we most use. They will e-mail me when they get more in. Right now I have 3 reserved for racers who want them, and two for the parts bin, If you want one let me know.
Monte is right on with his Professor Motor page. Grid 1 is where the $80.00 Scholer is.
Just today I added the Scholer breakdown on the NWTSR site. Click on Forum then click on Pit Stop, then Scholer chassis. You don't need to spend $80.00 on the chassis in the picture to be competitive. I bought one just to try it out, a $44.95 chassis will work as well with little work.
New for 2015 and beyond: the NASCAR class will be split in two. Sprint Cup for the builders who want to build an open chassis. Nationwide for the non builders using a spec Scholer chassis. The cars will be raced together and scored separate.
New for 2015 and possibly beyond: the Can-Am class will be split for the builders and non builders. The builders have the option of building their own open chassis. For the non builders, a spec Scholer chassis. We haven't come up with a name for the two classes yet. The cars will race together but scored separate.
Beau has listed more Can-Am bodies on the Northwest True Scale site. Go to Rules/classes on: www.northwesttruescaleracers.com.
Also remember that this is an open chassis class, meaning you can build or buy one. It can be an angle winder, side winder or inline. Rules are on the Rules/classes page.
From what I am hearing, this class is going to grow in the 2015 season!
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