Work is progressing on Al Christiansen's new track in NE Portland. Were not sure yet if the easy part is over and the hard part is starting, or the hard part is over and the fun part is getting underway.
877 July 21, 2015 7:10 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,171 replies, posted in NASTE)
I don't know much about can am, but I do have a Monogram T70 that handles poorly and an MRRC Chaparral that I intend to run the crap out of. I can probably change the motor in either direction as needed. Lord knows I have enough practice doing that... Slot it McLaren? Hmmmmm.
878 July 16, 2015 3:03 pm
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Goose, I'll get some more tomorrow, do you want it next Thursday? Or would you like it sooner? I'm done working for a bit so the Harley and I are free to roam. Well at least until Chris gets off work.
879 July 14, 2015 6:11 pm
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
After the sub par performance of my oft changed '70 Camaro my '69 arrived. After moving the magnet to the rear position I can run wide open most of the way around my track at 10 volts. Strombecker track does have the heavier steel rails though. I tried to add a photo but I guess I can't on my phone.
880 July 13, 2015 1:01 pm
Re: Look What I Found! (14 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
No, I've already got a couple of tubs full of unused track and misc parts.
881 July 13, 2015 5:46 am
Re: Look What I Found! (14 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Cool Rico. I had planned on going then at the last minute Chris asked if I would take her to the Antique Show, she hardly ever asks so I took her.
882 July 12, 2015 2:50 pm
Re: Look What I Found! (14 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
We just got back. I saw the Strombecker set and some HO stuff. Outside I found one loose Eldon that will probably never run again.
883 July 11, 2015 4:17 pm
Re: Look What I Found! (14 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Nice find. Chris and I talked about going but never got away from the house.
884 July 11, 2015 8:34 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,171 replies, posted in NASTE)
Yes it was. Thanks Bill for hosting and everyone else for the racing.
885 July 11, 2015 6:20 am
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
There is a video of it on slot mods you tube page.
886 July 10, 2015 7:42 pm
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Oh and I also made this wreck waiting to happen.
887 July 10, 2015 7:33 pm
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
It has finally cooled off enough to work in the garage. I put an H&R 18k motor in my slot it GT40. I've always felt it was over powered and twitchy in the corners. At least on my track it feels faster in the corners and I don't notice much drop in the straightaways. I'll have to wait and see how it performs on a larger track. I also put skinny tires on the Maserati, with the 20k ball bearing motor it's not strictly legal for the sports car class, but it sure is fun to drive, and fun to watch too.
888 July 10, 2015 7:19 pm
Re: !Mitch: tail dragger F-1 (2 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
I already have two more sets of tires for that. I was giving those low profile tires a try, but they appear to be too low. I had the others in my box last night but I didn't think to get them out.
889 July 6, 2015 8:10 pm
Re: Planning and Scheduling for the NASTE 2016 Season (14 replies, posted in NASTE)
Rico, when you decide on a time let me know. I think I'd like to go.
890 July 5, 2015 8:09 pm
Re: Planning and Scheduling for the NASTE 2016 Season (14 replies, posted in NASTE)
As long as there is track and cars, I'm open to any day that ends in Y.
891 July 2, 2015 3:52 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing (91 replies, posted in Race Rules)
Rules? Are there really rules, or just guidelines? Actually I have been running my Lotus at home. I think it fits all of the rules and guidelines.
892 June 28, 2015 6:21 am
Re: Vintage Trans Am Race at The Gorge (16 replies, posted in Events)
Yes, thanks Bob I had a great time and am looking forward to the next race.
893 June 7, 2015 5:27 pm
Re: Old Wheels & Tires (13 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Home Depot carries ZEP products.
894 June 4, 2015 4:04 pm
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
I was right it was here, I didn't even take it downstairs first, I went straight into the garage pulled out the magnet spread out a little ballast then rummaged around in the tire bin. Now it's track ready and I've probably already put a mile or so on it on my track already.
895 June 4, 2015 2:46 pm
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Goose, if your worried about tearing up your car, then for Pete's sake SLOW DOWN. Look how slow I am, I hardly break anything. Except for the occasional loose wheel.
On another note I have a new Slot it Porsche sitting in my mailbox, I can just feel it.
896 June 3, 2015 5:43 pm
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
So this what my old Lowenbrau car is going to compete against? HHMMMM Thinking... It looks fast just sitting there.
897 June 3, 2015 5:08 pm
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
OOH, I like that a lot. Nice and bright.
898 May 31, 2015 7:44 pm
Re: NASTE 2015 Point Series Championship - Concluded (1 replies, posted in NASTE)
Here's to a speedy recovery to all of your issues, what ever they may be.
899 May 31, 2015 6:57 am
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Oh, I will eventually, but right now I can rig the controllers for less than a dollar. The economy controllers have a couple of holes in the handle and I'll just stick a small nut and bolt through them. They will figure it out sometime, but right now it seems to be too much fun watching Grandpa run from one end of the track to the other to marshal cars.
900 May 30, 2015 10:25 am
Re: Mitch: what are you building (53 replies, posted in Slot Talk)
Oh and I made some very positive changes to this...