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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 10 ต.ค. 2022
I’ll be making some short vids about how to have fun casually racing slot cars at home. The whole point will be about having fun and avoiding the pitfalls most beginners and returnees to the slot car racing hobby often experience.
Virtual Slot Car Racing Club on Facebook
I really am enthusiastic about this even though it doesn’t sound like it. Here I show what I’ve done to run my times for 5 laps races as part of the Facebook Virtual Slot Car Racing Club.
My times: Modified AFX MagnaTraction 13.38 seconds (best lap 2.49), Auto World 4 Gear 11.32 (best 2.17), Aurora Thunder Jet 20.58 (best 3.98), modified Thunder Jet 18.18 (best 3.49).
My times: Modified AFX MagnaTraction 13.38 seconds (best lap 2.49), Auto World 4 Gear 11.32 (best 2.17), Aurora Thunder Jet 20.58 (best 3.98), modified Thunder Jet 18.18 (best 3.49).
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1966 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible - Exterior Trim
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I go through the exterior trim of my 1966 Valiant convertible. Many vintage cars have a lot more trim than you think and you may need to become the expert on these details for your car. I ramble on about some of the details of this with my car.
1966 Plymouth Valiant Trunk Trim
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This is a rather straightforward task but it took years to get to this point. These unique Mopars are challenging to restore.
1973 Opel Manta Original Condition Daily Driver
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This is my 1973 Opel Manta, this is a German produced by General Motors and sold in the US at Buick dealers. These superb yet afforded cars were under appreciated when new and still are.
Barn Find! Opel Manta trove in dry storage! 1974, 1973 & 1972
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This is for a Craigslist ad for these cars. There are three Opel Mantas (the nicest one isn’t shown; I’ll post a driving video of it next week). These have been in the dry and critter free storage for many years and it was hard to show them. If you are interested I will work on more videos when we can get them out and - see here for the ad: flint.craigslist.org/cto/d/flint-1974-opel-manta/77621...
1958 MacMinn LeMans Coupe - 2024 Eyes on Design
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1958 MacMinn LeMans Coupe - 2024 Eyes on Design
Muscle cars 2024 Eyes on Design
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Some interesting muscle cars such as Buick GS, some unique AMC muscle cars and some recent ones also.
Tony Barr’s 1975 Lamborghini Urraco being judged at the 2024 Eyes on Design Car Show
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Yes these are actually blind judges evaluating this Lamborghini- I thought we should be started it up for the judges.
1967 Chevrolet Astro 1 at 2024 Show Car Eyes on Design
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Here is the door open on this “one off” fantasy car
1967 Chevrolet Astro 1 Show Car 2024 Eyes on Design
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This unique and imaginative ultra-low car has no doors! The rear half of the car is hinged at the rear and opens up to allow ingress & egress. Check out the second video to see it opened up. I would have loved a video of the “door” opening but did not get that.
1959 Alfa Sprint Speciale & Ferrari Lusso at 2024 Eyes on Design
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1959 Alfa Sprint Speciale & Ferrari Lusso at 2024 Eyes on Design
2024 Eyes on Design Car Show - Exotic Design
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Father’s Day 2024 - Here’s an informal unedited video taken during set up for this car show that focuses on car design. Here are some standout designs such as the Ferrari 400i, Lamborghini Espada (a favorite of mine) & more
1998 Opel Calibra Eyes on Design
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Happy Father’s Day - This is Charles Goin’s Opel Calibra. This car was invited to this great car design show to honor Wayne Cherry.
My 2002 Bordeaux Vintage Slot Car Race 1/32 Cox Chaparral 2d
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This is the car I made & raced at the 2002 Bordeaux Vintage Slot Car Event. This was a car never made by Cox. I used a Strombecker 1/32 body and a Cox “Daytona” iso-fulcrum chassis.
Lower Lap Times - Virtual Slot Car Racing Club Facebook Group
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Lower Lap Times - Virtual Slot Car Racing Club Facebook Group
Virtual Slot Car Racing Club FaceBook Group - Oval Track
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Virtual Slot Car Racing Club FaceBook Group - Oval Track
Mid Century Slot Car Racing Dreams - AMT Cox etc
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Mid Century Slot Car Racing Dreams - AMT Cox etc
MEV Resin HO Slot Car Bodies - Retro Aurora Thunder Jet
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MEV Resin HO Slot Car Bodies - Retro Aurora Thunder Jet
Pasteiners Cars & Coffee -May 25, 2024
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Pasteiners Cars & Coffee -May 25, 2024
Cars & Coffee at Chrysler Tech Center May 19, 2024 - 50s Buick, Austin-Healey 3000, TVR & 70 Charger
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Cars & Coffee at Chrysler Tech Center May 19, 2024 - 50s Buick, Austin-Healey 3000, TVR & 70 Charger
1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati - Cars & Coffee at Chrysler Tech Center May 19, 2024.
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1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati - Cars & Coffee at Chrysler Tech Center May 19, 2024.
1965 AMC Marlin at Chrysler Tech Center Cars & Coffee May 19, 2024
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1965 AMC Marlin at Chrysler Tech Center Cars & Coffee May 19, 2024
Perfect for Radwood - 90s Dodge Stealth
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Perfect for Radwood - 90s Dodge Stealth
Cars & Coffee Chrysler Tech Center - May 19, 2024
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Cars & Coffee Chrysler Tech Center - May 19, 2024
1966 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible- May 19, 2024 Chrysler Tech Center Cars & Coffee
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1966 Plymouth Valiant Signet Convertible- May 19, 2024 Chrysler Tech Center Cars & Coffee
B4Slot UL (ultra low) HO Slot Car Chassis - Better Than Vintage Aurora Thunder Jet?
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B4Slot UL (ultra low) HO Slot Car Chassis - Better Than Vintage Aurora Thunder Jet?
1976 BMW 2002 Walk around - For Sale May 2024
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1976 BMW 2002 Walk around - For Sale May 2024
Make sure for your official races you’re using the phone apps with the flying start or your first lap will be slower and ruin your overall time.
Have any footage of the red F355 Berlinetta that was there? I believe it was a 97
Your turns are 18Inch radius.
@johndoub1030 Yes 18” radius curves. That’s what the virtual racing group is doing. They also are using a different layout with 9” turns. And they also will be using the Auto World “four gear” XTraction cars.
Love these races. Look forward to the next one. Thanks for sharing!
More to come!
I am racing on the oval and El Broko in the virtual club, nice to see your races.
@manchildmotorsport3531 This is such a cool concept. I wanted to show how basic my setup is, it doesn’t really take much. I hope this helps other join in.
@@nitromancer6460 Yes, I love it. I don't have anyone local to race, so this brings that joy into it for me.
I dont use the brake control for any of my racing. I like your cars and your controller! Thank you for helping us find more racers!
I hope this helps everyone.
What a homely front end 😂
@classic287 it really looks like they ran out of time or budget. The ‘66 Barracuda is just a mess too with a similar center with horizontal grill and side grill that have a really nice egg crate look but they clash.
I am rebuilding the same car. There was only about 2500 Signet Convertibles built in 1966. I want, and have collected, the same options as yours. I agree with you about finding the trim for a Signet, because I see you need the same Trim piece across the bottom of the Trunk lid, with the Valiant call out. Maybe someone could contact us with one?
@mycoalamana414 glad to hear I’m not the only one. It’s really a wonderful car and it’s great having something unique. There wonderful support on the ForABodiesOnly.com forum - you should join if you haven’t already.
I want to do something like this but live.
@slotcarsandhotrains That’s a great idea.
@@nitromancer6460 Me and Bob Electric Avenue were talking about this. If we could get a few more guys it would be fun.
@@nitromancer6460 Me and @bobattheelectricavenue were talking about this a few months ago. I think it would be fun.
they sell 1/4 inch sheets or hardboard that are not very expensive, but the cardboard works fine too.
You had an oval... Now you have a Super speedway!
Very nice!
Thanks!
Cool timer. Best luck. Will we see other contestants on YT?
@shiftintohigh5564 I hope so. It’s just getting started. There’s a lot of potential and there’s a lot of different ideas that could be added. I hope you can participate on Facebook.
@@nitromancer6460 👍Not on FB currently. But we will see.
Nice, you have me beat LOL
Are you on Facebook? You should be racing with us.
@@StingrayJohnnysSlotCarTi-ob2ot I am racing in the oval and El Broko if that is what you are talking about.
@@manchildmotorsports3531 awesome.
Lovely looking car imo, but the cam in head engine is a slug. The chassis rails are very close together so getting a v8 in is very tight, a straight six would be a better option. The gearbox is tiny and so is the tunnel and the back axle is an oddball too. Do your research before you decide to hot rod a manta A would be my advice.
@jaws6869 I agree, but these are really low compression engines and have a lot of potential for improvement. The best place to start is Opel GT Source Here’s their Manta catalog: opelgtsource.com/system/notes/files/000/000/004/original/04OpelMantaDigitalIndex.pdf?1540358579
Omg! I had the same exact car, same color, motor (1.9) etc. Is yours the dual carb? I loved that car! Back in ‘74 it was FAST! and fun!
@philiplngber No this is a single carb - I think all Mantas in the US had one carb.
I love it Rich! I know you had one already that you sold. This one obviously was too nice to pass over. Those taillights are used on many of the Italian exotics (or perhaps very similar to those). My first car was a 1970 Opel GT that I fixed up as a teenager and really enjoyed. I always thought the Manta styling was OK, but as it ages (or as I age) I now love the styling. Great video as usual!
Sweet I like the “muscle” looking front end / grille / lights Yes, thanks for sharing Looking to forward with update vids regarding ownership experience or repairs if you post..
Thanks! I do need to make some more videos about this car.
My nephew Mike has one if it's original them motors are weak just conversation this car . Street rod .
@jimmyhammer6041 I agree but more vintage cars are pretty weak. I know that these can be made to be really nice running and reliable cars. Oh & parts to keep them running are available here: opelgtsource.com/system/notes/files/000/000/004/original/04OpelMantaDigitalIndex.pdf?1540358579
I owned several kadetts but always wanted always wanted the manta or GT (little vette)
This car was our driver education car. Great car to drive.
Gr8 little ride back in yhe day!
Great video Rich!
Nice to see if it gets going.... any more details on it, do you have a working plan for this project? will like to know.... Good luck.
There's my delorean
Pretty stylish. Glad Chrysler could support their reemergence.
👍👍😎🇺🇸
How do you get in and out of this car ? Still a nice looking Vehicle.
I always wanted one as a kid but three weeks allowance bought a lot of other hop-up parts, including those magnets and armature. Fun times! How are the front wheels held on? Press fit?
My years. Great to see AMC represented. I remember the A Mark on the 11 story building in Southfield. A Wagnum! Great stuff, Nitro!
Fabulous. Doing 200 mph and sitting still. The style. Wow. Thx Nitro for posting.
Dont remember it being that small. Thought I saw it a car show. Like a go cart. Crazy. Pre Prius.
Rich, you are an excellent youtube host! It was great to see you at the show today. You had asked me about doing an impromptu youtube video today and I said "maybe later." Well, you did one anyway and I'm glad you did. I look forward to sharing this with friends and family. I hope to see you again soon. Keep the videos coming!
You’re welcome. Man! Your car looks great in this video and in person.
Thanks Rich!
Thanks for the video some very nice cool cars
Fantastic! Just so nice looking. Look fast sitting still. Espada rear window, before back up cams. (haha) Designs before 5mph bumpers, pedestrian standards, rollover standards. Less restrictions on design. (not that stuff that save lives is bad) Just breath taking designs. Thx for showing. Went to one of these so long ago, might have had Conestogas.
Thanks for the video. I saw this brand on eBay while searching for Aurora and other HO slot cars. They’re asking 150 or so for one. So it’s much cheaper to buy from the website. They are really nice. Exceptional detail as you said. Thank you.
@jimmyb1559 I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Yes these are impressive but a bit pricey.
I just got the same 4 slotcars,you have to almost stop to go around those sharp turns,
Some of my favorite era of cars. Maybe a rubber band or elastic to act like a suspension on motor guide pin rail instead of tape. Thanks for sharing experience
Could you please show a close up of your adapter and where the dial is set at? Thanks in advance.
Great idea
Good idea Rich, good luck with it
Love the idea. Love that AFX timer, where did you get that and anywhere to get one? Thanks for sharing!
@nobodyshome758 The idea of virtual racing is intriguing. Those 90s lap counter-timers are really cool but don’t work with most vintage cars. The best place to look would be eBay. The phone apps work well; I use Lap Tracker m.th-cam.com/video/SvQ15bMUO-E/w-d-xo.html
Nitro(Rich)Whats Up .. Nice to have a group as such .. I will look into it
@jimbonito9810 Hey! Looking forward to racing with you.
It's a good idea to get people involved. May the checkered flag be with you.
@thedude4321 The more the merrier!
Lets Race! I will do a time trial over the weekend
@stingrayjohnnysslotcarTi-ob2ot Sounds great!
I will post on our discord, some interest there at one point. . Not sure about setting up another track. But looks fun original Aurora type stuff. - Yeah, I dont think I had a straight away that long either growing up. haha.
Hi Bill by all mean I am not computer illiterate .. I have set up discord .. by for the life of me can not find any of you guys ... I must be doing something wrong .. any info appreciated
@shiftintohigh5564 I’m with ya on setting up another track but a temp oval doesn’t take too long. I can’t use discord at this time because I banned my son from using it but I’ll look into it in the near future.
@@nitromancer6460 Lol. I can understand that for sure. I am no Genius at it ether. We all had a learning curve. Live chats are great. Not on YT, so private. When you are ready, one of us can send you a link with an invite. Might be under Slot Car Lounge. Not sure about spacing. Was a guys name, not sure if it changed.
@@jimbonito9810Apperently YT wont let me post a link. I thought it posted, went back to take it down and its not here. Have to figure something else out.
I’m in
I have had decent luck with aw cars
I may have to try a couple of these. Look like they run like Auroras. I go through what you go through getting old Tjets to run and wheel bases. Its about time for a new mouse trap. I have the OSX TSX guide pins. They seem to help the car stay in the slot better. Thanks for your review. ....And yes! to non magneted throttle controlled cars
I’m interested
@gooniez8490 You can contact the owner via this Craigslist ad: detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/d/rochester-1975-bmw-2002/7749948987.html