Building a Basement Mini-Z Track

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
  • I raced with some buddies one time, and instantly got hooked, and had to build a track for the kids, “for the kids” in our basement.
    OH! A quick update on the 36v ATV! And I threw cheese at Laura, haha.
    GoPro Hero9, iPhone 11 Pro, edited with LumaFusion on iPad Pro.

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  • @sundayromance7253
    @sundayromance7253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Because you chose to be a big dork and Coors lite is your favorite beer I subscribed you got a fan I love mini zs just got my first four free with loads of parts at an estate sale already building a custom mini z lol

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahaha this is the greatest comment I’ve had yet! Thank you!

    • @sundayromance7253
      @sundayromance7253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drianashton Haha Awesome track you have set up. Just need a few scale buildings a pit stop and your all set. You got me thinking now about another track build for my mini zs. Have an amazing day and cheers coors is my beer too.

  • @EmilioCu
    @EmilioCu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally someone made a track that doesn’t consist of only 90 and 180 degree turns 🙌🏻

  • @thecampbells3908
    @thecampbells3908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ok. I'm a little weirded out by our similarities. Just about to build a track in my basement. Two kids. Wife is equally puzzled. Love Coors (and Miller). Live an hour NE of Minneapolis in MN, but I travel to Traverse City often for work. You're not an airline pilot,, are you? My buddy told me about these cars in the last week and I dove in. Our basement is like a dungeon and used for literally nothing. I shoot rubber balls from my TR50 down there sometimes. It will be great for a track! Just wanted to give you a shout out. Good inspiration! I'll make a video of my track build and send you a link. 🙂 ~ Josh

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s awesome, and hilarious! Can’t wait to see what you come up with, good luck! And no, not a pilot - I am a mortgage guy lol

    • @thecampbells3908
      @thecampbells3908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, I figured that out already. Next time I'm on a Traverse overnight, I'm coming in for a quote (to see cars).

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tracks always open!

  • @Gale_Force_Raceway
    @Gale_Force_Raceway 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Any follow up to this? Still happening? Tuned in again to find out what that white border is that you screwed down etc

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Track is holding up great! The white border is actually plastic drywall edging.
      I started racing more on an RCP track in my office, so don’t use this one as much, but still have fun racing with the kids on this one.

    • @Gale_Force_Raceway
      @Gale_Force_Raceway 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@drianashton Oh wow I guessed right! Well it looks like loads of fun, and now with the smaller 1:76 Turbo cars, your track could easily get more mileage- a tad slower cars, but could increase the close racing factor--- thank you SO much for responding so quickly to a 2 yr old video! 🤣💨

  • @xpimphandx
    @xpimphandx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sub'd! 06:00 - That made me laugh.. "My mini z parts should be delivered..." Lool. I just recently got into Mini Z's as well, instantly hooked. Ordered parts from several countries because of stock issues and have said the same thing so many times. Me and some friends that also race 10th and 8th scale RC started two tracks one in my garage one in a buddies. We race twice a month and its a basically a party/race. Your track looks great, love the details you're putting into it. One tip from a long time RC driver. While you were running on the track, i could hear the spring in your transmitter twanging. You dont want to let go of the wheel after you turn. If you're coming out of a turn and want to go straight, let the spring take you back to the neutral position. If you're cutting back into another turn go past it. Just never take your fingers off the wheel! :D Wow.. this is my longest youtube comment ever. Well, have fun man! This is my track if you want to check it out. I'm not racing in this video.. th-cam.com/video/H8g5uWQXHVE/w-d-xo.html

  • @rcwalt1625
    @rcwalt1625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great, I feel like I just met someone like me about all this stuff. Thanks for the info. I’m soaking in everything I can to build soon.

  • @IsaacSnyder-s9v
    @IsaacSnyder-s9v 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What is the timing app called

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      RC Timing on iPhone, worked pretty well!

  • @derektassie1479
    @derektassie1479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats a cool idea. I'm trying to get my kids into mini z's. Me and my dad had some about 20 years ago and we loved them.

  • @lastresponder7898
    @lastresponder7898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    FYI, that air boat belongs to the Grand Traverse County sheriff, they use it on ice rescues. They don't use it much, must have been for training. We put radio equipment on the boat, kinda cool to see

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I figured - those things are wild! There’s been a few on Torch when we’ve been out, I bet they are fun!

    • @lastresponder7898
      @lastresponder7898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just moved to the tc area (5 years ago) been having a lot of fun. Cool stuff around here.

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We moved here about 9 years ago - my wife grew up here, but I’d never been until I met her. Now I can’t imagine wanting to live anywhere else!

  • @TPDazzle
    @TPDazzle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recognize and relate to the enthusiasm that creeps in once you start messing with toy cars. The track looks great.

  • @tiles4me
    @tiles4me 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No dork …. You are enjoying life period…..

  • @kevinc956
    @kevinc956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your no Dork come on its pretty cool .......when me and your dad were kids they had slot car track stores .......They were a blast !!! gotta still have fun car stuff in winter !!!

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember slot car racing at a place out near Mt Clemens, 1/24 cars - so much fun!

  • @dshow1658
    @dshow1658 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d think the cars could go through the walls on track

  • @BonesFPV
    @BonesFPV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How freaking cool!

  • @thrasherx7576
    @thrasherx7576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Debating getting into Mini Zs with my 8 year old daughter.....this makes me want to even more. New subscriber!

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome! We have a blast with em for sure!

  • @anthonyrabon5369
    @anthonyrabon5369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too cool man, I’m glad to see you got the kids involved

  • @john_jacob_jingleheimerschmidt
    @john_jacob_jingleheimerschmidt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video! Just wanted to point out, even if the fan boat was off, the fan would still spin as it's towed down the road due to the air passing over the prop.

    • @BrianPeppers42
      @BrianPeppers42 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol thats what i was thinking too

  • @plukensteinpaint
    @plukensteinpaint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ha found you! This is DotDot!!

  • @lowercentenary
    @lowercentenary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the smallest track you can run on? 1x2?

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is about as small as I’d go I think

  • @shawnthomas444
    @shawnthomas444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!!!!

  • @amarhhh8135
    @amarhhh8135 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video thanks for making and sharing it

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure, thanks for watching!

  • @bezoeontwitch
    @bezoeontwitch ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you share what you used for the taping and guard rail ?

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! Search Amazon for "3M Hazard Marking Duct Tape, Red & White, 1.88 inches by 25 yards, 1 roll"

  • @taylormeyers8780
    @taylormeyers8780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey! I'm in Grand Haven! Just starting to get into the mini z world

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are addicting! It’s a ton of fun though!

    • @taylormeyers8780
      @taylormeyers8780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drianashton I could totally understand. Also, nice C43! I spent 5 years as a certified MB dealer tech, absolutely love Mercedes.

  • @sundayromance7253
    @sundayromance7253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Birds and bugs are going to hate that airboat lol awesome track

  • @ricketkm
    @ricketkm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did attached the borders?

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just used small screws right into the tiles

  • @gatway100
    @gatway100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you buy your Eva mat

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Harbor Freight - great price and now even a few years later they still look great!

  • @hkk4444
    @hkk4444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Track looks great and that's an awesome idea to use drywall edging how has that held up? And I love the Scooby-Doo Pitt racing sticker!

    • @drianashton
      @drianashton  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! The edging has held up great!

  • @gensapalicio2759
    @gensapalicio2759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice diy track!

  • @gensapalicio2759
    @gensapalicio2759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep holding on the steering wheel, don't let go off it. Btw what's the name of the track, check me out on TH-cam GenSapalicio, I have tiny cars that you might be interested on buying. Very tiny rc cars.

    • @gensapalicio2759
      @gensapalicio2759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry, I meant to ask what's the name off the app for timing

    • @gensapalicio2759
      @gensapalicio2759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/Cl7bQVA_3XM/w-d-xo.html here are the rc cars I'm talking about.