I am a big fan of Gary’s work. I applied the techniques he demonstrated on the Scalextric channel and they worked very well. What I like about your video, John, is that it shows close-up shots to help understand what Gary is doing. Thanks for sharing.
Hello, john,use a damp cloth, on the back tires gently because they will get loose,and fall, your track is awesome, on the floor,is that your living room, or bedroom, a damp cloth will give you better grip,try it and let me know,
It's interesting to hear him say that you wouldn't normally glue the rear axle in when all the other slot car tuners recommend it. I always got annoyed when I purchased a second hand car that had the rear axle glued in but I now do it myself. The C3697 and C3893 have to have the rear axle glued in because the axle retaining posts are too short and the axle pops out repeatedly when being used. It even pops out in the crystal display case. I bought a C3697 for my nephew's birthday and had to post it to him due to work commitments and he was most upset when he got it out the case to use on his birthday and it just sat on the track motor turning but not going anywhere
Hi Aussie. What I said was that I normally wouldn’t glue it in *that way*, meaning glue on the bottom of the bearing. Axels should always be glued from the top, as I did later once the crack had been repaired.
@@garyskippracing Gary, thank you for taking the time to help out with making this series. Its fantastic to see what a top level car builder and racer does. Will you be doing any "tuning" "setup" video's in the future your self?
What a difference sanding those tires/guide and nail varnish on the front tires made! Question is Who laps your Lambo faster, Gary or John? Only one way to find out?! Looking forward to stage 2.:)
@@johnny-S Sounds like a plan! I used to watch your channel because I own an Alfa and have always been interested in other Alfa's too. We've always had a scalextrics setup and it was gathering dust, but now we've cleaned it up and have been back racing on it ever since your series started. Funny how things happen. Keep up the great work. All the best.:)
Thanks. Stage 2 is a simple one - tyres and balancing. Stage 3 will be a better one. Just waiting for lockdown to ease up and allow us to meet up to do it! Thanks for watching.
I am a big fan of Gary’s work. I applied the techniques he demonstrated on the Scalextric channel and they worked very well. What I like about your video, John, is that it shows close-up shots to help understand what Gary is doing. Thanks for sharing.
Pleasure - some more of those coming soon!
I can’t wait to see what’s the stage 2 upgrade, great work
Great improvement. Can’t wait for stage 2.
Great Video, great to see Gary great again , what a difference just a little tuning can make look forward to stage 2🏁🏆🏎
Can't wait to stage 2 .I can't believe the improvement .wow .I'm now expecting 300 mph with grippy tires ...Kool vid ♥️
You and me both! Thanks for watching!
Looking forward to stage 2!
Thanks for dropping by! See you for stage two 😎
Hey Gary
What are you using for the axle shims mate?
And where can I purchase them.
Cheers 👍🏻
@@toddy9141 for this video it was a nylon axel shim from Pendle Slot Racing
@@garyskippracing perfect, thanks Gary
Fantastic results! 👍
Great videos bud cheers
Looking forward to the stage 2 👍
You're in good hands with Gary :)
Hello, john,use a damp cloth, on the back tires gently because they will get loose,and fall, your track is awesome, on the floor,is that your living room, or bedroom, a damp cloth will give you better grip,try it and let me know,
It's interesting to hear him say that you wouldn't normally glue the rear axle in when all the other slot car tuners recommend it.
I always got annoyed when I purchased a second hand car that had the rear axle glued in but I now do it myself.
The C3697 and C3893 have to have the rear axle glued in because the axle retaining posts are too short and the axle pops out repeatedly when being used.
It even pops out in the crystal display case.
I bought a C3697 for my nephew's birthday and had to post it to him due to work commitments and he was most upset when he got it out the case to use on his birthday and it just sat on the track motor turning but not going anywhere
Hi Aussie. What I said was that I normally wouldn’t glue it in *that way*, meaning glue on the bottom of the bearing. Axels should always be glued from the top, as I did later once the crack had been repaired.
@@garyskippracing . Okay, thanks for the clarification
@@garyskippracing Gary, thank you for taking the time to help out with making this series. Its fantastic to see what a top level car builder and racer does. Will you be doing any "tuning" "setup" video's in the future your self?
Great video John, thanks mate 🤘🏻👍🏻
No problem 👍 Thanks for watching!
What a difference sanding those tires/guide and nail varnish on the front tires made!
Question is Who laps your Lambo faster, Gary or John? Only one way to find out?! Looking forward to stage 2.:)
Are you going to put the stage 1 tune-up on the 997 and see how it improves as well?
If Gary is happy to tune it - so I am I. Thanks for watching!
@@johnny-S Sounds like a plan!
I used to watch your channel because I own an Alfa and have always been interested in other Alfa's too. We've always had a scalextrics setup and it was gathering dust, but now we've cleaned it up and have been back racing on it ever since your series started. Funny how things happen. Keep up the great work. All the best.:)
Great video, thanks for the inspiration. When can we expect stage 2?
Thanks. Stage 2 is a simple one - tyres and balancing. Stage 3 will be a better one. Just waiting for lockdown to ease up and allow us to meet up to do it! Thanks for watching.
I miss your Le Mans Slot Videos!
I'm hoping to do more once the lockdown rules allow. Thanks for watching.
Just out of curiosity should one go digital or analog I'm just decisions decisions not got a clue what or which way to go
What in the real Mini race track have i found 😩😁
have you had a conversation concerning Gear Ratios?
We have! There's an update coming soon. Thanks for watching.
Whats the power source for testing?
Thats a good question - I will ask Gary and find out. Thanks for watching.