I’m more of a vintage nascar fan but these new cars are very very nice! Added to my to be purchased list for sure. Thank you for the informative and enjoyable content. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺
Hallo Harry, very nice vid. I have also got hold of a couple of these cars here in SA. Still has to do the tire change. Must say Carrera does go out of their way to promote and ensure we buy their products. Instead why dont they just make a better quality tire, then we will buy their aftermarket products. Still very nice cars and thank you for your tips that you shared.
run great stock on my track;. Tires are fine for what I enjoy. Since there are no lights for coding or fuel/pit flash; I drilled a hole close to where the console would normally be and mounted a spare Carrera headlight underneath. I have a lighted interior and flashing pit/fuel indicator. You can also turn it off with the change lane switch. If the light is too bright you can move it away from the hole,slightly, before taping or gluing it in place. The lighted interior does look nice in the dark 🙂
Thanks for the video bro. Received my 4 nascars 3 weeks ago. Finally did a quick test on the track yesterday. Did you hear anything on a specific time frame for when Paul gage urethanes will be available? I only run those on my track along with carerra stock. Yes hopefully carerra can get more licensing in the near future and keep em’ coming. 🏁
Hi Harry. Nice review. I still have to wait here in Germany for all 4 of them. Oh, well. I usually get rid of them newer rims by Carrera and replace them with the elder ones to avoid that gap on the rims, if there is an elder model of any Carrera car with the elder replacement axxles. I also replaced them on the KTM for instance, with the Porsche 911 RSR replacement axxles. On the BMW M4 GT3 with the BMW M6 ones. I mentioned that lately in your Vette C8.R and M4 clip the other day. Sadly you guys over there have a problem, ordering them in the US and Canada. Dave Kennedy mentioned that in one of his clips some months ago. That is such an ignorant behaviour by Carrera USA and Canada I think. We are better delivered here in Europe with them. Sadly, Carrera will stay with their selling philosophy, not changing the issue with the newer rims. Another stubborn behaviour by them. In terms of service that is a 0 out 10 of the customer service. Sadly I cannot try to figure out yet, which replacement axxles by Carrera would work on them. Whenever I get access to the cars, I will figure that out than and will let you know that. So, one needs to check out the aftermarket replacements for them. You mentioned below in one comment answer, which will be your attempt to do so. I am looking froward to that. Greets over to you. 🙂
The CB Design/Slot.it 17.3x9.75 (Slot.it part# W17309715A) wheel is the best size. Using PG 22125 then sanded/turned down in your tire machine, or use 21125 for less sanding. STandard Slot.it bushings, axle, gears, for the rest of the gear. I sanded down the wheel insert to get it to fit, but MUCH easier to order the MODERN GT/LMP INSERT from Slot.it #PA60.
Hello Harry, Thank you for your work and resulting video. Just yesterday I was experimenting with tires for the NEXTGEN cars and after fitting the Paul Gage 20126LM I discovered that that tire wouldn’t work. I was wondering what your thoughts were on using the 20128LMXD? One millimeter narrower than the tire you tested OR do you recommend waiting for the Paul Gage tire specific for that car? I'll admit I like the staggered (wider) rear tire footprint with the tire you used. Thanks again for your work, information and valued opinion.
@@thomassanders2600 sure, that tire would work fine. I will add that once you true the tire it is just as even and flat as any new mold tire. No need to wait if you are willing to sand/true.
@@arghoknot it would be a very fragile ring and to mount it without splitting it you would have to remove the wheel, which isn’t a good idea. You don’t wanna twist and pull plastic wheels off the axle. There will be no benefit. The tire is three-quarter supported and has no flex once you through the face as I show in the video
Harry, what would be your suggestion to replace the elite rear axle assembly? What aluminum wheel, axle and gear? Staff, CG or another wheel? The video is quite informative! Thanks
@@CoachK-Royals well that’s a good parts list. CB Design,17 wheels, SCC bushings, Slot it axles, Slot it gears ….ill do a rebuild later but that’s what it’s going to take.
@Homeracingworld I dunno what I don't know. 🙂 I just finished all four videos though and thanks for all of them. Note I just race on my Carrera Digital track. Normally alone. I've got 15 Carrera cars including the 4 NASCAR cars, some F1s, some Porsche 917Ks, and some GT3s. All stock. The NASCAR cars handle the worst and the F1s the best followed by the 917Ks. I used videos to learn about greasing the gears, oiling the bearings and using sand paper to kind of true the tires. I'm wondering what I can do to improve the NASCAR cars further. Are there slipon tires available now that I won't need a nice tire truer to use? Thanks again!
You are correct Harry. Our hobby needed these cars. I am not a NASCAR fan today as I was years ago, but these are important. Lynne shipped mine today.
I’m more of a vintage nascar fan but these new cars are very very nice! Added to my to be purchased list for sure. Thank you for the informative and enjoyable content. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺
Hallo Harry, very nice vid. I have also got hold of a couple of these cars here in SA. Still has to do the tire change.
Must say Carrera does go out of their way to promote and ensure we buy their products. Instead why dont they just make a better quality tire, then we will buy their aftermarket products.
Still very nice cars and thank you for your tips that you shared.
GREAT TUTORIAL! Thank you for sharing with us !! Happy Racing and God Bless!!!
I am always learning from you. Looking forward to video replacing the plastic wheels.
run great stock on my track;. Tires are fine for what I enjoy. Since there are no lights for coding or fuel/pit flash; I drilled a hole close to where the console would normally be and mounted a spare Carrera headlight underneath. I have a lighted interior and flashing pit/fuel indicator. You can also turn it off with the change lane switch. If the light is too bright you can move it away from the hole,slightly, before taping or gluing it in place. The lighted interior does look nice in the dark 🙂
I did the same thing to mine also I got the #5 and #9 you need at least two cars
@@dougverbridge3900 I agree. The 'paint scheme' and livery on Ally #48 is really nice !!!
Hi , very cool Slotcars 👍🏻 Enzo from Berlin 😎 Germany
Great video, realy detailed and informative. Thanks for shearing your knowledge.
Thanks, appreciate it. Working on the front now just FYI
Another good video, great tips on the tires and those stock wheels. An inexpensive way to make an inexpensive car even better.
@@Michael_63 thank you for watching and the comments .
I'm still waiting for my #5 0 to arrive here in the UK! Looks like you and the Aussie's have had first dibs
Thanks Harry!
Good stuff as usual Harry.
Thanks for the video bro. Received my 4 nascars 3 weeks ago. Finally did a quick test on the track yesterday. Did you hear anything on a specific time frame for when Paul gage urethanes will be available? I only run those on my track along with carerra stock. Yes hopefully carerra can get more licensing in the near future and keep em’ coming. 🏁
Hi Harry. Nice review. I still have to wait here in Germany for all 4 of them. Oh, well. I usually get rid of them newer rims by Carrera and replace them with the elder ones to avoid that gap on the rims, if there is an elder model of any Carrera car with the elder replacement axxles. I also replaced them on the KTM for instance, with the Porsche 911 RSR replacement axxles. On the BMW M4 GT3 with the BMW M6 ones. I mentioned that lately in your Vette C8.R and M4 clip the other day. Sadly you guys over there have a problem, ordering them in the US and Canada. Dave Kennedy mentioned that in one of his clips some months ago. That is such an ignorant behaviour by Carrera USA and Canada I think. We are better delivered here in Europe with them. Sadly, Carrera will stay with their selling philosophy, not changing the issue with the newer rims. Another stubborn behaviour by them. In terms of service that is a 0 out 10 of the customer service. Sadly I cannot try to figure out yet, which replacement axxles by Carrera would work on them. Whenever I get access to the cars, I will figure that out than and will let you know that. So, one needs to check out the aftermarket replacements for them. You mentioned below in one comment answer, which will be your attempt to do so. I am looking froward to that. Greets over to you. 🙂
The CB Design/Slot.it 17.3x9.75 (Slot.it part# W17309715A) wheel is the best size. Using PG 22125 then sanded/turned down in your tire machine, or use 21125 for less sanding. STandard Slot.it bushings, axle, gears, for the rest of the gear. I sanded down the wheel insert to get it to fit, but MUCH easier to order the MODERN GT/LMP INSERT from Slot.it #PA60.
Any slip on tires available now? Thanks for the videos.
Ive got all 4 of them on the way from LEB
Hello Harry, Thank you for your work and resulting video.
Just yesterday I was experimenting with tires for the NEXTGEN cars and after fitting the Paul Gage 20126LM I discovered that that tire wouldn’t work.
I was wondering what your thoughts were on using the 20128LMXD? One millimeter narrower than the tire you tested OR do you recommend waiting for the Paul Gage tire specific for that car? I'll admit I like the staggered (wider) rear tire footprint with the tire you used.
Thanks again for your work, information and valued opinion.
@@thomassanders2600 sure, that tire would work fine. I will add that once you true the tire it is just as even and flat as any new mold tire. No need to wait if you are willing to sand/true.
I gotta think that the 3D printer guys could create a ring for the inside of the wheel to match the outer diameter.
@@arghoknot it would be a very fragile ring and to mount it without splitting it you would have to remove the wheel, which isn’t a good idea. You don’t wanna twist and pull plastic wheels off the axle. There will be no benefit. The tire is three-quarter supported and has no flex once you through the face as I show in the video
Harry, what would be your suggestion to replace the elite rear axle assembly? What aluminum wheel, axle and gear? Staff, CG or another wheel? The video is quite informative! Thanks
@@CoachK-Royals well that’s a good parts list. CB Design,17 wheels, SCC bushings, Slot it axles, Slot it gears ….ill do a rebuild later but that’s what it’s going to take.
How nany videos on the Carrera NASCAR cars did you make? What are the and what's a good order to watch em in? I see 4 but not sure thats all. Thanks!
@@daleander1 that’s all the ones I have done. What else do you need to know?
@Homeracingworld I dunno what I don't know. 🙂 I just finished all four videos though and thanks for all of them. Note I just race on my Carrera Digital track. Normally alone. I've got 15 Carrera cars including the 4 NASCAR cars, some F1s, some Porsche 917Ks, and some GT3s. All stock. The NASCAR cars handle the worst and the F1s the best followed by the 917Ks. I used videos to learn about greasing the gears, oiling the bearings and using sand paper to kind of true the tires. I'm wondering what I can do to improve the NASCAR cars further. Are there slipon tires available now that I won't need a nice tire truer to use? Thanks again!
@ there are new tires at Slot Car Corner for them. Would you want a link to them ?
@Homeracingworld Yes, please. At least if they'd be straight forward to use with my limited abilities. 🙂
email me homeracingworld@gmail.com I'll make sure you get a couple sets when they arrive.