ASCC - Slot.it slot car setup : Part #1 - Straightening a chassis

This video is part #1/7 of a series that describe how to setup / tune-up a Slot.it slot car for the Austin Slot Car Club track. Only Slot.it parts are used throughout the build, following the rules established for the club's 2012 Slot.it Challenge (austinslotcarcl.... In this video we will be covering the chassis straightening (baking) process.
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Part #1: Straightening a chassis.
Part #2: Motor break-in.
Part #3: Tire selection & truing.
Part #4: Gear selection.
Part $5: Guide selection and motor pod install.
Part #6: Front axle height adjustment.
Part #7: Lubrication, body install and center of gravity.

[@gillessynakowski]

Do you mind if I share/publish the youtube links on a french slot car forum?
Your shows are very inspiring. Thank you!

[@AustinSlotCarClub]

Sorry for the late reply. You (and all) are very welcome to share/publish the setup videos. Those videos were done with our club track in mind but with a few adjustments (tires mostly), can be used to setup a slotcar for any track.

[@AustinSlotCarClub]

There are about 100 variables to consider but I would recommend a digital set from Scalextric.

[@RobertoLane]

Seemed like a good idea but I was a bit doubtful when you said the oven should be at 250° when Slot.it recommend 100°, which is what I normally do, but I stuck with your advice. It was only after I 'straightened' my chassis that I realised you meant Fahrenheit and not Centigrade! The rear end melted! Should have guessed from your accent. :-( Fortunately I have a spare and can do it again, but, beware guys in Europe!

[@bobbymalta73]

Great explenations mate!

[@kevinstevenson5738]

Nice helpful video but I would advise people not the pour boiling hot water while. Wearing Flipflops as seen the reflexion of the stove's glass door. :)

[@salvatoreperagine1707]

I have had success using an old circular saw blade and a pie tin with the magnets and boiling water trick . The oven isn't needed - just let it cool down on the counter . Don't ever pour the boiling water directly onto the chassis .

[@johnstezelecki8157]

Will this process also stiffen the chassis?

[@giorgiomj]

Have you tried it with revoslot aluminium?

[@MrHymme]

I tried this, and my chassis melted beyond recognition. Then i realised that the 250 degrees in the oven maybe was supposed to be Fahhrenheit, and not Celsius :-)