Intro 101: HO Slot Car Tires and Magnets

In this two topic video we will look at the basics of current HO magnet car rear silicon slip-on tires and the traction magnets in them. Good tires and better magnets solve most of the common problems with mass production factory cars.

[@yamrz500]

Thanks for the great Video brings back many great memories from the early 70's!

[@daddyjoeracing]

I really enjoy these videos

[@davidciesielski8251]

Thanks a lot Terry....as always

[@MrBluoct]

Back in the day white slicks carried the day for us boys

[@riggenracer]

Go Fast Products. It is a 1/24th slot supplier. It's called Spin Doctor meter. You want the one that reads up to cobalt/neo magnets.

[@asparrow5431]

I've got several Lifelike slot cars and I just picked up 3 AW X-Traction cars because of how great they look and because of the performance claims boasted on the package. The 69 Charger even has redline tires! The problem is they cannot even come close to competing with the lifelike cars. Do you know how I might make them competitive? Or what other brands of HO cars are top speed cars that don't fishtail all over? Thanks from MN friend.

[@rokk706]

Hey bud I was on your web site looking into motors/armatures. Level 42 mags for a tyco 440x2 should I upgrade to a 6 ohm or should go back stock? A video of that topic would be great. Love your vids.
James

[@riggenracer]

The stock Tyco armature will run well with Level 8 traction magnets and the Super Tires.

[@ironpepsi1]

is there a comparable meter to the Spin Doctor? The Spin Doctor meter is no longer manufactured.

[@garyjones4039]

I have questions. Kit on how to add The light to the chassis

[@riggenracer]

The light was a factory part. I do not have those parts to sell.

[@cudarat]

I havnt found upgrade mags for life like ,,so I abandoned them all togeather ,,were to find new mags for the t and m ??

[@riggenracer]

Cudarat - The level 4 for M car magnets are in my web shopping cart and in my eBay store. You will have to call me or email me for the T car magnets.

[@billbirch5311]

Enjoyed the video Terry, thats why my 440's will never catch my Vipers. Surprised you didn't mention ground clearance (tire size) and it's effect on "break away" force measurements. You know, apples to apples. Just sayin......Billy

[@artsmart07]

you can find T chassis magnets on eBay now..

[@chrisphillips8361]

Where did you find the Gauss meter?

[@riggenracer]

They do not make this one anymore. I've tried reaching out to the former manufacture but there is ZERO response.

[@mojopitdog]

@@riggenracer bummer

[@chrisspearline767]

How do you change rims?

[@tacobob891]

Hub press and hub remover tools

[@JoseLopez-tb5mk]

Sir, I have ideal motorific battery operated slot cars.
Is there someplace that repairs the front axkes/ hubs.
I'm in dire need of these cars fixed, ty.

[@riggenracer]

Thanks for writing. I have no idea about Motorific. You may need to look on ebay or Slotcarcentral.

[@JoseLopez-tb5mk]

@@riggenracer ok, it's just that there is actual tiny steering linkage that are riveted to chasus.

[@rokk706]

Level 8 and level 42 the same?

[@riggenracer]

No, they are not the same. For product questions, please email me directly or call me directly. I do not regularly check messages here on TH-cam. Thanks

[@phillipdansereau8239]

Harden Creek Slot Cars

[@riggenracer]

No and yes. Call me and we can talk about it. 863.450.9835

[@stanlee2200]

cmon man do it for me just once.