Today In Slot Talk I look into the right car/s for the right track/person! It is a 240z Datsun not a 510 Datsun sorry for the confusion! SVR merch shop: slot-valley-ra...
I recently got into slot cars and I’ve bought all of these cars you are reviewing. Question, can the plastic guide pin be swapped out to metal on the extraction cars. All of mine came this way and they get hung up on everything same with the 4gear cars. I don’t understand why they have the plastic they seem like junk.
ya That day I was at a friends place and we were looking at his 510. By the time I had noticed it , it was already live. I made comments about the mistake in the video info!
In my experience, 4Gear whoops over all my Xtractions as far as straight up speed. Also, stays on the track way better as you said. Wish they offered it with the Flamethrowers (light up headlamps) option. Yes, they're longer so they shouldn't handle as well, but I find for the inexperienced, it's easier to go faster around the track because of this.
I LOVE the pancake motor. That's what we had as kids and I personally feel you can do more with the chaise. Pancake race against pan cake. Not a fair race against inline motors.
Make sure to get as many of the newer GT40 line as possible cause their price will go up soon! And don't forget lvl42 downforce magnets so you can enjoy the racing not the chasing!!! Thanks for watching Mike!
The stock X-Traction cars that I had kept going off track with my grandkids going full throttle. I kept the AW bodies but bought some Jag Hobbies NC-2 GT & TR3 chassis. They are more planted chassis. With the AW variable power supply at it's lowest & the kids pressing full speed, they don't fly off much.
I raced slot cars as a youngster. We used to rewind the motor armatures for more speed. Can these armatures be rewound? Possibly different higher performance motors?
It's hard for me to make these kind of videos cause I really believe at this time AFX has some pretty amazing products, including the new Ford GT Heritage's that are here and will be available any day now. Gold and Red are the 2 cars! But I just look at the chassis as I see it in that moment and describe it!
@@slotvalleyracingYes. I stand corrected. Your description does say the car is a 240z. I realize the 2 different meanings for extraction. I was hearing the other meaning as you were describing the X-traction car. Keep up the good videos.
What scale is the Ford GT 40? If the Barracuda is that small compared to a GT 40, one of he two is horribly out of scale. Is scale not important in HO racing? I come from the 1/32 world, thinking of downsizing. But, if scale is that off and unimportant, then I will pass on HO.
@@slotvalleyracing nice 👍, it’s good to see somebody be honest ! you could easily said oh he’s a great guy and blah blah blah. You know what ,great guy or not if something is overpriced it’s overpriced and people just need to do research and find out they can go find something closer their house probably a lot cheaper. 👍
I have 3k subscribes and always tell the truth about the cars and Tech. Sure I would have a lot more subs if I threw flowers and butterflies at the people most do. Others will Cherry it up! I tell it as it is and have been solid about that for almost 3 years now! I have also done 2-3 Re Reviews.
one of your best vids yet have you tried an AFX1.7 on an auto world 4gear body to bad auto world dont make a inline motor for their drag n funny cars lol
There is 2 tracks. 1 - the urban track is a 4 lane on the inner area. 8'x10' 2 - the super speedway is 2 lanes. 8.5'x11' For the most part I have a power supply for each and every lane. AFX power packs
@@slotvalleyracing Good info on that. I have Tyco tracks from multiple set purchases over the years with some cars, no room to build a layout is my challenge. From time to time, I'll set up a small track with bridges and turns off the top and run a few cars for a couple of laps and store it away. I've been looking at the new AFX products and they're doing an awesome job with the new cars and track sets. I might just be tempted at some point in buying a big set of an AFX track and slowly build another collection of cars with it. It's a fun hobby to begin with if you're a true motorhead and it's nice to see your channel pique the interest of the hobby back when it was fun to just go window shop for new track sets and cars. I'll be looking for more of your good content in the future👍
I have a full Horsepower shootout set minus the cars if you are interested? I bought the set for the cars only. Check out my review of the set and get back to me
You hear complaints? Hear? Have you actually tried using one? And you are comparing that to a Viper or a Jag? I'd be more worried about AW product. At least AFX will warrenty something. You have next to ZERO chance of that happening with Autoworld
Red Batmobile ? 🤔🤨When have Batman & Robin ever driven a 'Red ' Batmobile?🤣 Another note: if you have hairpin turns in your track layout. The 4 Gear Chassis will not work, without hanging up in the turn.
I did not get an Email from you. Can you try resending it plz? I'm gathering up all the sold items today and will have a tally for you later today or tomorrow. Sry brother having a sale before Christmas and New years wasn't the best H.O. idea I have ever had!! LOL
Does the average person buy these cars? These are not good beginner cars. It's pretty much us old guys that had these pan cake AFX cars that really know what to do to get them running good. The average joe shmo will do more damage than good!
I recently got into slot cars and I’ve bought all of these cars you are reviewing. Question, can the plastic guide pin be swapped out to metal on the extraction cars. All of mine came this way and they get hung up on everything same with the 4gear cars. I don’t understand why they have the plastic they seem like junk.
Most metal guide pins for HO scale will fit AW cars
It's Sunday AUG 27 and I will be going LIVE tonight at 7pm cst. If I see you on I can show you.
Viper sells metal pins for Xtraction/MT
That Datsun looks like a Z. The 510 is a boxier shaped sedan. I owned both when they were released in the 1970.
Very nice video.
ya That day I was at a friends place and we were looking at his 510. By the time I had noticed it , it was already live. I made comments about the mistake in the video info!
240 Z to be exact
Or Fairlady Z if you were in Japan
I personally feel putting some work in you car is what the racing is all bout.
In my experience, 4Gear whoops over all my Xtractions as far as straight up speed. Also, stays on the track way better as you said. Wish they offered it with the Flamethrowers (light up headlamps) option. Yes, they're longer so they shouldn't handle as well, but I find for the inexperienced, it's easier to go faster around the track because of this.
I LOVE the pancake motor. That's what we had as kids and I personally feel you can do more with the chaise. Pancake race against pan cake. Not a fair race against inline motors.
Hello Dan nice video just bought the AFX horsepower shootout love it looking forward to getting more Afx cars for it.
Make sure to get as many of the newer GT40 line as possible cause their price will go up soon!
And don't forget lvl42 downforce magnets so you can enjoy the racing not the chasing!!!
Thanks for watching Mike!
The stock X-Traction cars that I had kept going off track with my grandkids going full throttle. I kept the AW bodies but bought some Jag Hobbies NC-2 GT & TR3 chassis. They are more planted chassis. With the AW variable power supply at it's lowest & the kids pressing full speed, they don't fly off much.
They need to learn how to drive the cars. Full throttle is not the way to drive.
Great video Dan! Really good info for people new to the hobby.
Thanks Marc!
Ah motor on GT40- did NOT know that-- love it too!
Thank for your support Mayor!
Love the Batmobile 😏
I raced slot cars as a youngster. We used to rewind the motor armatures for more speed. Can these armatures be rewound? Possibly different higher performance motors?
They sure can if you wanted to go that far!
I have noticed that even on Aurora cars, open rivets are not as tight as closed rivets. Try to tighten those open rivets with a punch.
Plan on putting up my ho slot cars track, also rebuild all my shocks on my crawlers, make sure all my lipo's are good....that's my plan...
Give that 4 gear 16 volts and it will run fast and hold
I'm gonna run my Dragsters at 22v... It's pretty time!!!
Brian and His Son are Awesome. 🇺🇸
Great info. Thanks for the video Dan.
Thanks for your time Dave!
AFX 👍🏻👍🏻
It's hard for me to make these kind of videos cause I really believe at this time AFX has some pretty amazing products, including the new Ford GT Heritage's that are here and will be available any day now. Gold and Red are the 2 cars!
But I just look at the chassis as I see it in that moment and describe it!
On those RaceMasters cars, can you eject the traction magnets? I eject the AW ones. Gravity racing at 12v is more realistic.
You can but are so light and too fast to drift
Is it possible to put two guide pins in for more stability and and a magnet
no
wait till you get old Dan and you ll love tjets lol
Ho slot cars are making a comeback there is some great cars out there great video
It sure is!
Thank for watching @huggybear
Hi Dan, as always Fantastic video and track run. Thanks for the information and great video 👍🏁👍 Al
Always my pleasure Al!
Thank you!
Hello my name is glen i run the 16.5. Armature and the mean green armature. I used the 2 amp power supply. They. Run a whole lot faster.
Always good stuff thanks Dan
Thanks for your time Don!
Extraction? Or X-traction......Also it is a Datsun 240z not the 510. Just saying! 😊
Xtraction and Extraction are the same word with 2 different meaning. So you didn't read the description. But thanks for watching.
@@slotvalleyracingYes. I stand corrected. Your description does say the car is a 240z. I realize the 2 different meanings for extraction. I was hearing the other meaning as you were describing the X-traction car. Keep up the good videos.
The day I made this video I was helping my friend next door replace the motor in his 510. It was definitely on my mind!
Love all those cars can't get enough slotcars.👍🏁🏁🏁
So true!
I like the 4 Gears for drag racing.
4 gears are great for drag racing. Plus they all are pretty sweet looking
I see 4 tracks,or are there two track side by side.
That is correct
I like the Batmobile but in original color blue or black but where can I find a dark bat mobile ? Thanks
Welcome to Slot Valley Racing!
As a collector, Protinkertoys.com was putting out some amazing stuff and the Batmobile looks great!
Do you own one?
That car is a Datsun 240z . Not a 510. I just bought that pit kit. Doesn’t seem too be a good car on your track.
I've corrected myself so many times. But thank you for noticing!!!
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nice layout
Thank you and welcome to Slot Valley Racing!!
Autoworld cars are fast???
What scale is the Ford GT 40? If the Barracuda is that small compared to a GT 40, one of he two is horribly out of scale. Is scale not important in HO racing? I come from the 1/32 world, thinking of downsizing. But, if scale is that off and unimportant, then I will pass on HO.
The cuda is more like 1/72 and the GT40 is 1/64
I like your videos, but why would I buy a car from Pro tinker toys when I can get the exact car at Hobby lobby for $19??
Protinkertoys is way over priced. I don’t buy anything from them anymore and neither should anyone else
@@slotvalleyracing nice 👍, it’s good to see somebody be honest ! you could easily said oh he’s a great guy and blah blah blah. You know what ,great guy or not if something is overpriced it’s overpriced and people just need to do research and find out they can go find something closer their house probably a lot cheaper. 👍
I have 3k subscribes and always tell the truth about the cars and Tech.
Sure I would have a lot more subs if I threw flowers and butterflies at the people most do.
Others will Cherry it up!
I tell it as it is and have been solid about that for almost 3 years now!
I have also done 2-3 Re Reviews.
@@slotvalleyracing gonna sub right now 😁
Thanks Brother!
Make sure to join us for Monday Night Slot Car LIVE at 6PM Cst
Do you like the Racemaster cars? Can motor? Subscribed great site
Not a huge fan of the can motor but love the Shells!
I have a old tyco challenger track i need cars i have every thing else
Afx_man on eBay is my store. Check it out.
I also have a huge selection of used cars!
@@slotvalleyracingthanks bro
Love you page by the way!
Thank you sir
X Traction. Not extraction
you mean Xtraction? current AW or Extraction from AFX
one of your best vids yet have you tried an AFX1.7 on an auto world 4gear body to bad auto world dont make a inline motor for their drag n funny cars lol
1.7 have you tried that? I'm gonna try and see!
is the ford gt40 a HO scale car? it looks huge next to the others
Sure is!
Tycos are actually wider. Strange how know body asks that!!
Thanks for watching!
What the dimensions of your track
10x13 and now I have a 17ft dragstrip on the front of it
You keep calling the Z a 510.
Yes I know I made a comment in the show liner. By the time the mistake was realized the show was already Live!
Thanks for watching!
So you still out there doing anything looks like it's been 10months sense you have been on here
Im not sure im getting what you are saying. I was LIVE last night and make 3-4 videos a week
Very nice layout. How big is your layout and how long it took to build it, and does it require a stock power pack source to power the layout?
There is 2 tracks.
1 - the urban track is a 4 lane on the inner area. 8'x10'
2 - the super speedway is 2 lanes. 8.5'x11'
For the most part I have a power supply for each and every lane. AFX power packs
@@slotvalleyracing
Good info on that. I have Tyco tracks from multiple set purchases over the years with some cars, no room to build a layout is my challenge. From time to time, I'll set up a small track with bridges and turns off the top and run a few cars for a couple of laps and store it away. I've been looking at the new AFX products and they're doing an awesome job with the new cars and track sets. I might just be tempted at some point in buying a big set of an AFX track and slowly build another collection of cars with it. It's a fun hobby to begin with if you're a true motorhead and it's nice to see your channel pique the interest of the hobby back when it was fun to just go window shop for new track sets and cars. I'll be looking for more of your good content in the future👍
I have a full Horsepower shootout set minus the cars if you are interested? I bought the set for the cars only. Check out my review of the set and get back to me
@@slotvalleyracing
I'll keep an open mind on the offer. Thank you.
You must have good luck with Mega G Plus chassis. I see and hear nothing but complaints. Not race club worthy.
You hear complaints?
Hear?
Have you actually tried using one?
And you are comparing that to a Viper or a Jag?
I'd be more worried about AW product. At least AFX will warrenty something. You have next to ZERO chance of that happening with Autoworld
Red Batmobile ? 🤔🤨When have Batman & Robin ever driven a 'Red ' Batmobile?🤣 Another note: if you have hairpin turns in your track layout. The 4 Gear Chassis will not work, without hanging up in the turn.
I don't have hair pins and there is a video for that car and there you will find your answers!
Thanks for watching!
Great video. I sent you an email a few days ago.
I did not get an Email from you. Can you try resending it plz?
I'm gathering up all the sold items today and will have a tally for you later today or tomorrow. Sry brother having a sale before Christmas and New years wasn't the best H.O. idea I have ever had!! LOL
@@slotvalleyracing I’ll resend it now. I’ll include my phone number as well.
dude buy your self an old tyco and hop it up with parts from BSRT scale auto
I get my hop up parts from Viper and I have 20 hopped up Tyco 440x2s
All u have to do is aunt it
Does the average person buy these cars? These are not good beginner cars. It's pretty much us old guys that had these pan cake AFX cars that really know what to do to get them running good. The average joe shmo will do more damage than good!
These are the best AW and AFX can do these days!
The new AutoWorld kits and RaceMasters have variable voltage power supplies. So adjust to your skill level or track conditions.