"Marginal gains theory is the theory that improving and optimising your performance by a small amount across a number of different areas will lead to much more significant, noticeable improvements overall."
Ian using the front tires as a height point is different then what is popular. Most people say the front tired should barely touch. Can you talk about that ?
@@larrycariglio909 my guess is that spacers possibly induces play, potentially causing deslots. Another benefit is that is makes it easier to adjust front ride height. One major drawback is that it reduces the depth of the guide, mening that the guide has to move less vertically to cause a deslot. I believe this is one of the respons that we saw the front of the Mclaren seem unstable in the race, and might have been the deciding factor between a win ans a second place
Jona - you are totally right on your observation of the car's behavior - but the culprit I fear was the combination of too much traction and long wheelbase, causing the car to not want to rotate around the tightest corners. This last year, I ran the Porsche, which is a shorter car and rotates around the corners with more freedom - which essentially solved that issue. When we only run one type of tire all weekend, the track evolution is super severe, so I've learned to set my cars up looser in response to that.
Ian seus vídeos, são muito legais, parabens e obrigado. Você poderia fazer um video mostrando sua oficina, suas ferramentas e quais as ferramentas necessárias, para as escalas 1/24 e 1/32?
Great video, very helpful, and lots of practical insights. I am just getting back into slot cars. I have watched Part 1 and Part 2, was there ever a Part 3?
Ian, your video seres is on point & on time. I am doing the Jim Rose, Slim Can Conversion for MRSLOTCAR McLaren build so this is icing on the cake for me! Thank You, thank you, thank you! And for my first question; why did you pick the 7052 front wheels and not something lighter and or smaller like the; MRSLOTCAR MR7021 Ergal Aluminum Wheels 'ARIA' Air Ride System - 15.8 X 8.2mm - 3/32" Axle? Thank you for your time and help. Ian, 1/32 plastic cars are new to me. I started slot cars back in the mid 60's and stoped when Slot Car Junction went out of existence, so 1/32 could be my come back! PS I watched a new Y/T video to day about NSR brushless motors and the guy in the video said that Paul G. has been in Arizona working on his brushless Slot Cars! I haven't seen Paul, since 2018 or so and his name comes up in a Slot Car video today Lol...
Man, SCJ. That brings back memories. I remember going there for Norcal IMCA back in the 90s - that was a throwback! I DID end up going with the 15.8x8.2 fronts because the larger fronts actually were too big! I just never updated the video - so great question. We had to run MR front and rear wheels - so we had some limitations. I tend to run the 15.8 fronts on most cars, but may start running slightly larger if the ride height permits just because the baby sized wheels look so bad! I have a Sideways AMR GT and it *needs* bigger wheels or else it looks ridiculous. I'm glad that the videos are helpful! The fact that it helps people is why I do it, and just helps energize me to do more :)
Nice video bit different to how i tend to do things but all valid opinions. An option for you regarding motor security. Why do you choose to glue the motor and not use screws to secure it. If youre potentially concerned by it pivoting on the screw end and moving at the comm end of the motor. You can use fibre reinforced tape to secure the motor .
Thank you. Using the b7000 glue for the motor is due to a few reasons - 1) tape of any kind is not allowed on the pod or chassis at Electric dreams. 2) the b7000 provides some dampening as it’s not totally rigid, and 3) it can be cut easily and cleans up nicely :)
Very interesting stuff. I'm just a year or so into the hobby. You seem to have a large inventory of spacers, screws, nuts, washers, etc. Is that something you have just accumulated over time, or can you actually purchase assortments of these things? Thanks and looking forward to more videos.
Hey Randy - I tend to go a bit ham when those things are in the counter in front of me. I just started racing 1/32 in 2021/22 so I have been collecting parts. If I need a part, I'll usually buy a few just in case - especially bags of spacers and screws. I always give that stuff away at the track so it ends up emptying fast! I would recommend checking out SlotingPlus as they carry a HUGE amount of spacers, screws, nuts - All incredibly high quality. Good luck with your racing and thanks for the comment!
We run the front tires on the track. So the car is (for the most part) contacting the track at 5 points - the guide/braid, the front tires, and the rear tires. We also true our front tires to be perfectly round. We tend to like a level chassis front to back to be neutral handling.
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"Marginal gains theory is the theory that improving and optimising your performance by a small amount across a number of different areas will lead to much more significant, noticeable improvements overall."
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Ian using the front tires as a height point is different then what is popular. Most people say the front tired should barely touch. Can you talk about that ?
@@larrycariglio909 my guess is that spacers possibly induces play, potentially causing deslots. Another benefit is that is makes it easier to adjust front ride height.
One major drawback is that it reduces the depth of the guide, mening that the guide has to move less vertically to cause a deslot. I believe this is one of the respons that we saw the front of the Mclaren seem unstable in the race, and might have been the deciding factor between a win ans a second place
Jona - you are totally right on your observation of the car's behavior - but the culprit I fear was the combination of too much traction and long wheelbase, causing the car to not want to rotate around the tightest corners. This last year, I ran the Porsche, which is a shorter car and rotates around the corners with more freedom - which essentially solved that issue. When we only run one type of tire all weekend, the track evolution is super severe, so I've learned to set my cars up looser in response to that.
Loving your videos mate, well filmed, informative and real skill... triple threat
You're the man - thank you for the positive words!
@@idwurks you racing the NSR race in December
@@thatslotcarguy *probably* Still waiting on rules.
@@idwurks hmmm 😉
Superb video and extremely helpful.
You are Superb. :) Glad it was helpful!
This is advance level tuning masterclass. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. - Marty
Really appreciate the kind words and you are so very welcome!
Ian seus vídeos, são muito legais, parabens e obrigado. Você poderia fazer um video mostrando sua oficina, suas ferramentas e quais as ferramentas necessárias, para as escalas 1/24 e 1/32?
Antonio - thank you so very much! 🙏🏻 I would be happy to make one!
Much appreciated brother Ian,
Perfect timing 🏁
Always here to help mang!
Great video, very helpful, and lots of practical insights. I am just getting back into slot cars. I have watched Part 1 and Part 2, was there ever a Part 3?
Awesome! No - I never completed a third - but I was planning on recording one this week or next!
Ian, your video seres is on point & on time. I am doing the Jim Rose, Slim Can Conversion for MRSLOTCAR McLaren build so this is icing on the cake for me! Thank You, thank you, thank you! And for my first question; why did you pick the 7052 front wheels and not something lighter and or smaller like the; MRSLOTCAR MR7021 Ergal Aluminum Wheels 'ARIA' Air Ride System - 15.8 X 8.2mm - 3/32" Axle? Thank you for your time and help. Ian, 1/32 plastic cars are new to me. I started slot cars back in the mid 60's and stoped when Slot Car Junction went out of existence, so 1/32 could be my come back! PS I watched a new Y/T video to day about NSR brushless motors and the guy in the video said that Paul G. has been in Arizona working on his brushless Slot Cars! I haven't seen Paul, since 2018 or so and his name comes up in a Slot Car video today Lol...
Man, SCJ. That brings back memories. I remember going there for Norcal IMCA back in the 90s - that was a throwback! I DID end up going with the 15.8x8.2 fronts because the larger fronts actually were too big! I just never updated the video - so great question. We had to run MR front and rear wheels - so we had some limitations. I tend to run the 15.8 fronts on most cars, but may start running slightly larger if the ride height permits just because the baby sized wheels look so bad! I have a Sideways AMR GT and it *needs* bigger wheels or else it looks ridiculous. I'm glad that the videos are helpful! The fact that it helps people is why I do it, and just helps energize me to do more :)
10 after 2, our track in Ark. And the track owner makes his own rules. Which is stock is stock, NSR Cars the rear tires can be changed and that's it.
Nice video bit different to how i tend to do things but all valid opinions. An option for you regarding motor security. Why do you choose to glue the motor and not use screws to secure it. If youre potentially concerned by it pivoting on the screw end and moving at the comm end of the motor. You can use fibre reinforced tape to secure the motor .
Thank you. Using the b7000 glue for the motor is due to a few reasons - 1) tape of any kind is not allowed on the pod or chassis at Electric dreams. 2) the b7000 provides some dampening as it’s not totally rigid, and 3) it can be cut easily and cleans up nicely :)
@@idwurks Thanks for the reply, will give it a go and see how it compares.
Lee - have you tried gluing the motor?
Very interesting stuff. I'm just a year or so into the hobby. You seem to have a large inventory of spacers, screws, nuts, washers, etc. Is that something you have just accumulated over time, or can you actually purchase assortments of these things? Thanks and looking forward to more videos.
Hey Randy - I tend to go a bit ham when those things are in the counter in front of me. I just started racing 1/32 in 2021/22 so I have been collecting parts. If I need a part, I'll usually buy a few just in case - especially bags of spacers and screws. I always give that stuff away at the track so it ends up emptying fast! I would recommend checking out SlotingPlus as they carry a HUGE amount of spacers, screws, nuts - All incredibly high quality. Good luck with your racing and thanks for the comment!
Hi Ian, will you be adding the final video of the build for this MR Slotcar?
Hey Scott - I have been planning on doing a final walkthrough of the car! Just haven't made time yet!
I'm hoping you finish this series. Really want to try a scratch build myself.
@whtewolf8041 - Understood! I can do a breakdown of the car!
DO YOU MAKE AXEL FLATS?
No - I don't grind the axle in any way.
Generally speaking what is the distance you like for your front tire to be off the track?
We run the front tires on the track. So the car is (for the most part) contacting the track at 5 points - the guide/braid, the front tires, and the rear tires. We also true our front tires to be perfectly round. We tend to like a level chassis front to back to be neutral handling.
@@idwurks how low do you allow the chassis to the track?
@@nflpicks4920 I like the car to be as low as the rules allow.
@@idwurks ok I will apply all that I can and let you know how thing turn out! Really appreciate your help!
Any updates on your progress??