The AFX Mega-Gs

[Austin]

Has anyone tried running the AFX Mega-Gs without the magnets?

I hope so because that is what I am planing to do with the new Camaro and Mustang I just ordered

[BRP32]

Hi Austin!

I've never tried any Mega G's magnetless yet.

440 pan chassis are a blast without the traction magnets.

I think I only own one mega g?

Too fast for my little track.

Good luck to you with your new cars!

I'm interested how they perform magnetless.

Wayne

[RichD]

When magnet cars are run without traction magnets the magnets are usually replaced with brass weights and the track voltage is reduced to 12 volts or so. When I built a couple of Tyco cars with brass weights I found that they ran better at 11 volts.



The Mega G has very small traction magnets, so brass weights that fit the magnet pockets might not be heavy enough. Some tungsten putty might be a better bet.

[Austin]

Rich it does look like a lot of weight, The cars are here so time to take one apart.

[downtowndeco]

I want to try simply raising the mags a bit & see if I can find a sweet spot. I agree though, taht you have to turn them down or it's like trying to control lightning.

[Austin]

first try, stock with magnets removed, no weight added

Very jumpy till I trued the rear tires, then not to bad at 15 volts
had to be be slow on the power or the rear tires would spin. Looks the real speed, gets up and going on the straights and slow it down for the turns. 10 second lap times, run 100 laps.

Next silicone slip on rears