{"id":1664,"date":"2017-03-12T11:49:06","date_gmt":"2017-03-12T16:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/?p=1664"},"modified":"2017-03-20T10:00:39","modified_gmt":"2017-03-20T15:00:39","slug":"tuning-the-scalextric-daytona-prototype","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/tuning-the-scalextric-daytona-prototype\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuning The Scalextric Daytona Prototype"},"content":{"rendered":"

The recent Daytona Prototype is a very nice slot car. It looks great and\u00a0testing revealed we had a promising platform to build upon.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The stock running gear was round and true enough to keep and the easy to float chassis meant no need in body\/chassis grinding. I knew this model had real potential to be a fast mover, even with keeping most of the gear inside.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Parts List:<\/strong><\/span>
\nScaleauto Guide #1603
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/a>Guide Shims To Fine Tune Height<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nTinned Copper Braid<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPaul Gage PGT 20125LM tires
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/a>Adhesive backed sheet lead – Various\u00a0Thickness.<\/a>
\nCG Slotcars Guide Adaptors – Coming soon to a performance dealer near you.
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Contact Slot Car Corner or Cloverleaf Racing For Arrival Dates<\/p>\n

*Note – Given the vast amount of aftermarket options, you can truly go all out and replace everything if you feel you need to. I am just stubborn. I have no need to replace something if I can make it work. My goal was to improve the performance while keeping the model as stock as possible. I feel that was accomplished. YOUR mileage and personal taste will vary.<\/span><\/p>\n

The real concern was the front guide. I just do not care for the system Scalextric employs. I wanted more depth and width on the blade. Not to mention the improvement in overall handling a precision fit guide delivers.<\/span><\/p>\n

CG Slotcars sent in the first prototypes of the new guide adaptors. Now there is no need to make them by hand like I recently showed here.<\/a>\u00a0No one is more excited than myself to see these ready to go.<\/span><\/p>\n

For wiring and guide install information, please check the recent guide modifications article here.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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I chose the 3\/32nd thickness and it fit the car perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You will need to file or drill out the hole to match the guide post you are using. Very easy task. For the Scaleauto guide I used a metric #25 (3.7 MM) bit. I just did it by hand and then cleaned away any flash I left behind. Some Super Glue secures it to the chassis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is a decent guide I like to use from time to time. Some do not want to trim or adjust the blades (why I don’t know) so this guide is a drop in and go choice. You will need additional shims as I listed in the parts list to fine tune your height for your track.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tire Time! I installed the wheel set in the Razor first and trued the wheels the best they could be. This is why I have this tool on the bench. If I can save a stock component, I will.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using Hansens Hard as Nails nail polish, I glued on the PGT 20125LM tires. I started with 600 grit to get the surface nearly flat and then finished with 2000 grit.<\/span><\/p>\n

You notice the swab and water application. This is really a great way to get a smooth finish on your urethane tires. As shown above, I work with it until I have the desired finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is about as smooth and clean as you can ask for. Or at least what I can achieve. Is there a difference by using the water technique? Yes. I have tested tires with and without and the grip is noticeable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here is the finished model once assembled.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
\n*NOTE – You notice a new brass pinion. It’s still a 9 tooth. Sometimes the plastic pinions split over time. Sometimes they last for years. Since I had it apart I swapped them. I had suspected the stock was split but I was incorrect. So this is needed nor does it impact\u00a0the stock ratio.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I simply started by using a large sheet on bottom. I centered it the best I could. Upon testing this proved to be just\u00a0the right amount. With the performance of the car now, I’ll stay with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

I used duct tape to temporarily hold the lead. Once I decided to use this as is, I used the adhesive to secure it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The difference? Quite dramatic for our track. All the way down into the 3.6 ranges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not to mention the overall smoothness and grip. This car is just on rails around our smaller course.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a wood track owner, I am perfectly happy knowing that these models are not made for my track. Therefore I do not harshly critique them if they do not perform perfectly out of the box. I realize each model is going to need some work to achieve the performance I am looking for. Sometimes it takes a lot more time and a lot more budget, sometimes not. Such was the case with this release. A guide and tire swap were the main changes and that’s really not much compared to others in stable.<\/span>\"\"<\/p>\n

-Harry
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