{"id":3635,"date":"2018-02-12T12:59:43","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T17:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/?p=3635"},"modified":"2018-02-26T08:42:01","modified_gmt":"2018-02-26T13:42:01","slug":"carrera-classic-ferrari-tuning-my-home-wood-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/carrera-classic-ferrari-tuning-my-home-wood-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Carrera Classic Ferrari Tuning &#8211; My Home Wood Track"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">These classic Ferrari&#8217;s from Carrera are nicely done and have plenty of potential for non-magnet\/wood track racing. Here is my approach that resulted in very pleasing results.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>CAUTION: The following <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>modifications WILL void your model warranty.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24px;\"><b><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UVCyQ72mFG4\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>Video summary of this project. \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">There are a few items I will change to improve performance, yet keep some to minimize added costs.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;\">Keep the stock wheels\/axles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;\">Keep the stock chassis, just modify.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;\">Achieve chassis float with minimal body work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;\">Change the motor for a milder\/classic performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;\">Change the front guide system to set ride height correctly and reduce freeplay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;\">Change rear tires to suit our track surface.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>So why not change the wheels? <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Simple answer: I do not need to.<\/span><\/strong> Upon inspection they seemed very round and true and only a sanding session on my Tire Razor is all that is needed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><em><strong>This is WHY I have a wheel\/tire machine in the first place.<\/strong><\/em> To improve existing stock wheels to reduce costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Parts List: Click the links below for reference.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slotcarcorner.com\/1-32-Slot-Car-Parts-by-Brand-\/Slot-Car-Corner-SCC-\/SCC-Motors\/SCC-Classic-Tuna-Motor-16K-p2738.html\">Classic Tuna Motor<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slotcarcorner.com\/1-32-Slot-Car-Parts-by-Brand-\/Sloting-Plus\/Universal-1-32-Guide-Screw-Mount-Rounded-Keel-p1867.html\">Sloting Plus Universal Sport Guides<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slotcarcorner.com\/Paul-Gage-Tires\/PGT-1-32\/PGT-4mm-Center-Rib\/PGT-21094XXD-p2290.html\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Paul Gage Urethane Tire #21094 XXD<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slotcarcorner.com\/1-32-Slot-Car-Parts-by-Brand-\/CG-Slotcars\/Guide-Adapters\/Carrera-Guide-Adapter-Combo-p2942.html\">CG Slotcars Carrera Guide Adaptor<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slotcarcorner.com\/1-32-Slot-Car-Parts-by-Brand-\/Slot-Car-Corner-SCC-\/SCC-Braid-Wire\/SCC-Silicone-Motor-Lead-Wire-3-Feet-p563.html\">Silicone Coated Lead Wire<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slotcarcorner.com\/1-32-Slot-Car-Parts-by-Brand-\/Slot-Car-Corner-SCC-\/SCC-Braid-Wire\/SCC-Car-Braid-p53.html\">Tinned Copper Braid<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3639\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3647\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"793\" height=\"981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor1.jpg 793w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor1-640x792.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor1-768x950.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">This motor is one of the shining stars of the SCC line up. More power and speed than a &#8220;NC-1&#8221; style motor, yet milder than stock. Sort of a balance that I like for the classics nowadays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/2017\/04\/06\/scc-slot-car-motor-tests\/\">Here is our &#8220;Motor Round-Up&#8221; Report<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3649\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/guides1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/guides1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/guides1-640x726.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/guides1-768x872.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Sloting plus makes a wide variety of guides. I like to try different types in projects. These work just fine for a model like this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3648\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/guideadaptor.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/guideadaptor.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/guideadaptor-640x522.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/guideadaptor-768x626.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">This is one of the best parts we have available in 3D today. It makes guide conversions on Carrera models a breeze. When ordering I like to pick the combo pack. Never know what size you will need for those spur of the moment projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Body\/Chassis Modifications<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">*Disassemble The Model. Remove Motor\/Wiring\/Axles\/Wheels<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">In order to free up the chassis and allow a little float, the rear of the body that is mounted to the chassis should be removed and remounted. Sanding and modifying it can be tricky, so take your time. In the end you can&#8217;t see the modifications and really helps achieve that float.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3651\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tollsbit-900x479.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tollsbit.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tollsbit-640x341.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tollsbit-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">My favorite tool for the job is my trusty Dremel and a small cutter bit. It grinds the post melts away easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3646\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/plate1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/plate1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/plate1-640x452.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/plate1-768x543.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Removed and ready for trimming. Sand away the post melts for the exhaust pipes for removal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3645\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/plate2-900x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/plate2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/plate2-640x338.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/plate2-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">You will do the same for the exhaust. Set them aside for now and trim the body panel as shown. My goal was to leave one mount hole and enough material to glue the exhaust back on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3642\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"649\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim3.jpg 649w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim3-640x414.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Trim right behind post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3652\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim6a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim6a.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim6a-640x484.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim6a-768x580.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Glued and installed. Ready to shape the chassis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3644\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim-640x414.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim-768x497.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3654\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim2a-900x601.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim2a.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim2a-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim2a-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Looks odd, but that is the shape that accomplished my mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3641\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"376\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Now this step is more important that you might think. Carrera has these &#8220;lips&#8221; around the base where the body post slides in. We have been sanding these off for YEARS because all it does is prevent float due to the tight fit. You can sand\/file by hand and not affect ride height. Which we are not due to motor to underside interior clearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3655\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim2b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"413\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3640\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim5-900x1002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim5-640x713.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim5-768x855.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">This is an equally important step. Use a small round file or Exacto blade and slightly enlarge the screw openings. Not too far, just a little to allow the chassis\/body to move up and down freely over the screws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3638\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim7-900x703.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim7.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim7-640x500.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim7-768x600.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Time for the front. I sanded the outside edge up front and cleaned the tops of the chassis mounts the same as the rears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3637\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim8-900x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim8.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim8-640x482.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim8-768x579.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3690\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bodypostsand-900x627.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bodypostsand.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bodypostsand-640x446.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bodypostsand-768x535.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Before test fitting the chassis. Check the body posts. Most often they have some flash molding sticking up from the screws being inserted. This small amount of plastic can affect the float\/level of the body on chassis. A quick sand to clean that up and you are ready.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3636\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim9-900x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim9.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim9-640x403.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chassistrim9-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Time to test fit the chassis on the body. You should see a gap around all sides. The chassis should also move easily sitting on top of the body posts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--more--><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 36px;\"><strong>Running Gear<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Now that the chassis is ready, time for wheels and tire tuning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">This model has independent front wheels and there is not much you can do with them. But thanks to the tires being the same size all around, you can true the rear tires and install them on the fronts. This is exact science here, but it does help smooth the car out more than you might think.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3678\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand1-900x730.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand1-640x519.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand1-768x623.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">I just sanded the rears as shown and then removed them and mount them on the front wheels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3677\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand2-900x463.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand2-640x329.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand2-768x395.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3676\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand3-900x738.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand3-640x525.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand3-768x630.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3675\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand4-900x518.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand4-640x368.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand4-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">With those tires removed, I just kept the rear axle assembly in place and trued the wheels before installing the PG tires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3674\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand5-900x541.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand5-640x385.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand5-768x462.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">I usually start with a coarse grit such as 800 or 600 to get the tire true and evenly sanded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3673\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand6-900x497.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand6-640x353.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand6-768x424.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Then I switch blocks to a fine grit for a smooth finish. I like to use a water application to sort of &#8220;wet sand&#8221; them. <a href=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/2017\/03\/12\/tuning-the-scalextric-daytona-prototype\/\">I show this HERE IN THIS TUNING ARTICLE.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3672\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand7-900x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand7.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand7-640x403.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tiresand7-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Install the rear axle assembly and time to install out motor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36px; color: #ff0000;\">Motor\/Guide Installation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The Classic Tuna motor has dual shafts. I trim the front off for this model as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3694\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor2-900x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor2-640x444.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor2-768x533.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Now test fit the motor and see of the motor shaft is clearing the crown gear.<\/strong><\/span> It might be rubbing or so close you don&#8217;t want to chance it. In this case just lightly sand the end of the motor shaft until you see that it is clear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3692\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor4-900x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor4-640x484.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor4-768x580.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3693\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor3-900x519.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor3-640x369.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor3-768x443.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Now that we have done that, time for pinion installation<\/span>.\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Although many suggest changing to a brass pinion (for good reasons) I stayed with the stock. Always use your pinion puller for consistent results. Since the pinions had no damage\/splits I decided to use them again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3691\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor5-900x506.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor5-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/motor5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Pretty easy task here. Now to move up front to the guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3696\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/adapter1-900x755.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/adapter1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/adapter1-640x537.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/adapter1-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">We have covered using the CG Slotcars guide adapter before. <a href=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/2017\/01\/10\/carrera-dtm-tuning-my-home-wood-track\/\">Check out this article HERE.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Basically we are sanding the chassis as highlighted in yellow above until the adapter slides in easily. Just test fit as you go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3695\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/adapter2-900x755.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/adapter2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/adapter2-640x537.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/adapter2-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DTMtune14.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"750\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Time to assemble the guide and test fit. <a href=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/2017\/01\/10\/carrera-dtm-tuning-my-home-wood-track\/\">Again, please refer to this article for complete guide assembly instructions.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3697\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/leadwire1-900x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/leadwire1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/leadwire1-640x319.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/leadwire1-768x382.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">An optional step but sort of handy. I cut\/filed some notches in the chassis as shown above. This helps keep the lead wires tucked in rather well. I test fit with the wire as I sand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3699\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/completed1a-900x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/completed1a.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/completed1a-640x370.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/completed1a-768x444.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">You will notice the motors have numbers on them. These are the RPM readings recorder on my test rig. Very closely matched and nothing that will change things on race day for our smaller track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3701\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/completed2a-900x563.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/completed2a.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/completed2a-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/completed2a-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\">ROAD TEST VIDEO BELOW<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8U31bEO_mjA?list=PLrxZu46w58q3jy6tcjGJREWvwpI_LBIiK\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Well I am very pleased with the outcome. I wanted to tame these smaller classics down a little, yet still desired that driving challenge. Mission accomplished. Very smooth and responsive with the speed I was looking for. Braking is good as well although I tend to dial out some of it for my own driving style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3700\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/cend1a-900x468.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/cend1a.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/cend1a-640x333.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/cend1a-768x399.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">It is fun to take what you have and make it work. There were a few parts changes but with keeping the chassis and stock running gear, that kept the project cost minimal. Each car is about $20 for the parts which is pretty good for my wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Hope this helps some of you looking to tune these models in the future.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">-Harry<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>All parts purchased at Slot Car Corner<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slotcarcorner.com\/New-Arrivals-c270\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3582\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/reviewlogoscc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"62\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These classic Ferrari&#8217;s from Carrera are nicely done and have plenty of potential for non-magnet\/wood track racing. Here is my approach that resulted in very pleasing results. CAUTION: The following modifications WILL void your model warranty.\u00a0 Video summary of this project. \u00a0 There are a few items I will change to improve performance, yet keep &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/carrera-classic-ferrari-tuning-my-home-wood-track\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Carrera Classic Ferrari Tuning &#8211; My Home Wood Track<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3668,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slotcar"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chfeature1.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p81Ba5-WD","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3635"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3703,"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3635\/revisions\/3703"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3668"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}