rumblestrip 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 My buddy recently got re-interested in a hobby from years gone by - SLOT CARS! He has the large 1/32 scale ones that are very detailed, and I recently bought one to go race with him on his track at home. These things FLY! And last night we took some pics. (The Cytomax Jaguar is mine, the rest are his) And yes, they do have F1 cars, and I'll be ordering a pair soon (they have Renaults, Ferraris, McLarens, Hondas, Red Bulls, STRs, and a bunch of vintage F1 models. Now I have to build a track in my basement so we can have an alternate circuit for when his wife kicks us out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Ahh, slot cars! It's been years. Somewhere I have a number 18 Interstate Batteries Pontiac of Bobby Labonte, showing how many years it really has been. There used to be a really awesome slot car place somewhere in either MA or Rhode Island, I don't even remember. I don't know if it still exists, but it was a cool place to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Cool, I used to race back in the early '70's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainmaster 7 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Sweet! You need a full version of the Nurbergring to race on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rumblestrip 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Holy crap. We went to a race tonight - just got home. The guy's place was AMAZING! There were around 16 people there, and he had 3 HO scale tracks and a HUGE 1/32 track. The main straight was close to 30 feet in length. Four lanes. We had a few hours of racing and I DID NOT come in dead last! I need serious upgrades though. My car lacks straight line speed, and I need silicone tires. Too much fun!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Jez 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 A Suzuka slot car track. Now that would rock my world! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goferrarigo 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 A Suzuka slot car track. Now that would rock my world! I'd go with George's suggestion for a Nordschleife circuit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jez 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I'd go with George's suggestion for a Nordschleife circuit... How big is your garage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rumblestrip 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 A Suzuka slot car track. Now that would rock my world! They do have layouts for many different F1 circuits, thought they're not always very exact. Here's one of the Suzukas I found: But you can get a lot more track packed into your available real estate by doing your own layout on the track layout program. It even gives you a printable "shopping list" of track parts. Here are a few circuits I made: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainmaster 7 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I'd go with George's suggestion for a Nordschleife circuit... How big is your garage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.P. 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Nice tracks George, have you tried digital yet ? I find it represents F1 a lot better, with the fuel consumption, the pits and the overtaking . On some systems you can set your level of braking and size of your fuel tank . Yes slot-cars are that cool now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Fast_Days 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Nice tracks George, have you tried digital yet ? I find it represents F1 a lot better, with the fuel consumption, the pits and the overtaking . On some systems you can set your level of braking and size of your fuel tank . Yes slot-cars are that cool now. ... That's awesome. EDIT: Forgot to quote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jez 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 They do have layouts for many different F1 circuits, thought they're not always very exact. Here's one of the Suzukas I found: But you can get a lot more track packed into your available real estate by doing your own layout on the track layout program. It even gives you a printable "shopping list" of track parts. Here are a few circuits I made: Man I'd like to see Tilke build some of these designs for real! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goferrarigo 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Man I'd like to see Tilke build some of these designs for real! He has the opportunites to make them in India, Korea, Saudi... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites