Scalextric Tuning 10: Developing a Race Car
Once started, the tuning process never ends… I had hoped to finish this ten-part tuning series with the Mustang GT4…
Scalextric Tuning 9: Removing the Magnet
Want a different driving experience? Then go mag-less… Many home-based Scalextric fans thoroughly enjoy racing without magnets. It’s a bit…
Scalextric Tuning 8: Using Upgrade Parts
So you want to spend some money looking for that ‘unfair advantage’? Tuning the Scalextric Mustang GT4 has – so…
Scalextric Tuning 7: Body Float
Despite a firm basis in science, body float is a very satisfying ‘dark art’ of slot car racing… If my…
Scalextric Tuning 6: Fixing Understeer
Understeer is when the front of the car goes straight on in a corner… It’s what Americans describe as the…
Scalextric Tuning 5: Fixing Oversteer
Oversteer is when the rear of the car tends to spin out in a corner… It’s what Americans describe as…
Scalextric Tuning 4: Magnatraction
Scalextric cars are fitted with a traction magnet to create ‘magnetic downforce’… This magnetic downforce has a similar effect to…
Scalextric Tuning 3: Maintenance & Repairs
Regular maintenance is crucial for keeping your cars performing at their best! If you’ve spent time tweaking and tuning your…
Scalextric Tuning 2: Tweaking a New Car
We all want a new car to drive perfectly out of the box. Sometimes we’re lucky, but usually the car…
Scalextric Tuning 1: Parts of a Slot Car
To understand how to tune a Scalextric car, we need to start with the basics… In this post we’ll look…