DAVE CHANG

Author: The Slot Car Handbook


the Slot Car Handbook

The Slot Car Handbook

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This is the essential slot car book that you will want to have with you at all times.

  • Illustrated in full colour
  • Caters for conventional and digital (lane changing) slot car systems
  • At-a-glance technique summaries
  • Troubleshooting guide for common problems
  • Details the tools required and how to use them
  • Advice on track maintenance and design
  • Ideal for beginners, home and club racers

Reader's Reviews
“This book is absolutely brilliant. Fantastic” – LMP from Slot Forum
“This book is an absolute must for the slotrace enthusiastic who want to get more out of his cars or who wants to enter at club level. Nice and very clear pictures, good advice and the right amount of in-depth tips to help anyone optimize his cars for racing and keeping them in good working order for years.” – Carrera Henk from Amazon
“This book gives a clear and helpful insight into the obsessive hobby of slot car racing. Everyone has heard about Scalextric, but this book brings other manufacturers into the mix. Good images and step by step details allow even the most technically retarded to progress in this sport and develop their interest. Well worth the investment, it is a serious addition to any 1:32nd motorsport library.” – Tree Man "The Lone Racer" from Amazon
“Excellent book, clear photos in every chapter of the book. This book will help anyone interested in slot cars whether they only race at home or race at a club. It covers preparing your car, upgrades, tracks, digital and racing. There is a handy list of the tools you will need.” – Philip Field from Amazon
“A very good book. Worthwhile for most people to own, especially newcomers and those trying to advance themselves in a competitive environment or who just want to improve their preparation skills. A great example of how a 'handbook' should be produced. ” – Brian Ferguson (Fergy) from Slot Forum Review




Page Samples
 

Contents
  • Introduction

  1. Cars

    • Anatomy of a slot car
    • Preparing to race
      • Lubrication
      • Running in the motor
      • Meshing the gears
      • Preparing tyres
      • Bushings and motor mounts
      • Guide and Front wheels
    • Repairing cars
    • Car Maintenance

  2. Upgrades

    • Motors
      • Choosing a motor
      • Fitting motors
    • Running gear
    • Gearing
      • Selecting the gearing
      • Changing gears
    • Wheels and tyres
      • Tyres
      • Hubs
    • Magnets and weights
      • Magnet racing
      • Non-magnet racing
    • Lights

  3. Track

    • Types of track
    • Connectivity
    • Power supplies
    • Controllers
    • Track design
    • Track Maintenance

  4. Digital

    • Basics of digital
    • Types of digital
      • SCX digital
      • Scalextric SSD
      • Carrera Pro-X
      • Ninco N-Digital

  5. Racing

    • Conventions
    • Timing and race control
    • Marshalling
    • Clubs
    • Internet racing
    • Driving

  6. Beyond 1/32 Scale RTR

    • 1/24 scale
    • MotoGP & BSB bikes (1/18 Scale)
    • Karts (1/18 scale)
    • Metal Chassis cars
    • 1/43, 1/64 and HO Scale

  7. Troubleshooting

  • Appendices

    1. Suppliers
    2. Web resources
    3. Essential tools
    4. How to solder

  • Glossary

  • Index
Scalextric Subaru
Fly Porsche
Red Fox controller
 

About the Author

Dave Chang

photo courtesey of Pendle Slot Racing

Dave Chang has been an active participant in the UK slot car community for many years, attending many club events and an active moderator for both Slotforum - the worlds largest internet forum on the topic, and for Scalextric's official help and advice forum.

He has written articles for European specialist glossy magazine 'Guia Slot Racing' magazine and the NSCC journal, contributed material for the Scalextric annual catalogue, as well as written many online reviews and articles for Slotforum and Gaugemaster Controls.

 

 

 
 



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