Slot Grip
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IMPORTANT NOTE: PARMA STOPPED DIDN’T MAKE ECONOMY CONTROLLERS FOR OVER TWO YEARS. While they have recently resumed production of their Economy wire wrapped ceramic resistor controllers at this time I have decided not to carry them for the following reason. They have raised the price of their lower quality Econo controllers to $39.99 directly against the higher quality (smooth resistor board, longer heavier duty wire) DS controllers. At this time I have DS controllers available. I also have Parma HO Plus controllers. See the descriptions below. Supply is limited.I now have DS controllers in 45, 55 and 120 ohm ratings, The DS controllers come with a longer wire and three wire open leads. You can install alligator clips at additional cost or you can splice in the connector of your choice on your own. I am again making DS controllers in multiple ohm ranges. For example a 35, 45,55 ohm DS would be $59.95 as is a 35/45/55 ohm unit as is a 120/90/60 ohm unit.
The job of the controller is to feed power to the car in direct proportion to how much the trigger is squeezed. A good match produces response throughout the range of the controller. A bad match can produce a soft response, i.e., you squeeze the controller and the car does not respond until the trigger is 1/3 to ½ way down the resistor. Here the resistor has too high a rating for the car it is trying to control. Equally undesirable is a ‘fast’ controller response, here the car takes off like a shot when the trigger is pulled back lightly. This is due to a resistor with too low an ohm rating for the car you are trying to control. Whether you use a controller with a resistor or an electronic controller (no resistor, but uses various electronics to control voltage to the track) you want a controller that is a good match to your cars requirements. Below are various resistor and electronic controllers with an explanation of the best application for that controller. DS controllers are available in green, yellow, orange, black, clear, purple,red or blue. All colors are not always in stock, please specify and have a second choice in mind.Note: I now have JG’s Comfort grips (see below) available for Parma, DS, DiFalco, Russkit and Professor Motor controllers.
If you race a wide variety of slot cars we have multiple range controllers which, with the simple flick of a switch, can change the resistance of the controller to offer better response.
| DS- 45ohm similar to the Parma controller but with a longer lead wire with open three wire leads alligator clips or a connector of your choice can be added (by customer) most importantly these controllers have a smooth 21st Century resistor board rather than a ceramic, wire wrapped resistor. Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. $39.99 or 45 ohm (best for stock out of the pack HO magnet cars) or for the Mega G, Storm SS or stock 1/32 cars. | $39.99 |
| DS- 55ohm similar to the Parma controller but with a longer lead wire with three wire open leads. Alligator clips or a connector of your choice can be added (by customer) most importantly these controllers have a smooth 21st Century resistor board rather than a ceramic, wire wrapped resistor. Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. $39.99 55 ohm good for stock t-jets or other cars with a fairly low power draw | $39.99 |
DS 120 OHM –Made especially for us. This 120 ohm controller has a resistor board instead of a wire wound resistor for smoother operation. The new Tomy Mega G+ call for a 120 ohm controller and this is the answer. Works well with Aurora t-jets on a technical (tight/twisty) track as well. Comes with three wire open leads. Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. $39.99
These single resistor value controllers are sometimes available with booted alligator clips installed $49.99 -call for availability 908-322-2676. You may also buy the set of three booted clips separately and install them your self $6.00 set.
If you race a wide variety of slot cars we have multiple range controllers which, with the simple flick of a switch, can change the resistance of the controller to offer better response.
This is the multiple range 35/45/55 ohm controller. Covers Wizzard Storm Extreme stock and lightly modified Tyco 440’s, Super G+, Aurora AFX and Auto World Xtraction. Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. Comes with three wire open leads.( also good for unmodified versions of the above as well as Thunder jet 500’s and most stock t-jets (55 ohm) in general use. For extensive t-jet use higher ohmage controllers are recommended. Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. Comes with three wire open leads. $62.99
NOW AVAILABLE WITH BOOTED ALLIGATOR CLIPS INSTALLED $72.99
DS 120/90/60 ohm are best for Tomy Mega G+ (120 ohm) as well as Aurora and Auto World Thunderjets (higher ohms on technical tracks, lower ohms on faster tracks).Available colors yellow, green, orange and blue. Comes with three wire open leads. $62.99
NOW AVAILABLE WITH BOOTED ALLIGATOR CLIPS INSTALLED $72.99
| NEW!JG’s Comfort grip. This is a full 1/4″ thick foam grip for Parma, Russkit, DeFalco or DS controller handles. Perfect for long term comfort when racing. Can be removed carefully for servicing controller if necessary. CAN NOT BE USED WITH A CONTROLLER WITH AN INLINE HEAT SINK. | $10.99 |
| NEW! JG‘s Comfort grip. Same as above but longer for Professor Motor controllers. Fits very snugly but is tough enough to be carefully manually removed without damage. CAN NOT BE USED WITH A CONTROLLER WITH AN INLINE HEAT SINK. | $10.99 |
| NEW! LET US MAKE YOUR PARMA ECONOMY CONTROLLER INTO A 70-80-90 ohm Parma economy controller good for the home or club t-jet racer. Only for use with cars with very low power draw. Includes new 90 ohm resistor, additional electronics in handle, 3 way microswitch and labeling. 90 ohm works well with new Mega G+. Call before shipping to us. | $35.00 + SHIPPING |
| NEW! LET US MAKE YOUR PARMA ECONOMY CONTROLLER INTO A 35-45-60 ohm Parma economy controller excellent Covers Tyco 440’s, Super G+, Aurora AFX, Auto World Xtraction and Thunder jet 500’s and most stock t-jets (60 ohm) in general use. Includes new 60 ohm resistor, additional electronics in handle, 3 way microswitch and labeling. Call before shipping to us. | $35.00 + SHIPPING |
| Turbo kit – you build it. Comes with everything but a resistor. Will accept all Parma econo, turbo or HOPlus resistors. | NO LONGER AVAILABLE |
| Parma 25, 35, 45, 60 or 90 ohm economy resistors (specify) each | $9.99 |
| HO PLUS CONTROLLER 45 OHMS These controllers feature a fully epoxy coated wire wound resistor, a heat sink, booted alligator clips, heavier wire than the now defuct economy controler and an ergonomic nylon trigger HO PLUS CONTROLLER 60 OHMS Same features as the 45 ohm controller | 49.99 $55.99 |
| ET Grip, a soft absorbent handle for your Parma controller. Makes racing for hours so comfortable you will wonder how you ever did without one. No longer in production and therefore limited availability. | sold out -see above ‘Comfort Grip’ a softer easier to install grip. |
| Alligator clips with color coordinated boots. For use with studs found at most commercial raceways and many club tracks, set of 3 | $6.00 |
We still carry a complete selection of service parts for Parma economy controllers, please call and have one of our knowledgeable sales staff assist you.
| $129.99 |
Introduction: Slot Car Track and Tire Cleaning Tips: Improved Traction
So you love slot car racing? You want to win more races and go faster!!! You want better control of your cars?
But, your cars keeps flying off the track or spinning out on the curves? This is a problem that many beginning slot car racers face.
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This Instructable will provide you with some tips on how to keep your track and car tires clean. A clean slot car track and slot car tires will improve traction which will improve the performance of your cars. Especially going into and coming out of curves. Cleanliness improves grip between track and tire! Better grip means better control.
I started slot car racing in my basement about 6 years ago. While there are many variables that factor in on keeping your cars fast and controllable on the track, one of the key factors is keeping your track and car tires DUST FREE!
Dust is the worst enemy of successful slot car driving. And dust is especially present in basements with concrete floors and cinder block walls.
Read on if you are a beginner in slot cars and want to blow the doors off the competition!
Step 1: Cleaning Products
A good set of supplies is necessary to keep your slot car track and slot car tires clean. I do not recommend using any type of cleaning solution on your track or tires. In reality, there really is not need unless you have some type of a beverage spill. Even then, I would only use a damp cloth to clean a spill.
All of these products are designed to remove dust. You will be surprised how much dust and tire residue you will clean the first time you try.
Swiffer products are great to have on hand. You can also purchase off brand clones and cheaper prices. The Swiffer wipes are great for that surface dust off the track. The Swiffer wand is awesome for those hard to reach places.
Canned air is especially important for getting that dust and anything else out of the track slots.
The lint tape roll is key to cleaning the tires off all your cars.
Step 2: Track Slot
If you notice dust and debris on your slot car guides you probably have lots of dust along with guide and tire debris down in the slot.
Slot Grip
I recommend the first thing you do is clean out the track slot with canned air! If you have had your track set up for awhile and have never cleaned the slot you will be shocked on how much debris falls down in there. Not only is there dust, but also the natural wear of slot guides and tires in there. Simply use the nozzle of the can and blow that stuff out to the surface of the track.
Step 3: Swiffer Cleaning Wand for Track Surface
Before every track session, I recommend running a wand Swiffer or comparable around the track. This will get all that dust off the track surface that has settled since the last time you were in your race room. The wand really helps to get those hard to reach places if you have a larger slot cartrack setup. With my table being 16x8 feet, the wand comes in very handy.
Note the before and after in the third image. The dirty wand head was used about 6 times before replacing.
Step 4: Swiffer Sheets on Track Surface
Even between races and heats it's a good idea to dust the track. The break down of the tires and dust you are raising milling around the track will settle on the track Again, see the before and after. Most of this dust is invisible to the naked eye when on the track.
Step 5: Cleaning Slot Car Track and Rails
The Mr. Clean 'Magic Eraser' really is magical. This does a great job of getting any residue that has set into the track surface that the wand head and sheets do not pick up.
In addition to the track surface the Magic Eraser cleans the oxidation off the track rails. You want clean rails to ensure the best electrical contact between rails and slot car brushes/braids. Clean rails means better contact and faster car.
As you can see it has been awhile since using the 'Magic Eraser'. Gotta do that a little more often.
Step 6: Cleaning Slot Car Tires
The tires we clean after every race. If there is dust on the track. The tires will pick it up.
Step 7: Cleaning Slot Car Tires
Simply use a tape lint roller and roll the tires over the tape. Your focus should be on the rear tires, as those are the tires that you need to grip. The fronts merely skim or slide across the surface.
Step 8: Before and After Slot Car Tires
Indy Grab Slot Car Tires
See the difference between clean and dirty tires? Look at all that gunk on the tape from cleaning tires from five cars.
Step 9: Summary
Following these easy steps could be the difference between a win and loss of your next race. I guarantee you will see positive difference in performance on regular cleaning of your track and tires.
Keep it all clean and enjoy the fun.
Happy Racing!
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