31 JAN 2015
Quick Slicks New Compound Trials
When
I picked out this latest Slot.it Porsche, I had no idea what was
coming. I just knew I had to have this car as I enjoy this series quite
a lot down here in the old HRW Skunkworks. What arrived on my door was
not only one great looking car, but some of the brand new tire
compounds the folks at Quick Slicks will be introducing soon.
It made perfect sense to test these new performance tires on a performance model, so time to let the rubber (silicone) meet the road!
It made perfect sense to test these new performance tires on a performance model, so time to let the rubber (silicone) meet the road!
I
asked why new compounds were being developed and the answer was very
simple: “A
better question might be, ‘Why limit slot car racers to a single tire
compound?’ Look at 1:1 racing – many series use different tire
compounds for different track surfaces, race conditions, driver
preferences and race strategies. Slot car racing is no different
– by offering different Quick Slicks compounds, we provide slot car
racers at all levels with more choices when selecting a
high-performance silicone tire that best meets their requirements.”
Who am I to argue with that. This is just one more part of the fun of this hobby: VARIETY in tuning options. The first compound is softer by design and slightly easier to sand. The new compounds are firmer and could be better suited for those long endurance races. Not to mention the wide diversty in track surfaces. There is quite a difference between the smooth wood surface of the old MIDMO Speedway and a more abrasive surface like NINCO & Original SCX/Scalextric. On these more abrasive surfaces, the stronger the tire the better. I know this all to well and so do some of you veterans out there who remember the original after-market tires we used to be limited to. I'll never forget grinding off a brand new set of IG's on our old NINCO track in matter of minutes.
Who am I to argue with that. This is just one more part of the fun of this hobby: VARIETY in tuning options. The first compound is softer by design and slightly easier to sand. The new compounds are firmer and could be better suited for those long endurance races. Not to mention the wide diversty in track surfaces. There is quite a difference between the smooth wood surface of the old MIDMO Speedway and a more abrasive surface like NINCO & Original SCX/Scalextric. On these more abrasive surfaces, the stronger the tire the better. I know this all to well and so do some of you veterans out there who remember the original after-market tires we used to be limited to. I'll never forget grinding off a brand new set of IG's on our old NINCO track in matter of minutes.
MIDMO
SPEEDWAY
4x16 - 3 Lane MDF - Satin/Flat Latex Surface
Slot Car Corner Braid/Flush Mount - Aftermarket Power @ 12 Volts
Professor Motor 2110 Low Voltage Electronic Controllers
4x16 - 3 Lane MDF - Satin/Flat Latex Surface
Slot Car Corner Braid/Flush Mount - Aftermarket Power @ 12 Volts
Professor Motor 2110 Low Voltage Electronic Controllers
Now
we will have 3. The orginal or now designated as SOFT. A FIRM and
X-FIRM are now joing the ranks.
For
this model I am using the 33 series tires. They all fit very well on
the Slot.it wheel as expected.
After
a good track cleaning session it was time to start the fun. Each set of
tires were taken straight from the package and installed on the car. NO
sanding/profiling was attempted. I did this to test them in the purest
form as most other racers will.
As
you can see, the newer tires seemed to perform a little better than the
standards. REMEMBER!
This is just on my track surface. The ONLY way for you to
determine which compound is best for you is to test them yourself. With
the low cost of these tires it is easy on your budget and from these
tests I think you could win with either choice depending on your
surface conditions.
I think the slot car
hobby just got a little better. Having more to choose from just allows
the competitive enthusiasts to fine tune thier models even more. For
many of us, that is half the fun of this hobby. The Quick Slicks brand
has already proven to be a high quality product since it's introduction
and this just compliments the line. Silicone tire users should really
enjoy these new additions.
-Harry
You can CONTACT ME about this article or just the hobby in general anytime.
-Harry
You can CONTACT ME about this article or just the hobby in general anytime.
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