The Worldwide Digital Proxy is now official.
This is a proxy race for Carrera digital cars, raced on digital tracks.
Additional modifications allowed: guide may be trimmed, chassis trimmed for body float, cyanoacrylate to tighten axles in bushings
Eligible cars: Aston-Martin Vantage, Audi R8 GRS, BMW M3 GT2, BMW Z4 GT3, Corvette C6R, Corvette C7R, Ferrari 599xx, Ferrari 458 Italia, Ford GT (new model}, Lamborghini Huracan, Mercedes-Benz SLR GT, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3, Mercedes-Benz McLaren GT CBR, Nissan GTR, Porsche GT3 RSR, Porsche 918, LaFerrari (just put a number on it).
Entry fee: $25
June 15, 2016: Deadline for sign-up
July 2, 2016: Deadline for entries
Burell and I encourage any and all entrants to do a custom paint/livery on their cars. Go ahead and show off your talent and make your car as unique as you want.
Feel free to ask any questions about prepping the car; Harry's Garage has a wealth of information for you. PitRow/slotcargarage/slotcargarage.html
Blueprinting: Blueprinting means that the car is disassembled and then re-assembeled so that tolerances and details that are are too costly for mass production can be implemented, allowing the car to reach more of its potential.
Flatten chassis if warped (hot water bath)... True wheels (sandpaper works well)... Glue tires to wheels (lots written about glues)... True tires (sandpaper)... Check clearance in body/chassis mounting holes (file)... Secure bushings to chassis (cyanoacrylate)... Glue motor in place (not cyanoacrylate)... Spread and "fluff" the braids... Lubricate gears and bushings... Paint front tires to reduce friction (nail polish, cyanoacrylate).
Also, all cars must have name of the driver on the chassis.
Final entries: Burrell, Buspor63, Barc 1, CJR, Czar, KenC, komp, lancelotalove, Mr. Flippant R/TRandy, TPRgmwrench, Tusco Todd, Z-carfan
Tracks: Czar, Burrell, Buspor63, Mr. Flippant, R/TRandy
The fine print: