First, this is NOT a bash on these Carrera cars. I am VERY thankful for them the way they are. But this classic car needed more attention. There was simply no way I could let this icon of American Iron just stay stock. It needed to be hacked, slashed, & generally abused so it could mix it up with the rest of the cars we have been planning & building.
My first thoughts on wheels were the new Steelies from Slot Car Corner. I love'em...and will use them on the next one. But although they call these an "F1" type wheel, the 15x8 sized ones just scream modified to me.
Second was tire choice. I have used these PG tires in the past, so I went with them. Still need some sanding here and there...but I like these meathooks.
I will show some of the chassis mods soon. Right now? It is NOT very pretty. When I am just starting to line out a model...things can get a little nasty. Grind here, cut there, slash this and that...you know how it goes. Replaced rear axle and crown with Slot.it. Keeping the stock motor with a 9 to 27 setup for now. Also a mod to the front guide. May not do this again...might go B Nova and make it much easier.
But so far I think it's coming along nicely. Runs great. More to come as I fine tune it.
