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Umm? 'New-ish' to 1/32.
Jumping in at the deep end I pulled the trigger on a used NSR Mosler, which to my surprise came with an upgraded 30k motor. A quick look while the grandchildren were distracted by the Wii and all I've spotted so far is one taillight missing - and more 'seriously', a binding front axle. This was freed up by twisting and pulling the wheels outwards just a fraction. (I don't have ANY Allen keys yet!)
The club race non-magnet cars on Scalextric Sport track so I've already removed the magnet but should I add weight, if so where and how much?
Is this 'race ready' other than the usual truing up of the tyres (NSR's all round) and a little light oiling, or should I be loosening off the body and motor pod screws and 'doing other stuff'?
I guess one or two spare grub screws wouldn't go amiss, so what size would I need - and what Allen key?
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P.S. ...and can the wheel inserts be removed easily, or are they stuck in?
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Yo T-D,
My NSR FIAT Punto takes a 1.2mm Allen Key, don't know what the thread diameter is but prob 2mm.
The wheel inserts are a push/interference fit.
Can't offer any tuning advice as I am rubbish at that !!
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Thanks. That's a good start anyway. Nice car spoilt by naff looking inserts but if they come out without wrecking them they may look better painted black, or gold?
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Whipped the inserts out using a paper clip. Took a few seconds.
They WON'T be going back in.
Car looks a million dollars now
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Just my opinion but the exposed alloys look SO much better than the cheap looking plastic inserts.
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Yup, that looks better to me too.
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Agreed ! The Punto also has unpainted inserts but the plain alloy look doesn't suit a saloon car so I guess I'll have to paint 'em.
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Yes, the option was to paint them but on the Mosler the alloy rims look great!
The inserts were easy to pop and do then present another option. The cylindrical part that slips into the wheel could be trimmed down, less on the front wheels, more on the back, to leave more of the alloy rim exposed, giving the appearance of different offsets to the wheels front and back.
Along with painting the inserts gunmetal, black or gold I think this would make a significant improvement!
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