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Gene's Spare Room Slot Cars
Приєднався 29 чер 2007
Join me as I document my journey in this hobby of slot cars
What started off as a simple question by one of my friends in January 2023 "Have you seen slot cars lately?" has got me going down the rabbit hole. I had a spare room that was just used as storage so I got rid of everything and purchased a starter set.
I built a small table which was quickly followed up with more track and cars and an addition to the table. My layout has expanded multiple times, I've also joined a local racing club and along the way I am learning how to tune cars as well as getting into building my own cars.
So sit back and follow me as I grow in this hobby
Enjoy
What started off as a simple question by one of my friends in January 2023 "Have you seen slot cars lately?" has got me going down the rabbit hole. I had a spare room that was just used as storage so I got rid of everything and purchased a starter set.
I built a small table which was quickly followed up with more track and cars and an addition to the table. My layout has expanded multiple times, I've also joined a local racing club and along the way I am learning how to tune cars as well as getting into building my own cars.
So sit back and follow me as I grow in this hobby
Enjoy
Відео
2025 New Layout
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I just wanted to share with you all the changes to my slot car room and the new layout for 2025 #slotcars #carrera #smartrace #omnislotbox #slotcarracing #slotcarsforbeginners #digtital132 #digita124 #carreradigital #carreraslotcartrack #slotcarlayouts #analogslotcars #thunderslot
Monte Carlo final build video
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Ok my Monte Carlo is done and ready to be sent off to HRW for the winter proxy
Xmas Layout #4 - Road New York
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This is the 4th and final XMAS layout of 2024.
Xmas Layout 3 with Flyover
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This is the third XMAS layout that I raced with my brothers and niece. It is a 2 lne layout that looks like a 4 lane, but the flyover keeps it at 2 lanes
NASCARS on my Christmas Oval
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This is the 1st video of my Christmas Layouts running with my brothers and my niece
Monte Carlo Paint and Decals
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In this video I have painted the body and applied the decals. This part had me scared the most
Monte Carlo build part 5
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I'm not sure what method to use for my interior. The full body or tray, This is my full body video
Quick Slicks for Carrera Mustang GTY's are now available
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Slot Car Corner now carries Quick Slicks for the odd size Mustang GTY wheels
An early start to my Winter Proxy NASCAR pt 1
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An early start to my Winter Proxy NASCAR pt 1
Race Track Scenics - Put a tiger in your tank
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Race Track Scenics - Put a tiger in your tank
Mail Call, i've lost count - McLaren F1s
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Mail Call, i've lost count - McLaren F1s
My 6 SCX cars but this time with no magnets
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My 6 SCX cars but this time with no magnets
Looking good!
Thanks
It's always fun to add on to your tracks and make them bigger and better. Looks like you had some of that here, great job Gene💯🏁
Thanks PNWSlotcarDad, it is a nice improvement especially for the digital aspect of the layout
Awesome Gene. Looking forward to seeing your times on this layout
Thanks, me as well
Good table extension. Good idea.
Thanks Greg
Great solution to the corner Gene ...look forward to seeing you racing running cars 🤗
Thanks Eric, the cross tracks work much better now
Small, but great improvements
Yeah it is, it flows better now
That's a great looking layout Gene. Look forward to seeing some laps
Thanks, Those videos are in the queue 😃
Very nice layout, lots of curves makes it more challenging - 👏🏽
Thanks, its a fun layout
Layout is looking good, Gene!
Thanks Daithi, It's only been a few days and i made 1 small tweak
Good choice! You will be happy with the sight lines at that height!
Thanks, I love the height, I've also made a small change as well
Looks good like the layout
Thanks Mike
Looking good, like it!!!
Thanks, Ive already made a small change. Thats the benefit of plastic track
I think u should use magnets. Way too many wrecks. Nice layout!
A very nice fun family Christmas!
Hi Gene. Now I know where my Makita Circular Saw went, when I was looking for it the other day! 🙂 Well done with your modifications there Brother! Makes your life a bit easier, I see. The track now has a nice flow now. Remember, when I mentioned to you, that you could use the space where your work-bench is some months ago. The height is nearly even now. 🙂 If you consider to change the track, think about it 🙂 Have fun racing! Greets over to you 🙂
Hi Bo, I hope you dont need your clamps anymore either. 🤣🤣 I do remember you saying that but then it defeats the purpose of having a work bench Cheers
@@SpareRoomSlotCars LOL I still hava few clamps left here. 🙂
Hi Gene , your layout is very cool. But I do have a question regarding you mentioned tat you run analog cars and digital. Can you tell me what you do to run both analog and digital cars. I noticed you had a separate controller but I am assuming you have a separate transformer. I run 124 scale and 1/32 scale cars on my track which I have two separate transformers for, but I only have one set of controllers to run both cars. I would like to do a digital controller as well but I don’t know what I would need. I’m assuming that I would have to buy a digital control system and connected to my track but then do I just leave that off when I wanna run in a log cars? Thanks for another great video Jean have yourself a great day and happy 2025 keep it in the slot.🏎🏎
In order fo rme to run both digital and analog I purchased an Omnislotbox (omnislotbox.com/) By toggling a switch I can go from Digital to Analog see my video below ua-cam.com/video/Jqgf5Udaz8A/v-deo.html
Thank you Gene. That’s what I thought you had that. I heard and seen it. But I think they stopped making it. But Thank you so much.🏎️🏎️
You were doing well with your run until you de-slotted Gene. 2.477 seconds is still a reasonable time for the fastest lap.
Hey Gene had a great time . Nice job
Thanks John
That will help you reach cars too.. 30-32” is perfect.. enjoy the build Gene!
Will do. im already thinking about an addition. Thats always the way with plastic track
HAPPY SATURDAY. looks interesting.. a bit challenging but that's the whole fun of changeups...thanks fir sharing..
Thanks, gotta have some sort of challenge, right?
Nice flow. 🔥🏁
Thansk TADD, I think so as well
Nice Gene, look forward to seeing ya run cars on your new track. 😎
Videos coming soon
First run is always a bit nerve testing 😬good job Gene 👏
Hope you like the new track.
So far so good
Hey Gene, what is that adjustable controller you have wired to the Omni and how did you do that?
Hi Greg. Its a Slot.it SCP-2 Analog Controller, which I bought from Jim Cunningham when I order the Omnibox. It comes prewired with the male XLR plug on the end so it plugs directly into the onmibox
@@SpareRoomSlotCars Ok, thanks, they haven't had any of the extensions in stock for months. I got 2 of the Professor Motors from him when I bought my Omni but now I want another extension.
Looks Awesome Gene nice work. 👍
Thanks John
Sorry, I missed this live. Better run next time.
Looks like fun! Love the Revolts!
It was a blast, last night we had 20 guys show up
Hello Gene, thanks for sharing the video. Very good. I think all of us had a good time last night. Certainly I enjoyed racing on the figure-8 for a change. But, horsepower beats handling on this track. Be well.
Thanks, I agree, HP rules on this layout
Is this Ashland Gene? What tires do they run?
Hi Greg, Yes it is Ashland. We used to run rubber but are making the switch to foam tires when we race there
@@SpareRoomSlotCars Cool
Yes, Last night we ran the REVO sponge tires
Very cool layout modified figure 8 luv it...great song...
Slot cars and Deep Purple what could be better? 💯👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Robert, I agree
big fan of deep purple
Me as well
Looks good. What's the GRL?
GRL stands for Global Racing League scgrl.com/
Cool Share Gene, Happy New Year too!
Thanks, Happy New Year to you as well
Usually if you switch it off "not made for kids", everybody will be able to comment and see each other. Happy racing Gene🏁
Yes I know about the Not made for Kids setting, I just didnt know how to see the chat on my phone
Hey Gene!
Hi Joe, this was just an unannounced test
Nice build Gene!
Thanks Marty
Great build Gene 👍👍👍
Thanks Rob
Awesome job Gene. 👍
Thanks John 🙂
coming along beautifully you have done a great job
Thanks Eric, it was a challenge but I got it done in the end
@SpareRoomSlotCars awesome 👌🏻
Nice job Gene.
Thanks TADD
Looking good Gene, can't wait!
I'm looking forward to it as well
Nice build Gene💯🏁
Thanks
I hear some barking but it doesn’t sound like the 1st lady of racing, Miss Rosie.
Try it with 3/4 magnet?
Great idea, I will have to see if I can fit a 3/4 magnet in the car
For someone who is older than you. I have smart race and have the omni box but have not figured out how it works. I created the hot spots but cannot get it to track any advice will be very grateful.
Hi Richardange9094 When using smartrace with analog cars via the OmniBox you need to setup Smartrace connect and then use another device as a camera, ie a phone or tablet. This will allow you to track the cars as they pass by the camera to record your laps. Hope this helps Let me know if you need any more help
@@SpareRoomSlotCars I did that. the camera and iPad connected. The hot spot detected the car but nothing showed up on the iPad for Laps or time.
As a kid I have an AFX track that would let you change lanes, but because it didn't have a pin, so you went to the outside of every turn. What that system needs is come kind of sensor so when a car goes off the track everyone goes to a full course yellow.
The Smartrace system which i use has the ability to set time or lap penalties when a driver causes a caution, but since my brothers only get to race with me during Christmas i disabled that feature
Great layout you did here Gene! Hope you had a great hoiiday!
Thanks ToJuRacing, I did have a great holiday. Hope you did as well. This was our favorite layout of the 4 of them
It looks like everyones driving is improving. That's a nice layout. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Gregguth845 Yup just as everyone gets better at driving its all over. Now to see how to get some of that layout into my smaller home track
Definitely the best track yet. Nice long straightaways with radiuses, and a technical section in the middle makes it quite the circuit. Happy race and everybody 🏁
Thanks PNWSlotcarDad, but now that its over I need to see how to incorporate some of this layout into my home track