I got my first set at 12 years old. Loved running my Tjets!! Now, im 62 and getting back into it. Still love my Tjets, but am branching out into the other cars. Thanks for showing me what direction to go!!
Very informative. From my own observations & experience, agree with your views on AFX, Tyco & AutoWorld. I do have several AutoWorld cars, but on race day, they don't see the track! Only began buying some Tyco within the past year or so & have been pleasantly surprised & pleased with their quality, liveries & performance.
440x2 is easily the best ever made chassis. They will run forever and if you look at the bottom it's all copper where the Xtraction chassis by AutoWorld is metal.
Would have to agree about TYCO , I was fortunate enough to be given a Tyco Lambrougini Championship set back in the 90's just recently set it up ... I purchased some thunder jet Auto World all I would like to say there is no comparison the tyco's I own are smooth and quiet as could be , fast also ... nice video
I mostly agree with you about each chassis . . . I have a few X-tractions mainly because I like the Nascar bodies . . . You're right about the springs . . . last night I was working one of the X-traction chassis and a pick-up shoe came off and the spring went flying . . . I have a shag rug so my vac will end up eating it . . . but I had a pit kit so everything was cool . . . and I enjoy maintaining my cars anyways . . . It's fun cleaning and working on them for best performance . . . I understand a lot of racers don't . . . thanks for all your videos . . . always enjoy them! . . . 😁
Dan, A great review with all the different types of cars. I have most, not sure there is a bad choice amongst them. All have pros and cons. Think you showed that. Fastest doesnt mean funniest to drive. Room for all of this. 👍👍😎🇺🇸
Thanks so Much for this Very Very informative Video for the slot car enthusiast ... Beginners and next level . Quickly my story is the same as many , Had a set as a kid , life flew by , never kept anything from back in the day ... The in the 90's my Wife ends up buying me a Tyco Lambrogini Championship 60 ft set ... never set up the complete set 10 years ago I set up an oval and purchase two tyco Mattel hot wheels two pack the #44 and it came with a truck both nascar. As far as what you said about TYCO I must agree with you I had the two Lambroginis that came with the set then bought the TYCO Mattel ... about three weeks ago I set up the entires track Now I own 15 cars and I can attest to the tyco being smooth and quiet with some pretty good speed .... I will end in saying Thanks again for all your expertise pertaining to slot cars ... see ya Dan. .... oops just noticed I commented 4 days ago apologies lol
There are so many new people now that I think we could all do one of these so anyone getting into this hobby can buy with confidence that the choice they are making is the right one for their style
I have half these chassis in my small collection I keep put up. I see there are some nice upgraded options. Also i agree that 440 chasis was a monster. Especially in the late 80's racing my buddies. They hated one of my cars with that chassis. This is a good learning video...thanks
When I was a kid all the moving parts of the Aurora Thunderjet is what was exciting to me. I loved mechanical things, especially all the gears. The simplicity of the Tyco cars at the time was boring to me and I very much disliked the worm drive gears in the early years. If ultimate speed is what excites you, then an inline motored car with magnetic traction assist is what you will enjoy, but they don't have the feel or characteristics of a pancake powered car whether an original Thunderjet or an auto world Xtraction car. I don't have a lot of fun with a car that is so blindingly fast that I can't even see it going around the track. You have to DRIVE a pancake powered car around the track and that is the fun- especially if you have a track timing system.
As a slot car racer for 50+ years I find the magnet technology sad. Everybody wants the cars to go too fast. That is not racing. It is about who can buy the most expensive technology. In my opinion it is not as much fun trying to watch the superfast cars as opposed to the slower truer handling of the slower cars. GO T-JETS
Speed is relative to what you're comparing. I have loved Thunderjets for near 60 years. The auto world version doesn't compare. Same goes for the original AFX Magnatraction cars compared to what auto world calls Xtraction- I don't pronounce it like a dental procedure😁 The fastest and most modern type of cars that I enjoy are the AFX and Xtraction type cars although I mostly just collect them. The ones that I build, play, and compete with are Aurora Thunderjet and other Thunderjet TYPE cars. Long live the pancakes.
Hi Dan, love your videos. I just subscribed. Question, I bought some older tyco pro cars, 1 afx, just to have but I want to fix them up like tires . Do you or can you suggest tires or parts? I can send you pics if need be. Thank you
Very nice. Could you do the auto world super lll compared to the “new” super lll? I guess they reworked some how to make it useable. The old ones were let’s say not so very good at all. How can we tell the new from the old and are they better? Thanks🏎🏁
I bought 8 Super 3s from the first round and AutoWorld never replaced of fixed the problem. From the start I've been asking why Autoworld would even bother making it. Its a huge fail and AW keeps pushing it on us to get their money out of it. Sorry this channel will never buy another Super3 ever! They dont even have the NASCAR logo anymore. Just shows how much AW cares about there slot car costumer.
I'm really old school on these, But I remember slot cars to where you would go racing on really big tracks , & you could build your own chassis on any 1/24 scale model kit fro AMT MPC Monoghram, Revell: As I recall. This was back in the mid 60's thru the mid 70's. I was not able to afford these, & I recall allot of adults were into this scale of racing, & this circuit of racing. I do have a question about this scale of slot car racing did this scale ever exist? Just curious as my memory is vague on these. & I would hear allot of talk about how well your brushes made contact with the track, & the gearing as well.
@@slotvalleyracing Do You know if you can still build a slot car from any store bought plastic 1/24 scale model kit to fit on newer chassis; So you can build it on any body styled model kit you want?
This is Jorge. He has a channel that does what you are looking for. He does builds and proxy racing from kit bought chassis and model kit shells. Please tell him SVR says hi. youtube.com/@Area51racewayNC?si=_DIm-BMXRPSuTdR1
You are welcome! You are about to fall down a very long rabbit hole and enjoy it the whole way !!! I have my own scratch build in the works! Slot Car Corner sells chassis kits! I have a Monday Night Slot Car LIVE show on UA-cam Mondays if your interested. See you in the community. If you would like to be part of the discord community I can send a link
Hi, this video is great, and you are right Tyco 440 is the best for me, it was in 1990, and it is now, but… i came back to the hobbie, and i bought 4 aw xtraction cars… and men!, they are mmmm… well sometimes they finish a lap… and i have 2 4 gear, and they were faster than tyco… so i want your help please, and to buy afx mega g+, does it worthy?, or should i buy 4 gear?… but seen your video i think 4 gear is not a option, can you tell me if mega g+ is as fast as tyco? Hahah ot should i buy only tyco 440 and thats it, thank you!
Mega G + is a can motor, so you are always limited as to what you can change. Not only is tyco still available new but they are the best H.O. chassis ever made. Easy to hop up! Fast and reliable.
As a kid,I loved super fast g-plus cars. As an adult, there is NO fun watching cars go 1,000mph. It is unrealistic, unbelievable and is more like racing rockets/fighter jets, etc. on a plastic track. NOT fun, not realistic.
Dan as you know I hobby in 1/32 but I'm looking into a 1/64 track just for fun after watching your post seems AFX is definately way to go and I'm familiar with . Question is 2 lane or 4 lane? What's your stance?
Here it is and if you are on tonight and ask me I will explain again... Ok here it is. If you are racing only you mostly with someone else sometimes you go 2. If you have a big group of interested (dedicated) races then go 4 lanes. I have a 4 lane with only 2 people because I run ghost cars for filming and I usually only run the 2 inside lanes.
@@slotvalleyracing I'm glad to hear you say that and the original Tyco can motor is the best option before I buy a Super III. I was skeptical about them being from Auto World and all
@slotvalleyracing what is your honest opinion on the current auto world cars from just an enthusiasts pov, and not a racer? I'm really thinking about getting back into it after nearly 50yrs, and don't want to have to constantly "fiddle" with them, I've got a bunch of grandkids and I'm sure they'd loose interest if that happens alot. I've read about the afx offerings, but the selection of bodies vs auto world is kinda lacking. And I've read almost nothing but positive on the tyco, which is what I had in the 70s
to be honest... I would go with Carrera. Ive done the HO scale for a long time but was disappointed with no good cars no innovation. With Carrera you can change lanes and have 6 cars on the track at once. And Very Grandkid friendly as you can sent the max speed for the cars the kids are playing.
This was great. Thank you…. It’s been 55 years for me since I last had a set… and getting back into it!
Welcome back!
I got my first set at 12 years old. Loved running my Tjets!! Now, im 62 and getting back into it. Still love my Tjets, but am branching out into the other cars. Thanks for showing me what direction to go!!
Before you go buy a set make sure it is the right scale for you. I now also have a huge Carrera track with many premium 1/32 Cars
Very informative. From my own observations & experience, agree with your views on AFX, Tyco & AutoWorld. I do have several AutoWorld cars, but on race day, they don't see the track! Only began buying some Tyco within the past year or so & have been pleasantly surprised & pleased with their quality, liveries & performance.
440x2 is easily the best ever made chassis. They will run forever and if you look at the bottom it's all copper where the Xtraction chassis by AutoWorld is metal.
Would have to agree about TYCO , I was fortunate enough to be given a Tyco Lambrougini Championship set back in the 90's just recently set it up ... I purchased some thunder jet Auto World all I would like to say there is no comparison the tyco's I own are smooth and quiet as could be , fast also ... nice video
I mostly agree with you about each chassis . . . I have a few X-tractions mainly because I like the Nascar bodies . . . You're right about the springs . . . last night I was working one of the X-traction chassis and a pick-up shoe came off and the spring went flying . . . I have a shag rug so my vac will end up eating it . . . but I had a pit kit so everything was cool . . . and I enjoy maintaining my cars anyways . . . It's fun cleaning and working on them for best performance . . . I understand a lot of racers don't . . . thanks for all your videos . . . always enjoy them! . . . 😁
Thanks for watching!
Dan, A great review with all the different types of cars. I have most, not sure there is a bad choice amongst them. All have pros and cons. Think you showed that. Fastest doesnt mean funniest to drive. Room for all of this. 👍👍😎🇺🇸
Best part about taking a drive in a slot car, the Excitement!!!
You did an amazing job with this. Thank you.
Thank you very much Edwin
Hi Dan, Great review and information 👍. Glad to see your great videos again 👍🏁👍. Keep the videos coming. Have a good one 🏁🏁🏁. Al
Thanks Al. It's good to be back in full swing!
Great Video Dan! I've been having great luck with the Bulldog Turbo Chassis as an Xtraction Replacement
I also have a Bulldog. They are also well build but that's because they are a private build.
Thanks so Much for this Very Very informative Video for the slot car enthusiast ... Beginners and next level . Quickly my story is the same as many , Had a set as a kid , life flew by , never kept anything from back in the day ... The in the 90's my Wife ends up buying me a Tyco Lambrogini Championship 60 ft set ... never set up the complete set 10 years ago I set up an oval and purchase two tyco Mattel hot wheels two pack the #44 and it came with a truck both nascar. As far as what you said about TYCO I must agree with you I had the two Lambroginis that came with the set then bought the TYCO Mattel ... about three weeks ago I set up the entires track Now I own 15 cars and I can attest to the tyco being smooth and quiet with some pretty good speed .... I will end in saying Thanks again for all your expertise pertaining to slot cars ... see ya Dan. .... oops just noticed I commented 4 days ago apologies lol
Welcome back, have fun!
Very informative to those new to the hobby. Thanks Dan.
There are so many new people now that I think we could all do one of these so anyone getting into this hobby can buy with confidence that the choice they are making is the right one for their style
I have half these chassis in my small collection I keep put up. I see there are some nice upgraded options. Also i agree that 440 chasis was a monster. Especially in the late 80's racing my buddies. They hated one of my cars with that chassis. This is a good learning video...thanks
Thank you for watching
i still have one of my 440 x 2 chassis from when my dad bought it new from toys r us in the 90s. Still by far my favorite type of HO chassis
the 440x2 will run forever!
Great video Dan, thanks for sharing!!!!
Thanks for watching!
I agree too!.. 440 x 2 best ever made,and way less problematic than AFX.
Walmart is going to start making there own sets and chassis and some think it may be 440x2 or something like it!
Yes, because Walmart is renowned for their excellent quality...
The factory in China that makes all AW and AFX slot cars are the same place walmart will have making their cars if walmart even makes them.
When I was a kid all the moving parts of the Aurora Thunderjet is what was exciting to me. I loved mechanical things, especially all the gears. The simplicity of the Tyco cars at the time was boring to me and I very much disliked the worm drive gears in the early years. If ultimate speed is what excites you, then an inline motored car with magnetic traction assist is what you will enjoy, but they don't have the feel or characteristics of a pancake powered car whether an original Thunderjet or an auto world Xtraction car. I don't have a lot of fun with a car that is so blindingly fast that I can't even see it going around the track. You have to DRIVE a pancake powered car around the track and that is the fun- especially if you have a track timing system.
Awesome video! Could you do a video on upgrading controller's for home set's for the newbs out there
I have reviewed 2 older controllers that you can still buy on EBAY. Everything after those 2 controllers start getting very pricy.
Very educational video Dan. Thanks for a great review. Keep up good 👍 work. Thanks man.
Thanks Jay!
As a slot car racer for 50+ years I find the magnet technology sad. Everybody wants the cars to go too fast. That is not racing. It is about who can buy the most expensive technology. In my opinion it is not as much fun trying to watch the superfast cars as opposed to the slower truer handling of the slower cars. GO T-JETS
Speed is relative to what you're comparing. I have loved Thunderjets for near 60 years. The auto world version doesn't compare. Same goes for the original AFX Magnatraction cars compared to what auto world calls Xtraction- I don't pronounce it like a dental procedure😁 The fastest and most modern type of cars that I enjoy are the AFX and Xtraction type cars although I mostly just collect them. The ones that I build, play, and compete with are Aurora Thunderjet and other Thunderjet TYPE cars. Long live the pancakes.
Hi Dan, love your videos. I just subscribed. Question, I bought some older tyco pro cars, 1 afx, just to have but I want to fix them up like tires . Do you or can you suggest tires or parts? I can send you pics if need be. Thank you
I got most of my hop up parts from Viperscaleracing.com
Welcome Gary.
I just want more pickup truck bodies. 🎉❤🎉
Very nice. Could you do the auto world super lll compared to the “new” super lll? I guess they reworked some how to make it useable. The old ones were let’s say not so very good at all. How can we tell the new from the old and are they better? Thanks🏎🏁
I bought 8 Super 3s from the first round and AutoWorld never replaced of fixed the problem. From the start I've been asking why Autoworld would even bother making it. Its a huge fail and AW keeps pushing it on us to get their money out of it. Sorry this channel will never buy another Super3 ever! They dont even have the NASCAR logo anymore. Just shows how much AW cares about there slot car costumer.
I'm really old school on these, But I remember slot cars to where you would go racing on really big tracks , & you could build your own chassis on any 1/24 scale model kit fro AMT MPC Monoghram, Revell: As I recall. This was back in the mid 60's thru the mid 70's. I was not able to afford these, & I recall allot of adults were into this scale of racing, & this circuit of racing. I do have a question about this scale of slot car racing did this scale ever exist? Just curious as my memory is vague on these. & I would hear allot of talk about how well your brushes made contact with the track, & the gearing as well.
Carrera Makes 1/32 and 1/24 scale cars. I have a bunch of Carrera track and cars!
@@slotvalleyracing Do You know if you can still build a slot car from any store bought plastic 1/24 scale model kit to fit on newer chassis; So you can build it on any body styled model kit you want?
This is Jorge. He has a channel that does what you are looking for. He does builds and proxy racing from kit bought chassis and model kit shells. Please tell him SVR says hi.
youtube.com/@Area51racewayNC?si=_DIm-BMXRPSuTdR1
@@slotvalleyracing Thank You, & thank You for the link.
You are welcome!
You are about to fall down a very long rabbit hole and enjoy it the whole way !!!
I have my own scratch build in the works! Slot Car Corner sells chassis kits!
I have a Monday Night Slot Car LIVE show on UA-cam Mondays if your interested.
See you in the community.
If you would like to be part of the discord community I can send a link
Hi, this video is great, and you are right Tyco 440 is the best for me, it was in 1990, and it is now, but… i came back to the hobbie, and i bought 4 aw xtraction cars… and men!, they are mmmm… well sometimes they finish a lap… and i have 2 4 gear, and they were faster than tyco… so i want your help please, and to buy afx mega g+, does it worthy?, or should i buy 4 gear?… but seen your video i think 4 gear is not a option, can you tell me if mega g+ is as fast as tyco? Hahah ot should i buy only tyco 440 and thats it, thank you!
Mega G + is a can motor, so you are always limited as to what you can change. Not only is tyco still available new but they are the best H.O. chassis ever made. Easy to hop up! Fast and reliable.
Great info! Thanks for the video Dan.
Great information! Awesome content and keep up the great work! 😎👍🏻
Thanks! Will do!
As a kid,I loved super fast g-plus cars. As an adult, there is NO fun watching cars go 1,000mph. It is unrealistic, unbelievable and is more like racing rockets/fighter jets, etc. on a plastic track. NOT fun, not realistic.
Maybe 1/32 scale is for you then. I will be starting a series called Discovering Carrera soon.
Dan as you know I hobby in 1/32 but I'm looking into a 1/64 track just for fun after watching your post seems AFX is definately way to go and I'm familiar with . Question is 2 lane or 4 lane? What's your stance?
Here it is and if you are on tonight and ask me I will explain again... Ok here it is. If you are racing only you mostly with someone else sometimes you go 2. If you have a big group of interested (dedicated) races then go 4 lanes. I have a 4 lane with only 2 people because I run ghost cars for filming and I usually only run the 2 inside lanes.
I moving to add 1/32 content to some of my video's
That's my plan as well. Showing 1/64
4 lanes are impressive to look at. True story!
Well I have 4 boys or young men but still haven't hooked them yet
Will an older magnatraction chassis work on a newer tracking lok the giant raceway?
yup!!!
Yessss
Thx for this information been long time lot of changes 😊
You're welcome Johnny!
Good review🎉
Thank you! Cheers!
Can you put Auto World Xtracion bodies on a Super III Chassis?
I don't promote the use of Super3s
@@slotvalleyracing I'm glad to hear you say that and the original Tyco can motor is the best option before I buy a Super III. I was skeptical about them being from Auto World and all
Will the auto world bodies fit the 440x2 chassis?
Some do
@slotvalleyracing what is your honest opinion on the current auto world cars from just an enthusiasts pov, and not a racer? I'm really thinking about getting back into it after nearly 50yrs, and don't want to have to constantly "fiddle" with them, I've got a bunch of grandkids and I'm sure they'd loose interest if that happens alot. I've read about the afx offerings, but the selection of bodies vs auto world is kinda lacking. And I've read almost nothing but positive on the tyco, which is what I had in the 70s
to be honest... I would go with Carrera. Ive done the HO scale for a long time but was disappointed with no good cars no innovation. With Carrera you can change lanes and have 6 cars on the track at once. And Very Grandkid friendly as you can sent the max speed for the cars the kids are playing.