How to Buy Slot Car Components

Slot car components must be changed regularly to ensure that your car moves around the track as fast as you want it to.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Slot Car Tires
• Slot Car Guide Braids
• Slot Cars

1. Look under "Hobbies" in the phone book for a hobby or model store.

2. Call the shop to make sure it sells slot car components and parts.

3. Look at the guide braids and the tires. These two important components wear out frequently.

4. Decide if you are going to be racing often or just occasionally.

5. Get 10 or more sets of braids in your car's scale - 1/24, 1/32 or HO - if you will be racing frequently. The most common for public racetracks is 1/24.

6. Get two to five sets of tires.

7. Ask about any special tools required for your particular type of car. If needed, make sure those are available at the track or purchase them at the hobby shop before leaving.

Tips & Warnings

• You should be able to keep your car running with little expense.
• Tools for braids and tires should be interchangeable for slot cars of all scales.