How to Use a Slot Car Slide Guide

The guide is the most important part of your slot car. Treat it with care.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Slot Car Kit
• Slot Car Tires
• Slot Car Tracks
• Slot Car Guide Braids
• Slot Cars

1. Thread or screw the braids into the guide.

2. Hold the car over the track.

3. Point the front down slightly.

4. Lower the guide into the slot on the track.

5. Look into the slot to make sure the braids on the car have engaged the braids on the track.

6. Lower the car's rear and get ready to race.

Tips & Warnings

• New braids make a world of difference in the car's performance and only cost 50 cents.