Modifying Hot Wheels for Open Track Racing
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- čas přidán 15. 03. 2021
- This is a pretty long video, I just made it to help a friend so I didn't do any planning. There are many different ways you can mod a diecast car for racing, but this is how I build most of my cars.
Tools/parts required:
∙ Power drill
∙ 5/64" (2mm) drill bit for screw hole
∙ 9/64" (3.5mm) drill bit to remove the rivet
∙ 1/16" (1.6mm) drill bit (optional, I like using it to drill a more precise pilot hole for the 5/64)
∙ Screwdriver
∙ Scissors
∙ Snips
∙ End nipper pliers (optional, I use them to cut the weights more evenly, the snips or scissors work, but not as well)
∙ Tape (I prefer using duct tape)
∙ 2-56 or M2 screws in either 1/8" or 3/16". I prefer 3/16" for a little more bite, I also use 1/4" if I've drilled off too much post or if the 3/16" screw strips the hole. I prefer phillips head over allen because they're much easier to drive and harder to strip. - Zábava
Always interesting to view the varying methods of modding.
Well done, hopefully it encourages more to have a go!
Cheers
Thank you. That's what I'm hoping for!
Great video! Your thoughts on weight placement were insightful. Also, your drill looks freaking huge from this angle!
I think its an impact
Thank you. It's a standard power drill, just really close to the camera lol
I ended up taping the weights to the base, there was enough base on the sides for the tape to hold.
Awesome video, thank you for sharing.
No problem!
Whooo Hooo, Slanman Customs shipped my order today. ETA is Sat. 20 March. My birthday is this month. That is almost $600.00 in parts. I'll be 59 yrs old. Thanks TDR. Poor guy is so busy it took almost 2 months. Thanks all, love the reply's and the TDR track. I also like the 3Dbotmaker track, KOTM, but that new track for rally... well, not that great.
That's awesome! Track building is one of my favorite things about the hobby. I wish I had the space to build a few tracks. You're gonna have a huge track! Slan's been swamped with orders, 2 months is really good for how big your order was! He told me it was a ton of curves, those usually take forever. Thanks for the kind words, happy building!
I actually like the new DRC track. It should be a lot more exciting once he records actual races. I would've preferred he keep the first half of the original track and just add the new track at the end, that would've been awesome.
@@TranSportDiecastRacing Yeah, that would have given them a lot more speed to get around those last curves
@@TranSportDiecastRacing Well, Better to have it and not need it. Also, since I didn't really know what I was doing, well...I have enough for 2 tracks. Thinking of building a 10x12 shed and have a track on each 10 foot side or something. But my 16x20 workshop has a big footprint and is in the best place in the back yard. Anyway, I'm hanging the track in the workshop so I can raise it up into the rafters when not in use. Starts at 7. ft 9 in. and is basically going to be a fat U shape, 12x16x12 for as long as I can make it. Thanks again.
Thanks for the tutorial because I'm looking forward to doing this finally. I love your Channel.
Thanks man this was awesome! I've watched a few videos as I just got back into the hobby. Track building and racing. Your in-depth explanations are much appreciated! they may be little toy cars, but racing is serious business! much respect! :)
Thanks John! Great stuff as always!
Thank you and you’re welcome!
Great job TDR!! I like that tape idea!
Thank you! The tape saves me a lot of time and grief.
Nice video - and love the track layout
Thank you!
Nice job Thanks for the tips bro I've never tried to mod but I've been thinking about making a track out of foam board and this may come in handy
You should definitely give it a shot! It's fun. Happy building and modding!
Thanks for the tips!
No problem!
I was wondering how axles stayed on when everyone's cutting the tabs; great to hear an explanation finally!
Awsome vid..👍😁
Great video! Thanks for all the tips n tricks on everything to include the weights! Thanks for all the hard work on all your video's. When I drill...i lube my drill bits with bee's wax. Just my choice, but it seems to help during the process.
Thank you! And you are most welcome. I should probably do the same with my drill bits. It also keeps it sharper too right?
@@TranSportDiecastRacing It makes the bit sharpness last longer....to me that is. Plus it seems to drill smoother without heating anything up.
Try it...you might like using the Bee's wax or some other kind of lubricant
Great vid, showed my boy he’s been modifying jdm cars for fun, maybe I can convert him to this instead or both
Thank you. Convert them all!
I'm going to modify some of my diecast 1:64's with my dad.
Happy modding!
@@TranSportDiecastRacing 😊
I miss you.
Be interesting to see stock vs differing weights maybe do 5 runs with each change keep the best worst times and the average. Then perhaps doing the axle polishing seeing how much that can shave off times.
I can do the stock vs weight test but I don't want to spend the time to polish lol. My theory is that polish doesn't do much to help speed potential, lube is the biggest factor for that, but polish will help with speed longevity once the lube starts to wear off. This is purely a guess since I haven't polished and tested myself so I could be wrong. I'm sure polishing helps, especially in a drag race, but on a road course there are so many other factors that the gain isn't as noticeable as on drag.
@@TranSportDiecastRacing That's why this site cast racing is so much fun there's so many ways you can do it. Tracks cars races as simple or complex as you care to take it.
Could you post a link for the weights you use. Thanks.
I get a set of 100 for $44. It's pricier than wheel weights but much cheaper than tungsten. This is a link to a smaller set. www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3HHFXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_HBP76DMPF2YRG9X6NWGW
@@TranSportDiecastRacing Thank you very much. Drapery weights, lol.
@@paulonopa I used wheel weights and derby weights at first and had a terrible time. I think Fractal Panda suggested curtain weights and I've never looked back since.
You make opening look easy. I'm in the no-tap camp as well.
I destroyed a bunch of cars to get to this point lol. I joined the no-tap crew because I was too cheap to buy a tap (that will break pretty often, I've read).
My comment is that once theres too much weight...once the car goes down the track,once the gravity plus the weight added will make those axle bend making those wheels touch the fenders and quater panels making the car waaaay slower
..some times its better to freeze the axle putting glue and centralizing it and making sure that its not lopsided for a straight run....heavier doesnt mean more velocity...😄👍😁
Nice.
Thanks, I get it now. ☺️👍
No problem. Good luck on your mods!
Interesting to see the little differences between how people do this.
There are so many ways to do it!
Agreed!
Yep, the right way or mine...or something like that!
I use a hammer to open the little cars
@@mrpigx HA! N they still turn out Fast!
Would love to see a axle swap video 😈🏁
There was an axle swap in this video.
@@TranSportDiecastRacing guess that wasn't asked correctly. :) was wondering about when they put new axles on with tubes.
I seen some use pins, just wasn’t sure how they stay in the tubes. 😈
I would love to see some more awesome racing Could you pls do a update This is definitely with in my top 3 tracks Hope all is well 🙏👍✌️
That's very impressive. Thanks for sharing your techniques!
Is it best to start with a FTE? And best tips for a bone stock division downhill straight track short and long?
It may help to add a drop of lubricating oil to the tip of your drill bit. I've broken cheap bits before I started to add the oil, but the higher quality bits I use now are better protected against breaking.
Take an old jean pant leg cut it down to around 8 to 10 inches long sew one ends closed fill up 3/4 with sand sew the open end closed. This makes a nice handy place to hold your car stable while drilling or working on them without scratching or marring the casting.
SO, the 2-56 head does not want to pull through the hole? I use 4-40's. Anybody else?
If you drill a bit off and end up removing some base then it may pull through. I use a washer if that ever happens. I prefer using smaller screws so that there's more post to drive into.
@@TranSportDiecastRacing I agree. The small washers for the 2-56 are really cheap.
@@TranSportDiecastRacing I also use the 2-56 screws n if needed a #2 washer I obtain off of eBay.
OK, I have the 2-56 screws but no washers. Didn't think about that, was worried the head may be too low and catch the track on the high spots. but I agree with buy 2 cars in case you mess up 1. which I do a lot, dang it. but if I get 1 screw in, it's good, and use epoxy on the messed up one. Thanks guys.
@@smallshoptalk589 the screws will bend the washer so it doesn't sit so low. I also use flat head screws instead of pan head for a lower profile.
What about axles, wheels and tires, that are not from another hot wheels, where do you buy those from? Please and thank you! Also thank you very much for this tutorial.
How did you do that timer so you can do track times?
Where did you buy those weights? thanks!
Hey John, great video. What weights are you using that are so easy to mold? I’m currently using vehicle wheel weights and they’re not so easy to cut or mold into shape.
Thank you Lily! They're curtain weights that you can buy on Amazon. I got a pack of 100 that usually lasts me a few months. They come in 1x7/8 squares.
@@TranSportDiecastRacing hey thanks! Appreciate you sharing some stuff, your cars are always up near the top!
@@Lily.The.Dog.here's a link to a smaller set (28) if you want to try them out before committing to spending $44 for 100. www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3HHFXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_HBP76DMPF2YRG9X6NWGW
@@TranSportDiecastRacing thanks, appreciate it!
Buen tutorial
Bro how do you add lights and inderglow
What those weights are made of
Dumb question from a newbie... Where do you buy axles?
Not a dumb question, most people buy new cars and take the wheels off. Some people make their own axles using some kind of thin metal rod, and some use tubes with nickel plated sewing pins to make custom axles.
Happy modding!
Thanks!!!
No problem. Happy modding!
@@TranSportDiecastRacing the only problem is. I have so many of them to choose from lol.
@@catvoncrimson666 😂 choose them all!
When is your next upload? Are you doing well?
Yes USE GOOD DRILL BITS! The couple of dollars that you save are not even close to worth it.
Yep! You save a few bucks on the drill bits but then spend a lot more time trying to drill! And likely will destroy a few cars using the crappy drill bits so your savings goes away instantly.
@@TranSportDiecastRacing can confirm, i had a small dewalt bit snap off in PINE WOOD. pine wood. one of the softest woods... i swear i could have gotten better results with a toothpick XD a good set will last you a lifetime!
E6000 does not break or come loose...
I drill in my hand because I'm stupid.
Science! ✌️😂
Me too
LOL. I did that at first until I almost drilled myself.
I drill into myself, grind off my knuckle and get the dremel wire brush tangled in my shirt all the time, but I never learn haha!