![]() Scalextric cars are nicely detailed scale models. We also know some cars crash more than others. We all know that when a slot car crashes in a corner it’s a combination of the car wanting to go straight on and it tipping over. What’s happening here is a type of inertia – a resistance to changing direction. Inside the car, you’ll notice the driver and any passengers are tugged towards the outside of the corner – and it’s the same for any luggage or loose items. The wheels on the inside will start to squeal, indicating they are lifting and losing grip. Imagine you’re driving a full size road car and you turn a corner a little too quickly… The car will struggle to turn in and will start to tip a bit to the outside. In Part 2 – Tweaking a New Car, we looked at loosening the screws so the body is loose on the underpan. ![]()
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