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How to Get an AFX Mega G to Stay on the Track

Similar to radio-controlled cars, slots cars are miniaturized vehicles. Like their real-world brethren, slot cars continue to get faster and faster. In the '70s, Tyco's 440 Magnum cars were the ones to beat. Now that title belongs to the AFX Mega-G. The chassis is 30 percent lighter than its nearest HO competitor. Unlike any before them, The AFX formula car series is correctly proportioned and highly detailed. However, a good driver also can win with a slightly inferior vehicle. Learning to take advantage of the AFX Mega-G's features guarantees a good driver many visits to the winner's circle.

Things You'll Need

Tune-up kit, Mega-G
Lubricating oil

Instructions

- 1
  Clean your car. Remove the body and inspect the chassis. Examine the pickup shoes. If they are worn, replace them. Check the wheel hubs, ensuring they are not rubbing against the chassis.
- 2
  Rotate the tires, and make sure the axles are not bent. Replace any worn parts. Lightly oil the chassis and motor. Use a small drop on each chassis axle bearing, the front and rear motor.
- 3
  Practice racing with your AFX Mega-G. This will improve your race times. Race on both the inner and outer lanes.
- 4
  Enter curves slowly, and accelerate as you exit. Pump controllers to maximum speed, and release when racing in straight ways. Never hold the controller on max for more than 45 seconds. Longer than that can cause the car to fly off the track.
- 5
  Race only with one AFX Mega-G. Even though all the cars have the same features -- monocoque chassis, ground effect magnets, light weight and low center of gravity -- each individual car has unique handling characteristics. As you learn your car, you will instinctively improve your handling ability and stay on the track more.

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