1st off I have to say that this IS one of the best sites I have found.
The members on this forum are very knowledgeable and friendly.
I have been into slot cars ever since my brother purchase my 1st set when I was 6.
It was the Matchbox Speedtrack Tyronde Malone Daredevil Diesel set (It was awesome)
and that's how I got hooked!
Now over 15 years later I have decided to get back into the hobby and boy it has changed and for the
better is right! Two years ago I purchased the Classic track Scalextric Le Mans 24 Hr. kit and now I've spent most of my
time reading and researching. The one thing that bothers me a lot is that why are all the good things in Europe & the US? I find it very
hard to get great accessories or slot cars in Canada. If I do find a hobby shop around here they are very expensive (Just purchased the Shelby Cobra #13 for $67.00 after taxes. That's a lot of money) or they carry a handful of cars and accessories.
I have a few questions that I didn't find anyone ask on the forum.
1. The guide blades.
Can I purchase them in bulk? Or even use another type of material?
2. Magnets
Can I purchase them in bulk? Where?
3. Tyres
Is there a standard tyre for our Scalextric cars?
Where Can I purchase them? Bulk
4. Controllers
How do I know I will need a more powerful controller?
If I run all my cars on the track with magnets on them how will I know that my remote will
handle the power it needs.
5. Power pack
Do I need more power? I'm only planning on setting up a 4x10' track with only two lanes
Will I require more power at different parts of the track?
The biggest issue I have is that I would like to get these items either from the US or here in Canada.
I find that the UK has a wonderful supply of items but with it being overseas and the exchange rate I
might as well not even bother sometimes.
Thanks again for everyone's help!
The members on this forum are very knowledgeable and friendly.
I have been into slot cars ever since my brother purchase my 1st set when I was 6.
It was the Matchbox Speedtrack Tyronde Malone Daredevil Diesel set (It was awesome)
and that's how I got hooked!
Now over 15 years later I have decided to get back into the hobby and boy it has changed and for the
better is right! Two years ago I purchased the Classic track Scalextric Le Mans 24 Hr. kit and now I've spent most of my
time reading and researching. The one thing that bothers me a lot is that why are all the good things in Europe & the US? I find it very
hard to get great accessories or slot cars in Canada. If I do find a hobby shop around here they are very expensive (Just purchased the Shelby Cobra #13 for $67.00 after taxes. That's a lot of money) or they carry a handful of cars and accessories.
I have a few questions that I didn't find anyone ask on the forum.
1. The guide blades.
Can I purchase them in bulk? Or even use another type of material?
2. Magnets
Can I purchase them in bulk? Where?
3. Tyres
Is there a standard tyre for our Scalextric cars?
Where Can I purchase them? Bulk
4. Controllers
How do I know I will need a more powerful controller?
If I run all my cars on the track with magnets on them how will I know that my remote will
handle the power it needs.
5. Power pack
Do I need more power? I'm only planning on setting up a 4x10' track with only two lanes
Will I require more power at different parts of the track?
The biggest issue I have is that I would like to get these items either from the US or here in Canada.
I find that the UK has a wonderful supply of items but with it being overseas and the exchange rate I
might as well not even bother sometimes.

Thanks again for everyone's help!