You probably already know about the high quality products and excellent service available from Slot Car Corner. Steve and Dickie do a marvelous job designing and selling unique tuning and performance products for slot car enthusiasts like us. Their Super Wheels SS are also very popular, and of course, they carry the complete line of Classic Super Tires (R) and Yellow Dog Super Tires (R).
I have known Dickie and Steve for some time now, as our respective clubs get together as often as possible to participate in a variety of racing events. No matter what we race or the outcome, we always have a lot of fun. That's why I'm very excited to announce that I will be working very closely with them to bring the high quality Slot Car Corner products to this side of the border and getting them to Canadian customers without the hassles of an international order: the shipping delays, the Customs' «surprises» (you know what I mean!), currency conversion, taxes, etc..
The Slot Car Corner reputation for superior service is well known in the slot car community and I'll do what I need to do to maintain this reputation "north of the border". Steve and Dickie have always stood by their products - rest assured this will continue with Slot Car Corner Canada.
In the last few weeks, we've been very busy getting organized, building an inventory and setting up a website for Slot Car Corner Canada. Some products are still in short supply but as we become aware of what you, our Canadian customers, need, we will adjust quickly. The Canadian branch is still brand new but we want to serve you as best as we can.
For now, Slot Car Corner Canada won't carry any SCX or made-to-order products. For those, you're still invited to deal with Slot Car Corner (USA) directly. But for anything else (tires, wheels, tuning parts, tools, etc.), we'll be there for you.
Please visit our website at
www.slotcarcorner.ca to learn more about available products including payment options and shipping rates. Don't forget that all prices are in Canadian dollars. Et bien sûr, nous pouvons vous servir en français avec grand plaisir, puisque nous sommes situés dans la belle ville de Québec.
It will be a pleasure to help you get more speed (and of course, more fun!) from your preferred slot cars.
Super Wheels are now available in a 15x8mm format in addition to the original 17x10mm format. Both wheels now feature simulated wheel nuts based on requests from numerous customers. Other improvements - the axle fit is even "snugger" than it was before - you will need to push/twist (just slightly...) the wheel onto the recommended axle. The 17x10mm wheels are now about .5g/pair lighter than the original version without compromising the integrity of the wheel.
For a limited time, Slot Car Corner is offering a SUPER DEAL on SUPER WHEELS!! Here's how it works:Purchase two (2) pairs of Super Wheels for just $14.99 USD!! Thats almost $5.00 USD off the normal retail price!! Your choice - 2 pairs of 17x10mm's OR 2 pairs of 15x8mm's OR 1 pair each of 17x10's and 15x8's!! Offer expires Dec. 31, 2008 so don't procrastinate - these wheels are going fast!! For more information or to place an order, please click here. 
Since Slot Car Corner introduced adjustable front axle blocks for 3/32" axles in early 2007, racers and scratch builders have incorporated them into a wide variety of 1/32 cars with excellent results. Given the success of the 3/32" blocks, Slot Car Corner has just introduced an adjustable front axle block designed specifically for slightly larger (2.5mm) Ninco axles. A complete, step-by-step illustrated installation tutorial is also available. For more information or to order, please visit the Slot Car Corner website.
How many of your slot car bodies see limited use (or can no longer be used at all) because of broken/damaged body posts like the one in the accompanying picture? You don't have to race 1/32 slot cars very long to experience some sort of problem with the body mounting posts. While in extreme cases they may break right off the body, more often they crack or split. Body post cracking and splitting can have many causes - some common examples include using the wrong screw (too large in diameter and/or the wrong thread), over-tightening the screw, or excessive screw insertion/removal cycles. Whatever the cause, repairs typically involve replacing all or part of the post, reinforcing the existing post or filling/retapping the existing screw hole. In all cases, there is a good chance the repaired post will eventually fail again.
Slot Car Corner now offers specially designed inserts and accompanying mounting sleeves which offer a fresh approach to repairing body posts. In fact, serious racers may want to consider using this approach to beef-up the stock body mounting posts and eliminate the stock body mounting screws and their limitations altogether. Our inserts accept standard M2 machine screws (included in all kits) which will replace the stock body screws to secure the body. Here's a picture of the inserts.
