I have a LIfe-Like 1/32 Nascar slot car set with Maxx Traction. Both cars had been broekn by my kids so the set wasnt used for year. I just bought two new cars today. The problem is the cars wont budge. If I lift the rear tires slightly, they spin like crazy. Let the car lay flat and they stop. In some cases, the car will move for a few track sections, then stop dead again, even though if I lift the car on that track section, the wheels move fine.

HELP.

John,
Check the position of the pick up braids in the front. They may have to be adjusted.
Jim

I have that same problem often with my LL HO's - usually when the track rails and/or shoes are dirty.

I just picked up a LL set at a thrift store today, and it acts pretty much the same way after it sat for who knows how long in somebody's basement. Clean the track rails and you'll see a difference after running a few laps.

--rick

its the rails they need to be cleaned take a quarter and rub it along the rails all the way around the track then try it they should run

its the rails they need to be cleaned take a quarter and rub it along the rails all the way around the track then try it they should run


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QUARTER!!! I"m married where in the heck am I gonna geta quarter?

Dave :tongue:

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QUARTER!!! I"m married where in the heck am I gonna geta quarter?

Dave :tongue:

Send me your addy Dave, I'll loan you one. But i'll need it back by next week to clean my track. :eek: Dave

A little WD40 won't hurt, it will take off all the oxidation from the rails and clean the plastic. This is what I use and have had nothing but good clean current around my whole track. Do not saturate the track, just spray it on a lint free cloth and wipe it down (especially the rails) then follow up with a dry cloth. You may need to let it sit for about an hour. But after a few pushes of the car, it should be good and smooth depending on the connections. I also clean each and every connection with a wire brush on a Dremel, before I connect the track for use.