Scott's Aurora AFX Slot Cars
Welcome!
I have been racing and collecting Aurora AFX slot cars for many years.
I do not claim to be an expert on these slot cars, but I will share with you the things that I have learned over the years. This site is more for the beginner, novice, or that person getting back into the hobby after being away from it for many years.
As a boy in the 1970's, I started to explore slot cars not knowing that 30 plus years later it would turn into a passion. A toy that was made with kids in mind has become an adult hobby for many people all over the world.
Where do I find AFX slot cars?
Most of my collection has come from www.ebay.com
I have purchased cars from all over the United States.
Now at over 350 slot cars and still collecting!
I also collect Aurora Thunder Jets (T-Jets) and a few other brands.
Why Aurora slot cars?
I enjoy repairing slot cars as much as racing them.
Aurora slot cars are one of the few brands that can be completely rebuilt.
Parts for Aurora slot cars are still easy to get on the web and some hobby shops.
The do's and don'ts to buying slot cars on Ebay
So you want to buy some new cars for your collection. Ebay has a good selection of slot cars. Buyer BEWARE!
Here are some tips to make your slot car purchase a better experience.
1. Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! A photo can say a thousand words.
If the photo is to far away and/or to blurry see good detail than they may be trying to hide damage.
The more clear pictures the better!
2. Ask the seller questions. If they don't reply or are not very clear about the slot cars condition they may be hiding issues with the car.
3. Quality of the slot car, Collector quality slot cars are going to bring higher prices than an average condition car.
This is were you need to decide, Do you want a slot car to set on the shelf or an average condition slot car that you can race?
4. Spend the time to research slot car conditions and prices compared to other like slot cars on Ebay.
Don't buy just because you think you will not see another one, there will be more of them!
This is not a sure cure from being burned on Ebay but will reduce your risk of buying junk.
Thank You for visiting Scott's Aurora AFX Slot Cars
Contact me with any questions or comments at the bottom of this page
[email protected]
(Please check back for future updates)
Join My Facebook Group and Share Your Idea's, Pics, and Thought's
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/175814105850393/
I do not claim to be an expert on these slot cars, but I will share with you the things that I have learned over the years. This site is more for the beginner, novice, or that person getting back into the hobby after being away from it for many years.
As a boy in the 1970's, I started to explore slot cars not knowing that 30 plus years later it would turn into a passion. A toy that was made with kids in mind has become an adult hobby for many people all over the world.
Where do I find AFX slot cars?
Most of my collection has come from www.ebay.com
I have purchased cars from all over the United States.
Now at over 350 slot cars and still collecting!
I also collect Aurora Thunder Jets (T-Jets) and a few other brands.
Why Aurora slot cars?
I enjoy repairing slot cars as much as racing them.
Aurora slot cars are one of the few brands that can be completely rebuilt.
Parts for Aurora slot cars are still easy to get on the web and some hobby shops.
The do's and don'ts to buying slot cars on Ebay
So you want to buy some new cars for your collection. Ebay has a good selection of slot cars. Buyer BEWARE!
Here are some tips to make your slot car purchase a better experience.
1. Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! A photo can say a thousand words.
If the photo is to far away and/or to blurry see good detail than they may be trying to hide damage.
The more clear pictures the better!
2. Ask the seller questions. If they don't reply or are not very clear about the slot cars condition they may be hiding issues with the car.
3. Quality of the slot car, Collector quality slot cars are going to bring higher prices than an average condition car.
This is were you need to decide, Do you want a slot car to set on the shelf or an average condition slot car that you can race?
4. Spend the time to research slot car conditions and prices compared to other like slot cars on Ebay.
Don't buy just because you think you will not see another one, there will be more of them!
This is not a sure cure from being burned on Ebay but will reduce your risk of buying junk.
Thank You for visiting Scott's Aurora AFX Slot Cars
Contact me with any questions or comments at the bottom of this page
[email protected]
(Please check back for future updates)
Join My Facebook Group and Share Your Idea's, Pics, and Thought's
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/175814105850393/
In The Groove Blog! Tab
I have received some great emails with questions and comments.
Use this new Tab to share with everyone!
Use this new Tab to share with everyone!
NEW To The Website
Cleaning Silver Plated
AFX Chassis
Check it out in the On The Bench Tab
AFX Chassis
Check it out in the On The Bench Tab
AFX Slot Car History Tab
*Timeline
*The end of Aurora
*List of car types and numbers
* Aurora Commercials (youtube videos)
*The end of Aurora
*List of car types and numbers
* Aurora Commercials (youtube videos)
Photo Gallery Tab
* Scott's AURORA AFX Collection
* Scott's Friend's Corner (send me your photos)
* More Photos Of My Custom Built Slot Car Trailer
* Aurora AFX Super II 1972'-1973'
* Scott's Friend's Corner (send me your photos)
* More Photos Of My Custom Built Slot Car Trailer
* Aurora AFX Super II 1972'-1973'
AFX Chassis ID Tab
* Identifiing Aurora AFX Chassis
- Dated Chassis
Super G-Plus / Rare Orange Gears & Magnets
- non Magnatraction Blazin' Brakes Chassis
- Magnatraction Speed Shifter Chassis
- MagnaSonic
- Specialty Car (4 Gear)
- G-Plus
- Dated Chassis
Super G-Plus / Rare Orange Gears & Magnets
- non Magnatraction Blazin' Brakes Chassis
- Magnatraction Speed Shifter Chassis
- MagnaSonic
- Specialty Car (4 Gear)
- G-Plus
Armature Testing & ID Tab
* How To Test Armatures
* What The OHM's Readings Are For Each Armature
* Quadralam Armature ID
* What The OHM's Readings Are For Each Armature
* Quadralam Armature ID
AFX Repair & Parts ID Tab
* Tools That You Need
* Magnatraction Rebuild Video Series NEW!
* Disassembly / Tips non Magnatraction
* How To Oil Your AFX
* Disassembly / Tips Magnatration
* Magnatraction Rebuild Video Series NEW!
* Disassembly / Tips non Magnatraction
* How To Oil Your AFX
* Disassembly / Tips Magnatration
Scott's Aurora Raceway Tab
*Track Layout
*Layout Construction
*Controllers
* Power Supplys
*Computer Lap Timing
*Layout Construction
*Controllers
* Power Supplys
*Computer Lap Timing
Thunder Valley Dragstrip Tab
* Auto World's Pro Racing Dragstrip
* Layout Construction
* Thunder Valley Dragstrip Video
* Layout Construction
* Thunder Valley Dragstrip Video
IROC Race Series Tab
* Home Of The; Indoor Race Of Champions
* How The Series Works
* 6 Car IROC Series
* How The Series Works
* 6 Car IROC Series
On The Bench Tab
* Slot Car Projects
* Misc. Projects
* 3 Different Aurora Super II Projects
* Custom 32 Ford Sedan Hot Rod
* How To Bleach Car Bodys White Again
* Restoring Chassis To New Condition
*Custom Lowered 56 Ford Pickup
* Misc. Projects
* 3 Different Aurora Super II Projects
* Custom 32 Ford Sedan Hot Rod
* How To Bleach Car Bodys White Again
* Restoring Chassis To New Condition
*Custom Lowered 56 Ford Pickup
Controls & Track Tab
* Aurora's Vintage Controllers
* Recondition Track Sections
* More To Come In The Future
* Recondition Track Sections
* More To Come In The Future