Build Your Own Portable RC Radio Control Car Tracks

They set up BIG and store small

UPDATE: The NEW 4th Edition has just been released – October 2010

 New Features in the Documentation Include:

You can build your own portable 1/28 track for XMODS, Mini-Z, Iwaver, or other micro cars.  These RC car track designs are durable and very professional looking.  They set up very quickly and easily and store in a small area.  Our XMODS and XMODS EVO (Evolution) cars run great on our tracks in Standard, Medium  and Wide versions.  When you build your own RC car tracks you can configure them any way you want and keep adding on.  Building your own track is much, much cheaper than buying them.  We love the tracks we have built and you will too.

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Here are just a few examples of what you can build.

Standard Width Track:  Build this Standard Width Figure 8, Oval, Road Course combo in about 2 hours for less than $60.00 using very basic hand tools.   Similar tracks sell used on eBay for over $130.00 plus shipping.  Other sellers have charged over $180 plus shipping for a similar new track.  You can save $100 off the cost of new for about 2 hours of labor.  This track features 20” wide lanes (between the inside of the walls).  This is wide enough for your XMODS and Mini-Z cars to race on and yet small enough to set up in a small space.  Add on for elaborate technical layouts or custom build your track to fit small, odd shaped areas.



Medium Width Track:  Build this Medium Width L Shaped track to run your XMODS, Mini-Z or larger 1/18th scale cars.  At 33 inches between the walls, it offers a lot of racing room while still keeping the track small enough to set up inside.  Track shown fits in a 12’ x 14’ space and can be built for approximately $110.00 in around 3 hours.  Of course you can build many variations and make anything from a short oval to a large horseshoe shape to just about anything you can dream up.  You can make a 10 foot oval for around $55.00 if you want to keep it simple and low cost.  That’s what’s nice about building your own – YOU decide.



Wide Width Track: You can build this Wide Lane RC car track if you need more driving room for your larger 1/18 scale cars or if you just prefer to have plenty of room to run your XMODS wide open.  Lane width is 44” – tons of room for passing and choosing different racing lines.  Track shown fits in a 12’ x 12’ space and can be built in less than 3 hours for approximately $135.00 using very basic hand tools.  Buying a similar track new can cost over $310.  We call this track “Wide Open”.  You can make a 12 foot Wide Lane Oval for less than $90 or keep adding on and make your track as elaborate as YOU wish.



Hybrid Track: Combine all of the above building methods, plus the new features documented in the new 4th Edition and make all kinds of creations. This is an example of a simple oval that uses the new, “Cheapskate” method in combination with widened turns and Finish Line markings. You can build this track for about $60.00. It's fun to race and looks great.



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How To Build

Why pay someone else to do it?  Build it yourself and save.

 

Complete photo illustrated Build Your Own RC Track Document (3RD Edition) is now available for IMMEDIATE download in PDF Format ($15.00) or on CDROM with free Adobe PDF Reader ($20.00 shipped).  Order Now.  PDF format available WORLDWIDE in all major currencies.  CDROM ships to U.S. or Canada.

Features

*       Photo Illustrated

*       42 pages of complete step by step instructions

*       Includes information on how to build all three widths.

*       Only $25.00 worth of tools are required and you likely already own them.

*       Complete list of where to buy materials.  Most materials will be available in the U.S. locally in most places, but all can be bought on-line as well.  Multiple vendors are listed for each item.

*       PDF Format for IMMEDIATE download to your computer.

*       Tips and Tricks throughout will help you save money by avoiding error and waste.

*       Tips and Tricks also teach you things like how to change your track’s grip level.

*       Track Modeling Addendum allows you to print modeling templates to plan your track before you begin your build.

*       Cost and Time Estimation Addendum allows you to budget your costs and your build time before you begin.

 

Our customers have said:

“Thank you for the great track plans. It has been a great adventure from  the beginning. My wife and 6 yr old daughter helped me build the track. The plans were detailed and easy to follow ( we know they saved us many dollars :))) tx. We are very pleased Thanks again!” – Mike M

 “I would like to let you know that I am really pleased with the information provided through this doc” – Michael O.

“These things are awesome.” – Joe D.

“The directions are very detailed and explains everything well! Thank God someone like you made this to help guys like us save money. My friends and I got into mini-zs and we would have to travel far plus it costs $15 each day we race. Atleast we can build our own track to practice on.” – Jeff M

“I paid for your build it yourself track plans and they worked great! My kids, brothers, cousins and freinds are really enjoying it.” – Scott S

“My son and I built a track already. It was good time spent together and the plans made it easy!” – Vincent

 

 

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q:  Is the Build Your Own RC Track Document information worth the money?

A:  You will save a lot of money over the cost of buying a factory made track.  Just shop around online and you will see.

 

Q:  Do I really need the Build Your Own RC Track Document to build my own track?  I think I can figure it out myself.

A:  You may be able to, but you will likely throw away a lot of wasted material while learning how.  Also, you may get the wrong materials if you don’t know what they are and where to buy them.  Save the time and money and buy the document.

 

Q:   What is PDF format and will my computer read it?

A:   PDF stands for “Portable Data Format” and you can get the FREE reader from Adobe.  This is a very common format available for Windows, MAC and even PALM OS.  Download it to your PALM or Windows PDA and take it to the shop with you while you build.  It will also print out a very professional looking document.

 

Q:   How do you come up with the time and cost estimates for the Build Your Own RC Track Document?

A:   Time is based on our experience.  Cost is based on purchase price of materials plus shipping within US and 6% sales tax.

 

Q:   Are the materials available in my area?

A:   All materials are readily available in the U.S.  We cannot be assured of worldwide availability, but at least one major supplier ships to Europe.

 

Q:   If I buy the document now and it is updated with new information later, can I get an updated copy?

A:   Yes – Just send an e-mail from the same address you purchased from.  We’ll check it against our records and then make a new copy available to you.  We don’t e-mail you with new information because we do not send unsolicited e-mail.

 

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