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[nicky 65]

Who is making Slick 7 products? There is no website for them and no address or phone number yet you can still buy their products.

[Bill from NH]

I had heard months ago they were going to Texas but haven't heard anything since.

[stoo23]

???

 

Try here: https://www.slick7.com/

[Bill from NH]

Stew, that's an old web page from 2014.

[Jay Guard]

I spoke with Rudy Garriga, the owner of Slick 7 about six months ago. At that time he was in the middle of a move from California to Texas due to a medical issue with a family member.

 

He told me that Slick 7 is still in business and shipping products but he no longer makes everything he once did. He told me that he sold both of the wire EDM machines that he used to make the cut steel chassis so I assume those are some of the products, among others, that are no longer available. I didn't quiz him on exactly what was and was not available, and I suspect that even though the old website may be there it is basically inactive and mostly out-of-date, however I can't be sure of that. I am fairly sure that distributors can still get some Slick 7 products so you would have to go through your local slot car shop to see what is still available and get the parts you want ordered by them.  

 

I hope this helps clarify any misconceptions floating around.

[nicky 65]

Thanks, Jay.

I wasn't having a problem ordering Slick 7 products... I get them through ERI. I was just wondering why Slick 7 didn't have a website that was up to date.

[stoo23]

Yeah, it is old and (as suggested), seemingly Inactive but figured that was probably all there was, as quite a few products have continued to be available since that time, like those wxcellent bushins!!! Can't smash them up in a bad crash, like you can with cheap BBs... LOL.

 

He told me that he sold both of the wire EDM machines

 

Oh!! Bummer. We were only talking about a slightly longer chassis a racer here in Aus' (Tim Tyler) had made many years ago and had Rudy make a batch of replicants of a few years back, being possibly ideal, for a new local track.

Guess there is no chance of that happening again now. Always great products.

 

I hope things work out OK!!

 

[Rudy]

Hello Everyone;

Slick 7 is alive and well;

We closed down our California operations because of health reasons, and moved to Grapevine Texas.

We disposed of the EDM machines and are focusing on our accessory section of the business.

Our oils are gaining popularity, and is our biggest seller, we sell Voodoo and Glydex to RC racers, 1/32 car market and MINI 4WD market as well.

 

We have a new web site; at www.Slick7.com, there you can see all of our products, still available at all Raceways that carry them.

 

Sorry for the quiet period, my wife had Kidney failure, and in going to Texas she was able to receive a kidney transplant. We had a 12-20 year wait in California, only 1 1/2 year wait in Texas

 

We are ramping up again and making sure all your favorite products will be commonly available to you.

 

Chassis and Magnets, however are a thing of the past.

 

Best regards

 

Rudy Garriga

Slick 7 Products

[nicky 65]

Hey Rudy

Glad to hear your wife is doing well .............which is way more important than making slot car products. 

[Rudy]

Thanks, Nicholas.

 

My wife was suffering from kidney failure. We moved to Texas because there are some excellent kidney hospitals here, specially UT Southwestern in Dallas.

 

California wait time for Kidney transplant was 12-20 years so that prompted our move, in addition to the high taxes and costs.

 

You may be pleased to know, Irma received a new kidney 5 months ago and is doing great! No more three days a week, four hours a day dialysis!

 

And she can eat anything she wants now!

 

Next, I need to find a raceway in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that is not too far away!

 

Cheers!

 

Rudy

[zipper]

dallasslotcars.com? Around 35 miles?

[Rob Voska]

Great to hear your wife is doing so well. Best wishes!  

[PCH Parts Express]

That is great! A new kidney. Fantastic. 

[glueside]

Rudy,

 

Great to hear the news!!!

 

Go see Dallas Slot Cars. Great people and nice place to play with slot cars!!!

[nicky 65]

Thanks, Nicholas.

 

My wife was suffering from kidney failure. We moved to Texas because there are some excellent kidney hospitals here, specially UT Southwestern in Dallas.

 

California wait time for Kidney transplant was 12-20 years so that prompted our move, in addition to the high taxes and costs.

 

You may be pleased to know, Irma received a new kidney 5 months ago and is doing great! No more three days a week, four hours a day dialysis!

 

And she can eat anything she wants now!

 

Next, I need to find a raceway in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that is not too far away!

 

Cheers!

 

Rudy

Excellent news Rudy...............Wishing her the best............I hope you and your family have a happy Thanksgiving .