Slot Car Racers,
I am VERY pleased with the new motor from Chicagoland.
I have been racing slot cars for 17 years now.
I am not a consistent racer (I don't race all the time, just when I can). A consistent and lasting motor program can be an issue for me. Especially with inconsistent motors.
At a very recent retro race, I literally installed Mike Swiss new motor, put 15 laps in it, and nearly qualified in the A Main. I am a good driver, not great. I have good equipment. The motor thing has always been a small issue for me. This motor is strong, consistent, fast, and fun to drive. I am very happy about this motor.
If you have been thinking about trying retro racing but the motor thing has bothered you-now is the time to try it. Nice motor Mike Swiss!
Praise for the Chicagoland CR-102 Retro motor
Started by
mgerbetz
, Jan 04 2022 09:52 PM
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Dennis Krivacek
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Posted 05 January 2022 - 10:13 AM
Nice testimony MG
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Posted 05 January 2022 - 10:18 AM
Thanks for the kind words, Mike.
So far, so good, on the motors, and all I can do is stay on my vendor, to keep providing a good product for me to sell.
I always check out the Tuesday night weekly Retro races from Port Jeff.
Nice to see a tight 3.82-3.86 spread, as the best lap times for the A Main guys, and on 3 separate lanes.
And a solid 3.96-4.06 spread for the B Main guys, including Slotblog regular, Bill B., flirting with a 3.9.
So far, so good, on the motors, and all I can do is stay on my vendor, to keep providing a good product for me to sell.
I always check out the Tuesday night weekly Retro races from Port Jeff.
Nice to see a tight 3.82-3.86 spread, as the best lap times for the A Main guys, and on 3 separate lanes.
And a solid 3.96-4.06 spread for the B Main guys, including Slotblog regular, Bill B., flirting with a 3.9.
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Mike Swiss
Inventor of the Low CG guide flag 4/20/18
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Five-time USRA National Champion (two G7, one G27, two G7 Senior)
Two-time G7 World Champion (1988, 1990), eight G7 main appearances
Eight-time G7 King track single lap world record holder
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Matt Sheldon
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Posted 05 January 2022 - 10:53 AM
Now if someone could gift him a Dymo label maker for his header cards, it will be the total package.....literally, lol.
Matt Sheldon
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MSwiss
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Posted 05 January 2022 - 12:29 PM
Why would I waste my time and money putting labels on the cards?
Mike Swiss
Inventor of the Low CG guide flag 4/20/18
IRRA® Components Committee Chairman
Five-time USRA National Champion (two G7, one G27, two G7 Senior)
Two-time G7 World Champion (1988, 1990), eight G7 main appearances
Eight-time G7 King track single lap world record holder
17B West Ogden Ave., Westmont, IL 60559, (708) 203-8003, mikeswiss86@hotmail.com (also my PayPal address)
Note: Send all USPS packages and mail to: 692 Citadel Drive, Westmont, Illinois 60559
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Matt Sheldon
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Posted 05 January 2022 - 02:11 PM
Why would I waste my time and money putting labels on the cards?
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To have a modern presence with description and possibly a bar code. Motors are not as big of an issue as other products. Make it easier on your stocking raceways. Silly I know.
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Matt Sheldon
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Posted 05 January 2022 - 07:16 PM
To have a modern presence with description and possibly a bar code. Motors are not as big of an issue as other products. Make it easier on your stocking raceways. Silly I know.
like this ?
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Posted 05 January 2022 - 07:17 PM
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Posted 05 January 2022 - 07:41 PM
Once again; GREAT MOTOR MIKE SWISS !!
I think its great that you can potentially just bolt it in and go racing!!
It will make a difference for me racing.
I think its great that you can potentially just bolt it in and go racing!!
It will make a difference for me racing.
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