Posts Tagged ‘weight’

We all know that weight can make a huge difference in how a car races. But it’s not just about how much weight is added, but also where the weight is added. Adding weight is pretty easy with a Hot Wheels because a few grams can make a huge difference and thankfully it can be [...]

There is a difference between “modding” and “customizing” diecast cars. Customizing is changing car’s appearance. Modding is altering a car so it performs better on the track. Either one can be as simple or easy as you want to make, there is a difference, but you can combine the two.

A couple weeks ago I wrote Does Weight Matter? about trying to find the best weight for a car. Well, it’s safe to say that total weight will effect your car, I just didn’t come to any conclusion for the ideal weight. I also stated that a balanced car is key. Turns out that is [...]

In the real world, you want race cars to be light. The less weight there is, the less work the engine has to do to move your car. Unfortunately for us, Hot Wheels don’t have engines. We rely on gravity and in that case weight plays a different role. But how much does weight matter [...]