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The post discusses the differences between the Auto World Ultra-G chassis and the original Aurora chassis, focusing on modifications needed for optimal fit. It highlights the importance of using tools like a Dremel for adjustments, such as deepening notches and shaving screw posts, to avoid clearance issues and enhance performance while preserving aesthetics.

For many of us, Christmas of 2020 isn’t going to wind up in the record books…unless its recorded as exceptionally bad. For me personally, this is the first X-mas I’ve spent without my family; I was able to see a few close friends one-on-one, but when my mother was diagnosed with Wuhan Flu only aContinue reading “MERRY CHRISTMAS!“

BODY: Auto World WHEELS: MEV TIRES: Auto World The 5th T-jet I bought as a complete car, this came new all pre-assembled and ready to go in an Auto World clamshell. At the time it was the fastest car I had, and although it has been eclipsed many times over, it remains extremely consistent; itContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’64 Pontiac GTO – “Old Reliable”“

I’m curious to hear from other builders/racers about your experience finding the screws needed to hold a T-jet together. I have found them to be quite difficult to obtain. Ace Hardware, which has rarely failed me on fasteners of any kind, has failed here: I’ve been to 3 locations in my area and all haveContinue reading “Screw this!“

Even purists who strictly stick to the original Aurora chassis for their T-jets will sometimes find a need for a tiny amount of additional clearance beyond that which is afforded by screwing the chassis to the body. This becomes a common need when using the Auto World chassis or aftermarket wheels, or both. The solutionContinue reading “Shimmed for your pleasure“