{"product_id":"scalextric-c8145-x-4","title":"Scalextric C8145 Short Stem Guides With Braids BLUE x 4","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScalextric C8145 Short Stem Guides With Braids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScalextric C8145 brand new but no packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack of four guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1:32 scale Scalextric cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo box but will be well wrapped for shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement guide blade assembly for Scalextric slot cars. It’s the small plastic piece under the front of the car that sits in the slot of the track and keeps the car aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “short stem” refers to the shorter vertical shaft that connects the guide to the chassis. This suits certain older or low-clearance car models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, guide blades and braids can become worn through regular racing, resulting in reduced performance, poor power delivery, or cars that frequently de-slot. Installing Scalextric C8145 replacement guides can restore smooth handling and improve conductivity, helping your cars deliver consistent lap times and reliable performance on the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way to determine whether your Scalextric car needs a \u003cstrong\u003eshort stem\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003elong stem\u003c\/strong\u003e guide is to remove the existing guide blade and compare its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the car upside down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the guide blade from the chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the stem (the vertical shaft between the guide blade and the chassis).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Stem Guide (C8145)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem length approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon on many modern Scalextric cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften fitted to cars with lower chassis clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Stem Guide (C8167)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem length approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound on some older models and cars with deeper guide mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows the guide blade to sit correctly in the track slot when the chassis is higher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisual Check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick test is to look at how the current guide sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a guide blade appears to sit deep inside the chassis, it is usually a \u003cstrong\u003elong stem\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf only a short section of stem is visible above the guide blade, it is usually a \u003cstrong\u003eshort stem\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Rule of Thumb\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Scalextric cars manufactured from the \u003cstrong\u003eSport track era onwards (early 2000s to present)\u003c\/strong\u003e use \u003cstrong\u003eScalextric C8145 Short Stem Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany \u003cstrong\u003eolder pre-Sport cars\u003c\/strong\u003e and some special models use \u003cstrong\u003eLong Stem Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIf You're Unsure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe safest method is to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the car's parts diagram if available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for the specific car's model number (e.g. C4327, C4501, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the existing guide with the replacement photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Scalextric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21714192583,"sku":"IF_554547D6","price":4.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1313\/2563\/products\/C8145_braids.jpg?v=1777634693","url":"https:\/\/www.actionslotracing.co.uk\/products\/scalextric-c8145-x-4","provider":"Action Slot Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}