Modifications and Other Helpful Tips
This section is for various add on or modifications to the Coaster Dynamix model systems.
Below are photos and descriptions of various useful ideas to compliment Coaster Dynamix Models.
These are the various sections of different types of modifications shown below:
 Spine connector modifications, Clean and oil the rails, End of rail fix,
Lift hill modification for sit down use & How to fix leaning loops.
Spine Connector Modifications
Clean and Oil the Rails
You may have noticed that the spine connectors have a tendency to slip out of the track spines. Below are a couple easy modification that you can make to the spine connectors so they will fit securely in the end of the spines. The first section below shows the flex spine connectors and the second section shows the molded to flex connectors. Some things needed: 1 roll of 2 inch Scotch Brand Painters Masking Tape, small screw diver, scissors, tape measure and the spine connectors you want to modify.
1. Things needed.  2. The spine connectors.  3.  Cut 2 sections of tape that are 3/4 inch by 2 inch, then rap the end with 2 sections of tape.  4. The finished spine connector ready for use.
Below is the second section on molded track connectors.
How to clean and oil the rails to keep your coaster operating properly. Things you need are: a rag, a silicone based spray and your coaster with rails installed. Make sure that you are using a silicone based spray. Spray some of the silicone spray on a rag in a corner area so that rag is wet. Then pinch the rail between fingers with wet part contacting the rail on all sides. Rub in an elongated motion along the rail doing one side at a time. After cleaning each side of the rails let the coaster dry for 15 to 20 minutes.
Below are photos and description of how to clean and oil the rails.
1. Silicone based spray. 2. Things needed, spray and rag. 3. Cleaning the rail. 4. Cleaning the other side.
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 Rail End Fix & Rail Installation Tips
With usage the ends of the rails tend to flare out  a bit so that the rail connectors fit loose or slide around during use. A simple way to solve this is by lightly pinching the end of the rail with a pair of pliers or hemostats to re shape the end of the rail. Don't pinch to hard or you may ruin the end of the rails, if that occurs simple trim the end of the rail by cutting off the bad section.
Below are photos and description of how to clean and oil the rails.
1. Rails a good one and a used one. 2. Pinching the rail. 3. Fixed rail ends. 4. Cutting the bad end.
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Lift Hill Modifications
 The train has a tendency to stick when it dives off the lift hill so a little trimming helps. I have found that you need to roll the last inch of the lift hill with the sander. The first three photos below show how to trim the end of the lift hill. The last photo is a way to solve the problem of sit down trains sticking on the lift hills by sanding the lift hill spring trough. Place car on the lift hill and see where car is sticking to the lift so you know where to sand. Using a Dremel and sanding head grind long ways. WARNING.. Don't sand to much of the top of the spring trough as you will create a problem where spring wont stay in the trough. It really depends on how much of the lift hill is hitting the train as to how much sanding you need to do.
Below are photos and description of how to modify the lift hills.
1. End of lift hill. 2. Grinding the end. 3. Finished look to end of lift. 4. Sanding down the lift long ways.
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Leaning Loops
 Some may have trouble with the track work that has a lean to the loop. After building your coaster you may notice that the loop track rails are leaning to one side. The reason the loop leans is your rail is tighter on one side then the other. To resolve this problem here is what can help. Remove one side of your rail partly around the loop. As you reinstall the rails you want to move the track to change its shape as you snap the rails on. You want to kind of roll the spine with one hand to make the ties level then snap on the rail. It should hold in place as you continue to adjust the track by rolling the spine and snapping the rail to the tie. You can adjust one side or the other you can roll the low side up as you snap or roll the high side down then snap either way its about rail placement. So below are some photos where I have some marks on the rail to show you how the different placement of the ties to the rail will make the loop lean.
Below are photos and description of how to fix leaning loops.
Photos 1. &  2. These are photos of a proper loop with markings on the rails that match the blue ties.
Photos 3. & 4.  These show the same dots but with off set from the blue ties. Its what causes the lean.
5. Remove your rail. 6. Start reinstall rails. 7. & 8. Continue rolling the spine and snapping onto the ties.
Below are two photos on the left is the leaning loop and on the right is the fixed loop.
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Rail Connection Tips
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This set of photos is a leaning loop.                                 This set of photos is a fixed loop.
 Flex Track Connectors
This section shows how to modify the Flex spine connectors. Having trouble with the connectors sliding out. By adding some tape to the ends of spine connectors it helps keep them from slipping from the spines.
Below are photos and description of how to make the modification.
Molded to Flex Track Connectors
This section has two sets of photos and descriptions of working with and modifying the molded to flex spine connectors. The first section shows how to modify the connectors with out screws to fit snuggly in the flex spine and the second section shows how to screw the flex spines to the molded spine connector.
Below are photos and description of how to make the modification.
1. The Scotch Brand 2 inch Tape. 2. The spine connectors. 3.  Cutting the tape so that its 3/4 inch by 2 inch, then rap each end with a section of tape. 4. The finished spine connector.
1. Things needed.  2. Lay together and mark spine close to where screw is located  3. Then using the screwdriver punch a hole in the top section of the flex track.  Insert the end of the connector and using the screwdriver insert the screw.  4. The finished molded spine connector in the flex track.
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