Making a Hot Wheels track turn is accomplished by connecting specific track pieces designed with curves or angles. These specialized pieces allow the car to change direction as it moves along the track.
Essential Turn Pieces
Hot Wheels track systems include various pieces specifically made for creating turns. Based on available track components and the reference provided, key pieces for turns include:
- Dedicated Curve Sections: Standard curved track pieces are the most common way to build gentle or sharp turns. These pieces snap together to create the desired curve radius.
- "U Pieces": As mentioned in the reference video, specific "U pieces" are available that can "turn your car right around," creating a very tight, almost 180-degree turn.
- Turn Pieces with High Walls: The reference highlights that some turn pieces, like a second type of "U piece," feature "very high walls." These elevated sides are crucial for allowing cars to enter the turn at "really high" speeds without flying off the track, utilizing the banking effect provided by the high walls.
Building Your Turn
To create a turn:
- Select the appropriate curved or turn-specific track pieces based on the desired angle and speed capability.
- Connect the turn piece(s) to your straight track sections.
- Ensure connections are secure so the track remains stable during high-speed passes.
Utilizing pieces like those with high walls is particularly important for maintaining momentum and preventing crashes when building tracks that involve steep drops or high-speed sections leading into a turn.
