MOVIE: Track Cleaner

This is something we all need!

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MOVIE: WRX Monster

If you haven't already seen this guy throw his WRX around the track then you are in for a real treat!

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GALLERY: March 761 Jager

Fly March 761

GP Alemenia 1976, Hans J. Stuck

The ManicSlot Mini Review

Strengths:

• The 761 is a very popular slot, (will be a collectible slot)
• Excellent 'from the box' performance
• Extreme high level of detail (one of the highest I have ever seen)
• Front wheels 'steer' as slot moves through corners
• Suspension on front end
• Excellent paint and decal job
• Excellent non-magnetic performer

Weaknesses:

• Fly rear rubber compound is hard to 'true' well
• Fine model detail easily damaged if driven hard

Verdict:

Just wonderful to drive, smooth and very fast! Amazing, AMAZING slot car - Get one at least!

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NEWS: Ferrari 156

Scalextric C3033 Ferrari 156

#8 1961 Belgian Grand Prix

Scalextric really are in love with classic F1 releases and who could argue with them? Due for imminent release, the Ferrari 156 driven in the 1961 Belgian Grand Prix. The 156 is a fantastic looking slot car with its aggressive and infamous 'sharknose’. I have the Phil Hill boxed 156 (C2640A) and it is a stunning slot car up close, very small particularly in overall width and stunning on the track.

The new yellow 156 looks very impressive, especially the green tinted engine cover behind the driver. I'm a little concerned however that the driver has thrown out his neck or is suffering from whip lash!

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Motor: Mabuchi FF 18k rpm
• Gear ratio: 9:27
• Chassis: Rear Mounted In-line Motor; Rear 2 wheel drive
• Magnet: Round 2.5 mm
• Downforce:
• Overall length: 128 mm
• Wheelbase: 72 mm
• Axle/Hub width:
• Tyre diameter/width:
• Car Weight: 56 gm

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NEWS: Chevrolet Camaro

Scalextric C3001 Chevrolet Camaro

#13 Warren Agor

Scalextric are set to release the second liveried Chevrolet Camaro, the number 13 car driven by Warren Agor. I didn't mind the first released blue and white Camaro driven by Jim Hall but this one looks awesome in the orange/red livery. Detail levels look good and I like the grey matt finish wheels, front lights, exhaust and front spoiler.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Motor: Mabuchi SP 18k rpm
• Gear ratio: 11:36
• Chassis: Rear Mounted Side-winder Motor; Rear 2 wheel drive
• Magnet: Rectangular 2.5 mm
• Downforce 225 gm
• Overall length: 147 mm
• Wheelbase: 85 mm
• Axle/Hub width: 56 mm Front; 59 mm Rear
• Tyre diameter/width: 21(ext), 13(int) x 9 mm Front; 21(ext), 13(int) x 9 mm Rear
• Weight: Car 82 gm

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MOVIE: 911 GT1 98 Off!

Despite the title of the movie, this is not a McLaren F1 but in fact a Porsche 911 GT1 98. Spetacular 'off' regardless. :)

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MOVIE: Shell Ferrari Ad

This ones been around for a little while now but such an amazing ad. Don't forget to watch it in 'full screen' mode, enjoy.

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GALLERY: Porsche 956KH

Slot.it SICA09A Porsche 956 KH

Warsteiner 1st Norising 1983

The ManicSlot Mini Review

Strengths:

• Striking gold Warsteiner livery, (potentially collectible slot)
• Excellent engineering
• Powerful motor/quality gearing
• Rear alloy wheels
• Rubber aerial
• Adjustable pivoting motor pod
• Excellent 'from the box' performance
• Very high level of detail
• Excellent non-magnetic performer

Weaknesses:

• None

Verdict:

Arguably the most popular of the Slot.it cars, the Porsche (956 and 962) are very strong slot car on the track in both magnetic and non magnetic setup. The Slot.it 956 is a striking slot car visually and is equally brilliant to drive. These slots also represent great collectible value if you could ever part with one that is.

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NEWS: Lotus Type 49

Scalextric C3031 Lotus Type 49

#7 Graham Hill 1967

Scalextric are set to release yet another classic F1, the Lotus Type 49 1967 driven by Graham Hill at French Grand Prix on the Le Mans-Bugatti circuit. A completely stunning slot car which is bound to be very popular with classic and non classic collectors/drivers alike.

A little history from Scalextric: 'Going into the 1967 French Grand Prix on the Le Mans-Bugatti circuit, Graham Hill was looking to capitalise on his pole position from qualifying along side the cars of Jack Brabham and Dan Gurney.

Alas, after 14 laps of the shorter Le Mans circuit Hill retired the car with crown wheel and pinion failure.'

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Motor: Mabuchi FF 18k rpm
• Gear ratio: 9:27
• Chassis: Rear Mounted In-line Motor; Rear 2 wheel drive
• Magnet: Round 2.5 mm
• Downforce 235 gm
• Overall length: 130 mm
• Wheelbase: 75 mm
• Axle/Hub width: 56 mm Front; 60 mm Rear
• Tyre diameter/width: 19(ext), 12(int) x 8 mm Front; 20(ext), 12(int) x 11 mm Rear
• Weight: Car 51 gm

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GALLERY: Merc-Benz 300SLR

Scalextric Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR

The ManicSlot Mini Review

Strengths:

• Front and rear lights, (appropiate lighting levels given the era)
• Solid 'from the box' performance, (little rear tire trueing required)
• High level of detail,
• Fantastic paint finish
• Forced centering, quick change glide

Weaknesses:

• Front mounted, offset motor position doesn't give good weight distribution

Verdict:

The Mercedes 300SLR is a stunning looking slot on the track, Scalextric have done a fantastic job in releasing this classic line of slot cars. Track performance is below the typical Scalextric release but that seems appropriate for this release.

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