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<span style="font-size: 100%;">If I was to sum up Power Slot's Hummer H1 release it would be 'all show and no go'. Power Slots 2007 release of the Hummer H1 in 1:32 scale caught the attention of many slot car fans, especially those into the RAID/rally scene. These days, a good H1 is getting harder and harder to come by, 2 years back I started to extend my RAID line-up and one of Power Slot's Hummers was a must have for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;"> If you've ever seen one in the flesh you'll know just how large and heavy these slots are. The H1 is over 80mm wide, 145mm long and ground clearance through the centre of the slot is over 10mm high! The Baja 1000 model featured here weighs in at 153 grams, the Lisboa-Dakar wagon H1 hits the 180 gram mark! By way of comparison, a contemporary Slot.it weights under 80 grams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">A couple of features on the H1 caught my eye straight off the bat, the H1 has a massive drop glide arm, she's 4WD (twin belt driven), all wheel suspension, massive ground clearance, rubber aerials, a high detail model and a very unique release.</span><br />
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This from Wikipedia; <i><span style="color: #999999;">'The Hummer H1 is a civilian off-road vehicle based on the M998 Humvee, which was created by AM General. The vehicle was produced from 1992 through 2006, and was the first of what became the Hummer line. It was initially known only as the "Hummer"; however, in 1999 in a joint venture between General Motors and AM General, GM began marketing the Hummer H2, which was built on a heavily modified GMC 2500HD chassis.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #999999;">It was at this point that the original Hummer was given the H1 designation. For collectors, the most desirable model is the H1 Alpha, produced in the final model year of 2006. It had the most powerful engine and the best fuel mileage of the H1 vehicles. Overall, the H1 was a very limited production vehicle.'</span></i><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M8wJ6fSCOmw/VUsX5cmDQqI/AAAAAAAAP9g/t50igB9-iD4/s1600/Power-Slot-Hummer-H1-06.jpg" target="_blank"><strong><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M8wJ6fSCOmw/VUsX5cmDQqI/AAAAAAAAP9g/t50igB9-iD4/s1600/Power-Slot-Hummer-H1-06.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></strong></a><span style="font-size: 100%;">So the price, well with a slot like this you're going to be lucky to get much change from $US100 if you can find one. You'll get your little hands on it and </span>you'll find all<span style="font-size: 100%;"> the features I've detailed above present, you'll smile as you remove it from its base and place it on your track and that's where the smiling will end. Now I'll point out that my H1 is one of the earlier releases and from what I've read, Power Slot made some improvements (</span>particularly with the rubber) as later models were released<span style="font-size: 100%;">.</span><br />
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Let's be realistic, you have to expect that such a heavy and large slot will not be breaking your lap record but unfortunately the H1's problems are far greater than a high centre of gravity. All wheels are seriously out of round, the rubber is so bad that it is impossible to 'true' and in my models case, the rear axle was seriously bent. This slot moves down the track like three-legged dogs on roller skates! The saying 'shake, rattle and roll' seriously applies to the H1.<br />
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What's worse is that the 4WD action and suspension are basically ineffective. The bands on the 4WD are too loose and there is nothing more than a millimetre or two of travel offered by the suspension. The combination of a high COG, heavy body and no magnetic chassis down-force, results in a car that's very difficult to drive around even the slightest corner at speed. Typically I would just upgrade hubs/rubber and away I'd go but the H1's hubs and rubber are an unusual size, more like a Fly or Avant truck than a Ninco RAID car.<br />
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All these factors resulted in putting my H1 back into its box and storing it in the cupboard out of sight for close to a year, till now. Recently I can across a company called Mitoos Racing Slot Lab out of Spain, they make an extensive range of high performance parts allowing you to upgrade and improve your slots performance. Ok I'll be honest, I'm a sucker for their knobbly truck tyres and wondered if they would be a suitable match for my H1.<br />
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A few hours research on the net resulted in the ordering of some Mitoos M028 Raid hubs and MO17 Raid Traction rubber. I also needed to upgrade the axles and the standard Power Slot glide is sorely inadequate for a slot of such magnitude. While I was at it, I noticed that Mitoos also manufacture suspension for the H1, a full set was a must if my beast was to perform to its full potential on the track.<br />
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A patient wait for my parts followed by 20 minutes of component replacement and I was ready to test my Mitoos upgraded H1. Well as you might expect, track performance, handling and physics improvements are a welcome improvement, gone is the 'Hummer Hop' my H1 experienced as it lumbered down the track. The H1 is far more manageable to drive and an added bonus to she also runs much quieter around the track.<br />
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Now lets talk about the improvements to aesthetics, the new hub/rubber combo looks wicked, hopefully the photos do the new look H1 justice. At first I thought I'd prime and spray the hubs a mat black but I'll be leaving the chrome as is, for now anyway.<br />
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The suspension upgrade worked a dream, my H1 now has active suspension that actually works. Mitoos offers a few options for the Hummer and I installed the 3-way adjustable (soft, medium and hard) M163 Pro shocks at the rear and M150 standard non-adjustable shocks in the front end due to reduced clearance to the bonnet. The photos below will give you an idea of how well they work.<br />
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The upgrade glide was a must and helps to keep the beast in the slot when cornering, hot glueing the motor is also a good move. I decide to remove the 4WD system as it offers very little to the H1's off road capabilities, I may acquire some after market 4WD components at a later date and reinstall the 4WD function to the H1. The only other element I may have to change in the future would be the spare wheel/rubber at the rear of the H1, really to create the full effect this needs to match the fantastic look of the Mitoos hubs and knobbly rubber tyres.<br />
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The H1 is always going to be a hand-full on the track but now its smooth, more manageable and stunning to drive. For every 25 slot cars I purchase I find that one of them has something unexpected that makes you want to run it for thousands of laps, the Power Slot Hummer is one of those slots...you just have to work a little harder to unearth the potential.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525503561408147035.post-39405541549887001872015-04-15T12:23:00.000+10:002015-04-15T12:29:35.447+10:00GALLERY: Scalextric Tyrrell 002<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tyrrell 002 makes for another stunning classic F1 release from Scalextric in their newly introduced 'Legends' range. Presentation on the track is fantastic, Scalextric have put a lot of effort into capturing the detail and their efforts are appreciated. The large intakes in the front wing make the car look particularly unique and the blue elf livery looks great on the track.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Performance is also very pleasing with my model turning some fast and competitive laps straight from the box. You'll be happy to know that Scalextric have fitted the Tyrrell with their small button magnet (just forward of the rear axle - see below photo) allowing the slot to drift at time when pushed through corners. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I must apologise for the quality of the photography, my 7D is on the blink so these have been taken with my iPhone. :) The Tyrrell is limited to just 3000 units, availability will be short term so make sure you secure one if you have the means.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Scalextric: <span style="color: #666666;"><i>'The 1971 French Grand Prix took place for the first time at the brand new Paul Ricard circuit in the mountains outside Marseille. Jackie Stewart gained pole position from Clay Regazzoni, Jacky Ickx and Graham Hill.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>From the start, Stewart streaked ahead, setting fastest lap on lap 2 and pulling out a 10-second lead by lap 7. It was a 1-2 success for the Tyrrells on a tricky circuit, the Ford engine providing extra power down the very long Mistral straight. Cevert, having qualified 7th, fought his way to a 2nd place finish behind team partner Stewart.'</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">FlySlot have just release their latest offering, Brabham's BT44 from 1975 and if the photos are anything to go by, she's going to be a cracker! Fly and FlySlot have been releasing historic F1s for many years now and the BT44 is a welcome addition, its great to see FlySlot releasing an completely new model. I think you'll agree that the Martini livery is absolutely striking. Like all Flyslot classic F1s, the BT44 comes with front steering wheels, something I really like.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If initial sellout sales here in Australia are any indication, you'd be wise to place an order at your favourite slot shop if you want one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Wikipedia: <span style="color: #666666;"><i>'The Brabham BT44 was a Formula One racing car designed by Gordon Murray, Brabham's chief designer. An update of the partially successful BT42 of 1973, the BT44 was a simple design with a standard Ford DFV/Hewland gearbox combination, but was very clean aerodynamically. Murray had an eye for clean lines, and the BT44 was particularly graceful. He was also a forward thinker, and tinkered with side skirts and airdams on the car, a precursor to ground effects aerodynamics.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>Sponsorship came from Martini. The 1974 season was successful for Brabham. Carlos Reutemann took 3 wins with the car, partnered by Carlos Pace who was able to string a series of promising results together. Brabham finished at a fighting fifth place in the Constructor's Championship after a closely fought season.'</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NSR have released some impressive photos of their soon to be released BMW Z4 GT3. The Z4 is a very popular GT3 model at the moment, Scaleauto set the ball rolling last year with Carrera following suit. Along with NSR, Scalextric will also be releasing the Z4 this year as it's PCR ("Pro Chassis Ready") maiden release complete with Slot.it running gear. That makes 4 manufactures competing for your Z4 dollar so plenty of options.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's no surprise that the first NSR livery will be the silver 'Test Car' livery as is the norm with most NSR new model releases. Hopefully we'll get a race livery next, (Studie AG would be great) although I won't be surprised to see another plain colour release such as red.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From NSR: <span style="color: #666666;"><i>'The BMW Z4 is an innovative model with high tech components, highly performing on track still respecting the scale modellistic aspect.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>The BMW Z4 comes in anglewinder setup. The motor is King EVO 21 which has 21400 rpm @ 12 Volts 350 gr/cm.'</i></span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525503561408147035.post-34848959687107713932014-08-05T07:19:00.000+10:002014-08-05T07:19:57.699+10:00GALLERY | Ninco Austin Healey PanAmericana <!-- Header Square Box --><br />
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Ninco Austin Healey Panamericana <br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The La Carrera Panamerica is rather unusual race that was run between 1950-1954 in Mexico. The race is rather unique in that it requires drivers to travel a distance of approximately 2000 miles over 8 consecutive days. The original race usually had some of the worlds best drivers (Hill, Fangio) in attendance. <br />
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The race was originally devised by the Mexican government to advertise to the world that Mexico had completed the building of highways fro the north to the south. The race was used as a tourism campaign that turned out to be very effective.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">150 cars started the 1954 race and sadly only 85 completed all 8 stages. The winner of the race Umberto Maglioli won with an average speak of 173km/h in well over 17 hours.<br />
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The Austin Healey 100S was driven by the rather famous Carroll Shelby. The PanAm wasn't to be a success for Shelby as he had an accident on the very first stage forced an early retirement and final position #120.</span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0q92wqqXhZY/U99ueSgb3MI/AAAAAAAABB8/_WgZurH8mJc/s1600/Austin_Healey_Crash.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0q92wqqXhZY/U99ueSgb3MI/AAAAAAAABB8/_WgZurH8mJc/s1600/Austin_Healey_Crash.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 450px;" /></a><br />
The PanAm has been revived and each year and up to 100 lucky individuals (many of them flush with cash) tackle the race in more modern, controlled environment where the roads are closed and speed limits are enforced.<br />
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Ninco have been taking a beating in the last 12 months with many buyers abandoning Ninco due to the high prices of new models with RRP around the globe of around $80AUD or more. Other manufacturers offer so much more for a lot less. You only have to look at the small number of scheduled releases in 2014 to clearly see that slot cars are not a priority for Ninco at present.<br />
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This particularly model has some problems when comparing to the original car. The car is advertised as a Austin Healey 3000. Considering the 3000 wasn't made until 1959 I'm not quite sure how this model competed in the 1954 race. A Healey 100S was entered in to the race. I find it difficult comparing a 3000 to a 100S as this model seems to fit somewhere in-between. Perhaps a Healey expert can advise the exact model that has been made by Ninco.<br />
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The colour scheme is simply wrong, the blue colour scheme is far to bright and most historical pictures depict a navy/dark blue. The tampo printing of the race number 8 is particularly poor as can be seen in some pictures as the bright blue easily bleeds through the white number.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Aside from these issues it is a very nice looking car which will appeal to anyone who continues to collect the Ninco classics. The car comes with a Speedster NC-11 (not the NC5 as advertised on many of the sites selling this model). There are plenty of Healey models to pick from and I have included some photos of some other Healey models that have been produced by Ninco over the years.<br />
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The astute collector amongst you will notice that one Healey model that has been produced is not pictured. This was merely a consequence of being unable to find that particular model at the point in time that the model was photographed.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">50264</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">50296</td></tr>
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In summary this is a lovely looking model, far from perfect but a model I am glad Ninco have made, it provides an opportunity for those who missed out on the earlier Ninco classics to acquire one today. Purists won't touch this model with a barge poll. I suspect that in about 12 months time that you will likely see this model discounted by retailers at a price far lower than current RRP.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NSR have just released some awesome photos of their soon to be released Martini liveried Ford Mk IV. NSR make a great slot car that's for sure but I'm yet to pickup one of their Ford Mk IVs. This release in the Martini colours is very impressive to the eye and although a 'fantasy' livery, one I would love to add to my NSR lineup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From NSR: <span style="color: #666666;"><i>'The Ford MK IV is an innovative model with high tech components, highly performing on track still respecting the scale modellistic aspect.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>Ford MK IV comes in sidewinder setup. The motor is Shark 20k which has 20000 rpm @ 12 Volts 164 gr/cm.'</i></span></span><br />
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"Don’t give up, Tohoku"</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Referring to the largest island off Japan, </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Honshu which was</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> hard hit by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake, 11 March 2011.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />The 'Studie AG' BMW Z4 is a GT car that competed in the 2011 (18th) season of the Japan Automobile Federation Super GT Championship in the GT300 class. The 2011 season consisted of 8 rounds at historic circuits such as Fuji Raceway and the Suzuka Circuit. The Studie AG team won the GT300 class with a total of 87 points after winning 3 rounds at Sepang, Fuji and Motegi.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This from BMW Blog: <i><span style="color: #666666;">'Studie is a Japanese tuning company of BMW and a Super GT racing team which participates in GT300 class. The team originally planned to participate as AS Studie Racing in 2010 season. But as one of their main partner Advance Step moved to the Super Taikyu series with Team Kyosho, they did not participate that season while their main sponsor Goodsmile Company moved to Porsche’s works team COX Japan that season.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">However, after the end of 2010 season, they decided to return to the series as GSR and Studie. For the 2011 Super GT, the team is running with a BMW E89 Z4 GT3. In their first race at Fuji, the team scored a fifth place.'</span></i></span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LxMk26U6WEI/U688UXflRnI/AAAAAAAAPmQ/8zQht02nzxA/s1600/Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-History-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LxMk26U6WEI/U688UXflRnI/AAAAAAAAPmQ/8zQht02nzxA/s1600/Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-History-01.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What makes the Studie Z4 so eye catching is the striking and original race livery wish features the Japanese character Hatsune Miku.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A little background on Miku from Wikipedia:<i style="color: #666666;"> 'Hatsune Miku (初音ミク?), sometimes referred to as Miku Hatsune, is a humanoid persona voiced by a singing synthesizer application developed by Crypton Future Media, headquartered in Sapporo city. She uses Yamaha Corporation's Vocaloid 2 and Vocaloid 3 singing synthesizing technologies.'</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This from 'Euro Tuner': <i><span style="color: #666666;">'The company bought a BMW Z4 from Schubert Motorsport in Germany – the same company that builds the BMW factory endurance racers. The E89 Z4 was originally built to FIA GT3 standards and won the 24-hour GT3 race at Dubai last year. The car is powered by a 4.4L V8 from the limited edition E92 M3 GTS.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">It develops about 460hp, but with the lubrication system changed to a dry sump system it has allowed the engine to develop about 500hp. Entered in the GT300 class, the team had to install an intake restrictor on this car that limits overall power to about 300hp.</span></i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">With the car weighing 1150kg (2535 lb), the team’s two drivers have plenty of performance available to them. The car is driven by Nobuteru Taniguchi, who is widely regarded as one of the top race drivers in Japan. He shares the car with Taku Banba, a young driver who is showing great potential for the future</span></i><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">.'</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You'll appreciate that Scaleauto have developed their own bespoke packaging which constitutes a plastic base with a cardboard high-gloss backing and base covering. As you can see from the below photo, the packaging not to dissimilar to most slot car packaging. This is however the second iteration of Scaleauto packaging which shows that they have been listening to the slot car community.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The original cardboard based packaging worked ok but had some annoying elements which have been corrected with this update - good work Scaleauto.
The new packaging is a little bit smaller and more robust which you will be happy to hear. As you would expect, Scaleauto boxes can be easily stacked if you're lucky enough to have several in your collection.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rJt6RH87ktY/U66tRkWyYbI/AAAAAAAAPkE/tnS9e1zSUCI/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-32.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rJt6RH87ktY/U66tRkWyYbI/AAAAAAAAPkE/tnS9e1zSUCI/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-32.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The car is secured in place via 2 screws through the base and into the chassis ensuring the slot will not come away from the base during transit or handling. If you've ever experienced what I term a 'slot car milkshake', (where a slot comes away from its base during transit) you'll appreciate these screws which are pretty standard with most manufactures</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The clear lid is secured to the base via a snug fit to the base and 2 Scaleauto "Original Product" branded stickers. A nice feature for collectors which indicate if the box has ever been opened. One thing I'm very happy that Scaleauto kept from the older packaging is the raised platform in the centre of the base which keeps the slot's rubber from touching the packaging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following BMW Z4 specifications from Scaleauto:</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chassis is RT3 (medium wheel base)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Motor mount: Side-winder</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Motor: SC-08b 'TECH1' Short-Can (20K)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pinion/Gear ratio: 12z/32z (aluminium and nylon)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Floating motor-pod (4 point adjustment)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SC-1620 sprung guide</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Front Rims: 17.5mm plastic hub</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rear Rims: 17.5mm aluminium hub</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Height adjustable front axle</span></li>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P7WV1-4-bxk/UnWd870MG4I/AAAAAAAAMbg/YVR_TuQokGU/s1600/Scaleauto-HSV-010-RT3-Chassis-02.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P7WV1-4-bxk/UnWd870MG4I/AAAAAAAAMbg/YVR_TuQokGU/s1600/Scaleauto-HSV-010-RT3-Chassis-02.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A change we have seen in Z4 standard kit is the inclusion of a sprung guide (SC-1620). The older Z4s (SC-6018, Liqui Moly) came without a sprung guide and if you place one of these on a setup plate, you can see that the guide sits slightly (1-2mm) out of the rail. The move to the Sprung glide corrects this situation and now the guide sits deeply into the rail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The RT3 </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">chassis </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">fitted to the Z4,</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (in medium wheel base configuration) comes with numerous upgrade options such as lightweight interiors, sponge wheels and even a carbon fibre rear wing! You can find more details about these upgrade options </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">on the <a href="http://www.scaleauto-slot.com/spare-parts/1-32-spare-parts" target="_blank">Scaleauto web site here.</a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">VALUE FOR MONEY</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've said it before and I'll say it again, we will never have enough funds to buy all the slot cars we would like and unfortunately there are times we are forced to let one or two slip through the collection. This section of my review concerns itself with the value a slot car marque represents as a way of helping with the dilemma of, ‘Should I really get this slot?’</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From a straight comparison perspective, Scaleauto slots are a little more expensive than your average slot release, say a Scalextric, Flyslot, Slot.it, SRC or a standard Ninco but they are cheaper than Black Arrow or NSR. Scaleauto are more comparable with a 'Lightening' Ninco, MR Slotcar or Cartrix and when compared with these manufactures, Scaleauto represents solid enough value for your slotting dollar.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While not the cheapest slot car on the market, Scaleauto are far from the most expensive and as you can see from the above photos,</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> engineering levels are what you would expect from a release in the Scaleauto price range</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another thing worth taking into account is the highly desirable models Scaleauto has been smart enough to release; Pagani Zonda, Honda HSV, Spyker C8, DeTomaso Pantera, Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 - some great slot cars you NEED to run on your track.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we've come to expect from Scaleauto releases, finish and detail levels on the Z4 are excellent. Paint finish, decals (wow the decals!) and level of detail such as front and rear grill meshing, front fender winglets, flexible aerials, bonnet intakes, double deck rear wing constructed, tow hooks, rear splitter and exhaust and those wheels, man they look awesome!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Personally for my taste, slot cars don't get much better looking than the Studie AG BMW Z4.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rear-end detail looks spot on, of particular note is the rear tail assembly (with double deck construction) which is mounted from the rear bumper - it reminds me of the HSV we reviewed in November last year. The twin exhausts, grill meshing, tail lights and central break light, d</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">etailed rear splitter, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BMW emblem</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and tow hook</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> are all present.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the topic of the rear wing mounting, while it looks robust enough but I don't think it would survive a heavy shunt to the rear. Scaleauto have been good enough to include a spare rear wing although it will require painting and decals. Unfortunately the spare rear wing looks as if it needs to be mounted on the rear boot meaning that it would be necessary to cut 2 small holes (or slits) into the body of the car.</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s5qRP8F83-w/U66tOAUOYoI/AAAAAAAAPjI/T2WDCLak6-g/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-24.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s5qRP8F83-w/U66tOAUOYoI/AAAAAAAAPjI/T2WDCLak6-g/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-24.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had always liked the look of the Z4, even as a street car it has a unique 'classic' shape and quality about it (it reminds me a little of the E-Type Jaguar). Scaleauto's offering is equally stunning in appearance and looks just fantastic running around the track.</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aLNkF5uS57w/U66tBm4JXpI/AAAAAAAAPgU/G0ApKJsHGKA/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-04.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aLNkF5uS57w/U66tBm4JXpI/AAAAAAAAPgU/G0ApKJsHGKA/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-04.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm very happy to report that the side rear vision mirror do NOT protrude from the slot, in fact you can sit the Z4 completely on its side without the mirrors touching the track. There's nothing worse than loosing a rear view mirror on the first running of your new slot. I also appreciate the detail that Scaleauto have gone to with these little mirrors, they have 2 small mounting posts just as the 1:1 car does.</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eIsv2biWXvw/U66tE9pU7gI/AAAAAAAAPhI/sUChPp314tk/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-08.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eIsv2biWXvw/U66tE9pU7gI/AAAAAAAAPhI/sUChPp314tk/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-08.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although the mirrors are pretty safe, I would still like to see these mirrors made out of rubber rather than the hardened plastic</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Something I think all slot car manufactures should be including as a standard feature these days.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hwjFssjMZZE/U66tB6ygngI/AAAAAAAAPgY/CtXxBkV70dw/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-05.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hwjFssjMZZE/U66tB6ygngI/AAAAAAAAPgY/CtXxBkV70dw/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-05.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The front end detail is also high including lower fender grilling (which is a fine black meshing also used at the rear), </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">front fender winglets, bonnet intakes</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, (cut through the body moulding) tow hook, detailed front lights with indicators, BMW emblem, windscreen wipers and front splitter (a spare is also included).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interestingly, the front fender winglets were not used on the Studie AG car (see very top photos) but I like to look of them so I think only the purists will take issue here. I would have however liked to see the chrome body work that the Z4 has over the front central grill and front lights (almost eyelash like in appearance). Interestingly, this detail is present on the 1/24 Scaleauto offering.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know I go on about lighting too much but I wish more slot can manufactures would follow Scalextrics and Carrera's lead on lighting inclusion. My son has almost 2 slot cars in his collection and the large proportion of them are Scalextric or Carrera due to this very reason. There is however adequate room to include a lighting kit if you decide to do so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A flexible roof aerial is present on the roof and side detail includes refuelling port and the stylish side body winglets (high just behind the front wheels).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Driver and internal detail (dash, roll-bars, steering wheel, fire extinguisher, etc.) are all present as you would expect. I'm always impressed with light-weight interiors and the Z4 has just that. As with some other high-end manufactures, the bottom half of the driver figure is actually hollow reducing weight, (see below photo). A light weight interior is also available if you wish to reduce weight and COG even more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The driver's helmet, racing overalls and gloves have</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> been painted white showing very little detail other than the driver's racing harness (red). While not a huge issue, I would like to see Scaleauto raise the bar in this department as this detail level is unfortunately not on the same par as the rest of the offering which is a shame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you can see from the above photo, the wheels inserts look great on the car and are an accurate representation. Included are also drilled brake disc and calliper detail with the inclusion of Yokohama sponsorship on the rubber. In short, the wheels on the Z4 look wicked!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although there are a few small omissions, (and additions) the Z4 is a very well presented slot car that you couldn't help but be very impressed with it in terms of detail and accuracy, well done Scaleauto.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As previously discussed, the 7mm deep red guide is sprung which works very well on my Carrera plastic track. The guide has a high degree of movement and </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">rotates freely </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(with approximately 160 degree of rotation) </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">in the chassis </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">returning to a central position which </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">allowing the slot to corner well</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know sprung guides aren't everyone's cup of tea, but in my opinion this is an improvement on earlier Scaleauto Z4 releases that had non-sprung guides. I</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">f you wish, removal of the spring is simple enough</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The RT3 chassis comes setup standard with a strong bar magnet place directly below the rear axle. I have discussed the RT3 chassis before and for my purposes and on my Carrera track, I find the supplied bar magnet too strong. My layout does have some sections of vertical elevation which can result in the Z4 to getting stuck at times (particularly going up inclines) due to the strength of the magnet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The RT3 chassis does allow you to swap this bar magnet for a smaller button magnet approximately half way along the chassis (on the floating motor pod). </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have a flat track or intend to run the Z4 in non-magnetic trim, then this will not present an issue for you. I installed a 5mm Ninco button magnet in my Z4 but if you want even less downforce, then try a 2mm Scalextric button type magnet.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Similar to the Scaleauto Spyker C8 (which also runs the RT3 chassis) I reviewed last month, my only comment would be that in 'from-the-box' setup, the rear down-force causes the Z4 to be too 'stuck' to the track removing some of the pleasure and skill required to drive the slot.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Z4 is very fast but a little too predictable to in driving dynamics. As with the Skyker, removing or replacing the bar magnet with a smaller button magnet does reduces lap times but results in a slot car that is far more enjoyable to drive on the track. As with all Scaleauto releases that come with the RT3 chassis, it's a choice of speed vs. driving sensation. To me, the Z4 is a far more enjoyable slot car to drive with less magnetic downforce.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The front axle is height adjustable via 2 small Allen screws which are accessible from underneath the chassis, a small thing but this means you don't have to remove the body to adjust the ride height.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As with most slots that come with an height adjustable front axle, you'll need to set the front axle height to suit your track and taste. From-the-box the front wheel grub screws are screwed fully in resulting in the front wheels not touching the track. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once adjusted, the front wheels sit nicely on the track, turning as the slot runs on the track. There is plenty of vertical play in the front axle so the front wheels don't interrupt the front guide resulting in potential despots.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Z4 RT3 chassis comes setup standard in a side-winder motor pod configuration with Scaleauto's SC-08b 'short-can' 20,000rpm motor and in my opinion, this is a great motor/gear configuration. The SC-08b is powerful enough (particularly with button magnet installed) on long straights without being ridiculous for home track purposes, meaning that the Z4 is well suited to most home tracks. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more specific information on the track used in this review please have a look at my <a href="http://manicslots.blogspot.com.au/2007/12/how-to-slot-car-scenery.html" target="_blank">track layout here.</a>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In terms of gearing, the nylon pinion is 12 tooth and the spur gear is 32 tooth. The short-can motor is secured (fixed with a pair of small screws) well in the motor pod resulting in zero motor rotation under power.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The weight distribution of the slot is impressive, the upper body is light at 19.3 grams and although there are lighter offering out there, but probably not with this much detail and accuracy unless it's a Slot.it or NSR offering. The entire slots weight (chassis + body) is 76.9 grams. By comparison, a contemporary Slot.it Porsche 956C weighs 78.7 grams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The body is held on with 2 long screws, a</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">n interesting feature of all Scaleauto bodies is that there are 2 metal knobs (see above photo) attached to the ends of the body mounting posts. These metal knobs allow the body to freely pivot on the chassis, plastic tends to stick to other plastic preventing free movement so Scaleauto have addressed this issue in a clever way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As an aside, you might want to super glue these knobs to the body mounting posts as they tend to fall off every time you remove the body from the chassis. I don't think glueing the knobs to the body reduces the pivoting effect in anyway. Once glued, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I loosened the chassis screws and the motor pod screws a full turn and chassis works beautifully, allowing the body to pivot freely</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Z4 performed impressively straight from the box, something I tend to take for granted these days. It wasn't that many years ago you would be almost shedding a tears with some manufactures FTB performance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That being said, I did the following adjustments to my Z4 after a few quick evaluation laps</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">;</span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Loosen (1 turn) both body mount screws,</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check front axle for vertical freedom of movement,</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adjust front axle height so rubber just touching track,</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Loosen (1 turn) all 4 pivoting motor pod screws,</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Swap out standard bar magnet for 5mm, Ninco button magnet,</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check rear axle for rotation and lateral movement, adjust as necessary,</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And of course, always lubricate gearing</span><span style="text-align: center;">.</span></li>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--4IxR6yWS04/U66tFOLfQRI/AAAAAAAAPhQ/afVSLEV6cTs/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-09.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--4IxR6yWS04/U66tFOLfQRI/AAAAAAAAPhQ/afVSLEV6cTs/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-09.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From the box, the front axle on my Z4 was a little tight, the hubs had been put on a little too tight resulting in the front wheels not turning freely and acting as anchors in some corners. I easy adjusted this by hand ensuring the wheels had enough lateral play to move freely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The standard rear rubber is soft enough giving a solid level of grip on my Carrera plastic track surface. If you're after a casual racer, then you'll be happy with this rubber. However, if you want the best performance possible then you'll want to upgrade</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So time to hit the track...</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> It's no big surprise that any slot body mounted on the RT3 chassis will be a quick straight from the box. While all slot that run a RT3 perform well, they also all have to much magnetic downforce making them too predictable to drive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That being said, there is a very easy fix that make the RT3 a vastly superior slot car chassis on the track - downgrade or remove the magnet.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Downgrading the magnet to a central button magnet turns the Z4 into a far more enjoyable slot car to drive performing well through corners, the tail end occasionally stepping out a little in a slightly sideways slide. :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The front and rear axles comes complete with brass spacers which is a nice touch, the Z4 rear end had the perfect amount of play or lateral movement, (i.e. less than 1mm). I've spoken before about how close the rear axle is to the motor housing wrapper on the RT3 chassis so make sure you</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> check this on yours. If you find an issue, remove the motor wrapper which will give the axle a little more room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While we are talking about the motor, it's great to see that Scaleauto have removed the non pinion end of the drive shaft which protrudes as much as 10mm on some of my earlier Scaleauto models. This makes it much earlier to upgrade the rear rubber if so desired, nice work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Z4 is a bit of a rocket ship straight from the box lapping consistently in the low 6 second range, best lap time was 6.23 seconds making it a </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">very competitive runner. With the b</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ar magnet removed and 5mm Ninco button magnet installed, lap times did drop the best part of a second. Worth it? Absolutely, the Z4 became more of a challenge to drive and behaved beautifully on the track.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aPKclFLUW3s/U66tHnGjHDI/AAAAAAAAPhw/K-Uw_tqSBwk/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-14.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aPKclFLUW3s/U66tHnGjHDI/AAAAAAAAPhw/K-Uw_tqSBwk/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-14.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Note: </b>I should point out that removing the b</span></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ar magnet</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is not the quickest operation. Remove the body, rear axle, motor and finally the 2 grub screws that hold the magnet in position.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the next iteration of the RT3 chassis, I would like to see the inclusion of a 2nd bar magnet position, perhaps where the button mag position is which would only mean updating the floating motor pod. If not then perhaps the</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> inclusion of a button magnet coming standard with the RT3 chassis (like the old LE Scalextric Sport released used to do)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In terms on non-magnetic performance, this slot is enjoyable to drive on the track but benefits from a rubber upgrade in terms of overall lap times. I also added a little bit of weight up front which seemed to help keep the nose down (even with the sprung guide) and well slotted when I pushed too hard through the corners.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NhzjhSo5gG4/U66tIU_fi5I/AAAAAAAAPiA/0JQE5Dazd1I/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-15.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NhzjhSo5gG4/U66tIU_fi5I/AAAAAAAAPiA/0JQE5Dazd1I/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-BMW-Z4-15.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I really like about the RT3 chassis setup is the configuration options for different slot driving styles. If you want a rocket ship, then you'll be happy. If you're after a higher level of connection to how the slot handles, then you'll you can have that as well - the choice is yours</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Worth pointing out is that the required skill level to get the </span><u style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">most</u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> out of the Z4 is medium to high, this is not the slot cars for your 7 year old son (or daughter).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So does ManicSlots recommend Scaleauto's Studie AG BMW Z4?</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Hell yeah! The BMW Z4 is as impressive on the track as it is stunning to look at, especially in the Studie AG livery</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Detail levels, model accuracy, paint and decal finish are top shelf as are engineering, configurability and on track performance. If you have the means to get your hands on a Studie AG liveried Z4, I strongly recommend you do so, apart from being a great runner, the livery is bound to be very popular.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NSR have just sent in some photos of their just released Nurburgring 2012 Audi R8 LMS. I have a NSR R8 and its a great slot car on the track, highly enjoyable and responsive to drive. The Playstation Vita blue livery looks smart enough that's for sure.</span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MTy2Rp30hL4/U6ZoGQwcd5I/AAAAAAAAPdQ/nQlnj95xlks/s1600/NSR+1145AW+AudiR8+04.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MTy2Rp30hL4/U6ZoGQwcd5I/AAAAAAAAPdQ/nQlnj95xlks/s1600/NSR+1145AW+AudiR8+04.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From NSR: <span style="color: #666666;"><i>'The Audi R8 GT3 is an innovative model with high tech components, highly performing on track still respecting the scale modellistic aspect.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>The Audii R8 GT3 comes in anglewinder setup. The motor is King EVO 21 which has 21400 rpm @ 12 Volts 322 gr/cm.'</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Racer/Sideways have sent through some very impressive photos of their soon to be released (4 July) Jaeger Ford Capri. If you only purchase a few cars each year then this one is probably going to be one of them; fantastic on-track performance, high-end engineering and one of the greatest motorcars ever combined with an epic livery makes this release a must have - I hope you've been saving!</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">MSC Competition De Tomaso Pantera Gr.3</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have been lucky enough to get some exclusive photos of MSC's new Pantera livery release. I was very pleased when Scaleauto decided to release the De Tomaso Pantera last year, the Pantera has always been one of my all time favourite motorcars. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MSC Competition is part if the IBB Auto Racing Group which has a rally/Raid focus. Earlier in the year I did a review on the Scaleauto Pantera (which you can read below) and the model is an impressive slot on the track. The Tour Auto red, black and white Pantera is an impressive livery that's for sure.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bH6sYJOPE8/U63cQ4vwHVI/AAAAAAAAPfU/wWFTv3kzFCc/s1600/MSC-Pantera-02.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bH6sYJOPE8/U63cQ4vwHVI/AAAAAAAAPfU/wWFTv3kzFCc/s1600/MSC-Pantera-02.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a>
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RtaRcO7yFvw/U63cQZubq-I/AAAAAAAAPfM/7KnhyyUOpV4/s1600/MSC-Pantera-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RtaRcO7yFvw/U63cQZubq-I/AAAAAAAAPfM/7KnhyyUOpV4/s1600/MSC-Pantera-01.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KWa7ui-qq1w/U63cQsTo1bI/AAAAAAAAPfQ/91OOq6UKOYg/s1600/MSC-Pantera-03.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KWa7ui-qq1w/U63cQsTo1bI/AAAAAAAAPfQ/91OOq6UKOYg/s1600/MSC-Pantera-03.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h16ba-eTTy4/U63cSQdxcRI/AAAAAAAAPfo/7rARW6YbjuM/s1600/MSC-Pantera-05.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h16ba-eTTy4/U63cSQdxcRI/AAAAAAAAPfo/7rARW6YbjuM/s1600/MSC-Pantera-05.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a>
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bKTC5ek2QBQ/U63cSOVvG9I/AAAAAAAAPfk/-O1NahmphII/s1600/MSC-Pantera-04.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bKTC5ek2QBQ/U63cSOVvG9I/AAAAAAAAPfk/-O1NahmphII/s1600/MSC-Pantera-04.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a>
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZI_-7dKnPQ/U63cUCZH6cI/AAAAAAAAPf4/MyXBLun4SHY/s1600/MSC-Pantera-06.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZI_-7dKnPQ/U63cUCZH6cI/AAAAAAAAPf4/MyXBLun4SHY/s1600/MSC-Pantera-06.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525503561408147035.post-52216001115177576932014-06-22T15:39:00.005+10:002014-06-22T15:39:54.903+10:00NEWS: NSR Ford GT40 Mk II (1177SW)<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1177SW - 12hr Sebring 1970</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NSR have just sent in some great photos of their soon to be released Sebring 12hr 1970 GT40. I have several of NSR's GT40 and I love them, they are a fabulous slot car to drive on the track, even by NSR standards. With close to a dozen livery variation of the GT40 already released by NSR, it takes a special livery to stand out and in my opinion, the Sebring yellow and black livery is just that. I think this car would look awesome running around my track layout and although not in the budget, I may have to 'find' the funds for this one. :)</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-km3TzYONHWw/U6ZoJt2L1wI/AAAAAAAAPeA/qg_OMtjJRVo/s1600/NSR+1177SW+GT40+01.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-km3TzYONHWw/U6ZoJt2L1wI/AAAAAAAAPeA/qg_OMtjJRVo/s1600/NSR+1177SW+GT40+01.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From NSR: <span style="color: #666666;"><i>'The Ford GT40 is an innovative model with high tech components, highly performing on track still respecting the scale modellistic aspect.</i></span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525503561408147035.post-11676066482787090802014-06-22T12:47:00.002+10:002014-06-22T12:47:36.173+10:00NEWS: Policar Ferrai 312 PB<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #666666;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Policar Ferrai 312PB</span></strong></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>CAR01a / CAR01b - 1000km Monza 1972</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New kid on the block, Policar have released the long awaited Ferrari 312 PB, their first model as they re enter the slot car market. As you can see from the photos, the 312PB looks a lot like the 312PB Sloter and Slot.it release several years back prior to Carrera securing an exclusive with the Ferrari branding. As a result these fine looking slot cars will not have any Ferrari branding or logos on them, something that is easily added if you wish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you will have heard by now, chassis and engineering all comes from Slot.it so we can expect these to be awesome on the track. Detail levels look very high which I'm happy to say is almost mandatory in the modern era of slot car racing. Packaging looks a little basic (cardboard) and from what I've read, is strongly based of Policar's original packaging style.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's also nice to see Policar releasing some slot car models (next is the Ferrari F40) that are no longer produced by other manufactures these days. Based on the standard of this first release, I think we can all be excited to have Policar back in our industry.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525503561408147035.post-90535798447248490242014-06-21T08:42:00.002+10:002014-06-21T08:42:48.224+10:00NEWS: REAL FX RACING<div align="center">
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">REAL FX RACING</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Race Cars with Artificial Intelligence</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slot car racing without the slots? Well I'm not totally convinced but this technology is worth a look. We are starting to see a lot more scaled car racing type products being released clearly aimed at a hybrid slot car/computer/RC market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Real FX: <i><span style="color: #666666;">'Slot Racing arrived and we got excited, but it took ages to set up (and put away), and every time a car flew off the track, you had to stop the race to pick it up & put it back on. We bought radio control cars. Took them out of the box, drove them around for a while.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">They were just too hard to control, and impossible to race. After a few crashes they ended up in the back of the cupboard. Along came video games. They gave us the action we wanted, but only in a 'virtual' world (and Dad struggled to play along).</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">We wondered why we couldn’t do the one thing everyone actually wants to do with a car. Race! So, over 6 years ago we set out to try and achieve it. We have ended up with a system that draws inspiration from all that has gone before, but elevates it to a whole new level.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Introducing RealFX Racing: The car racing system we wished for when we were kids!'</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The below video is pretty cool, my only comment would be how slow the cars seem to be running.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Real FX: <i><span style="color: #666666;">'And just like in video gaming, with RealFX you don't need another physical player in the room to still compete in a race. You simply add the second car, switch its handset to ‘Pace Car’ mode and race against it!</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">It's Artificial Intelligence means it will drive around the track and compete against you! Lightweight, affordable and patented '1-Sec-Connect' track segments click into place in less than1 second, allowing you to make a full size track layout in less than a minute - and take it down in the same time (well, usually even quicker). Go round chairs, under tables, or even from room to room.'</span></i></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-525503561408147035.post-43323132226032199452014-06-18T16:43:00.001+10:002014-06-18T17:17:52.336+10:00NEWS: MSC Competition Range Rover (MSC-7407)<div style="text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MSC-7407, '</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Africa Legends collection', Paris-Dakar 1981 Winner</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hot off the press, MSC Competition have just sent through AWESOME photos of their all-new Africa Legends' Range Rover that won the 1981 Paris to Dakar. 1981 was only the 3rd time in history the Dakar had been run, the Range Rover was driven by Bernard Giroux and René Metge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's special about this release is that it features the all new MSC Dakar chassis which looks awesome for off-road or rally tracks. Huge drop arm, full suspension and 4WD - I can't wait to get my hands on one for testing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Detail levels on the Range Rover look very high and accurately reflect the tough look and shape of the 80's Rangy. The wheels look perfect and I love the look of the knobbly tires.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pioneer Chevrolet '67 Camaro</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pioneer have just released some pictures of their upcoming Alan Green liveried Chevrolet Camaro. I'm sure you will agree with me when I say that the green/white livery looks awesome on the Camaro! I wonder how many of these stunning slots are destined for the race track and how many will end up collecting dust?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Racer/Sideways have sent through some photos of their recently released Le Mans 1979 liveried Ferrari 512BB. The car was driven by J.Beurlys, N.Faure, S. O'Rourke and B. de Dryver at Le Mans in 1979 and finished 12th, 36 laps behind the winning Porsche 935 K3.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A nice enough looking livery but I'm holding out for a more striking one before parting with the dollars on a Sideways 152BB.</span><br />
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"Nulla tenaci invia est via."</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Spyker motto, "For the tenacious, no road is impassable"</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zWLtGXUs-Ug/U5UmUMiCEdI/AAAAAAAAPQE/F55W183Zr54/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-07.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zWLtGXUs-Ug/U5UmUMiCEdI/AAAAAAAAPQE/F55W183Zr54/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-07.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>HISTORY</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Spyker is a Dutch sports car marque that started production in 1999. The 'Spyker Squadron' #85 and #86 car ran in the GT class at Le Mans in 2007 using a 3.8L Audi V8 power plant. Unfortunately both cars did not finish the race, the #85 Spyker completing only 40 laps retiring with transmission problems and the #86 car suffered from 'serious mechanical issues' completing 202 laps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This from Wikipedia: <i><span style="color: #666666;">'The C8 Spyder is the original base model with an Audi 4.2 litre V8 engine giving the car 400 PS (290 kW) and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). The C8 spyder T has a more powerful Audi 4.2 litre V8 twin turbo with 525 PS (386 kW) giving it a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">The C8 Laviolette has the 400 PS (290 kW) Audi engine but unlike the spyder models that come with a fixed roof with a glass canopy. The C8 Double 12R is a version made specifically for the 24 hours of Le Mans also using the Audi V8 engine with 480 PS (353 kW) and the C8 Double 12S is the street version of this car which has the same glass canopy of the Laviolette and optionally has a 620 PS (460 kW) engine instead of the 400 PS (290 kW) engine from the C8 spyder, giving it a top speed between 301 km/h (187 mph) and 345 km/h (214 mph) depending on the engine.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Both Double 12 versions have a modified C8 spyder frame with a longer wheelbase and a bigger fuel tank, 100 litres instead of 75. </span></i></span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">The Spyder C8 Double 12R's first race was the 12 Hours of Sebring in 2002, though an accident prevented the car from finishing. It also participates in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and several other endurance races. Since 2005 it has also participated in FIA GT races in the GT2 class with a Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R.'</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This from 'Ritzsit.nl': <i><span style="color: #666666;">'Despite all the problems and management changes Spyker cars continued to compete on circuits around the world. The Spyker Squadron entered the C8 Spyder GT2R in the six-round European Le Mans Series, the Sebring 12 Hours and of course the ever popular 24 Hours of Le Mans.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Instead of building new cars the two 2006 cars were rebuilt and upgraded to 2007 specifications. One of the cars was run by the private team of Speedy Racing, owned by Swiss Spyker dealer Alexandre Pesci.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">In the GT2 class of the European Le Mans Series the cars were moderately successful, scoring a podium finish and some top 5 positions. At the end of the season the Speedy Racing Team beat the Spyker Squadron with a 5th place in the final standings; the Spyker Squadron had to settle for 7th place.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Results of the 2007 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race were dramatic for Spyker however. Both cars were entered by the Spyker Squadron; the number 85 factory car was driven by Belicchi, Caffi and Chiesa and the number 86 Speedy Racing Team car by Janis, Hezemans and Kane. </span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Despite the experienced and accomplished driver line-up Spyker couldn't make a lasting impression. </span></i></span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">As the Le Mans race is stipulated by Spyker as the main event for proving the quality of their cars and establishing their name, the failure to finish was both a disappointment and a severe setback in an already very difficult year.'</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The above Youtube video shows testing of the 2007 Spyker at Circuito de Jerez in Spain. The plain silver test livery looks pretty impressive on the Spyker, here's hoping Scaleauto decide to release the test livery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;">IMPORTANT NOTE:</span></b> <span style="color: orange;">Ok, the first thing to point out before proceeding with the review is that this review is of a 'pre production' Scaleauto Spyker C8. That's right, this a pre production version of the #86 Spyker that we were lucky enough to get our greedy little hands on from the 'Spyker Squadron' box set.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So its important to note that this car may not be up to final Scaleauto production standards. All that being said, if the final Spykers were produced to the standard of this model, I would hazard a guess that 99.9% of slotters around the World would be more than happy with this release.</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many slot car manufactures produce limited edition or special boxed releases and it's nice to see Scaleauto joining the </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ranks. These types of releases really appeal to the collectors amongst our hobby but they need not be placed on a shelf never to see the anger of a heated race. Packaging quality and design remind me of early Fly releases and are not too different in appearance to more contemporary Slot.it LE set box releases</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Needless to say, this Scaleauto boxed release looks fantastic to the eye, I look forward to getting my hands on the final product.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following Spyker specifications are from the Scaleauto site:</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chassis is RT3 MWB 77-84mm 'Rev.2 Reinforced' (this is a more rigid evolution of the standard RT3)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Motor mount: Side-winder</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Motor: SC-08b Short-Can (20K)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pinion/Gear ratio: 12/32 (aluminium and nylon)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Floating motor-pod (4 point adjustment)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SC-1620 sprung guide</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Front Rims: 18x9mm plastic hub</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rear Rims: 19x10.5mm aluminium hub</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Height adjustable front axle</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Calibrated axles</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The RT3 </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">chassis </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">fitted to the Spyker,</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (in medium wheel base configuration) comes with numerous upgrade options such as lightweight interiors and sponge wheels. You can find more details about these upgrade options </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">on the <a href="http://www.scaleauto-slot.com/spare-parts/1-32-spare-parts" target="_blank">Scaleauto web site here.</a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">VALUE FOR MONEY</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've said it before and I'll say it again, we will never have enough funds to buy all the slot cars we would like and unfortunately there are times we are forced to let one or two slip through the collection. This section of my review concerns itself with the value a slot car marque represents as a way of helping with the dilemma of, ‘Should I really get this slot?’</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From a straight comparison perspective, Scaleauto slots are a little more expensive than your average slot release, say a Scalextric, Flyslot, Slot.it, SRC or a standard Ninco but they are cheaper than Black Arrow, NSR or Le Mans Miniatures. Scaleauto are more comparable with a 'Lightening' Ninco, MR Slotcar or Cartrix and when compared with these manufactures, Scaleauto represents fair enough value for your slotting dollar.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> While not the cheapest slot car on the market, Scaleauto are far from the most expensive and as you can see from the above and below photos,</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> engineering levels are very impressive</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another thing worth taking into account is the highly desirable models Scaleauto has been clever enough to release; Pagani Zonda, Honda HSV, BMW Z4, DeTomaso Pantera, Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 - epic slot cars you just NEED in your collection. </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>QUALITY AND DETAIL</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The finish and detail levels on the Spyker are just hands-down excellent, paint finish and level of detail such as side chrome intakes, (wow) numerous front grilling meshings, accurate wheel inserts and driver detail is top shelf resulting in a highly realistic looking slot car that just makes you want to put it on the track and take if for a spin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a bit of an unwritten rule about always photographing a slot car that I intend to review prior to running it on the track and for good reason, I've broken a few in the past</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. :) Well I was unable to photograph the Spyker for several days due to circumstance and I can tell you it was a tough few days not to be able to run the Spyker on the track. There's something compelling about a completely new release, especially one as impressive looking as the Spyker.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H74eMyqrVlY/U5UmNsSRNTI/AAAAAAAAPPU/jNwPk_EoUes/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-03.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H74eMyqrVlY/U5UmNsSRNTI/AAAAAAAAPPU/jNwPk_EoUes/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-03.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With respect to capturing the Spyker's overall shape and body detail, you would have to agree that Scaleauto have done a top job. I've looked long and hard and I think even the most scale-orientated slot fan will be very impressive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rear-end detail is fantastic, the rear tail-lights, huge twin exhausts and the rear side triple ventilations look menacing, almost like a shark's gills. The rear splitter and tow hook are also present, the rear wing seems to be fixed well so it should withstand all but the worst of shunts, I also like the external roll cage detail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've also been told that with the chassis and body design it will be possible to build both the Lavilolette and the Spyder versions featuring diferent air intakes adapting to the desired year version - this is great news.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm very happy to report that the side rear vision mirror do NOT protrude from the slot, in fact you can sit the Spyker on its side without the mirrors touching the track. I'm sure you'll agree that there's nothing worse than loosing a rear view mirror on the first running of your new pride and joy. Although pretty safe, I would still like to see these mirror made out of rubber rather than the hardened plastic</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cXPn0g-Jdnw/U5UmSAvm04I/AAAAAAAAPP4/y-gOP4RiA6U/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-06.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cXPn0g-Jdnw/U5UmSAvm04I/AAAAAAAAPP4/y-gOP4RiA6U/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-06.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While on the subject of rear vision mirrors, you might have noticed that Scaleauto have picked up on small details such as rear vision mirror colours between the #85 and #86 cars. A small thing I know but something other manufactures can to miss.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sb7eMmNwubg/U5UmTe9ZxRI/AAAAAAAAPP8/PIlRsLyucTQ/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-08.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sb7eMmNwubg/U5UmTe9ZxRI/AAAAAAAAPP8/PIlRsLyucTQ/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-08.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you would expect, front end detail is also high including multiple grills (this is a fine black and silver meshing), lower bumper </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">intakes</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, tow hook, yellow clear plastic front lights and wipers. I've always liked motorcars with coloured glass on their from lights, just imagine how good one of these Spykers would look with a lighting kit installed. Stand out feature however has to be down the sides in the form of multiple chrome air intakes which are a real defining feature of the Spyker, Scaleauto have done a great job in accurately capturing these on the slot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One small detail that you may notice that's missing is the refuelling ports just behind the driver, not a huge issue as the slot runs on electricity. ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Driver and internal detail (dash, roll-bars, steering wheel, fire extinguisher, etc.) are all present as you would expect. I'm always impressed with light-weight interiors and the Spyker has just that. As with some other high-end manufactures, the bottom half of the driver figure is actually hollow reducing weight, (see below photo). A light weight interior is also available if you wish to reduce weight and COG even more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The driver's helmet has been painted as have the driver's racing harness and overalls as these look good enough, they are not up to Slot.it standards however. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have previously touched upon the wheels inserts, the spoke design looks great on the car and is an accurate representation. The wheels also have brake discs and callipers detail and the rubber has Michelin sponsorship present.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although there are a few small omissions, the Spyker is an excellently presented slot car and I would go as far as to say that you will be very impressed with it in terms of detail and accuracy, well done Scaleauto.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In keeping with contemporary Scaleauto releases, the 7mm deep red guide is sprung which works very well on my Carrera plastic track. The guide has a high degree of movement and </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">rotates freely </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(160-170 degree of rotation) </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">in the chassis </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">returning to a central position which </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">allowing the slot to corner well</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From a purely aesthetic perspective, the guide is set at a good height for the front of the slot but its worth noting that the compressed spring does raise the front of the C8 by approximately 1 millimetre. Removal of the spring is very easy but a small amount of plastic trimming could be made to the guide post housing to address this slight ride height increase if desired</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The RT3 chassis does allow you to swap this bar magnet for a smaller button magnet approximately half way along the chassis. Although not a significant issue, the C8 does tend to lift (approx. 5mm) at the front when running over hump sections on my layout. This is due to the powerful rear magnet causing lift as it 'sticks' the rear of the C8 to the track while running through these sections.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have a flat track or intend to run the C8 in non-magnetic set-up then this is not an issue, otherwise I suggest replacing the bar magnet with a more central button magnet. I installed a 5mm Ninco button magnet in my C8 but if you want even less downforce, then try a 2mm Scalextric button type magnet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The front axle is height adjustable via 2 small Allen screws which are accessible from underneath the chassis, a small thing but this means you don't have to remove the body to adjust the ride height.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As with most slots that come with an height adjustable front axle, you'll need to set the front axle height to suit your track and taste. From-the-box the front wheel grub screws are screwed fully in resulting in the front wheels not touching the track. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once adjusted, the front wheels sit nicely on the track, turning as the slot runs on the track. There is plenty of vertical play in the front axle so the front wheels don't interrupt the front guide resulting in potential deslots.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Spyker RT3 chassis comes setup standard in a side-winder motor pod configuration with Scaleauto's SC-08b 'short-can' 20,000rpm motor, I've said it before but I love this motor/gear configuration. The standard motor is strong enough without being ridiculous for home track purposes and the C8 is well suited to my home track. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The SC-08b powers the Spyker rapidly along the longer straights (4-5 metres) of my track and the chassis and rear magnet allow the C8 to be pushed quickly through the more technical sections of my layout.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Similar to the Scaleauto Pantera I reviewed last month, my only comment would be that in 'from-the-box' setup, the rear down-force causes the C8 to be too stuck to the track removing some of the pleasure of driving a clearly brilliant slot car. As a result, the C8 is very fast but a little too predictable to in driving dynamics. As with the Pantera, removing or replacing the bar magnet with a smaller button magnet does reduces lap times but results in a slot car that is far more enjoyable to drive on the track. It's your choice, speed vs. driving experience but for my money, the C8 is a far more enjoyable slot to drive with less magnet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more specific information on the track used in this review please have a look at my <a href="http://manicslots.blogspot.com.au/2007/12/how-to-slot-car-scenery.html" target="_blank">track layout here.</a>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In terms of gearing, the pinion is 12 tooth and the spur gear is 32 tooth. The short-can motor is secured (fixed with a pair of small screws) well in the motor pod resulting in zero motor rotation under power.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The weight distribution of the slot is impressive, the upper body is light and although there are lighter offering out there, but probably not with this much detail and accuracy unless it's a Slot.it or NSR offering. It is only when you remove the body from the chassis that you realise just how light this body is (16.2 grams) and that means low centre of gravity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The entire slots weight (chassis + body) is 77.6 grams. For comparison purposes, a Slot.it Porsche 956C weighs 78.7 grams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The body is held on with 2 long screws, a</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">n interesting feature of all Scaleauto bodies is that there are 2 brass knobs (see below photo) attached to the ends of the body mounting posts. These brass knows allow the body to freely pivot on the chassis, plastic tends to stick to other plastic preventing free movement so Scaleauto have addressed this issue in a clever way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As an aside, you might want to super glue these brass knobs to the body mounting posts as they tend to fall off every time you remove the body from the chassis. I don't think this lessons the pivoting effect in any way. Once glued, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I loosened both the chassis screws a full turn and the floating chassis works beautifully, pivoting freely</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hMXKk7kKP40/U5UmW__AMzI/AAAAAAAAPQc/VQTTc0gTG0w/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-11.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hMXKk7kKP40/U5UmW__AMzI/AAAAAAAAPQc/VQTTc0gTG0w/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-11.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Spyker ran beautifully straight from the box, something I tend to take for granted these days, it wasn't that many years ago you could be almost shedding a tear with some manufactures FTB performance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That being said, I did the following adjustments to my Spyker after a few quick evaluation laps</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">;</span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Loosen (1 turn) both body mount screws,</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Loosen (1 turn) all 4 pivoting motor pod screws,</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check rear axle for rotation and lateral movement, adjust as necessary,</span></li>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0mldSulGDtU/U5UmlLQZbgI/AAAAAAAAPSg/6oN5NEv8rLA/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-29.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0mldSulGDtU/U5UmlLQZbgI/AAAAAAAAPSg/6oN5NEv8rLA/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-29.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Supplied rear rubber is soft enough and gives a good level of grip on my Carrera plastic track surface. If you're intending on casually racing then you'll be happy with this standard rubber. However, if you want the best performance possible then you'll want to upgrade</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Be sure to source a low profile rubber as rear wheel arch clearance is minimal on the Spyker.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So after all that, how does the Spyker run on the track</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">? Well this is a quick slot no doubt with a few small issues, namely too much magnet. I'm starting to form the opinion that modern Scaleauto releases are akin to rock ships on rails. Downgrading the magnet to a central button magnet turns the Spyker into a far more enjoyable slot car to drive. The slot behaves very well when pushed through corners, the tail end occasionally stepping out a little in a slightly sideways slide. :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The front and rear axles comes complete with brass spacers which is a nice touch, my Spyker rear end had the perfect amount of play or lateral movement. I've spoken before about how close the rear axle is to the motor housing wrapper but you should</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> always check this on RT3 chassis. If you find an issue, remove the motor wrapper to correct.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While we are talking about the motor, it's great to see that Scaleauto have removed the non pinion end of the drive shaft which protrudes as much as 10mm on some of my earlier Scaleauto models, nice work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also as previously mentioned, the Spyker is a rocket ship straight from the box, lap time were consistently in the low 6 second range, best lap time was 6.12 seconds. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Any slot that runs in the 6 second range </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">on my layout </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is damn quick. However as previously mentioned, despite being very quick the Spyker was a little boring to drive, downgrading the magnet rectified the problem but also dropped lap times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bar magnet removed and 5mm Ninco button magnet installed resulted in lap times dropping almost a second. Worth it? Absolutely, the Spyker became a joy to drive. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the time of this review I had run a few hundred laps with the Spyker, with more laps I'm confident that these lap times will improve.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQUu5n90Yxc/U5UmcJt3i0I/AAAAAAAAPRM/hYNMgZ3KrIs/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-18.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQUu5n90Yxc/U5UmcJt3i0I/AAAAAAAAPRM/hYNMgZ3KrIs/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-18.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a>On speaking about bar magnet removal, I should point out that this is not the quickest operation. You have to remove the body followed by removing the rear axle, the motor and finally 2 grub screws that hold the magnet in position. Unfortunately some of the chassis body work obstruct access to the 2 small grub screws, you will have to remove this body work which is glued to the chassis - ouch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would like to see the inclusion of a 2nd bar magnet position (perhaps where the button mag position is) for magnetic adjustment or the inclusion of a button magnet standard with the RT3 chassis perhaps</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In terms on non-magnetic performance, this slot is pleasant to drive on the track (and a fair bit quieter too) but would benefit from a rubber upgrade. This is where the rear body work's minimal clearance could become an issue, be sure to fit low profile rubber.</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tjUksojr-6U/U5UmecDU4pI/AAAAAAAAPRg/W5P8Z0OOXjI/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-19.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tjUksojr-6U/U5UmecDU4pI/AAAAAAAAPRg/W5P8Z0OOXjI/s1600/d140608-Scaleauto-Spyker-19.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285530660296691618" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 460px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So does ManicSlots recommend Scaleauto's Spyker C8?</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Absolutely, this is an original and aesthetically </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">impressive slot car with great track performance. What I really like about the Spyker are the configuration options for different driving styles. If you want a rocket ship, then you'll be happy. If you're after a higher level of connection to how the slot handles, then you'll you can have that as well</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Required skill level to get the </span><u style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">most</u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> out of the Spyker is medium to high. Given the numerous exciting race liveries that have adorned the Spyker over the last decade, I think we will see some highly desirable Scaleauto releases over the next 12 months.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's not forget that this is a per production release, Scaleauto are still working on the Sypker as you read this article. It's this type of dedication to great releases that guarantees that Scaleauto will continue to release more exciting model like the Spyker, great job Scaleauto!</span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sex Appeal: 6th gear</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collectability: 5th gear</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Build Quality: 6th gear</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Attention to Detail: 6th gear</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'RTR' Performance: 7th gear</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more photos of Scaleauto's Spyker C8, head over to the Scaleauto website by clicking the below link.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>The above photo is copyright Sutton Images</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The above Youtube video shows some classic footage of the 'papaya orange' coloured M7C, also known as the 'Thursday car' which was powered by a Ford Cosworth engine, enjoy.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> CA19d, Le Mans 24hr 1988</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slot.it have released the next Toyota 88C livery and it's a pretty impressive one at that, the Toyota Tom's </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minolta</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> livery from Le Mans 1988. Beaten by Jaguar, (Jaguar XJR-9) the number 36 88C finished 12th overall after completing 351 laps of the famous Circuit de la Sarthe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Slot.it: <i><span style="color: #666666;">'The Toyota 88C is a sports car prototype designed by Toyota in 1988, according to the Group C specifications.
The car, designed by Dome, was an evolution of the 87 model. It was powered by a 2.1 liter, water cooled, 680-hp, 4 cylinder turbocharged engine unit, named “3S-GT”, with 16 valves driven by double over head camshaft.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">The chassis was an aluminum monocoque, whose composite bodywork was made of carbon fiber and kevlar.
Team Toyota Tom's took part in the 1988 Le Mans 24 Hours with an 88C carrying number 36 sponsored by Minolta, a Japanese worldwide manufacturer of cameras, photocopiers, fax machines , and laser printers.
The car was driven by Geoff Lees, Kaoru Hoshino and Masanori Sekiya.'</span></i></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Audi welcomes Porsche back to Le Mans</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Let the motorsport begin!</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Audi has raced at Le Mans since 2000 and has won an impressive 12 times! Porsche however has won Le Mans 16 times but has not competed at Le Mans since 1998. As you all know, Mark Webber is driving for Porsche this year as they returning to the greatest endurance race on the Earth and Audi has welcomed them back with this YouTube </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">taunt </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">video - Let the Motorsport begin!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The new 2014 Audi from Wikipedia: <i><span style="color: #666666;">'Changes from 2013 R18 e-tron quattro include the introduction of blue laser beam backlights with a yellow phosphor crystal lens, a revised V6 TDI engine with an electric turbocharger, upgrades to the flywheel accumulator system and an exhaust heat recovery system.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">The system captures the thermal energy from the exhaust and can add power to either the turbocharger or the flywheel accumulator system. Audi later opted not to race with the second Energy Retrieval System, which is known as a Motor Generator Unit-Heat [MGU-H] in F1.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">The aerodynamics have been heavily revised in accordance with the new rules: the width is reduced by 10 cm, the height is increased by 20 mm and there is a new set of front wings. However, the exhaust-blown diffuser on the 2013 model has been banned and removed. The safety monocoque has been strengthened with additional fabric. Wheel tethers and extra crash structures are also added to the car.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Finally, there are numerous smaller upgrades to vision and ergonomics to improve drivability'</span></i></span><br />
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Cartrix Ferrari F555<br />
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<!-- Other article links here -->The Cartrix brand has for quite some time been producing some gorgeous F1 cars from 1950's and 1960's. Some models are more popular than others. The Ferrari F555 F1 Supersqualo is one such model that has long sold out and which attracts a good premium for those lucky enough to have one or more for sale. <br />
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The 555 and 553 name were derived from a combination of engine size rounded up (499cc) to 500 and the year of production (53/55) added to the 500. <br />
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The 555 owes it's history to the Ferrari 553 which competed rather poorly in the 1954 F1. The 553 was radically modified to improve performance and it was hoped the 555 would be capable of competing with the hugely successful Mercedes W196.<br />
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1955 was an extremely disappointing year for the 555. It was eventually replaced in 1956 by the Lancia Ferrari D50 which was far more competitive.<br />
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Five F555 models have been produced by Cartrix: [number of models made]<br />
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0940 #4 Eugenio Castellotti 1955 [1500]<br />
0941 #2 Nino Farina 1955 [1500]<br />
0942 #12 Maglioli 1955 [1500]<br />
0013 #5 U32 5th Anniversary [200] <br />
0023 #48 Frere/Tarufi 1955 [200]<br />
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This particular model was purchased from eBay in Spain for around $85 AUD. A massive thank you to the David Fernández-Cano owner of SlotArt who was kind enough to forward this model to me with my SlotArt order. <br />
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The more astute amongst you will notice a common problem with the Cartrix F555. The top and bottom parts of the bonnet appears to have a small gap that is quite noticible. Nothing to be that concerned about, just a minor imperfection. Three of my five F555 models have a similar problem.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok now for something a little different - a bit of a favourite and not without good reason amongst slotters, the Ninco Renault Megane Trophy. A cracker of a chassis, the Megane is a delight to setup and race on your favourite track. The Ninco 'Lightning' edition is particularly striking in ATAG orange and alloy 5 spoke hubs. This baby comes standard without a magnet but who needs one when your provided with such a well balanced chassis? A little well distributed weight and a rear rubber upgrade and you're in business! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Wikipedia: <span style="color: #666666;"><i>'In June 2011 Renault Sport revealed a limited edition 265 hp/265 lb-ft version of the Mégane III called the Mégane R.S. Trophy. The Megane R.S. Trophy uses the same 2.0 four-cylinder as the standard 250 hp R.S. but thanks to modifications such as a new air intake it gains an extra 15 hp, pushing the power output to 265 hp, or 132.5 hp per litre.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>It hits 0-62 mph in six seconds flat and goes on to a top speed of 254 km/h (157 mph). It is instantly recognizable thanks to model-specific decoration such as Trophy stickers on the doors, a new spoiler and specific 19″ rims with R.S. center caps. It comes in a model-specific metallic yellow (Jaune Sirius) but is also available in more low-key colors such as white (Blanc Glacier), black (Noir Étoilé) and gray (Gris Cassiopée).</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>Renault will limit the production to 500 examples. It will be sold in France, Australia, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and in Slovenia. In France it will carry a base price of 35,500 €'</i></span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Carrera's May DTMs</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">23793 - Audi R8 LMS 'Team Phoenix' Bathurst</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've said it before and I'll say it again, Carrera has taken a strangle hold on the DTM and GT slot car market! Carrera's latest additions to their already extensive GT line-up is the Team Phoenix Red Back Spider livery from Bathurst 2012 and the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 'Bilstein Team' which raced at Silverstone in 2013.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Both of these releases look impressive but for my money, it has to the the Audi R8 that ran at Bathurst. For some reason Scalextric did not release this livery as a high-detail slot so I'm super glad Carrera has. What's even more impressive than the high detail levels on these cars is the great 'out of box' performance and the inclusion of lights making them incredibly cost effective additions to your collection!</span><br />
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