GALLERY: Avant Audi R10TDi

Avant Slot Audi R10 TDi

3rd at Le Mans 2006

The ManicSlot Mini Review

Strengths:

• Solid 'from the box' performance
• High level of detail
• Solid height adjustable front axle
• Sprung glide
• Floating motor pod
• Rubber aerials
• High standard paint and decal job
• Strong non-magnetic performer

Weaknesses:

• I'm not too keen on front wiring style
• Front wheel looks a little small in diameter
• Slot scale proportions look a little off

Verdict:

A nice slot car to drive, particularly once setup for non mag slotting. Avant Slot is here to stay and no serious collection would be complete without at least one of these impressive slot cars.

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NEWS: Avant Slot Porsche

Avant Slot Porsche RS Spyder

Black Test Car

From Avant Slot, "Porsche Spyder is ready for launch. The first is the usual reference to the PML-carbon black in color, limited edition to 1000 units. It is compatible with the chassis of the Peugeot 908 HDI and incorporates the latest generation of the same. Subsequently appear in the market DHL versions, both in standard version as a new series with the lights still Avant Slot. These lights stay lit even if the car leaves the track, constantly incorporating intensity and brake lights. We hope that the car is your liking."

Well I do and I like it a lot! Detail levels looks very good and being an Avant it shouldn't exactly be a slug on the track. Perhaps we will finally have a decent representation of the Porsche RS Spyder to race?

You can read more about the new Porsche RS Spyder on the Avant Slot Website Here

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NEWS: SCX Redbull Fever

SCX Aston Martin DBR9 Redbull

SCX Ferrari 360 GTC Redbull

SCX Skoda Fabia WRC Redbull

I just received these Redbull SCX slots in the mail from Steve at SCX UK, thanks mate. They are impressive looking models and although the Skoda WRC isn't my type of car, I have to say it's very impressive on the track. Over the past few years I have developed a fondness for the 'modern' SCX slot car releases and these 3 slots strengthen that opinion.

Detail levels are high and importantly, these slots are a lot of fun to drive around the track. What's better is when my 4 year old son drives them I don't have a completely terrified look on my face. With the exception of Scalextric slot cars, I think modern SCX slots represent the best value for money on the slot market today.

Of the 3 slots, the Ferrari 360 GTC is hands down the fastest on my track. Times were 6.22, 6.83 and 7.14 for the Ferrari 360 GTC, Skoda Fabia and Aston Martin DBR9 respectively. I was pleasantly surprised by the Skoda as it doesn't have the SCX floating motor pod and is 4 wheel drive but still beat the Aston Martin. The Aston was having trouble keeping it in the slot and a small bit of weight up front may correct this resulting in better times.

You can checkout more lap times HERE

The Ferrari 360 is simply an excellent slot on the track and very enjoyable to drive. This is my second SCX Ferrari 360 and they are both great slots. If you've been thinking about getting a 360, stop thinking.

For more information about SCX products,

see SCX UK here

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