ManicSlots' slot cars and scenery: DBR9

Best value slot cars < $AU65

Carrera Ferraris, classic Nascars, F1, GT and JTC. - Incredible value slots, you can get these from the UK, US, etc. for as little as $AU50.
Scalextric Muscle Cars, (Mustang & Camaro) - Stunning performance and collectibility.
Scalextric Classic Range, (GT40, 330 P4, 300 SLR) - Lights and collectibility, especially GT40.
Scalextric Classic Grand Prix, (M23, 375, 312, 156) - Fun to race and limited collectibility.
SCX Nascar Range - Blast to race, good chassis (floating pod), limited collectibility.
Scalextric Endurance Range, (MC12, DBR9, GTR3, Audi R8) - Lights and great performance.

Best value slot cars < $AU100

Slot.it Limited Edition Cars - Excellent engineering, very driveable and VERY collectible!
Scalextric Twin Box Sets, (Mercedes, Ferrari, Classic F1) - Collectible themed sets (harder to get for sub $100 these days).
Slot.it Cars, (Mclaren, Porsche, Merc, Jag, Ferrari) - The 'drivers slot' and very collectible!
Fly Classic F1 Cars, (March 761, Williams FW07) - Unmatchable detail, great to drive and collectible.
Pioneer Mustangs - Fantastic detail, great on the track with limited collection potential.

So you want to be a slot car collector? Well then, this is what you should be buying, (no order).

P001 Pioneer Mustang
88286 Fly March 761 Jager
CA06D Slot.it Merc Sauber C9
SICA03F Slot.it Porsche 962C
SICA12A Slot.it Audi R8C
SICA09A Slot.it Porsche 956KH
SICA10A Slot.it McLaren F1 GTR
SICA10C Slot.it McLaren F1 GTR
SICA15A Slot.it Mazda 787B
SICW04 Slot.it LE Porsche 962
C2775 Scalextric Ford Mustang
C2829 Scalextric Ford V8
C2558A Scalextric F1 Set
C2890 Scalextric Mustang
C2897 Scalextric Peugeot 908
C2917 Scalextric Ford GT40
C2918 Scalextric Ferrari 412P
C2923A Scalextric Classic F1 Set
C2960 Scalextric Aston Martin
C2964 Scalextric Lotus 49
C3002 Scalextric Ford Mustang

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Tuesday, 2 July 2013

NEWS: Black Arrow Gulf Aston DBR9

Gulf Aston Martin DBR9
Le Mans 2008 category winner

Black Arrow have just released their second livery of the ever popular Aston Martin DBR9, the model comes with the following features;

Chassis "IN-FLEX" by Black Arrow
Motor Mount "In-Line" V1.0
Bevel Gear Black Arrow 13/37
Motor APACHE 28.000 rpm
Front Tires Zero Grip Rear Tires R1
Front Rims Delrin 0,62 gr.
Rear Rims Aluminum 0,95 gr.
Steel Axles 56mm
Suspension Springs White/Green
Wires 1,3mm Oxigen Free
Braids 0,4mm Oxigen Free

I don't own one of these beauties as yet so my evaluation is based on specifications and appearance alone. BR have done a stunning job in the aesthetics department and the packaging is a very nice touch as well. Engineering is a departure with such a high rpm motor and an unusual gearing choice, great to see a manufacture shipping a release with zero grip front rubber.

The below video (published 26 January 2013) might help you make up your mind on the on-track performance of the BA Aston Martin - pretty impressive!

As an incentive, BA are throwing in a pair of nifty Torx Black Arrow branded screwdrivers (worth 10euro) if you purchase one of their Astons online. Head over to the BA website to take advantage of the offer, the Gulf Aston will be available for shipping from 31 July 2013.