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Slot.it Opel DTM out of the box slot car Review!
Promising to be a fast car is this.
Comes with a fragile wing. Not the only car with this issue though and nothing some clear silicone won't fix.
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Відео

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Fast yet tricky.
H and R Slot Car Chassis Review
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Build your own car starter set!
Carrera slot car track review and 3 month ownership experience.
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My 3 month track experience my likes, my upgrades, my layout considerations.
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lap times BMW M4 6.17 Ford Torino With stock magnets 6.312 Ford Torino with front magnet only. 7.996
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Great well finished. It you can use a screwdriver and a Hex wrench you can drive this car!
Slot.it Jaguar XJR10 Slot Car Review.
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My XJR 10 club racer with stock magnet before I add the magnets back for racing. Note I forgot to mention the wiring. In stock form the wiring includes a plug to easily switch out to the slot.it digital chip for carrera track.
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Easy to drive and very competitive.
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Policar 412p slotcar review!
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A cool fun slot car that just drives different.
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Very fast tough car coming to get you!
Carrera Digital Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo Martini Racing No.8 1981 Review.
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Pocket Rocket with a lot of potential.
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Fast car, Durable. with a wicked widow maker attitude!
Carrera Digital BMW M4 review.
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Carrera Digital BMW M4 review.
Revoslot Ford Escort Review.
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Revoslot Ford Escort Review.
OmniSlotBox Emulator Review. Carrera Digital to Analog Switch.
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OmniSlotBox Emulator Review. Carrera Digital to Analog Switch.
Carrera Digital controller alternative RamJet X Review. with Houston Scale Auto Racing.
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Carrera Digital controller alternative RamJet X Review. with Houston Scale Auto Racing.
Carrera Retro Grand Prix review. Out of the box and on the table!
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Carrera Retro Grand Prix review. Out of the box and on the table!
unboxing the Carrera Retro Grand Prix #houstonscaleautoracingclub
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unboxing the Carrera Retro Grand Prix #houstonscaleautoracingclub
Slot car home brew magnetic down force measurement tool
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Slot car home brew magnetic down force measurement tool
ECX circuit 2wd stock in 2-3" of grass.
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ECX circuit 2wd stock in 2-3" of grass.
ECX Circuit 2wd review
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ECX Circuit 2wd review

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  • @Dreamcee
    @Dreamcee 3 дні тому

    Hi, are you running at full speed yet? The 1/32 comes with lower power 'high speed' and the 1/24 converts the track to 'full-speed' running at 18v, really interested as the scalextric track doesn't seem to have moved on since the 70's and has probs got worse with cheaper plastics and cheaper metal in the rails

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 2 дні тому

      @@Dreamcee I run the carrera cars at full speed in stock form. They perform well but thinking of upgrading the tires and pulling out the magnets. The revo slot group b cars I run at power level 6/10 which I guess is about 7 or 8 volts. Works really well for these cars. The cars I race at the shop I run at 8 or 9 out of 10 as the shop I race at race on 11 volts. I like the speed adjustment as all the cars handle differently with different levels of traction and motor power. So it helps to find a nice level. I had scalextric last in 2002. This carrera track is far better quality and to be honest the cars are also better made. It does take up more room than scalextric as corners are a larger radius. But I would get carrera again in a heart beat. Especially if you think you want to try 1:24. I don't have a 124 other than the Nascar H&R kit and that has a 12V motor so I haven't had the need to buy the uprated power supply yet.

  • @wjspade
    @wjspade 8 днів тому

    That’s a good looking car. Shame about the wing though. I’ve seen you run the Mercedes at the club- the Opel’s definitely got its work cut out for it! 👍🏼

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 8 днів тому

      @@wjspade Yeah the Mercedes is quick. Just given it a service and the question is which one to run in two weeks. Either way fun shall be had!

  • @PNWSlotcarDad
    @PNWSlotcarDad 8 днів тому

    Great car for handling 🏁 Happy racing brother💯

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 8 днів тому

      @@PNWSlotcarDad Thank you. I think this is going to be a good runner once dialed in!

  • @johnfloyd838
    @johnfloyd838 29 днів тому

    I have a afx set that I got from my wife for a Xmas gift and I have not been able to find the room for it yet but I definitely will find some where to set it up 😎👍❤️

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 24 дні тому

      @@johnfloyd838 I have not tried ho scale. I am interested but at the same time the current track is the only rabbit hole I want to explore.

    • @johnfloyd838
      @johnfloyd838 24 дні тому

      @@simonsays171 I understand 😎👍, whatever works for you and enjoy the hobby Simon.

  • @mauriziomeloni813
    @mauriziomeloni813 2 місяці тому

    Credo che stai confrontando una slot car in scala 1:24 (Carrera) contro una altra in scala 1:32 (Revoslot).. ecco perché la Carrera appare molto più grande, sono differenti le scale di riferimento

  • @HARRYS_SLOTCARS_N_RC_CRAWLERS
    @HARRYS_SLOTCARS_N_RC_CRAWLERS 2 місяці тому

    No posts in a while, hope your doing ok 🤗 nice car review ...of course the polarity switch also enables you to run the car clockwise or anticlockwise on analogue track 🙂..Harry

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 2 місяці тому

      @@HARRYS_SLOTCARS_N_RC_CRAWLERS yes Harry doing good. I have the track packed up for the hurricane season but will likely get one set up on the spare room floor. I have the iron dames ferrari to review.

    • @HARRYS_SLOTCARS_N_RC_CRAWLERS
      @HARRYS_SLOTCARS_N_RC_CRAWLERS 2 місяці тому

      @simonsays171 ahh super stuff , looking forward to seeing your review 🤗

  • @franciscomarchorigarcia7961
    @franciscomarchorigarcia7961 3 місяці тому

    Very good.

  • @WilliamBrown-j3o
    @WilliamBrown-j3o 3 місяці тому

    Great content thankyou 🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 3 місяці тому

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Hope to post some new videos soon.

  • @wjspade
    @wjspade 3 місяці тому

    I’m still looking for a 1:24 scale Mopar body. The cheapest I’ve found is $40 for a Charger Daytona.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 3 місяці тому

      Hopefully with the hobby gaining in interest we start seeing more models coming to market at better prices.. one can hope.

  • @PaulpierreGaudy
    @PaulpierreGaudy 4 місяці тому

    Comment me procurer ce boîtier merci

  • @DaraM73
    @DaraM73 4 місяці тому

    Are you sure you haven’t bought a 1/24 scale BMW?

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 4 місяці тому

      Not yet. I need to sort out my club carrera GT car. Thinking a Lamborghini ot the audi R8.

  • @robertfarrar6212
    @robertfarrar6212 4 місяці тому

    He said "cracking" I LOVE British slang! BTW, this set is on the way...twiddle! (USA slang ;-)

  • @nobodyshome758
    @nobodyshome758 4 місяці тому

    In analog mode my controller runs both lanes. Does yours do that? 🤔

  • @MPSlotCar
    @MPSlotCar 4 місяці тому

    Tracks looking good! You’re going to love running the 1:24s. They offer a different driving experience! Cheers

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 4 місяці тому

      Thank you sir. The H&R 124 Nascar I built runs really well. I would like to get a BRM but can't decide which lol!

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 4 місяці тому

      Also hope you found some good fish and chips while visiting the UK slot fest!

  • @PNWSlotcarDad
    @PNWSlotcarDad 4 місяці тому

    My most favorite car to drift, KTM X-bow! The way to go brother. I'm getting ready to start live streaming each night at 6:00 p.m. pst. There will be a lot of other slot car UA-camrs there as well, hope to see you there bro. Happy racing 🏎️

  • @voivode2591
    @voivode2591 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the info. I haven’t really nailed down what I want to do there. The 1 wooden track I visit only allows foam tires or rubber. I haven’t decided on whether to add the analog option to my track. I have a few cars for the wooden track and I have been chipping the other cars for home.

  • @iscream4761
    @iscream4761 5 місяців тому

    How big is that green table?

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 4 місяці тому

      There are 2 8ft x 5ft tables end to end for a total of 16ft x 5 ft

  • @jimcunningham534
    @jimcunningham534 5 місяців тому

    Great to see you enjoying your OmniSlotBox! Good decision to add shoulders as well!

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thank you. It really is a great product solid and pro level. Being able to switch between any cars I like so easily really let's me make the most of the hobby! The Borders are a big help a few weeks in now, and agame changer for 124 scale cars and keeping 132 cars in better shape!

  • @wjspade
    @wjspade 5 місяців тому

    After using the controllers at the club, the stock Carrera controllers just feel like cheap toys. I’ll need to get Russ to order me 3 Ramjets before too long.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Yep. I got myself a pair. These are so much better than the stock ones.

  • @wjspade
    @wjspade 5 місяців тому

    Hey, Simon! It’s Wade. Thanks for the pointers you gave me yesterday. This is a neat setup. Once I get more into racing, I’m gonna wind up make one of these.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Awesome. Once you get a car dialed in at the shop this makes it a lot easier to get the remaining cars ready

  • @PNWSlotcarDad
    @PNWSlotcarDad 5 місяців тому

    My orange KTM X-bow is my favorite car to drift! You're not wrong on the handling, she is a tricky one. Happy racing 💥

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. It looks so good but it's so fussy on track. The Paul guage help it calm down though.

  • @twolinesslotcars
    @twolinesslotcars 5 місяців тому

    Looks like a fun project Sim!

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thanks Marty it has been a fun one. Gonna be tackling that marcos this weekend I think.

  • @pistolpete651
    @pistolpete651 5 місяців тому

    Yes, the body mounts are available separately. Slot Car Corner has them.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Great information thank you!

  • @pistolpete651
    @pistolpete651 5 місяців тому

    I got a deal on 5 of the Nascar model kits. $10 a piece. Bought that roller chassis also. But doing some scratch build chassis instead. Nice paint job. Looks awesome 👌

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thanks again. Came out better than I thought will be considering white kits more often.

  • @bigmike141
    @bigmike141 5 місяців тому

    Best handling 1/32nd car I have is the xjr10. On plastic or wood track. Nice review on the jaguar

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I had my PB last week with it at the club track. Was giving the far more experienced drivers a good run for their money! Very happy with this car for sure!

  • @SwiftSlots
    @SwiftSlots 5 місяців тому

    Cool Idea, pity there is nothing in my area that allows for this type of car.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Yeah I am lucky with my local club. We race slot.it group C. Slot.it dtm and carrera gt classes and a little Nascar. You could start a trend!

  • @Slotspeed-scale-racing
    @Slotspeed-scale-racing 5 місяців тому

    What a cool track! The DTM Slot It cars appear to be heavily tuned - what have you changed?

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      The cars are stock except for the magnetic downforce. We are allowed up to 110grams of downforce. It suits the club track well but putting the cars on the home track and they are ridiculous. I think it suits the club track because the club track is not as grippy and the braid is flush with the surface unlike the raised carrera track rail. It is a fun more technical commercial track. Suits the slot.it cars well. We also run a group C slot.it class with 100 grams which is even faster.

  • @Slotspeed-scale-racing
    @Slotspeed-scale-racing 5 місяців тому

    Hi Simon, i also like that "smooth" driving experience with cars on metal chassis. I`ve made some videos on my chanel how i build 1:32 scale cars on a metal chassis from Plafit with front suspension and a long can motor. The cars drive much more predictably and controllably at the limit. It takes some work to match the cars with the right components, but it's worth it. Greetings Carsten

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Hey Carsten. I subbed you and will check out your builds for sure! Thanks for watching my video.

    • @Slotspeed-scale-racing
      @Slotspeed-scale-racing 5 місяців тому

      @@simonsays171 Cool, thanks for stopping by! Greetings from Germany!

  • @OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars
    @OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars 5 місяців тому

    Sweeet

  • @nobodyshome758
    @nobodyshome758 5 місяців тому

    That is really cool!! 😎 Thanks for sharing!

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really like it. Really opens up all sorts of directions for the hobby.

  • @jkm49us25
    @jkm49us25 5 місяців тому

    We did build our own cars back in the mid 60's using Revell, Monogram or AMT plastic models. Much cheaper than purchasing out of the box slots and allowed some creativity as well. Will this car your working on be able to run on a Digital Carrera stack?

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I have a digital to analog switch for my digital track. This car will stay analog but it is brass and I am sure with the ftslottechnic chip where the diode is on its own wire, a digital solution should be easy enough. SlotR has some good conversion videos for revo slot that would translate to this chassis

  • @IrrerasCarrera
    @IrrerasCarrera 5 місяців тому

    Good review, enjoyed that🎉

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching. More coming soon ish.

  • @johnniehobby
    @johnniehobby 5 місяців тому

    You're going to love the 1:24 scale. It's a very different driving experience compared to the 1:32, but a lot of fun.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Hey Jonniehobby! Thanks for watching man picked up many tips from your channel! The local club runs 1/24 Hardbody Nascar so I am putting one together. Just got the body painted and now for the waterside decals. The H&R chassis with foam tires runs well can't wait to finish up the body and have the whole car going around. I'll have to post a video when done!

  • @kevinhuber8723
    @kevinhuber8723 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. I don't think I will ever do a layout with plastic track rather spend the money for a custom wood layout. I know the cost is high but it's not like I am without talent.... the cars slapping the sections drives me crazy. The inner and outer lane issue is also solved but not de slotting. That has been part of slot car racing since it's inception.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. There are Pros and cons with both. Plastic is great for temporary set up and playing with layouts. Not to mention easy for digital and racing more than 2 cars. Wood is not really suitable for temporary set up, difficult to implement digital lane changers can not adjust layouts. Each have their place I feel.

  • @lancelot1953
    @lancelot1953 5 місяців тому

    Hi Simon - great review! May I suggest "cleaning up" the video a bit i.e. using a tripod to give a stable image so that viewers can look at the details you are describing. "Sanitizing" the table (i.e. wrapping, coffee/tea cup, etc...) would focus viewers on what you are talking about. Proper editing of the video would help keep the attention of your newcomers to the subject at hand. Thank you, Ciao, L

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Progressed to a tripod. I don't use video software as I have no clue how to do that. What can I say I like coffee! Track is on a bigger table now in the garage making some modifications at the moment so maybe a week or so before the next one. Thanks for watching!

    • @lancelot1953
      @lancelot1953 5 місяців тому

      @@simonsays171 Hi Simon, no "harm done"! I am a "newbie" to the hobby and I was/am attentively studying the process as you are assembling the various components (I even got a coffee cup)! Thank you again for taking the time to describe all the parts included in this box, Ciao, L

  • @All-ScaleSlotCars
    @All-ScaleSlotCars 5 місяців тому

    Excellent video! I love all of the Carrera products, and those borders are fantastic. I keep saying I'll pick up one of the digital/analog boxes, and going to have to do so. Is it just me, but I feel very intimidated by that hook sticking out in front of the crossover- be careful, Lol!

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Lol. Yeah no accidents just yet and shorts pockets still intact. A better solution is needed longterm though. I love being able to drive the other manufacturers cars. At 40 bucks per digital conversion/chip the cost of the box pays for itself pretty quickly.

  • @MarkMyers-qf9mk
    @MarkMyers-qf9mk 5 місяців тому

    The 429 was a beast!

  • @TojuRacing-ry4cf
    @TojuRacing-ry4cf 5 місяців тому

    Nice, love the Muscle cars. I have the #25 69 Road runner. Want to expand my muscle cars. They do drive cool. I am running the front magnet only as well. good review.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thank you. They are very pretty!

  • @rickyfrench1262
    @rickyfrench1262 5 місяців тому

    Get rid of the guardrails and add shoulders. Adds so much more to racing. Takes away the advantage of the outside lane. Add the catch fence to prevent cars flying off!!

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Just finished doing that. Just need to re secure the track and I am good to go!

  • @voivode2591
    @voivode2591 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. I bought my first set in December. HO AFX years ago. One of the first things I did was to add the boarders. Putting the Carrera guardrails on the very outside. That gets rid of unfair advantage by riding the guardrail. I am upgrading my controllers to Truespeed ones. I liked those the best for use and price. Magnets are all going to be gone soon. Make the car work on the track not the track for the car(within reason) Still working out the tires I want to use. I will probably stay rubber. I have more non Carrera cars than Carrera. Chipping them with the Slottechnik chip allows for better placement of the infrared light than is on the Carrera chip. 12.5mm to the right of the guide. Drift affects the lane switching much less and I am finding I don’t require the straight before the changer. I am working on converting my Carrera chips to this configuration. Eventually I will post a video on this after doing an array of different cars.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching. Once the new layout is sorted out I will start working on my carrera cars a few at a time. SlotR did a good video recently his IROC one is worth a watch and something I am going to use as a baseline set up.

    • @johncahill3644
      @johncahill3644 4 місяці тому

      You might want to consider urethane tires if running without magnets. Learn to make your own, it’s pretty easy (and cheaper).

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 4 місяці тому

      @@johncahill3644 I'll have to look into making them. I have been slowly switching to Paul guage as that's what we run at the shop. They do work better on the carrera track than stock tires for sure.

  • @Nick_R_
    @Nick_R_ 5 місяців тому

    Strobe warning!

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Sorry about that. I will have to stop the slow mo parts until I figure out how to record under lights without the flickering.

    • @Nick_R_
      @Nick_R_ 5 місяців тому

      @@simonsays171 It's a function of shutter speed in relation to FPS, complicated by flicker speed / frequency of the light source. Tricky!

  • @HARRYS_SLOTCARS_N_RC_CRAWLERS
    @HARRYS_SLOTCARS_N_RC_CRAWLERS 5 місяців тому

    Great stuff mate 👍 the digital to analog box will open up a world of cars to you 🤗have you stated to take the magnets out of the carrera cars yet ? Looking forward to seeing your new track ...Harry

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thanks Harry. Not yet on the magnets. I liked SlotR's IROC procedure so I will likely be doing that once I have the new layout screwed down. One car at a time lol.

  • @erda2072
    @erda2072 5 місяців тому

    Looking forward to seeing your next layout. It would be great if you share your track plan. How large is your table?

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thanks you for watching the Table is 16ft x 5ft. I have the new layout running but need to tidy up the overpass supports as they are just a bunch of boxes lol. I'll try to get a photo of the plan in the next few days posted.

  • @SlotCarMisfitsofallscales
    @SlotCarMisfitsofallscales 5 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @TojuRacing-ry4cf
    @TojuRacing-ry4cf 5 місяців тому

    I am new to the digital Carrea world as well. Moved from HO. I fully agree on X-over's. I want the hairpin. But same issue there. Sooner or later someone is going to de-slot and or crash. Also agreed on the better controller! Waiting on my shoulders to round my track out. Drifting is fun! good video, race on!

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 5 місяців тому

      Thank you I appreciate it.

  • @OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars
    @OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars 5 місяців тому

    I like it

  • @ungurdani8346
    @ungurdani8346 6 місяців тому

    Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe ....

  • @ButchersSlotcarJournal
    @ButchersSlotcarJournal 6 місяців тому

    Nice video. I'm also not long in the hobby and have made the same decision as you.. Truspeed controller An Axel Box Borders around the track. Great advice to every beginner In my opinion, the borders add a lot to racing.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 6 місяців тому

      Thank you and thanks for watching. Sounds like your set up is similar.

  • @mkoehler222
    @mkoehler222 6 місяців тому

    Are you glad you took the plunge? As I am considering it as well.

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 6 місяців тому

      Yes it is a fun hobby and easy to involve existing friends in. I have also made new friends at the club. I enjoy the light tinkering and collecting of cars.

    • @mkoehler222
      @mkoehler222 6 місяців тому

      @@simonsays171 Thank you for the reply, I appreciate your feedback. Enjoy. Mark

  • @nobodyshome758
    @nobodyshome758 6 місяців тому

    Great video! Looking forward to what's next! 😎

    • @simonsays171
      @simonsays171 6 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching. Looking forward to the redesign build and getting the cars back on it!