one thing not mentioned which might be important to some... i believe the Carerra track is more tarnish (rust) resistant because of lower steel content (more nickel?)... in high humidity environments the maintenance of Scalextic and Ninco would be a major pain
Very great job! I was looking for this long time before to decide which track to buy...I was already thinking to Carrera Digital...now I am sure about that! Thankyouverymuch!
You were a few years too early.. That me asuming you are not involved in the slot scene now. I really like to watch your infovids a while back. Hope to see you soon.
Fantastic video. I was going to buy a Carrera track but ended up getting a Ninco track and bought the Scalextric ArcPro for all the app excitement. Track has great traction and speed.
I highly recommend Carrera Digital 1/32 & 1/24, Its the only way to go huge. You can race Scalextrix cars on Carrera Digital if you buy and equip a Carson digital chip to most of Scalextrix cars. You'll be very happy and enjoying the huge racetrack.
The biggest problem you have with Scalextric or Carrera track is vehicle compatibility and guide flags. You might want to steer clear of digital stuff unless you're only going to have one brand of car/vehicle. As time goes on, you'll find that racing NSR cars to be the most operational.
I'm fixing to get back into slotcar racing. It's been many years since i've even seen a track. I've been trying to figure out which brand I want to go with. There is a track out there where you have a choice on whether you want to switch lanes or you don't. If you want to block another driver or you need to get from behind another driver you have the choice. Can you tell me which brand I'm thinking of please. I'm bedridden at the moment and unable to get up much right now so i've got my nephew going to help me get everything going until i'm able to get back on my feet enough to start working on it on my own but back to the track. I see where many of the tracks are interchangeable but I still am stuck on the track that gives you a little more options in lane changes and also interchangeable cars. Any of you guys help would be appreciated so much it's hard to understand being stuck and not able to do much. Thank you guys.
Hi Damien, Great video! One question: Are you sure the snow track is not magnetic? I know the SCX sow curve is not magnetic. It uses aluminum rails but I have read in forums that the Ninco snow track, while very smooth and slippery is still magnetic. Can you test that and let us know? Cheers....
+Jeremy Lin hi Jeremy, thanks for the response but that is not really the point. If you take the magnets out of the car they will slide on any type of track. Damien said the Ninco snow track is not magnetic but I have heard otherwise and I wanted him to confirm.
Digital tracks allow multiple cars to be run on each lane, for the cars to switch lanes on special pieces of track, and for other stuff like pace cars or ghost cars, fuel consumption, race length, etc. You can upgrade an analogue track and cars to run on digital by buying the appropriate pieces, or just buy a digital set to begin with. All analogue track for all brands are compatible. However, each brand uses their own digital technology, so only cars with that brand's chip in it will work on their track. People have found ways to install digital chips across different brands of cars, but it's not always easy to pull off.
I would like to know also. Thinking about getting a set but am kind of torn between scaletrix and carrera. I like the carrera track but I like more of the scaletrix cars. Looking at the arc pro set or carrera digital.
Well I only could understand about 1 word in 5 during this video, he speaks to fast for broken English! I being new to the modern tracks and cars and so on I do have a nice large Strombecker track but I want the modern track or maybe I'll have to build one from wood. I am looking for more better talking video's to watch and get the full understanding of these newer slot cars and track. I do wish He talked better and not so fast with a mumble between words as he has a lot of information to offer!!
Great video!
Great video and thank you ....being much older now...the sport has changed a lot...thanks for the clarification....
one thing not mentioned which might be important to some... i believe the Carerra track is more tarnish (rust) resistant because of lower steel content (more nickel?)... in high humidity environments the maintenance of Scalextic and Ninco would be a major pain
Thanks for the comparison!
Great video! Lots of great information and well presented 😎
fantastic video, this has to be watched more as it perfectly explains the differences between the 3 providers. Compliments from Holland!
bro, you must work at the taxbureau , love the color grey and eat liverwurst each day, and use your free time to learn the phonebook by heart..... ;-(
Thank you for all your help. it makes my hobby easier!!!
Nice vidéo! Thanks from Canada!
Really informative, thanks!
Very great job! I was looking for this long time before to decide which track to buy...I was already thinking to Carrera Digital...now I am sure about that! Thankyouverymuch!
Fantastic video man thank you!
Thank you!
Does anyone make a 3 lane plastic track and if not, why not? Thanks, great video.
Nice... Much love my brother...
You were a few years too early..
That me asuming you are not involved in the slot scene now.
I really like to watch your infovids a while back.
Hope to see you soon.
Great comparison thanks
Fantastic video. I was going to buy a Carrera track but ended up getting a Ninco track and bought the Scalextric ArcPro for all the app excitement. Track has great traction and speed.
Can digital scalextric cars run on digital Carreras tracks , or do you need to swap digital component.... ?
I’m interested on buying my first slot system but It is very difficult to choose. I’m looking between Carrera or Scalextric
I highly recommend Carrera Digital 1/32 & 1/24, Its the only way to go huge. You can race Scalextrix cars on Carrera Digital if you buy and equip a Carson digital chip to most of Scalextrix cars.
You'll be very happy and enjoying the huge racetrack.
The biggest problem you have with Scalextric or Carrera track is vehicle compatibility and guide flags. You might want to steer clear of digital stuff unless you're only going to have one brand of car/vehicle. As time goes on, you'll find that racing NSR cars to be the most operational.
Great comparison... awever, can you tell me if the old carrera evo 4 clips will fit with the new one??
Very great, thank you for your time.
I'm fixing to get back into slotcar racing. It's been many years since i've even seen a track. I've been trying to figure out which brand I want to go with. There is a track out there where you have a choice on whether you want to switch lanes or you don't. If you want to block another driver or you need to get from behind another driver you have the choice. Can you tell me which brand I'm thinking of please. I'm bedridden at the moment and unable to get up much right now so i've got my nephew going to help me get everything going until i'm able to get back on my feet enough to start working on it on my own but back to the track. I see where many of the tracks are interchangeable but I still am stuck on the track that gives you a little more options in lane changes and also interchangeable cars. Any of you guys help would be appreciated so much it's hard to understand being stuck and not able to do much. Thank you guys.
Maybe scalextric digital or carrera digital
This guy is very nice to Carrera. Carrera is the most difficult to assemble/disassemble, and the clips are badly made and easy to break.
Hi Damien,
Great video! One question: Are you sure the snow track is not magnetic? I know the SCX sow curve is not magnetic. It uses aluminum rails but I have read in forums that the Ninco snow track, while very smooth and slippery is still magnetic. Can you test that and let us know? Cheers....
+Jeremy Lin hi Jeremy, thanks for the response but that is not really the point. If you take the magnets out of the car they will slide on any type of track. Damien said the Ninco snow track is not magnetic but I have heard otherwise and I wanted him to confirm.
what is the different with digital from the "normal" ones:)? and can scalextric cars rund on a 1.43 carrera track:)?
Digital tracks allow multiple cars to be run on each lane, for the cars to switch lanes on special pieces of track, and for other stuff like pace cars or ghost cars, fuel consumption, race length, etc. You can upgrade an analogue track and cars to run on digital by buying the appropriate pieces, or just buy a digital set to begin with. All analogue track for all brands are compatible. However, each brand uses their own digital technology, so only cars with that brand's chip in it will work on their track. People have found ways to install digital chips across different brands of cars, but it's not always easy to pull off.
What about Fleischmann track,it still alive
And Artin
Not foget about Fleischmann tracks, the best ever made..
Can you use a scalextric car on a careera go track?
Scalextric is a Subsidiary to Carerra, so yea.
You need an external microphone. Would be great to do a voiceover to hear it better.
"Ay lotta people are gettin into slote cahs"
Carrera is the best choice, you are wrong at all...
Mike C why? I’m interested on buying my first slot system but It is very difficult to choose. I’m looking between Carrera or Scalextric
I would like to know also. Thinking about getting a set but am kind of torn between scaletrix and carrera. I like the carrera track but I like more of the scaletrix cars. Looking at the arc pro set or carrera digital.
Well I only could understand about 1 word in 5 during this video, he speaks to fast for broken English! I being new to the modern tracks and cars and so on I do have a nice large Strombecker track but I want the modern track or maybe I'll have to build one from wood. I am looking for more better talking video's to watch and get the full understanding of these newer slot cars and track. I do wish He talked better and not so fast with a mumble between words as he has a lot of information to offer!!
seriously? I'm from the U.S. and had no problem understanding anything he said..... maybe its just me