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Special RadTrax Reviews Section of Slot Car
Garage Featured Item for January / February 2000: 1/32 Scalextric Caterham 7 Coldstream #C2201 |
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1/32 Scalextric Caterham 7 Coldstream #C2201 Features:
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This is the first 1/32 car reviewed on my new 1/24 scale Carrera Exclusiv track layout.
Test Drive Results - Ten Lap Sprint:
| Lane | Best Lap Time | Average Lap Time | Chronometer |
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| 1 | 5.307 | 7.033 | 1:13.973 |
| 2 | 5.111 | 6.523 | 1:09.744 |
* Data does include some minor wrecks during the course of the trial run...
Test Drive Observations:
This car looks small for 1/32 but I presume the 1/1 scale prototype is small as well compared to other cars. The detail is outstanding on this car from the detailed interior, full driver figure, and even tread on the tires. A great looking car for racing and your collection :) The exhaust should be reinforced if racing seriously because it seems to almost want to fall off the car while running.
The magnet holds the car well to the track without too much downforce and the car is easy to drive through the various curves on my course. The motor opens up with life on the main straightaway which many other 1/32 Scalextric cars do not from previous testing. My main straight is close to 14-15 feet long.
Handling is superb for this small roadster and makes a great choice for racing - I would prefer it over the NASCARs or FLY cars for my choice in handling and driving. An excellent job this time around from Scalextric. Even the markings are well done without much distortion.
Is it worth buying? Yes even if you are not interested in these types of cars just for having something unique but fun to run. I would be careful giving it to kids or lead foots because of the fragile parts.
Slot Car Garage Review Rating:
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4 out of 5 tires
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