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carrera:
Pros: Cheap
Awesome track
easier to find in the US
Cons: Not compatible with other brands
Not the best car selection
cars are slower out of the box
Scalextric:
Cons: More expensive
Harder to find in the US
Pros: Never gets boring
Huge car selection
compatible with other brands
Cars are extremely fast
easy to "Go digital"
takes up less space then carrera
I myself went with scalextric.
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Will 146 scale carrera cars work on scalextric?
If you have a big enough track I suppose... But they will probably be slower. Tell me if you do it though I LOVE scalextric!!!!
Does scx work with scalextric?
Yes, Carrera does work on Scalextric. You may find that the guide is a little bigger/thicker on the Carrera cars, however by filing the guide thinner with an emery board or file usually does the trick.
Do carrera slot cars work on AFX track?
Carrera is a model name of a l.l scale car by Porsche. the Carrera type 908, 906, these are, like most Porsches of the time- Rear engined and they were racing cars. The body design was copied by car model makers including slot cars. Therefore Carrera is a model of a real car- not a slot-car manufacturer like Aurora, Scalextric, etc.
Can carrera slot cars work on scalextric tracks?
Yes , new models do come with interchangeable guides and braids. However if you want to use the car on a scalextrix setup, then you"'ll need to modify the car by removing both the carrera digital chip and switch and installing a scalextrix module.
What is the best Porsche you can buy?
the 911 is the best Porsche one can buy...to be more specific the carrera GT
When was scalextric invented?
Fred Francis invented Scalextric in 1952
Where can one purchase a Scalextric car?
One may purchase a Scalextric car from hobby shops such as Bayshore Hobbies. One may also find these online at auction sites such as eBay or vendors such as Amazon.
Is scalextric and scx the same thing?
They are similar, SCX is the equivalent of Scalextric in Spain. SCX cars will run on Scalextric track and vice-versa.
Is micro scalextric the same as your first scalextric?
Technically yes, just the track is a different colour
What does the term micro scalextric mean?
Scalextric is a well-known brand of toy slot cars made for racing on a slot track. Micro scalextric are also slot cars, but ones that are more suitable for children than the full size Scalextric cars.
What exactly is Scalextric Digital?
Scalextric Digital is basically the modern digital version of the Scalextric system to run on a digital track. Scalextric produce toy cars that run on an electrified track for children and car enthusiasts. The traditional Scalextric system was based on an analog track, but the new digital version has the ability to record lap times and other statistics.
Where is the best place to buy Scalextric micro cars?
You could buy them at Chevrolet car stores anywhere.
