Buying a slot car set? Here's what to consider

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[@terrymcguirk7863]

T. McGuirk - great explanation. Running Carrera system (1 month old) now & love it. Retired with grandkids and this is what I loved when their age. Keep buying parts, cars , and track until wife shuts me down. Appreciate all the input and keep up with the videos.

[@dreyn7780]

The free flowing racing style is ideal for sharing.

[@jonnyvincent2236]

I had a tiny little Smokey and the bandit track when I was a kid. It was my most used toy. It was only a figure of eight with tiny cars but it had a bridge which tipped over and the cars would jump off and land perfectly all the time. That was all I needed. I wish I could find another set even now

[@macgruff69]

Wonderful video. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything. I see this as a very unbiased video where the facts are given to you and then a person gets to decide what fits their situation best. I think that is what most people new to the hobby are looking for. You are putting good information out there. Thanks again.

[@FastSports-ScaleCarGarage]

Great comparison of the three track types! Thanks for your assessment and recommendations! I'm sure that this video will be receiving many views this holiday season!

[@dreyn7780]

People say carrera cars will run on scalextric circuit but they can't. You move the throttle, the cars won't move. Carrera cars run on current not volts. Scalextric cars run on volts not current. After a time delay the Carrera cars take off but stop running cause they consumed most of the current. They won't move until the current power has built up enough to power the cars. They're electrically polar opposites. Carrera is a free flowing style of racing. Scalextric is scaled down driving style. Matchbox powertrack was designed for wheelspins and 360 degree turns and it was perfect for children. Get them to make that style of racing product again. Those cars survived a 20 year thrashing.

[@Clearwater124]

Purchased Carrera Double Victory from LEB last week. Good customer experience so far.

[@johnniehobby]

Good info for those looking to getting into the hobby. I get the question "what set should I get" regularly. My answer is never clear because it is this: "If you have the space, go with Carrera, UNLESS you really want a better selection of American sports and muscle cars, go with Scalextric, HOWEVER if you really, really, really want a Ferrari, then then Carrera is your only choice. If you do go with Scalextric or Policar, if you have the opportunity to run 1/24 at some other track, DON'T, because you'll immediately regret your decision to not have gone with Carrera.

[@jesot]

Isn't it easy to swap chips so you can run whatever cars on whatever track?

[@johnniehobby]

@@jesot Depending on the model of the car and/or the chip, some modification of the chassis or re-wiring might be necessary. There are some simple direct drop-in chips available but from what I've seen they are spendy (just about doubles the price of the car). So, it is true that you can chip just about any car to run on any track, it's just not always easy or cheap.

[@JohnKennedy-ty9xj]

Glad I watched this video bought a scalextric Australian Bathurst legends set very happy with it then I purchased the Australian highway patrol set,much to everyone's "as to why not just get extension sets or individual pieces ",well you are spot on saved plenty of coin got spare power base two spare hand controlers aswell as two great cars worked out so much better now I've got a huge race way ,and all your points onthe track it self are spot on I've added borders fencing and a hairpin extension set still needing more borders though, cars will stay on track if you true the tires and buff them, then clean them aswell, and keeping track dust and debris free is also very helpful in maintaining traction its a complete analog set I now have 8 cars will soon build a table for the track and continue to grow my collection, thanks for the tips.

[@Tasjudoka]

just looking at different sets... so interesting to hear that last point on the small space for sliding out and falling off the track!

[@GPgman]

Great video Dave! I met you at Niagara Hobby and I think at Ace Hobby, both unfortunately closed. I raced on all track except Policar, and can’t wait to! I took a 7 year break from 1/32 as I set up a HO layout in a spare bedroom. I saw the new Scalextric offerings and ordered a Digital ARC PRO platinum GTset. Mainly to have some living room racing that can be up and down in hours. Then you mentioned Policar...I’ll be getting a set soon! Ps...you should mention the shorts between the sport track when body screws fall in the slots. Many blown fuses!

[@IamBOGARDSTYLEZ11]

Thanks for the insight!! Very helpful 👌🏽

[@craiglockridge1993]

Nice video it's a good thing to have some one like you talk about slot cars i to would like to see people get in to it i mean to time your car what are you wanting for you got this Man here and he talks about what you need to know but just wanted to say it's good to see you i talked to you a long time ago about the carrera 1/32 scale thing coming out of scalextric and I'm raceing carrera to this day so when i talked to you policar wasn't out and im looking at it so nice video keep up the good work have fun 😊

[@scottconner2058]

Have 240 feet of Carrera track. Love it. Love the Digital options, we is all we use. We can digitize Scalextric cars to work. We also race 1/24 cars and love the big cars.

[@dreyn7780]

They don't work cause They're polar opposites electrically. There won't be any Ford aspect to the brand mixing circuit. To get the Ford performance out of the equipment, You'll have to buy the scalextric track and power supply. Companies tell the slot car makers how their full-sized cars drive so it's built-in to the small scale slot cars.

[@redsteam1]

Awesome video for newbies! THANKS!!

[@timrhodes8798]

Lots of excellent info, thanks !!

[@dreyn7780]

Can't use carrera cars on scalextric circuit. The voltages are polar opposites.

[@rockcrusher4636]

Excellent, thank you. Cheers.

[@HobbyWorld_one]

Great video, simply love slot car tracks :)

[@johnaitken7430]

bi do like the poiicar look..excellent demo. Does allow informed choice

[@edteach3r]

Thanks for the great video. I have been on a Scalextric system since 1968 and have always been a Scaley fanboy. I have more than 50 years of tracks, which I have converted to be digital compatible (basically, deepening the depth of the slot on the classic track). While I would never want to let go of my classic gems (like the Goodwood chicane), if I was to start today on digital, I would go with Carrera as their lane changers are simply awesome. I have some Policar stuff that I bought over the years; but, frankly, the quality was very poor. That is probably much improved these days also. Thanks again.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Hello Eddie, thanks for watching! So the old Policar is completely different than ALL the new Policar track. All the current Policar track is all brand new molds. It's as wide as Ninco and a sturdy as Carrera. It's great track IMHO.

[@edteach3r]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial Good to hear! I hope I get the opportunity to experience some soon.

[@Moondoggy1941]

I figured it out thanks Dave for a great video.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

No problem 👍

[@JonathanCabot]

thank you Dave

[@barbararyals-farrand5403]

Being new again to the slot cars and introducing them to my family, I'm glad I didn't watch this video before deciding on a brand. I found SCX WOS systems online both new and used for a third of the price as Carrera, with a ton of more features all ready included. Yes I know they went out of business after the launch of WOS and are trying to make up with the ( new company) Advance. The problem with Carrera is its way too expensive to start with and worse when try to expand. I hope SCX gets its sh!t together because I think the WOS system is by far the most fun with the only downside being no bluetooth which means no management system. John

[@saturncrush]

😲

[@edmondperkinsjr7718]

Great information

[@djek1976]

I think Carrera is a choice with much advantages overall.

[@ScottBrownlee]

I agree 100% about the benefits of the Policar adjustable power supply. The track is great too. That said, I think probably the best all round track is still Ninco.

[@christophermoore8524]

They were my favorite track, up until Policar came around. I just wish Ninco still had good distribution in the US, and that their digital system wasn't absolute garbage. I finally, with great pain, ditched them for Carrera because Carrera has such a simple and predictable digital system.

[@darkwarrior6465]

I'm 48 and I've still got my Tyco grand prix track i got as a birthday present about 40 year ago. Set it up about a year ago to see if it still works and it does 😃

[@donwest5387]

I've had three wood tracks; currently a combination of scalextric and ninco track on a portable table top, (4'X4' pieces)

[@danf321]

My son bought me the Digital Scalextric Police Chase set a few years ago. Overall nice! My observations: The R1 hairpins are too tight for practical racing; I wish Scalextric had banks turns like Carrera; The problem with a digital set is analog cars need to be digitized (some can, some can’t); You need to buy the advanced power control on Scalextric to run analog cars that are non-Scalextric. I wish I had the artistic talent to really do up a nice set layout☹️

[@TheClearchoice18]

Consideration what I bought a set for Christmas for my son and it came with the two loops and a little up ramp that goes around and comes back down but for the life of me I could not keep those cars on the track either they would stop halfway you go too slow they wouldn't go over the loop or you just went too fast and they were always off the track I think that's important to understand what set keeps the cars under track more

[@emailkenny]

I skipped the starter sets all together b/c I wanted to pick the cars and track myself. More costly, but you get what you need for your build.

[@iflyrcmike]

100% right with the scalextric soft track - I have moved to policar with all the issues I had with the slot closing up on scalextric.

[@dreyn7780]

It doesn't exist when you INLAY the track into a support material. You accept responsibility for your own action and lak of experience.

[@iflyrcmike]

@@dreyn7780 Scalextric track is inferior to both carerra, ninco and policar due to its non lined slot. I have had Scalextric track from new that was too narrow for a standard blade...

[@dreyn7780]

@@iflyrcmike You're a modifer. You've begun to invent a whole nother product. Their track was thinned out to make a louder sound when the cars drive by. Let the designer do their job. They know their job. They know what they're doing. You trust them or move on to make your version of slot cars racing.

[@mealston1725]

My first purchase was a Scalextric 24h LeMans set. The assembled set was smaller than my bed. Ugh, forcing me to make another quick purchase, which was the Grand Prix set. Besides, my favorite scale is 1:32

[@Jimmy-zo7xv]

I hav an American Flyer layout and jus got the brite idea to run a slot car track in the middle I know nothing bout the sport so your video was extremely helpful I’m thinkin of carrear (sic) digital track! Thx

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

i think that would be fun to put a Carrera track with your trains!

[@stevestroud6354]

I think the primary consideration should be whether you want to go analog or digital, and the second how much space do you have. As you mentioned the brand scalextric, Carrera are Both very good brands. Both offer a variety of cars. Both offer digital cars.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Scalextric doesn’t offer digital cars. They do in sets but otherwise have to chip them. I do agreed it should be a consideration if you want to race multiple cars at a time or not.

[@ellisjames7192]

What is the difference between digital and analog. What are the benefits of each.

[@chilar6]

Good info

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Glad you think so!

[@MartinArscott1]

Interesting that you say scalextric track comes apart too easily, are you sure you're clipping it in fully? I have the opposite problem - I find it quite difficult to dismantle, I've certainly never had it fall apart during racing even on a carpet with raised sections! And I've never used the optional extra clips....

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Yes I’ve done events when I’ve worked for all three companies and Scalextric was by far the most problematic to get good connections

[@derekrodriguez5080]

I would suggest discussing the noise level of the different set choices. I for one, like Scalextric because it is much quieter and the cars run smoother. The clickety clack and scraping sound of the harder plastic track drove me away from them.

[@edteach3r]

Good point! I forgot all about that. I have had Scalextric since the 60s and remember the surprise in hearing a friend’s Carrera track the first time. If Scalextric was again to begin to produce more interesting track options (cross-overs, chicanes, lane changers, et cetera), I would be over the moon as I think Carrera has the most interesting options in that regard.

[@nexpresspro]

Nice video Dave! I’m completely digital, and have both Carrera (90 foot layout) and Scalextric Arc Pro (65 foot layout). I love them both for different reasons, and the both have drawbacks as well, but in the end they provide a ton of enjoyment for my family and friends. I had Ninco N Digital from its beginning (sold it all to invest in the Scalextric) and always preferred and loved the Ninco track. It looks like Policar is about the same dimensions as Ninco, is more rigid like the Carrera track, but has more grip like Ninco...kind of a perfect blend! Will Policar be putting out something digital?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

They will be making it compatible with Oxigen, Policar is a company started by Slot It.

[@nexpresspro]

Thank you for the reply! I’ve been looking at Oxigen, as a friend of mine built an astonishing layout with Ninco track, driving it with Oxigen, which required some customizations. I’m just not as handy as he is, and would love something more turn key. Any idea when we might see this from Policar?

[@johnaitken7430]

Small comment: I’ve dealt with Dave from his carrera days:hes honest,accessible. ..Da Man

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Thank you very much!

[@johnaitken7430]

It’s reall I remember your sending a message just asking to phone at your nickel and discuss stuff..

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

@@johnaitken7430 yup and I still do the same thing. If anyone wants to talk to me I'm available just message me here and I'll connect with anyone to talk slots.

[@kylebraaten6840]

Yeah I had scx digital you helped me a lot replacing cars and guides once a week lol Thanks Dave great guy can you make a policar into a 4 lane raceway

[@thefabius]

Can I create a good Carrera track in 3,28M x 1,50M? Unfortunately I'm not in USA but in europe and here the space is always an huge problem.....

[@RacerX888]

I was going to buy a Policar track, but they are limited in availability, especially in Canada where I live. Scalextrik is just toy grade in my opinion and I don't want digital, so I went with Carrera Evolution analog set and it was cheaper to get an expanded layout that I like by Carrera than it was by Policar. I would prefer the Policar due to the better surface, but I don't like the obvious lines between the track pieces. Carrera and Scalextrik cars are too toy-like for me so the cars in the set have no bearing on the choice for me. It was a difficult choice that ultimately came down to availability and long term upgrading price.

[@rickeickhoff4989]

Which of these tracks is the best to convert to positive polarity?

[@tongkatali6904]

Awesome video man! I'm a newbie that knows nothing about this yet, saw another guy's video that said the first thing to upgrade is the controllers, would that be true if I buy the Policar set? If so which controller would you recommend? Thanks

[@todd636]

Great video and thank you for your dedication to the hobby and willingness to expand the hobby. Question. I have a Carrera 1:43 digital set. It's been awhile, but it looks like 1:43 is no longer a thing. I only have one basic set. Would it be worthwhile looking for stuff or move on to 1:32? Really like the idea of digital. Assuming I go 1:32 digital. Do the basic analog track work with the digital set? Seems like you get a lot of stuff in the sets. Realize the analog cars won't have the digital capabilities. Thanks!

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

So basic pieces will work on any set, yes. It's only the "digital" pieces that should only be used on a digital set. But straights and curves will work on any set. a set is the most economical way to start.and it's the most economical way to add to a layout. so if you're going to start with digital 1/32 you should buy a set based on whether you like the cars in that set and then add to it.

[@rubenss6807]

The market is ver y diferent compared to spain! I think that here the two best options are ninco and scx because you can buy cheap sets and the second hand market is huge. You can get a basic circuit for around 60-80 € easily so if you are in spain i would reccomend scx or ninco rather than carrera

[@robertwmassey]

Good morning Dave, I am new to your channel and I have a couple of questions. I recently purchased a lot of Carrera track and what I believe to be analog track. My question is, is it compatible with a digital track? Can I add a digital set with an older Carrera evolution set?

[@stevestroud6354]

Where do I find Scalextric track clips?????

[@oldskool6294]

Does Policar have the amount of track system options as Scalextric? Also as we are talking track sets and value for consumers are the Policar cars up to the same standard as Scalextric and Carrera?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Yes the cars are as good as any other homeset car from either Carrera or Scalextric. They have all the flat curves to make up to 8 lanes wide and all the straights you need. They don't have any banked pieces. The Policar track is on the same quality as Carrera for fitting together tightly as I mentioned and ALL the molds for the track pieces are brand new so that's something that they have that no other company can say. ALL the track pieces are coming from brand new molds, not molds years old. They have border for outside and inside for each piece too.

[@rustyracing6798]

Great and honest stuff friend I'm hooked lol Peace friend

[@Soulreclaimer65]

I bought ninco like 10 years ago and who would have thought today they are not really mentioned or in the running. Should have bought Carerra back then i guess

[@symbian1530]

Could you run 1/24 cars on policar track?

[@bonniesdad4939]

I need to pay attention and follow you more closely. Saw the track. Nice, Thanks

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Thanks for watching I really appreciate it.

[@whitmanft]

Can you get the Policar track/cars in digital , and or wireless?

[@3roomsraceway612]

Best of two worlds .I run Carrera track but buy more Scalextric cars than Carrera cars due to the variety and Australian content

[@bill72pa]

So you put the carson chip in each of your scalextric cars? I love the scalextric selection, but adding $40 to every car isn't in the budget.

[@MileHigh_Racing]

I'd like to discuss how you run more than 6 cars and how to expand carrera to 3 lane tracks...

[@dreyn7780]

You won't get the 3 lanes deal cause that causes sales to drop and production costs to rise. So if you want that then You're the generation that builds it.

[@nurzrachit7133]

Does anyone in 1/32 do any modifications themselves, like power supply and controllers. I use a 24v switching power supply and step down converters at each station x4 stations. I use gator clips with my HO. I really like the 1/32nd cars much better tho and probably should have gone with that size to start with. I'm wondering if I can make a 4 lane policar? Thanks for the video.

[@RichadTheLionHeat]

Very detail useful and valuable information. Thank you. 🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸🏎🚙🚗🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@dreyn7780]

Some of it is wrong. Having adjustable voltage isn't the same thing as the dedicated experience. Lots of people moved on to highly modified slot cars and never learned anything about the Major brands. If you take out the magnet You've LOST the scalextric aspect. If you swap the motor, You've LOST the ford aspect of the product. You'll end up with just a car and a motor that looks like ford but drives like a mystery car.

[@nurzrachit7133]

What if I bought like three policar starter sets, or is it better to get expansion sets?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

so it would depend really on if you're fine with getting the same track pieces from all three sets vs. getting some different pieces. Maybe get 2 sets and get some different corners or shorter straights. If it was me that's what I would do.

[@markmed9091]

I choose the Carrera 1/32 . I have 132 sq ft of table . I’ve buying expansion track to enlarge the basic set . My concern is finding layout prints with track pieces that are required . Any link suggestions to help be expanded to get full use ( within reason ) of the available table space please ? Frustrating to find a good design but not knowing the size of curves , straights , etc ... and what track pieces are required to meet the radius and connect tightly . Thank you .

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Carrera used to have track layout for famous real tracks on their website

[@markmed9091]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial yes . Thanks . They don’t offer that now .

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

@@markmed9091 sad they offer less to their fans, no?

[@donwest5387]

lots of track, adequate power supply. fasten track to plywood, join plywood with "loose-pin" door hinges. Ninco has clips for securing apron pieces

[@kristiankleemann6963]

Informative. Thanks. Does anyone know which slot car brand makes the most licensed cars? More so the rally and hatch back types??

[@dinogrondin7858]

Talk about space ho the way to go if you're tight on space

[@bonniesdad4939]

What are the turns going to be like with Policar 4 lane?Have you seen the 4 lane sets yet?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Nope I haven’t seen those sets yet. I’m guessing they will be the standard curve radius and the second radius. I have both of those track pieces in my current set.

[@stevestroud6354]

I run Carrera cars on my Scalextric Track. All I had to do was file the guide down a little.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

great!

[@dreyn7780]

They don't move when the current is too low for the motor. Electrically, they're polar opposite. Scalextric runs on volts but carrera cars run on current. The current's too low and the volts are TOO high. Dude, they measure all this stuff. If you were right, scalextric and carrera would SUE each other.

[@davidprior8849]

Sorry me again , the transformer has this on it pri : 100 - 240 vac , 5- 60 hz , 1.5 A , 100 w , sec : 14.8 v - 3.5 A , 51.8 w . I don't know what all this means as iam not electrical minded . Does the adapter have to have the same as this on it ? 🤔 sorry I've got dementia so I got no idea . Pls help me out as I would like to play with this set ASAP.

[@Scale_Slotcars_Latvia]

No it doesn't...any adapter will work once its not marked shaver only it will work

[@abefavela6806]

Great stuff man thanks

[@dreyn7780]

He said some lies in the video. Retail decided only 2 brands are supplied with enough stock.

[@maceohopkins619]

Can policar run on Carrera go set

[@stormdenz06]

Great channel Dave..quick question I have analogue carrera track but have been looking at 1.24 carrera cars would they work on an analogue set or would I need a digital system ?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Yes the Carrera digital cars (any of them) will work in analog mode on analog track. Do you know how to switch from digital to analog mode? Thank you very much for watching this. I appreciate it a lot.

[@stormdenz06]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial that's great thanks dave and no is it a quick fix ? And also can the analogue cars run on digital track in analogue mode ? Very welcome great content .

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

@@stormdenz06 You can change digital to analog with a flip of the switch under the car and three pulls on the controller trigger. You cannot run analog cars on any digital track unless the track has been changed to run analog.

[@stormdenz06]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial thanks for the info and clearing that up for me, much appreciated .

[@derekalexander4030]

Can you do a comparison of digital track, cars, and sets for adults that don’t need to adjust the voltage, including the ability to make multiple lane layouts with pit lanes? Thank you.

[@dreyn7780]

Ah, no. How about you spend money and answer your own questions.

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

@@dreyn7780 How about you learn some manners?

[@simonlauridsen3685]

I switched from scalextric digital to carrera digital. With faster cars from slot it, carrera is much better. On scalextric they just fly of. I also prefer the wider track on carrera in the corners. On scalextric the cars are so close, that often the inner car pushes the outher car of.

[@SlotCar2021]

You can get boarders for Scalextric, the issue with Scalextric cars is they don't make good cars that you can race without magnets. You can race other brands on Scalextric track though. Scalextric track can bend out of shape so not good for kids.

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Carrera digital remote control set.Next week

[@srdesign8086]

Why do you like the hard plastic over the flexible plastic?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

hard plastic track is a more stable, flat, even racing surface. it doesn't warp or sag over time. it snaps together and is locked together better and fits better on a multilane track.

[@rjkeenan8955]

Still the only raceset I would buy is Tomy AFX.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

ok, enjoy

[@ThomasCrymes]

Dave. I like your videos. You seem to be a true ambassador of the hobby. It seems like this video is targeted to parents and budget conscious people. For me the number one consideration was digital and the lane changes, and the pit stops. Carrera is expensive and eats real estate for breakfast, but I'd consider no other. I think leaving out the digital does a little disservice to the video although I understand you wanting to keep it analog for the price and better apples to apples comparisons.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

So as you mention I did this to focus more on analog and isn't really to exclude digital because of any other reason other than just to focus on analog first. If I was to suggest a digital system it clearly would be Carrera's system, despite the fact you mention that it does take up a TON of room.

[@rickyfrench1262]

I just got into slot car racing . I couldn’t believe how technology has made slot car racing funner than ever. Carrera digital is the only way for me. They had me when I seen you can now make pit stops during races etc…. It’s expensive as hell and a lot space is needed but analog is to boring compared to digital.

[@davidtriem6986]

Cars desloting at analog crossovers, best guide for carrera and scaleetrics?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Slot Invasion makes great guides for both. www.lebhobbies.com/slot-car-spare-parts-c-497/slotinvasion-usa-spare-parts-c-497_733/

[@ROUGHCANE]

1] do they still make those big race cars like they did in the late 60's ? 2] is the TYCO company still in business ? 3] can you buy and built those deluxe sets with toy people , toy buildings , lights , toy trees and wild sets with at lease 4 lanes , toy stop lights that light up ?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Yes large scale slot cars are still made. Tyco isn't really in businesss anymore. No you can't buy sets with buildings or trees in the set, sadly. But you can buy all of those things separately and build them. It takes more time to build a hobby though than it used to.

[@ROUGHCANE]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial you say TYCO Iisn't really in business anymore , what does that mean ? do they make car and train sets anymore or not ? what do they do ? what companies can i order from ? to build a full set ?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

@@ROUGHCANE they are owned by Mattel now and pretty much only make sets seasonally.

[@ROUGHCANE]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial isn't there a mattel or tyco toy world to see race car and/or train sets and other toys active ? in some city somewhere ?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

@@ROUGHCANE not sure what you mean by some city... company's make products, not cities. There are plenty of HO sets out there to buy, I'm not into HO but you can Google it and find some for sale I'm sure.

[@NHseacoast]

Isn't SCX compatible with scalextric? And what happened to SCX in the USA? Thanks

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

SCX what? Cars or track? SCX doesn’t currently have a distributor.

[@NHseacoast]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial you just answered my question no distribution. Ive seen some dealer with large quantities of SCX. I guess old -new stock-SCX.

[@usmc6157]

Subbed!

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Thanks!

[@markerickson3569]

How much track feet can I run on stock tranformer?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

you can easily run 3 sets worth of track with a standard transformer.

[@jeffarsenault4606]

I have boxes and boxes of strombecker track ! Just don’t have the room to set up !!

[@donwest5387]

THE problem

[@milespaddock1543]

I have a nsr 1:32 car. I want to buy and build a track at home. What should I buy? Poli-car?

[@milespaddock1543]

Also does it matter what track you get based on analog or digital?

[@coolbluetoo]

Is Ninco and Policar about the same size track. I’m just curious how Ninco fits in amongst the group. Bill

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Yes I believe it’s very close.

[@oldskool6294]

You can get an adaptor to join both so they must be the same dimensions. Thanks for opening up discussions on Ninco as I didn't know much about their track.

[@elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

Have you ever looked into Artin Slot Car tracks?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Yes I had Artin track a long time ago. It's nice but I do like Policar track better.

[@Retrograde99]

The sets are really really expensive at lest Carrera is I really want a digital set if they were cheaper in my country I would buy it tho

[@randybills3848]

what ever happend to stromberg i had when i was kid

[@driver3306]

If Scalextric is not hard plastic track then what is it?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Soft plastic. Carrera track is hard plastic.

[@Coasters3356]

Scelextrix Carrera Poli car. I’m leaving this as a reminder for myself.

[@rokosam]

You forgot Scaleauto plastic track similar and compatible with german Carrera, justo as Policar is with ninco with adapters

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Scaleauto track isn’t available in the US I believe. And if it is I’ve not seen 1 dealer carrying it.

[@rokosam]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficialMaybe covid19 pandemic is the cause, anyway regards from Spain.

[@scottconner2058]

We use digital exclusively as we are almost 60 year old kids.......

[@AlfieBucks]

If I build my own track - where can I find copper tape?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

You can find it online for sale. It’s commonly used for doing stained glass as a hobby. Look on Amazon

[@donwest5387]

glass shops

[@bonniesdad4939]

Is your Policar track setup? 2/4 lane?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

2 lanes

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Look at my latest review with the NSR f1 car and you can see the whole track

[@Okaybob]

I see that this video is a year old. I'm a beginner in this hobby, so please don't chop my head off! It's 2022 now, and I have decided to build a LARGE Carrera track. I feel better about choosing Carrera, after watching this. What I can't seem to find, are compatibility answers about Carrera "digital" track, and SCX "digital" cars? Will an SCX digital car, lane-change on a Carrera track? Does it need a special chip?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Hello Tony! Thanks for watching. Each digital system is specific to each system. Carrera digital cars only run on Carrera digital track, SCX is the same and so is Scalextric. To run a Scalextric car on a Carrera digital channel you must put a digital chip inside that works in a Scalextric car on that Carrrera digital system. So if you make a Carrera digital track and you want to run ANY other brand of cars you need to install a Carrera digital chip or chip that's made by another company to work on Carrera digital. Scalextric for example does not make a chip to work on Carrera digital, same for Carrera to Scalextric and SCX too... so once you buy any brand of DIGITAL track you're limited until you find an aftermarket chip that will allow you to put it inside another brand's cars.

[@Okaybob]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficialHEY! 1st things first, THANKS for the QUICK response. Great video as well. Guys like you Diamonds in this hobby. I was afraid of that you were going to say what you did. It appears that Carrera makes it easy to convert "their" Analog cars to digital? I made my decision a while back, and I'm focusing on digital Carrera. I just need-to stop buying cars, and focus more on the track, lol. I thought I only had around 30-35 cars? It's closer to 130 now😳 I always look for Carrera digital cars, or at least DPR. Mixing brands will involve soldering. Soldering tiny parts isn't my favorite thing to do, but I can. I always see, and hear about "Carson" chips, but I don't know anything about them, or the entire process? I just bought a really cool-looking Revelle/ Monogram #65 Corvette Gran Sport(Nassau Blue). Can it be chipped, or is that a dumb idea? I buy cars I like, and lately "I have" been focusing on Carrera digital cars(which was part of your advise) but if something grabs me, I'll usually try-to buy it, regardless of what it is. I couldn't pass on that Corvette. I have different scale cars/tracks, but a big Carrera digital setup seems like more fun! They seem to have a bazillion accessories for their systems? You can finally get a digital GT40 now! I'm contemplating buying this digital SCX, but as clean as it is, it just seems like a waste to re-chip it? Those chips are around 40ish.......then you have-to install them.

[@jonnardjackson2884]

I liked Ninco! Didn’t like Carrera! I’m aware that you’re right about the 3 sets. I’m an analog guy!

[@imperiumguigoras]

13:03 ese pista de Policar es R1 las de Scalextric es R2 ... no es lo mismo !!!

[@johnaitken7430]

Dave, I might argue against hard plastic for carpet racing..taking apart hard plastic can break bits..

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

So this isn’t a great argument because if you step on soft plastic track the rails bend and it’s just as useless as broken hard plastic track.

[@johnaitken7430]

Bummer..ya got me again! Agree

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

Scalextric track is much easier to take apart. Carrera is a PITA.

[@PeterPan-wh1sg]

To my mind, it's not the brand. The number one consideration is Space. How much room do you have.? The bigger the better. 8x4ft get old real quick.

[@flyguyskinny3554]

hey will i be able to upgrade the carrera evolution to digital at any time?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

Yes, you can upgrade any Carrera analog 1/32 set to digital. BY FAR the cheapest way to do this is buy a Carrera digital set and add it to the set you already have.

[@flyguyskinny3554]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial the digital set it self correct?

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

@@flyguyskinny3554 Yes just buy any Carrera D132 set you like the cars in and add the lane change and track connection piece and power supply and controllers. And you will have that extra normal straights and corners to add to your existing track too. Just take out the analog connection section and add in the Carrera Digital connection section (it's call the Control Unit).

[@flyguyskinny3554]

@@SlotCarNewsOfficial hey so I just got the track.I placed the cars on it and the will drive then stop drive then stop any ideas y? I’m thinking it has something to do with fuel

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

@@flyguyskinny3554 did you program them? I had done lots of Carrera videos on the Carrera of American KZbin channel showing you how to set up all the digital features.

[@Building-pd3lv]

Wait I think I saw you at a party

[@Clearwater124]

By the way, Double Victory comes with a large assortment of borders.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

My point was more about the track width and not as much about border... but thanks for the comments Greg!

[@stevesweeney7892]

Grown ups should get Carrera. I am so impressed with mine. StaySharp SgtSteveRet 🇺🇸

[@victorialeonard2493]

Excluding Carrera digital invalidates your analysis due to adjustable power supply

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

ok thanks.

[@MLTyler]

You need to address controllers.

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

All starter controllers are pretty bad. I will suggest some basic controllers in a video too.