Racer 512BB in!

[HomeRacingWorld]

[Jesla]

Nice write-up Boss....

I think I'll try the SlotWings.....thinking it might be closer to the Classic Fly cars in the stable.

[HomeRacingWorld]

Thanks guys.

Yeah Jesla, I like the Hotwings version too. Needs a little work, but it's what we like about them sometimes.

[Fast Co.]

Thanks for that review Harry. These Group 5 cars are a favorite of mine. I haven't collected them the way I used to collect earlier cars because funds are tighter now and us SCANCs haven't started racing them yet. These are great running cars and I do plan to purchase at least one of each body type for the track as they become available. The JPS Capri is my favorite so far and I'm really looking forward to the Group 5 Mustangs. I hope Racer still has them lined up.
Steve

[waaytoomuchintothis]

The big question for me is whether there is a substantial improvement over the Carerra version of the car. That Carrera 512BB is one great slot car. I should have bought the other two liveries back then, and I didn't. When I got the first one I had no idea how great they handled and I remember being shocked by the big long thing the same way the Bugatti MC12 by Scalextric surprised me.

[SRQSloter]

I did up the Capri white kit and have the Lancia kit to do. But, may have to get this one RTR.

[HomeRacingWorld]

Glad to see the feedback folks.

Rob, you can make a Carrera smooth with a little work. If you like them then stick with them. But to line up against these is not going to be easy. I would say if you enjoy the Carrera then just stay with those.

[Cosmic Bilby]

Good Review Harry,

I like it, very nice.

I like the 512BB, like Rob, I rate the Carrera version very highly, its one of my all time favourites, in fact I have a 3M livery kicking around somewhere that is scheduled for a blueprint...

I suppose for me it boils down to price, the Racer version is the best, but is it worth two Carrera's? For what I use it for, which is messing around at home, it probably isn't.

I'm happy with my Carrera versions for that, they get the job done :)

[SuperSlab]

[waaytoomuchintothis]

I admit the surprise factor in the Carrera is the main reason I mention them and the Scaley Maserati. I still haven't figured out why they run so well with such a long wheelbase.

By the way, if you want the Ferrari emblem, Professor Motor has repops of the Monogram LeMans cars' decals (250 and 275LM), and they are scale perfect. Should be no trouble at all to put them on the Racer car.

[ListerStormGT]

Awesome review Harry, I like the Slotwings version of this car and I really don't need another one but man this Racer version sure is tempting!

[HomeRacingWorld]

It's quite possible. I will try and get a confirmation for you.

[HomeRacingWorld]

Update direct from Racer. There will be white kits in the future. No certain time frame but you can rest assured if they say it will happen, it will.