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Anyone ever convert a 1:32 Monogram Daytona for use on a Carrera digital track? I know the in-line stock chassis won't accept the chip, but I see Shapeways makes a chassis for use with a Slot .it inline insert.

I don't see why you couldn't fit a Carrera chip in that car if you lose the front mounted motor either through a third party chassis as you mentioned or by modifying the existing chassis yourself. I have been known to cut a hole into existing chassis to fit pods of various manufacture. The nice thing about the 3rd party chassis is that it eliminates that work. One also might look into seeing if the Carrera 289 Cobra chassis would go under the Daytona body. That would give you factory mounted digital chp. As you are probably aware, in the 1:1 world of the 1960's, the Cobra chassis was fitted with more aero friendly bodywork to create the Daytona Cobra. You will also have to lose the full interior for some type of a tray interior. The key to successful transplant of the chip is ensure that the LED is aligned with the sensor in the track.

I converted one by putting a Carrera Cobra chassis under it.

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Mark

Thanks for the responses; MrAdept; unfortunately your links Photobucket images cannot be seen; did you change out the wheels and tires on the Carrera chassis?

For the Daytona Cobra I left them with the standard Cobra wheels as they were fairly similar.

Mark