Scaletrix Subaru Challange - 1/2 price @ Argos
27 December 2004, 05:15 PM
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Scaletrix Subaru Challange - 1/2 price @ Argos
27 December 2004, 06:39 PM
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Thanks for that
My youngest son is 10 on New Years Eve, so this is perfect for him, they are hard to locate so be quick.
Tomorrow I shall be mostly driving to Ellesmere Port, to pick it up, roll on his birthday
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Tomorrow I shall be mostly driving to Ellesmere Port, to pick it up, roll on his birthday
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27 December 2004, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Big-G
My youngest son is 10 on New Years Eve, so this is perfect for him, they are hard to locate so be quick.
Tomorrow I shall be mostly driving to Ellesmere Port, to pick it up, roll on his birthday
Big-G
big-grin
Tomorrow I shall be mostly driving to Ellesmere Port, to pick it up, roll on his birthday
Big-G
big-grin
27 December 2004, 07:57 PM
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DON'T BE LED TO BELIEVE
i got 1 for my son to @ ARGOS 99 bucks it cost me
evan more so gutted to find that it want connect to the other three boxes of the stuff he's got
we were hoping to layout the mother of all tracks
i don't now who was the most gutted me or him
but the upside is it seems to be a lot smoother than the old tracks
evan more so gutted to find that it want connect to the other three boxes of the stuff he's got
we were hoping to layout the mother of all tracks
i don't now who was the most gutted me or him
but the upside is it seems to be a lot smoother than the old tracks
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27 December 2004, 07:59 PM
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That's a bit of a bummer Hmmmm, I have got **** loads of the stuff already just thought it you be nice for the nipper for his birthday seems a bit of a waste if it won't conect to my other stuff
27 December 2004, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by richie,7,RA,spec C
i got 1 for my son to @ ARGOS 99 bucks it cost me
evan more so gutted to find that it want connect to the other three boxes of the stuff he's got
we were hoping to layout the mother of all tracks
i don't now who was the most gutted me or him
but the upside is it seems to be a lot smoother than the old tracks
evan more so gutted to find that it want connect to the other three boxes of the stuff he's got
we were hoping to layout the mother of all tracks
i don't now who was the most gutted me or him
but the upside is it seems to be a lot smoother than the old tracks
Q. NEW SPORT AND OLD CLASSIC TRACK PIECES ARE COMPATIBLE.
A. ONE OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS is in regard to the compatability of old (Classic) and new (Sport) track. Answers: Classic track connecting to Sport track. Classic and Sport compatible with the use of a converter straight, reference C8222. With a pair of these converters it is convenient to connect all your new style track to your old style track. This means that you can utilise the special track sections from both ranges in to whatever circuit design you are building. RMS gives you the ability to design your own circuits too! All Scalextric stockists should be aware of the converter piece C8222 and its usage. The stockists will also have been strongly encouraged to stock this converter section. The track piece is a low cost accessory. Rubber track connecting to Classic track: Rubber Scalextric track manufactured up to 1963 is compatible with Classic track with the use of a converter section available at the time. This means that ALL Scalextric track from 1959 to the present day can be used within the same layout. I hope this helps but please contact the Helpline (01843-233525) or email me adrian.norman@hornby.com Happy Racing, Adrian Norman Consumer Promotions Manager - Scalextric
27 December 2004, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RJMS
Don't know whether this will help - I hope so (from the Scaletrix FAQ)
Q. NEW SPORT AND OLD CLASSIC TRACK PIECES ARE COMPATIBLE.
A. ONE OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS is in regard to the compatability of old (Classic) and new (Sport) track. Answers: Classic track connecting to Sport track. Classic and Sport compatible with the use of a converter straight, reference C8222. With a pair of these converters it is convenient to connect all your new style track to your old style track. This means that you can utilise the special track sections from both ranges in to whatever circuit design you are building. RMS gives you the ability to design your own circuits too! All Scalextric stockists should be aware of the converter piece C8222 and its usage. The stockists will also have been strongly encouraged to stock this converter section. The track piece is a low cost accessory. Rubber track connecting to Classic track: Rubber Scalextric track manufactured up to 1963 is compatible with Classic track with the use of a converter section available at the time. This means that ALL Scalextric track from 1959 to the present day can be used within the same layout. I hope this helps but please contact the Helpline (01843-233525) or email me adrian.norman@hornby.com Happy Racing, Adrian Norman Consumer Promotions Manager - Scalextric
Q. NEW SPORT AND OLD CLASSIC TRACK PIECES ARE COMPATIBLE.
A. ONE OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS is in regard to the compatability of old (Classic) and new (Sport) track. Answers: Classic track connecting to Sport track. Classic and Sport compatible with the use of a converter straight, reference C8222. With a pair of these converters it is convenient to connect all your new style track to your old style track. This means that you can utilise the special track sections from both ranges in to whatever circuit design you are building. RMS gives you the ability to design your own circuits too! All Scalextric stockists should be aware of the converter piece C8222 and its usage. The stockists will also have been strongly encouraged to stock this converter section. The track piece is a low cost accessory. Rubber track connecting to Classic track: Rubber Scalextric track manufactured up to 1963 is compatible with Classic track with the use of a converter section available at the time. This means that ALL Scalextric track from 1959 to the present day can be used within the same layout. I hope this helps but please contact the Helpline (01843-233525) or email me adrian.norman@hornby.com Happy Racing, Adrian Norman Consumer Promotions Manager - Scalextric
The brand new SCX track mates up perfectly to the old Scalextric track though 
27 December 2004, 09:13 PM
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Bugger, i cant pick it up anywhere near milton keynes, found at Birmingham 
have texted to register for when it is back in stock at local store.
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have texted to register for when it is back in stock at local store.
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27 December 2004, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by richie,7,RA,spec C
i got 1 for my son to @ ARGOS 99 bucks it cost me
evan more so gutted to find that it want connect to the other three boxes of the stuff he's got
we were hoping to layout the mother of all tracks
i don't now who was the most gutted me or him
but the upside is it seems to be a lot smoother than the old tracks
evan more so gutted to find that it want connect to the other three boxes of the stuff he's got
we were hoping to layout the mother of all tracks
i don't now who was the most gutted me or him
but the upside is it seems to be a lot smoother than the old tracks
27 December 2004, 09:17 PM
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Ahhhh got ya well I could get him the Scooby set then, I dug all my old stuff out from my mums last year sometime and myself and the wife lay out one massinve track spanning two rooms ( through room ) it was a real good laugh, aslo bought two new cars a WRC Scoob and a Ford Focus the scoob was far better than the Focus better Magnet could just floor it and it wouldn't come off lol
27 December 2004, 09:21 PM
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thats a great price for that set!
Also if you have old scalextric (known as "Classic") you can buy the new style lap counter. This comes in two sections and can be used to convert the new "Sport" track to classic.
If I didn't need any more track I would buy this. Just putting finishing touches to my 20m track in the loft
Also if you have old scalextric (known as "Classic") you can buy the new style lap counter. This comes in two sections and can be used to convert the new "Sport" track to classic.
If I didn't need any more track I would buy this. Just putting finishing touches to my 20m track in the loft
28 December 2004, 01:45 PM
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Got the Hot Pursuit (Scooby V Police car) for Christmas. The police car is great with siren and flashing lights! And great back end drifts from Scooby.
Also got 2003 (4?) WRC Scooby and something called an ...ego...Evo, thats it! Not as fast as the Impreza though but they look great.
Also got RMS...so laptop is plugged in and I canplay at being Dave Richards
it's great beeing 13 again
Just need track convertor too...going to try slotcity.co.uk
Also got 2003 (4?) WRC Scooby and something called an ...ego...Evo, thats it! Not as fast as the Impreza though but they look great.
Also got RMS...so laptop is plugged in and I canplay at being Dave Richards
it's great beeing 13 again
Just need track convertor too...going to try slotcity.co.uk
28 December 2004, 04:07 PM
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Reserved mine last night at 1.30 am, And picked it up today in Halifax. Sent the Girlfriend a text this morning explaining that it was for her little boys birthday present, To which she reminded me that it's in August, I think that she finds it all a bit 
Oh wel i suppose they will need running in for the first 1000 miles
Oh wel i suppose they will need running in for the first 1000 miles
28 December 2004, 07:28 PM
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GOT MINE TODAY
Na Na, Na, Na Na, got mine today for sons birthday New Years Eve.
Had to stand in a queue to pay for it then 45 minutes waiting for Argos staff to find it and bring it to the counter.
Will provide review after 'we' have tried it out.
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Had to stand in a queue to pay for it then 45 minutes waiting for Argos staff to find it and bring it to the counter.
Will provide review after 'we' have tried it out.
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28 December 2004, 07:32 PM
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Walked into the 'model shop' in flackwell heath on xmass eve and picked up the pursuit scalectrix and a free porsche tourer for £79:00 Also treated myself to an SCX evo 7.........
The scx cars beat the scalectrix ones hands down....................
All for the boys xmass pressie (of course)
The scx cars beat the scalectrix ones hands down....................
All for the boys xmass pressie (of course)
28 December 2004, 08:17 PM
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Walked into the 'model shop' in flackwell heath on xmass eve and picked up the pursuit scalectrix and a free porsche tourer for £79:00 Also treated myself to an SCX evo 7.........
The scx cars beat the scalectrix ones hands down....................
All for the boys xmass pressie (of course)
The scx cars beat the scalectrix ones hands down....................
All for the boys xmass pressie (of course)
That's a bloody bargain! The cars retail for £60 the pair and they are excellent
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Sons birthday today.
At last, he is 10 !!
Little-G got his Scalextric Subaru Challenge today
Track connections are different to the 'classic' track.
New track is easier to put together and is very flat compared to the earlier stuff.
The headlight glasses all fell out, and during the first race 2 mirrors fell off.
The cars are very fast but not as challenging as earlier cars, they stick to the twisties better because they have strong magnets underneath to keep them on.
The good thing for the kids is that you don't have to keep putting them back on the track at every corner.
Anyone know of any mods available, full decat, new ECU, PPP ?
I wonder if you can get a Wagon version......
Big-G
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Little-G got his Scalextric Subaru Challenge today
Track connections are different to the 'classic' track.
New track is easier to put together and is very flat compared to the earlier stuff.
The headlight glasses all fell out, and during the first race 2 mirrors fell off.
The cars are very fast but not as challenging as earlier cars, they stick to the twisties better because they have strong magnets underneath to keep them on.
The good thing for the kids is that you don't have to keep putting them back on the track at every corner.
Anyone know of any mods available, full decat, new ECU, PPP ?
I wonder if you can get a Wagon version......
Big-G
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Little-G