Tweet
This pretty old stuff, but I just got back into slot cars a year or so ago and lots of what is old is new to me. I am always looking for new brands to try as better brands have very limited model selection. I found this Spirit Peugot 406 for $30 and couldn't find anything bad being said about them, so I figured it was worth a try.
Here is the good:
The body is very nicely done. A little heavy and the spoiler is plain. But, otherwise very nice.
The chassis is plain and simple, but it's flat and has a pod that has some adjustments and there is some front wheel height adjustment
Front wheels are plastic, but they pretty easily.
Here is the bad:
The rear wheel assembly is crap. Wheels and axle aren't true and gear is attached to the wheel. Just replace the entire thing (axle, wheels, tires and gear).
The motor and bearings are not held in place very well, lots of movement. Definitely needs reinforcement.
The guide isn't deep enough for an MDF track. A Sloting deep wood guide requires some body modes to fit, nothing major though.
It's really noisy!
General observations:
With just replacing the guide and putting some silicone tires on the crappy plastic wheels, the car performed reasonably well. A decent rear axle assembly should help a lot.
The motor feels weak. It's a long can and I have others, so no big deal.
Verdict:
I'll probably look for a few more of these. I figure $60 - $70 gives me a pretty good car.
Here is the good:
The body is very nicely done. A little heavy and the spoiler is plain. But, otherwise very nice.
The chassis is plain and simple, but it's flat and has a pod that has some adjustments and there is some front wheel height adjustment
Front wheels are plastic, but they pretty easily.
Here is the bad:
The rear wheel assembly is crap. Wheels and axle aren't true and gear is attached to the wheel. Just replace the entire thing (axle, wheels, tires and gear).
The motor and bearings are not held in place very well, lots of movement. Definitely needs reinforcement.
The guide isn't deep enough for an MDF track. A Sloting deep wood guide requires some body modes to fit, nothing major though.
It's really noisy!
General observations:
With just replacing the guide and putting some silicone tires on the crappy plastic wheels, the car performed reasonably well. A decent rear axle assembly should help a lot.
The motor feels weak. It's a long can and I have others, so no big deal.
Verdict:
I'll probably look for a few more of these. I figure $60 - $70 gives me a pretty good car.
Attached Files
.
Comment