Review by CoMod martinmm of Carrera the Evo/D132 Morgan Plus 8
(27294 and 30472/30473)
When I took the Morgan Plus 8 out of the box, I immediately noticed the small wheel diameter—until, 2–3 seconds later, it “clicked”: that’s the new chassis underneath! So I took it right out of the box to take a closer look. Yes—finally!
The original Morgan Plus 8 was introduced in 1969 alongside the existing Plus 4. Equipped with Rover V8 engines ranging from 3.5 to 4.6 liters in displacement and initially producing 150 PS, it was produced until 2004 with approximately 230 PS.
Appearance/Workmanship: Without
Carrera
directly comparing the model to the real car, it appears to be very well executed in terms of design. The proportions seem just right; the driver figure is a bit large, but then again, the car itself was quite petite. The driver figure is very well modeled, although the interior could be a bit more detailed, since there’s plenty of space toward the bottom.
The dark green paint job has a British feel, while the light blue version takes some getting used to at first glance on this classic roadster. The paintwork and decals are absolutely flawless; even the small badges in front of the radiator are neatly applied. I also really like the “real” spare tire. A thin plastic dummy might be lighter, but the rubber tire looks more authentic. The Morgan Plus 8 has no lights—not that I miss them—but I had gotten used to them.
Technology: On
Evolution the new
/Digital132 chassis, the magnets are located on the inside. The stabilizer bar can be rotated approximately 80° on each side! The front wheels are mounted via independent suspension. This makes it possible to position the guide keel further forward, even though—as in this case—there is hardly any space left in front of the front axle.
Handling
To remove the magnets, the body is detached from the chassis. The rear magnet is secured with a plastic clip. Using a small screwdriver, you can pry it out of its mounting and remove the magnet. The magnet in the center of the chassis is located between the motor and the circuit board. To remove it, unscrew the circuit board. Removing the magnets is a bit more involved than with the old chassis, but it doesn’t take longer than 2–3 minutes. Then the Morgan Plus 8 was finally ready to hit the track! Running at 13 volts on my approximately 12-meter-long test track was a lot of fun! The tires have good grip, and the Morgan—weighing just over 70g—could be sent zipping around the track with controllable drifts. The alignment of the front car/guide keel with the track is nearly perfect. Unless I deliberately tried to do so, I couldn't get the car to derail.
I then put the light blue Digital132 version on the track with a full set of magnets. But that results in “stop-and-go”Go
operation. The magnets are much too strong for this lightweight model. It just doesn’t work. After removing the rear magnet, it felt much better. The car can be driven very quickly through the curves, and extended drifts are possible because the magnet is very wide and the guide keel, due to its large angle of rotation, no longer poses an obstacle.
Conclusion
: The new chassis has completely won me over, although this small, lightweight car certainly doesn’tEvolution represent the average
/D132 vehicle. I can't wait to see how those wide, low-slung race cars handle on the track! If you enjoy driving twisty courses with precision—even without magnets—the Morgan Plus 8 is definitely for you!
CoMod martinmm
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Review by CoMod JoergW ofCarrera the
Evo/D132 Morgan Plus 8
(27294 and 30472/30473)
Appearance:
The car looks great both in the pit and on the track. The proportions are well-balanced and faithfully reproduced from the prototype. Green, the classic color of English race and sports cars, and light blue, a trendy 1970s design. Details like the rally decals on the front and the included “real” spare tire further enhance the cars. Given the nicely designed driver figure with its prototypical outfit, I would have liked to see at least a hint of defined legs. Unfortunately, the Plus8 has no lighting, which is certainly also due to the very limited space in the front section. When driving digitally, you’ll likely miss this the most because of the fuel gauge signals.
Technology:
The new chassis—and especially the new leading keel area—are well done. The vehicle now looks very clean even from below and no longer seems pieced together. Somehow more true to the prototype. Of course, this also has a minor drawback—more on that in a moment. The significantly expanded swivel range of the guide keel allows the vehicle to drift in a more controlled manner, especially on Curve 1, which is included in the basic set layout. With a reasonably normal (though certainly very fast) driving style, early contact and derailment are a thing of the past—an.Leider the new magnet regulation isn’t really on the side of slot car racers. It’s intended to prevent children from swallowing magnets, so you can no longer simply remove the magnets from the outside with a screwdriver. You have to disassemble the chassis and then unscrew the circuit board inside to access the middle magnet. At the rear, the holder can be easily pried open and lifted off with a mini screwdriver. It makes sense to remove the motor for this work. It’s a great opportunity to really get to know your new slot car. :-) Most of us won’t be changing our setup every day, and while the car is still fun to drive with just the magnets, the very lightweight vehicle is actually overloaded when fully equipped. Test it out and decide for yourself which magnets to keep. To each his own, just like good old Fritz.
Workmanship:
All parts fit perfectly, with no burrs, paint defects, etc. The printing is detailed, crisp, and abrasion-resistant (assuming normal handling).
Handling:
I’ve already said quite a bit about this in the “Technology” section. Of allEvolution the previous generations of Evolution these vehicles and their digital counterparts, this is, purely in terms of driving dynamics, the best vehicle concept to date. Personally, I would have preferred this chassis with the old sliding magnet, but as always in life, you can’t have everything. The Plus 8 has tires that fit well and provide excellent grip, allowing for brisk driving. I don’t see myself needing tuning tires anytime soon.
CoMod JoergW
(27294 and 30472/30473)
When I took the Morgan Plus 8 out of the box, I immediately noticed the small wheel diameter—until, 2–3 seconds later, it “clicked”: that’s the new chassis underneath! So I took it right out of the box to take a closer look. Yes—finally!
The original Morgan Plus 8 was introduced in 1969 alongside the existing Plus 4. Equipped with Rover V8 engines ranging from 3.5 to 4.6 liters in displacement and initially producing 150 PS, it was produced until 2004 with approximately 230 PS.
Appearance/Workmanship: Without
The dark green paint job has a British feel, while the light blue version takes some getting used to at first glance on this classic roadster. The paintwork and decals are absolutely flawless; even the small badges in front of the radiator are neatly applied. I also really like the “real” spare tire. A thin plastic dummy might be lighter, but the rubber tire looks more authentic. The Morgan Plus 8 has no lights—not that I miss them—but I had gotten used to them.
Technology: On
Handling
To remove the magnets, the body is detached from the chassis. The rear magnet is secured with a plastic clip. Using a small screwdriver, you can pry it out of its mounting and remove the magnet. The magnet in the center of the chassis is located between the motor and the circuit board. To remove it, unscrew the circuit board. Removing the magnets is a bit more involved than with the old chassis, but it doesn’t take longer than 2–3 minutes. Then the Morgan Plus 8 was finally ready to hit the track! Running at 13 volts on my approximately 12-meter-long test track was a lot of fun! The tires have good grip, and the Morgan—weighing just over 70g—could be sent zipping around the track with controllable drifts. The alignment of the front car/guide keel with the track is nearly perfect. Unless I deliberately tried to do so, I couldn't get the car to derail.
I then put the light blue Digital132 version on the track with a full set of magnets. But that results in “stop-and-go”
Conclusion
: The new chassis has completely won me over, although this small, lightweight car certainly doesn’t
CoMod martinmm
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Review by CoMod JoergW of
(27294 and 30472/30473)
Appearance:
The car looks great both in the pit and on the track. The proportions are well-balanced and faithfully reproduced from the prototype. Green, the classic color of English race and sports cars, and light blue, a trendy 1970s design. Details like the rally decals on the front and the included “real” spare tire further enhance the cars. Given the nicely designed driver figure with its prototypical outfit, I would have liked to see at least a hint of defined legs. Unfortunately, the Plus8 has no lighting, which is certainly also due to the very limited space in the front section. When driving digitally, you’ll likely miss this the most because of the fuel gauge signals.
Technology:
The new chassis—and especially the new leading keel area—are well done. The vehicle now looks very clean even from below and no longer seems pieced together. Somehow more true to the prototype. Of course, this also has a minor drawback—more on that in a moment. The significantly expanded swivel range of the guide keel allows the vehicle to drift in a more controlled manner, especially on Curve 1, which is included in the basic set layout. With a reasonably normal (though certainly very fast) driving style, early contact and derailment are a thing of the past—an.Leider the new magnet regulation isn’t really on the side of slot car racers. It’s intended to prevent children from swallowing magnets, so you can no longer simply remove the magnets from the outside with a screwdriver. You have to disassemble the chassis and then unscrew the circuit board inside to access the middle magnet. At the rear, the holder can be easily pried open and lifted off with a mini screwdriver. It makes sense to remove the motor for this work. It’s a great opportunity to really get to know your new slot car. :-) Most of us won’t be changing our setup every day, and while the car is still fun to drive with just the magnets, the very lightweight vehicle is actually overloaded when fully equipped. Test it out and decide for yourself which magnets to keep. To each his own, just like good old Fritz.
Workmanship:
All parts fit perfectly, with no burrs, paint defects, etc. The printing is detailed, crisp, and abrasion-resistant (assuming normal handling).
Handling:
I’ve already said quite a bit about this in the “Technology” section. Of all
CoMod JoergW
