Review by CoMod Carrera 124 of Carrera the D132 Peugeot
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Saturday, June 13, 2009, 3:00 p.m.: The start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is currently being broadcast on TV. Once again, Peugeot is challenging serial winner Audi with the 908. Shortly afterward, the doorbell rings—the mail carrier is delivering the latest Peugeot 908 fromCarrera
. He couldn’t have picked a better time. Admittedly, this model is the version that competed in the 2008 12 Hours of Sebring. As with the color variants released so far, black and white dominate here. This basic design is accented by blue lines, and this relatively minor change transforms the familiar look in a striking way. The paint job and decals leave nothing to be desired, and so the car looks very impressive on the test track.
As for the technical aspects —as is always the case with color variants—there isn’t much to report. It features the familiar chassis with the removable motor-transmission unit. My model also had a front axle that was a bit stiff. The cause was quickly identified: there’s very little space under the driver’s compartment to accommodate all the cables and connectors. Rerouting them neatly solved the problem. It makes sense to use the small rectangular recess between the motor and the digital board, as well as the space beneath the digital board.
As for the test drive: with a full set of magnets, the car achieves respectable lap times, though it struggles to handle the limits of its capabilities. Consequently, the handling is rather erratic. Things become significantly smoother when the rear magnet is removed. The car sits very firmly on the track, and its smooth running is particularly noticeable. To improve traction, you should break in the rear tires a bit. This makes the handling suitable for long-distance driving; however, given the relatively small steering angle, tight turns should be approached with caution.
Sunday, June 14, 2009, 3:00 p.m.: The checkered flag drops at Le Mans, and Peugeot secures its long-awaited victory on home soil on its third attempt. They deserve it—it certainly won’t hurt the popularity of the 1:32 scale model.
CoModCarrera 124
Saturday, June 13, 2009, 3:00 p.m.: The start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is currently being broadcast on TV. Once again, Peugeot is challenging serial winner Audi with the 908. Shortly afterward, the doorbell rings—the mail carrier is delivering the latest Peugeot 908 from
As for the technical aspects —as is always the case with color variants—there isn’t much to report. It features the familiar chassis with the removable motor-transmission unit. My model also had a front axle that was a bit stiff. The cause was quickly identified: there’s very little space under the driver’s compartment to accommodate all the cables and connectors. Rerouting them neatly solved the problem. It makes sense to use the small rectangular recess between the motor and the digital board, as well as the space beneath the digital board.
As for the test drive: with a full set of magnets, the car achieves respectable lap times, though it struggles to handle the limits of its capabilities. Consequently, the handling is rather erratic. Things become significantly smoother when the rear magnet is removed. The car sits very firmly on the track, and its smooth running is particularly noticeable. To improve traction, you should break in the rear tires a bit. This makes the handling suitable for long-distance driving; however, given the relatively small steering angle, tight turns should be approached with caution.
Sunday, June 14, 2009, 3:00 p.m.: The checkered flag drops at Le Mans, and Peugeot secures its long-awaited victory on home soil on its third attempt. They deserve it—it certainly won’t hurt the popularity of the 1:32 scale model.
CoMod
