Test report from CoMod long for the Carrera Carrera DIGITAL 124 Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin Racing "No. 009", 2007
(23747)
Almost seven months have passed since the toy fair in February and the three color variants of the Aston Martin DBR9 are about to be delivered.
There shouldn't really be much news to report, as it's 'just' another color variant. But that's not the case. With the 009 starting number in Aston Martin Racing Green and a white roof, another attractive racing version was chosen. But let's be honest, any other version of the super sports car would have been fine with us. Visually, the car looks great again! All the prints are flawless and, as usual, executed with great attention to detail. The rear right printed air vent cover has been reworked in shape and position and now looks much more harmonious.
But there is something else, the Green one seems much deeper than its two predecessors!
When you look at the chassis, you notice quite a few new features. The edge of the engine grille and the rear magnet have disappeared, making the chassis nice and flat even at the rear. The center magnet also has a new mount and is now enclosed, so the magnets are no longer visible! Personally, I find this more visually appealing.
From the inside, the chassis appears very tidy as usual, but there are also a few new features to discover. Firstly, of course, the revised swing arm with a wider angle of rotation of the guide keel. Secondly, the front mount for the lighting circuit board. Unlike its predecessors, this is no longer permanently glued, but now plugs in, which makes maintenance work on the front axle much easier. Now it's also clear why the DBR9 appears lower; it has been given two shims on the front axle and the motor mount. By removing the front circuit board mount, the DBR9 can be lowered even further, giving it an even sharper look.
In terms of handling, much higher cornering speeds are now possible thanks to the revised swing arm, which definitely leads to more driving pleasure. Dislodgement is practically impossible. Personally, I find this version of the DBR9 a further enrichment for the GT series, and one wants more from this car, especially after the fantastic chassis redesign.
CoMod long
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Test report from CoMod Carrera124 on the Carrera Carrera DIGITAL 124 Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin Racing "No. 009", 2007
(23747)
More than just a color variant!
When the DBR9 was announced in full-scale last year, there was great joy. There was also surprise when it was confirmed that the dark green version was not initially planned. This gap has now been closed, and the British car in the classic design will soon be rolling into dealerships.
And actually, it's not just a color variation; some technical details have also been changed. The large magnet holder is now completely closed at the bottom, although the magnets can still be easily unscrewed from underneath. Nevertheless, this should be a first taste of the improved chassis generation of this year's new models.
The wheels now sit more firmly in the wheel arches, thanks to the addition of a few more spacers between the chassis and the axle mounts. A small change with a big impact, noticeably improving the overall vehicle's appearance.
For driving, I remove the compression spring on the front axle—as with almost every 1/24-scale vehicle—which also improves the appearance somewhat. The handling itself can best be described as "good-natured"—length matters, and this isn't a new insight.
CoMod Carrera124
(23747)
Almost seven months have passed since the toy fair in February and the three color variants of the Aston Martin DBR9 are about to be delivered.
There shouldn't really be much news to report, as it's 'just' another color variant. But that's not the case. With the 009 starting number in Aston Martin Racing Green and a white roof, another attractive racing version was chosen. But let's be honest, any other version of the super sports car would have been fine with us. Visually, the car looks great again! All the prints are flawless and, as usual, executed with great attention to detail. The rear right printed air vent cover has been reworked in shape and position and now looks much more harmonious.
But there is something else, the Green one seems much deeper than its two predecessors!
When you look at the chassis, you notice quite a few new features. The edge of the engine grille and the rear magnet have disappeared, making the chassis nice and flat even at the rear. The center magnet also has a new mount and is now enclosed, so the magnets are no longer visible! Personally, I find this more visually appealing.
From the inside, the chassis appears very tidy as usual, but there are also a few new features to discover. Firstly, of course, the revised swing arm with a wider angle of rotation of the guide keel. Secondly, the front mount for the lighting circuit board. Unlike its predecessors, this is no longer permanently glued, but now plugs in, which makes maintenance work on the front axle much easier. Now it's also clear why the DBR9 appears lower; it has been given two shims on the front axle and the motor mount. By removing the front circuit board mount, the DBR9 can be lowered even further, giving it an even sharper look.
In terms of handling, much higher cornering speeds are now possible thanks to the revised swing arm, which definitely leads to more driving pleasure. Dislodgement is practically impossible. Personally, I find this version of the DBR9 a further enrichment for the GT series, and one wants more from this car, especially after the fantastic chassis redesign.
CoMod long
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Test report from CoMod Carrera124 on the Carrera Carrera DIGITAL 124 Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin Racing "No. 009", 2007
(23747)
More than just a color variant!
When the DBR9 was announced in full-scale last year, there was great joy. There was also surprise when it was confirmed that the dark green version was not initially planned. This gap has now been closed, and the British car in the classic design will soon be rolling into dealerships.
And actually, it's not just a color variation; some technical details have also been changed. The large magnet holder is now completely closed at the bottom, although the magnets can still be easily unscrewed from underneath. Nevertheless, this should be a first taste of the improved chassis generation of this year's new models.
The wheels now sit more firmly in the wheel arches, thanks to the addition of a few more spacers between the chassis and the axle mounts. A small change with a big impact, noticeably improving the overall vehicle's appearance.
For driving, I remove the compression spring on the front axle—as with almost every 1/24-scale vehicle—which also improves the appearance somewhat. The handling itself can best be described as "good-natured"—length matters, and this isn't a new insight.
CoMod Carrera124
