Review by CoMod martinmm of the Carrera DIGITAL 124 Chevrolet Corvette C6R PSI Experience LM 2007 (23720)
The PSI Experience Team finished 12th in the GT1 class with their Corvette at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans—28th overall. This Corvette is the second version in theCarrera Digital 124 product series. Overall, on a 1:24 scale, it is already the fourth race version based on a real-world model. This makes it possible to assemble a visually interesting starting grid. The two Carrera Exclusiv models feature identical technology and can therefore be easily retrofitted with a digital decoder.
Appearance and
Workmanship: The printing quality is top-notch. Vibrantly colorful and well-covered printing on a matte black surface isn’t always easy to achieve, but it’s executed very well here. In particular, even the smallest details—such as the window riveting and the printing on the helmet and jumpsuit—are executed with absolute precision. As it comes from the box, the only thing that stands out is the front end’s high stance. However, once the spring above the front axle is removed, it looks much better.
Technology:
The Corvette features the latest standard technology. Weighing just under 250g, however, it’s not exactly a lightweight. This becomes a noticeable drawback on shorter tracks with tight turns.
Handling
TestCarrera : Test drive without a magnet using 18 volts on
a club track: the tires don’t have good grip even after being sanded down. The car slides significantly, especially in tight turns and when accelerating. It Carrera
handles much better with sanded tuning tires. Here, the grip is very good, allowing for controlled drifts and fast cornering. The 10/50 gear ratio is too short on long straights—the motor completely runs out of power. Test with a 12/48 gear ratio: acceleration and braking performance are still good despite the car’s heavy weight, and the top speed on long straights is significantly higher. Carrera This is a good and simple setup for
club tracks.
Conclusion
: With the combination of tuning tires and a 12:48 gear ratio, without magnets, this is a car that works well as a club car for an out-of-the-box (OOTB) racing series without requiring major optimizations.
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The PSI Experience Team finished 12th in the GT1 class with their Corvette at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans—28th overall. This Corvette is the second version in the
Appearance and
Workmanship: The printing quality is top-notch. Vibrantly colorful and well-covered printing on a matte black surface isn’t always easy to achieve, but it’s executed very well here. In particular, even the smallest details—such as the window riveting and the printing on the helmet and jumpsuit—are executed with absolute precision. As it comes from the box, the only thing that stands out is the front end’s high stance. However, once the spring above the front axle is removed, it looks much better.
Technology:
The Corvette features the latest standard technology. Weighing just under 250g, however, it’s not exactly a lightweight. This becomes a noticeable drawback on shorter tracks with tight turns.
Handling
Test
Conclusion
: With the combination of tuning tires and a 12:48 gear ratio, without magnets, this is a car that works well as a club car for an out-of-the-box (OOTB) racing series without requiring major optimizations.
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