Review by CoMod Mike... on the Carrera Evo/D132 Ford Capri (27295 and 30474)
Klaus Ludwig's DRM Ford Capri RS 3100 from the 1975 DRM Hockenheim round. I was almost exactly 10 years old when Klaus Ludwig raced around the Hockenheimring in this car! Unfortunately, I had no idea what I was missing back then, because no one in my circle of friends or family was really interested in motorsports at the time. I already had my Carrera Universal back then, but it was limited to four cars, which I unfortunately never got to compare with the originals! What a shame!
I was all the more excited about the 2009 model innovation from DRM history...
Regardless of whether you have historical memories of this car or not, even today the white and blue paint scheme is, for me, one of the most beautiful and simple color combinations you can find on the racetrack.
But let's quickly get to the technical details: does the car actually deliver on the track what its wide stance promises? The body sits firmly on the extremely wide tires at the front. The even more massive "shoes" at the rear could dip a little deeper into the widened rear, but that doesn't detract from the overall impression! The monstrously wide tires are certainly impressive, but they also raise doubts about their authenticity! But no sooner had the first pictures been discussed than chief designer Leifer pulled the appropriate photo evidence from his hard drive image archive! From a slot car perspective, the wide rear tires can only be a positive...but on the front axle??? The independent suspension on the new chassis certainly helps here. The increased friction caused by the separation of the front axle compensates for this! At the same time, the space gained under the hood allows for a better position of the guide vane slightly forward of the axle. The height, and thus the contact area with the power lines, also fits neatly on the track. The increased angle of rotation of the keel allows enough room for extreme drifts. But does the car really need this?
So let’s get on the track!
Anyone familiar with my tests knows that I test the latest Carrera models on the wooden track at SG-Stern Sindelfingen. That means I'm driving the racers on extremely challenging terrain...for which they're not necessarily designed...but anything that works here can only win on the Carrera track!
The Capri purrs off smoothly and runs smoothly enough right from the start-finish straight. However, there's a slight bump in the curve. Our track doesn't have magnetic wires, so the magnets are ineffective! The wide tires are very soft and therefore offer such strong grip on our wooden track. Gluing and sanding the tires is therefore a basic requirement for proper driving on wood and, of course, also helps on the plastic track.
After grinding the tires, the Capri's strength really comes into play with its wide rear end. So, if you're suffering from a lack of grip without a magnet on your track, I can highly recommend this car! The only question is, will this car actually make it to the track...or will it end up in a display case? ;-)
Because the Capri doesn't need to shy away from comparisons with purely stationary vehicles. So... and now take another look at the pictures I took on our wooden track! All that's missing now is the powerful sound...
CoMod Mike...
Klaus Ludwig's DRM Ford Capri RS 3100 from the 1975 DRM Hockenheim round. I was almost exactly 10 years old when Klaus Ludwig raced around the Hockenheimring in this car! Unfortunately, I had no idea what I was missing back then, because no one in my circle of friends or family was really interested in motorsports at the time. I already had my Carrera Universal back then, but it was limited to four cars, which I unfortunately never got to compare with the originals! What a shame!
I was all the more excited about the 2009 model innovation from DRM history...
Regardless of whether you have historical memories of this car or not, even today the white and blue paint scheme is, for me, one of the most beautiful and simple color combinations you can find on the racetrack.
But let's quickly get to the technical details: does the car actually deliver on the track what its wide stance promises? The body sits firmly on the extremely wide tires at the front. The even more massive "shoes" at the rear could dip a little deeper into the widened rear, but that doesn't detract from the overall impression! The monstrously wide tires are certainly impressive, but they also raise doubts about their authenticity! But no sooner had the first pictures been discussed than chief designer Leifer pulled the appropriate photo evidence from his hard drive image archive! From a slot car perspective, the wide rear tires can only be a positive...but on the front axle??? The independent suspension on the new chassis certainly helps here. The increased friction caused by the separation of the front axle compensates for this! At the same time, the space gained under the hood allows for a better position of the guide vane slightly forward of the axle. The height, and thus the contact area with the power lines, also fits neatly on the track. The increased angle of rotation of the keel allows enough room for extreme drifts. But does the car really need this?
So let’s get on the track!
Anyone familiar with my tests knows that I test the latest Carrera models on the wooden track at SG-Stern Sindelfingen. That means I'm driving the racers on extremely challenging terrain...for which they're not necessarily designed...but anything that works here can only win on the Carrera track!
The Capri purrs off smoothly and runs smoothly enough right from the start-finish straight. However, there's a slight bump in the curve. Our track doesn't have magnetic wires, so the magnets are ineffective! The wide tires are very soft and therefore offer such strong grip on our wooden track. Gluing and sanding the tires is therefore a basic requirement for proper driving on wood and, of course, also helps on the plastic track.
After grinding the tires, the Capri's strength really comes into play with its wide rear end. So, if you're suffering from a lack of grip without a magnet on your track, I can highly recommend this car! The only question is, will this car actually make it to the track...or will it end up in a display case? ;-)
Because the Capri doesn't need to shy away from comparisons with purely stationary vehicles. So... and now take another look at the pictures I took on our wooden track! All that's missing now is the powerful sound...
CoMod Mike...
