Review by CoMod martinmm on the Carrera Evo/D132 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren GT
(27298 and 30484,30485)
Even here in Mercedes-Benz country, you rarely, if ever, see it in the wild. So far, I've only been fortunate enough to see it in action on the test track in Untertürkheim.
Optics/Processing
The only flaw I could find on the test vehicle was a slightly too large gap on the left side of the attached rear end. Otherwise, even after a very meticulous search, no manufacturing defects could be found. The rims are four-tone, and the side gills and the ventilation slots on the
The hood is perforated, giving the vehicle a very lively appearance. The LEDs of the headlights are mounted transversely and transmit the light indirectly to the two dual headlights, which still results in sufficient light output. The long front overhang limits the lateral glare of the light beam under the wheel arches. The body could sit a bit lower on the wheels. The track width of the body is fully utilized.
Technology
The McLaren features the current chassis with the magnets mounted on the chassis. Thanks to the long front end, the guide keel is mounted in front of the continuous front axle. All axles and wheels run very smoothly and smoothly. For the engineers: The total weight (without holding magnets) is 98g. The rear track width is 63.5mm, the front 59.5mm, and the wheelbase is 83mm. The rear axle to the guide keel pivot point is 104mm.
Driving behavior
I tested it as follows: Remove the magnets. With 13 volts on my test track, the McLaren runs like clockwork. The tires have really good grip, assuming the track is dust-free. If you enter corners too optimistically, the rear end tends to skid. Thanks to good control keel adjustment and the large angle of rotation, however, this doesn't pose a risk of premature desloshing. With a bit of feel for the controls, you can achieve really fast lap times and a lot of driving fun with the Mercedes. And all without any modifications to the car.
Conclusion
The Carrera SLR McLaren delivers on its visual promise in terms of performance! I'd prefer it in 1:24, though :-)
CoMod martinmm
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Review by CoMod Mike... on the Carrera Evo/D132 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren GT
(27298 and 30484,30485)
SLR 722 GT: what kind of car is that, or rather, race car! A look at the SLR-Club.com website makes it clearer: the idea came from the club members themselves. Why not convert the SLR into a "real" race car and race them against each other? No sooner said than done. Anyone who owns an SLR and/or the necessary cash can have around 400 parts modified on the standard SLR by the renowned British racing car manufacturer RML! The whole thing, unfortunately, isn't road-legal, but it does include its own club trophy with races throughout Europe, support, and complete racing equipment. The things money can do for... ;-)
Of the 21 SLR 722 GTs built, in addition to the silver versions, there's also a very striking orange paint job, which Carrera produced for the D132s! I see the production SLR here at work almost every day, but I just can't get enough of it. The GT version with its oversized rear spoiler takes it to the next level and really demonstrates the sheer power that lies dormant within this car!
On our SG-Stern wooden track without magnetic strips, the SLR showed a rather gentle side. Which isn't a bad thing at all. Even out of the box, it exhibited pleasant drifting behavior. Only the good grip of the soft tires was a bit of a problem on wood. The usual grinding of the rear tires naturally improved the smoothness. On the Carrera track, you should probably achieve good lap times without much effort! Compared to this year's other new cars, the SLR has so far demonstrated one of the best handling characteristics and would visually fit very well into a GT racing series! The car's beautifully executed appearance is somewhat marred by the tire diameter, which leaves a bit too much air in the wheel house. But you only notice this briefly on the starting grid! Later in the drift, it's no longer noticeable ;-)
By the way...TRG Motorsports, together with RML, prepared an SLR 722 GT for a Speed GT race in the USA this year. I hope this isn't an isolated incident and we'll see more of this car. Perhaps even in this beautiful dark blue race version on our local Carrera track!
CoMod Mike...
(27298 and 30484,30485)
Even here in Mercedes-Benz country, you rarely, if ever, see it in the wild. So far, I've only been fortunate enough to see it in action on the test track in Untertürkheim.
Optics/Processing
The only flaw I could find on the test vehicle was a slightly too large gap on the left side of the attached rear end. Otherwise, even after a very meticulous search, no manufacturing defects could be found. The rims are four-tone, and the side gills and the ventilation slots on the
The hood is perforated, giving the vehicle a very lively appearance. The LEDs of the headlights are mounted transversely and transmit the light indirectly to the two dual headlights, which still results in sufficient light output. The long front overhang limits the lateral glare of the light beam under the wheel arches. The body could sit a bit lower on the wheels. The track width of the body is fully utilized.
Technology
The McLaren features the current chassis with the magnets mounted on the chassis. Thanks to the long front end, the guide keel is mounted in front of the continuous front axle. All axles and wheels run very smoothly and smoothly. For the engineers: The total weight (without holding magnets) is 98g. The rear track width is 63.5mm, the front 59.5mm, and the wheelbase is 83mm. The rear axle to the guide keel pivot point is 104mm.
Driving behavior
I tested it as follows: Remove the magnets. With 13 volts on my test track, the McLaren runs like clockwork. The tires have really good grip, assuming the track is dust-free. If you enter corners too optimistically, the rear end tends to skid. Thanks to good control keel adjustment and the large angle of rotation, however, this doesn't pose a risk of premature desloshing. With a bit of feel for the controls, you can achieve really fast lap times and a lot of driving fun with the Mercedes. And all without any modifications to the car.
Conclusion
The Carrera SLR McLaren delivers on its visual promise in terms of performance! I'd prefer it in 1:24, though :-)
CoMod martinmm
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Review by CoMod Mike... on the Carrera Evo/D132 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren GT
(27298 and 30484,30485)
SLR 722 GT: what kind of car is that, or rather, race car! A look at the SLR-Club.com website makes it clearer: the idea came from the club members themselves. Why not convert the SLR into a "real" race car and race them against each other? No sooner said than done. Anyone who owns an SLR and/or the necessary cash can have around 400 parts modified on the standard SLR by the renowned British racing car manufacturer RML! The whole thing, unfortunately, isn't road-legal, but it does include its own club trophy with races throughout Europe, support, and complete racing equipment. The things money can do for... ;-)
Of the 21 SLR 722 GTs built, in addition to the silver versions, there's also a very striking orange paint job, which Carrera produced for the D132s! I see the production SLR here at work almost every day, but I just can't get enough of it. The GT version with its oversized rear spoiler takes it to the next level and really demonstrates the sheer power that lies dormant within this car!
On our SG-Stern wooden track without magnetic strips, the SLR showed a rather gentle side. Which isn't a bad thing at all. Even out of the box, it exhibited pleasant drifting behavior. Only the good grip of the soft tires was a bit of a problem on wood. The usual grinding of the rear tires naturally improved the smoothness. On the Carrera track, you should probably achieve good lap times without much effort! Compared to this year's other new cars, the SLR has so far demonstrated one of the best handling characteristics and would visually fit very well into a GT racing series! The car's beautifully executed appearance is somewhat marred by the tire diameter, which leaves a bit too much air in the wheel house. But you only notice this briefly on the starting grid! Later in the drift, it's no longer noticeable ;-)
By the way...TRG Motorsports, together with RML, prepared an SLR 722 GT for a Speed GT race in the USA this year. I hope this isn't an isolated incident and we'll see more of this car. Perhaps even in this beautiful dark blue race version on our local Carrera track!
CoMod Mike...
