Test report by CoMod JoergW on the Carrera 2007 Evo/D132 AMG Mercedes C-Class cars
(27234, 27235, 27236, 30432, and 30433)
The DTM weekend is over... You think the season is over? Well, the real one is, but theCarrera season has just begun in both analog and digital formats. Last weekend, I test-drove the digital and analog versions of the Mercedes and Audi models and would like to share my impressions of the Mercedes cars with the club.
Appearance:
I was simply blown away here; the chrome-colored Schneider Mercedes in particular really shows what’s possible. The decals and body details are very true to form and cleanly executed. I couldn’t really find any flaws in any of the cars. Even the usually quite tricky white color is very well covered in the decals. All the cars are true to the real thing, no question. Otherwise, car manufacturers probably wouldn’t approve them anymore these days... the “wild ’90s” are over, at least for some manufacturers ;-)
Technology:
Nothing new, really. The swivel range of the keel is okay,
and the return spring isn’t too strong.
Workmanship:
The delicate mirrors sit quite firmly but can be removed without any trouble (which I would strongly recommend for racing). The racing suitability of the small additional spoilers, especially at the rear and sides, remains to be seen. Even in the real DTM, there’s a lot of “colorful plastic” on the tracks... it certainly won’t get that bad in the 1:32 model racing scene, but that’s also the price of the very high level of detail we want.
Handling:
The Mercedes models drive very well in all variants, though only without magnets and without lead trim, etc. The tires’ weaknesses do become noticeable here. This is definitely an area that needs improvement; tuning tires would be an effective solution here as well. Otherwise, it’s a matter of grinding and testing, but I haven’t gotten around to that yet (my grinder needs a new V-belt). With all magnets or at least the center magnet, the DTM Mercedes drives fast and safely. The “average buyer” will find vehicles here that will provide driving enjoyment for quite some time. The Audis were at least a tiny bit faster on my home track.
Conclusion:
These cars will certainly
appeal to a broad
range of buyers in Europe, and especially in Germany
, and make economic sense. By that I mean just the sales figures themselves... I don’t know what additional costs are involved for sponsors and car manufacturers. I would also like to see this series in 1:24 scale...At least within the club, I’m sure I’m not the only one with this wish.
CoMod JoergW
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Test report by CoMod Lotus on theCarrera 2007 Evo/D132 AMG Mercedes C-Class vehicles
(27234, 27235, 27236, 30432, and 30433)
This was actually supposed toCarrera be a general club review of the new C-Class DTM Mercedes Carrera , but then I decided to single out the ORIGINAL PARTS Benz driven by veteran Bernd Schneider because I like the car so much. Sure, Jamie Green’s SALZGITTER and Gary Paffett’s STERN turned out pretty well too and look great on the track just because of their bright colors, but I just think the paint job on BERND SCHNEIDER’s ORIGINAL-TEILE is brilliant. The printing on the hood demonstrates once again just how high the bar has been set in the model-making industry today. What Ninco began a few years ago is now state-of-the-art; Carrera the company rose to the challenge back then and, over the years, has raised the bar even higher.
The car with which the 44-year-old from Saarland z.B . won the race at the Nürburgring in 2008 and finished fifth in the overall drivers’ standings is visually the 2008 version, though in terms of bodywork it is the 2007 model of the AMG-Mercedes. Just like the Audis, the Mercedes come equipped with a host of small additional spoilers. Whether they’ll survive the occasional spin-out remains to be seen; in any case, it’s advisable to remove the side mirrors and possibly the rear spoiler beforehand if you don’t want these parts to become casualties of the competition (and subsequently of the vacuum cleaner).
The chassisis the one we’re familiar with, featuring the removable axle assembly. Some body parts are attached to the chassis; to disassemble the car, you need to loosen the central screw at the rear and two more at the front. Then carefully detach the body from the rest of the vehicle. Reassembly is the same process, but start by fitting the front section first due to the front light assembly.
In terms of handling, the old DTM cars were already among the best theCarrera market Carrera had to offer, and for me, the current cars are also among the top contenders. The wide tires give the Swabian car excellent road holding, and thanks to the center magnets, it remains easy to control even for beginners and those with less experience. All in all, a car that’s a real blast to drive!
CoMod Lotus
(27234, 27235, 27236, 30432, and 30433)
The DTM weekend is over... You think the season is over? Well, the real one is, but the
Appearance:
I was simply blown away here; the chrome-colored Schneider Mercedes in particular really shows what’s possible. The decals and body details are very true to form and cleanly executed. I couldn’t really find any flaws in any of the cars. Even the usually quite tricky white color is very well covered in the decals. All the cars are true to the real thing, no question. Otherwise, car manufacturers probably wouldn’t approve them anymore these days... the “wild ’90s” are over, at least for some manufacturers ;-)
Technology:
Nothing new, really. The swivel range of the keel is okay,
and the return spring isn’t too strong.
Workmanship:
The delicate mirrors sit quite firmly but can be removed without any trouble (which I would strongly recommend for racing). The racing suitability of the small additional spoilers, especially at the rear and sides, remains to be seen. Even in the real DTM, there’s a lot of “colorful plastic” on the tracks... it certainly won’t get that bad in the 1:32 model racing scene, but that’s also the price of the very high level of detail we want.
Handling:
The Mercedes models drive very well in all variants, though only without magnets and without lead trim, etc. The tires’ weaknesses do become noticeable here. This is definitely an area that needs improvement; tuning tires would be an effective solution here as well. Otherwise, it’s a matter of grinding and testing, but I haven’t gotten around to that yet (my grinder needs a new V-belt). With all magnets or at least the center magnet, the DTM Mercedes drives fast and safely. The “average buyer” will find vehicles here that will provide driving enjoyment for quite some time. The Audis were at least a tiny bit faster on my home track.
Conclusion:
These cars will certainly
appeal to a broad
range of buyers in Europe, and especially in Germany
, and make economic sense. By that I mean just the sales figures themselves... I don’t know what additional costs are involved for sponsors and car manufacturers. I would also like to see this series in 1:24 scale...At least within the club, I’m sure I’m not the only one with this wish.
CoMod JoergW
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Test report by CoMod Lotus on the
(27234, 27235, 27236, 30432, and 30433)
This was actually supposed to
The car with which the 44-year-old from Saarland z.B . won the race at the Nürburgring in 2008 and finished fifth in the overall drivers’ standings is visually the 2008 version, though in terms of bodywork it is the 2007 model of the AMG-Mercedes. Just like the Audis, the Mercedes come equipped with a host of small additional spoilers. Whether they’ll survive the occasional spin-out remains to be seen; in any case, it’s advisable to remove the side mirrors and possibly the rear spoiler beforehand if you don’t want these parts to become casualties of the competition (and subsequently of the vacuum cleaner).
The chassisis the one we’re familiar with, featuring the removable axle assembly. Some body parts are attached to the chassis; to disassemble the car, you need to loosen the central screw at the rear and two more at the front. Then carefully detach the body from the rest of the vehicle. Reassembly is the same process, but start by fitting the front section first due to the front light assembly.
In terms of handling, the old DTM cars were already among the best the
CoMod Lotus
