CoMod Carrera 124 Test Report on the Carrera Evo VW Scirocco GT24
(Item No. 27296)
Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 99
grams Weight (complete vehicle without rear magnet): 97
gramsWeight (complete car without magnets): 94
grams; Weight (body): 32
grams; Length including spoiler: 141
mm; Wheelbase: 82
mm; Track width (front axle): 59
mm; Track width (rear axle): 58
mm; Other: The car features a solid front
axle. Overview of color and country variants:
For now, the Scirocco is available exclusively in blue. First, there is a dark blue version with start number 117, which is available in both the analog and digital lineups. The other is a lighter “Wörthersee” variant2008" , , available exclusively as a digital vehicle.
The prototype vehicle:
The racing version of the new VW Scirocco made its debut in 2008 at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring; a total of three cars—with start numbers 116, 117, and 118—took part in the race. The cars crossed the finish line in reverse order: the car with start number 118 finished 11th overall, and car No. 117 finished 15th overall. In addition, they secured a commanding one-two finish in the “SP3T” class.
The Model:
Following the Morgan Aeromax and Morgan Plus 8, the VW Scirocco is already the third new model to be delivered with the newly designed chassis. Unlike the two Morgans, the Scirocco does not have independent front suspension but rather a conventional solid front axle. Additional features of the new chassis:
• The rotation angle of the leading keel has been significantly increased
• There is no longer a removable motor-rear axle unit•
The magnets can no longer be removed from the outside; this requires opening the vehicle once•
Overall, the chassis has a much cleaner and more organized design.
Those who wish to install trim weights will find many suitable locations: the side pods, the area between the front axle and the lighting board, and the area beneath the rear axle can also be put to good use for this purpose.
The ground clearance is about 2 mm, and since the prototype vehicle is a race car very close to production spec, this value seems quite realistic. The alignment between the keel and the front axle is well executed; the vehicle’s weight rests on the keel, and the front axle just barely rolls along with it.
There’s another new feature regarding the lighting: the two LEDs installed at the rear are equipped with a sort of shielding cone, which ensures that the light shines only backward and doesn’t scatter in all directions.
Handling:
There isn’t much to say about the test drive with both magnets: the adhesive force is extremely strong; on the one hand, the vehicle can be moved very quickly, but on the other hand, there is no limit—you either make it through the turn with ease, or you fly off the track violently.
The next step, therefore, is to remove the rear magnet. To do this, it’s recommended to unclip the motor from its mount. After that, you can use a thin needle or similar tool to remove the retaining clip on the rear magnet. Even in this operating mode, the holding force of the center magnet is still clearly noticeable. Nevertheless, there’s a relatively wide margin of error in case you happen to enter a curve too fast. The car doesn’t lose traction suddenly, but only briefly drifts sideways—which is exactly how it’s supposed to be. Overall, this configuration is best suited for digital operation, since during quick lane changes
, the center magnet provides some desirable directional stability. The third and final option is to remove the center magnet entirely. It is secured by a single central screw and can be removed without any trouble. This further enhances the car’s handling, and the vehicle becomes even easier to control. The little Scirocco is completely free of unpredictable reactions; however, you should break in the rear tires to slightly increase their grip. For shorter tracks, it’s also a good idea to set the operating voltage to around 11 volts. Whether or not to add trim weights to the suspension is a matter of personal preference. I chose not to do so during my test drive.
Conclusion:
The Scirocco isCarrera a huge success. The new suspension impresses across the board, especially when operating without the magnetic system. Nevertheless, it’s important to keep in mind that the Scirocco is a relatively tall production car—so it’s unrealistic to expect lap times on par with Group C cars. The new suspension concept will likely only be able to demonstrate its full potential once it’s installed in a suitable race car. I’m thinking primarily of the Nissan GT-R GT500. As for the Scirocco, I hope that additional color variants—or perhaps even bare chassis—will follow as soon as possible.
CoModCarrera 124
(Item No. 27296)
Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 99
grams Weight (complete vehicle without rear magnet): 97
gramsWeight (complete car without magnets): 94
grams; Weight (body): 32
grams; Length including spoiler: 141
mm; Wheelbase: 82
mm; Track width (front axle): 59
mm; Track width (rear axle): 58
mm; Other: The car features a solid front
axle. Overview of color and country variants:
For now, the Scirocco is available exclusively in blue. First, there is a dark blue version with start number 117, which is available in both the analog and digital lineups. The other is a lighter “Wörthersee” variant2008" , , available exclusively as a digital vehicle.
The prototype vehicle:
The racing version of the new VW Scirocco made its debut in 2008 at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring; a total of three cars—with start numbers 116, 117, and 118—took part in the race. The cars crossed the finish line in reverse order: the car with start number 118 finished 11th overall, and car No. 117 finished 15th overall. In addition, they secured a commanding one-two finish in the “SP3T” class.
The Model:
Following the Morgan Aeromax and Morgan Plus 8, the VW Scirocco is already the third new model to be delivered with the newly designed chassis. Unlike the two Morgans, the Scirocco does not have independent front suspension but rather a conventional solid front axle. Additional features of the new chassis:
• The rotation angle of the leading keel has been significantly increased
• There is no longer a removable motor-rear axle unit•
The magnets can no longer be removed from the outside; this requires opening the vehicle once•
Overall, the chassis has a much cleaner and more organized design.
Those who wish to install trim weights will find many suitable locations: the side pods, the area between the front axle and the lighting board, and the area beneath the rear axle can also be put to good use for this purpose.
The ground clearance is about 2 mm, and since the prototype vehicle is a race car very close to production spec, this value seems quite realistic. The alignment between the keel and the front axle is well executed; the vehicle’s weight rests on the keel, and the front axle just barely rolls along with it.
There’s another new feature regarding the lighting: the two LEDs installed at the rear are equipped with a sort of shielding cone, which ensures that the light shines only backward and doesn’t scatter in all directions.
Handling:
There isn’t much to say about the test drive with both magnets: the adhesive force is extremely strong; on the one hand, the vehicle can be moved very quickly, but on the other hand, there is no limit—you either make it through the turn with ease, or you fly off the track violently.
The next step, therefore, is to remove the rear magnet. To do this, it’s recommended to unclip the motor from its mount. After that, you can use a thin needle or similar tool to remove the retaining clip on the rear magnet. Even in this operating mode, the holding force of the center magnet is still clearly noticeable. Nevertheless, there’s a relatively wide margin of error in case you happen to enter a curve too fast. The car doesn’t lose traction suddenly, but only briefly drifts sideways—which is exactly how it’s supposed to be. Overall, this configuration is best suited for digital operation, since during quick lane changes
, the center magnet provides some desirable directional stability. The third and final option is to remove the center magnet entirely. It is secured by a single central screw and can be removed without any trouble. This further enhances the car’s handling, and the vehicle becomes even easier to control. The little Scirocco is completely free of unpredictable reactions; however, you should break in the rear tires to slightly increase their grip. For shorter tracks, it’s also a good idea to set the operating voltage to around 11 volts. Whether or not to add trim weights to the suspension is a matter of personal preference. I chose not to do so during my test drive.
Conclusion:
The Scirocco is
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