New to Scalextric

[RemaL]

So prob a daft question

My wife bought me A digital Scalextric track with 2 cars and a good size track.

I would like to get another 2 cars and controllers.
So where is te best place to look at getting these? I have looked on Ebay

Another question is as this is my first Scalextric and being Digital, will cany cars work on my track or do I need to look at digital cars?

Same question with the track

[.Mark]

You can use any track because you have the digital conversion anyway. Cars that are not digital can be converted easily with a chip, the Scalextric shop sells these as I suspect other places do.
I join the club each year they have a car I want and when you are a member some model shops give you discount. TK Maxx also sometimes do cheap cars too so worth looking.
I have never used e-bay so no idea but suspect there are bargains to be had.

Have fun!

[RemaL]

many thanks Mark for the info

hppy new year to u

[miniman]

To use your old track, you need the adapters to convert the old track to the "sport" track using converter C8222: http://is.gd/5HIyF

The chip to convert cars comes in two sizes, one for normal cars and one for single seaters, they are about £12 on eBay. There are different versions depending upon whether the cars are "digital ready" (i.e. they have a panel to remove underneath where the chip simply slots in) or not, in which case you need to do a little soldering. http://is.gd/5HIC0

I've bought loads from Jadlem Racing Models on eBay, very happy with the service: http://is.gd/5HIFP

You can pick up big bundles of track for pennies if you keep an eye on eBay.

HTH

[.Mark]

miniman said:

To use your old track, you need the adapters to convert the old track to the "sport" track using converter C8222: http://is.gd/5HIyF

Suppose it depends how old the OP's old track is. If it's the new old push together track he should be ok. If it is the old old track - i.e. pre 90's I think then the converter is needed.

[.Mark]

Actually reading the post again, he is asking do any cars work on digital track - I don't know the answer to that.

[sgrimshaw]

The simple answer is that you need to run cars with a digital chip on a digital circuit.

You can run chipped cars on a non-digital circuit, but not the other way round.

IIRC the new 6-car Digital Powerbase will allow Analog cars to be run, but I would assume you would need to remove the lane changers etc.

[RemaL]

I have this track now, not much but a start

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hornby-Hobbies-Digital-Ove...

so was just looking at getting 2 car's I like (thinking either classic AKA Escort or Le mans)

and to add some track and a cross over etc..

[RemaL]

.Mark said:

Actually reading the post again, he is asking do any cars work on digital track - I don't know the answer to that.

and that was was I was not sure of

[miniman]

RemaL said:

I have this track now, not much but a start

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hornby-Hobbies-Digital-Ove...

so was just looking at getting 2 car's I like (thinking either classic AKA Escort or Le mans)

and to add some track and a cross over etc..

OK, for example: http://is.gd/5HOky

The car is "digital ready" which means you can simply slot in one of these: http://is.gd/5HOoc

However this seller will fit it for you before shipping the car, and I think this works out a little cheaper.

[RemaL]

cheers for that.

[charlief]

Hi, just crashing in on your conversation, but i have old cars from the 80's that use to use 12v power. ive just bought my son a new scalextric & its 16v power. So does anyone know if the cars will run on the new 16v. cheers charlie

[charlief]

Hi, just crashing in on your conversation, but i have old cars from the 80's that use to use 12v power. ive just bought my son a new scalextric & its 16v power. So does anyone know if the cars will run on the new 16v. cheers charlie

[roblees]

There are many good dealers on the internet, some of whom sell on Ebay too. They are happy to chat to you about your options. I've used Jadlam, Scale Models, Pendle Slot Racing and Slot City amongst others. Plus you may well have a model shop near you who can help sell you the right things.

Broadly, you will need a car fitted with a Scalextric digital chip to work on the Scalextric digital system. Most new Scalextric cars are now digital-ready (you need to buy and fit the chip) while many already have the chip fitted. On Ebay listings look for digital or analogue in the description. If in doubt ask the seller!

All the best, Rob

[russy01]

Resurface an old thread.

If any of you are after scalextric stuff pm/email me.

Someone mentioned Jadlam on here, this is my father in laws company.

[Boosted Cerb]

Cheers Russell Just designing a very large digital track for our loft so will be in contact at some point for a quote.

Rich.

[Curry Burns]

Remember it's always good to speak to a few people.

My bro in law's website - www.megamodelshop.co.uk

He's very knowledgable and if your speakin to him, tell him Curry sent ya

[DIW35]

What you really need is SSDC so that you can plug your track in to a laptop, which then takes care of lap counting and times, as well as monitoring fuel loads of individual cars, so that as the fuel is used up and the car gets lighter, it goes faster. It also monitors when you pit to refuel, because if you run out of fuel your car will stop. Adds another dimension to the racing.

Edited by DIW35 on Friday 21st May 22:30

[TedMaul]

russy01 said:

Someone mentioned Jadlam on here, this is my father in laws company.

And good they are too, we buy plenty of Playmobil gear from them as kids adore it, great service.