Sunday, August 7, 2022

New Cars: Revoslot Alfa Guilia GTA - Autohaus Brugger Laguna Seca '71 and Bobcor '72

 I couldn't resist adding these:


While not in the area of LMP or Targa Prototypes, these low-slung beauties were solid runners back then in the Trans Am series. The make absolutely gorgeous slot cars. Add to that Revoslot's fantastic design and quality and you've got yourself a winner. 


Real quick; these two cars are THE SMALLEST cars I own. Smaller than the Alfa Romeo 33/3, the Elva, the 917K or anything else I have. And I'm talking by a pretty considerable margin in some cases. They're also the first Anglewinders I own. 

I have to say that Revoslot have the best packaging and product representation of all the brands. They're in a thick cardstock box on a cardboard plinth with a plastic cover. Included are a magnet and an extra [smaller] guide flag. Also included is a small, full-color mini tech sheet that lists ALL of the information on the car.  Replacement parts with model numbers, optional replacement parts and car specific parts. A perfect reference to have if you ever need to replace something on the car. All companies should do this. 

One of the few models I have in this color that isn't a Sunoco Special.

All Aluminum chassis with brass components, solid axles and a nicely capable motor make these quick, solid race cars. They handle differently than your standard plastic slot car, but once you get the hang of them you can let loose. At first I didn't think they could compete against the other brands on home track. Now I'm not so sure about that. I've had both the Ferrari 333 and the Porsche GT2 finish very well in big races. I think it just really depends on track layout more than most things. 
I find the approach to tuning Revoslot cars is more about getting it set just right by its standards, and not trying to make it do what you want it to do. Focusing on eliminating vibrations, smooth running, and quiet performance. A tuning window opens once you get the car in the ballpark.


Also, with what's going on in slot cars these days, you can't really call it a "pod" anymore, can you? It's looking more and more like a 2-piece chassis. [note: also note that anglewinder motor in the flesh]



So yeah, some new things here. A few more Revoslot cars, which I've been meaning to buy for awhile now. My first anglewinder motors, that's kinda fun. And a car that is actually the smallest car in the field. Built of aluminum, it might yet be one of the lightest cars. I'll have to weigh some and compare. Also a couple of cars that take me a little bit away from the standard Classics while still leaving me technically there.  



Sedan racing is going to be fun. I'm going to have to see what else is near these. I've always felt that Revoslot cars will run best against other Revoslot cars, but something tells me these little guys are going to surprise everyone.

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