Is Carrera as good as Scalextric?

Where Space is tight – We would recommend Scalextric. Scalextric Track is considerably smaller and is available in tighter radius turns. This means you can typically fit more track into a smaller space. Large Sets for older Children and Adults – We would recommend Carrera.

What is the difference between Carrera 124 and 132?

The three main differences between Carrera DIGITAL 124 and DIGITAL 132 are that DIGITAL 124 is limited to four digital 1:24 slot cars, to a DIGITAL 124 transformer (18 volts), and that the track pretty much needs borders all the way around to accommodate the larger 1:24 scale slot cars.

Is Carrera Go compatible with digital?

Digital. There are a few different digital sets, with different compatibility to the other sets. Carrera Digital 143 is compatible with the Go and Go Plus sets. Digital 143 allows three cars on the track.

Is Carrera a good slot car brand?

Carrera are the number one bestselling brand in their home country of Germany and in many other European countries too. Possibly known more here in the UK for their 1:43 Scale GO! system which includes Mario Kart and other licensed products, they also offer cars in 1/32nd (which we stock) and 1/24th scales as well.

How does Carrera digital work?

The electric slot car track uses a ‘Digital Control Unit’ or ‘CU’ like our 30352 Carrera digital 124/132 control unit. The CU is like a computer that tells the track and cars what to do with input from the racer. The CU sends a digital signal to the cars and track via the track rails.

What are digital slot car sets?

With a digital setup, the controller is programmed to control the car itself. Digital sets have crossover sections that allow you to switch from lane to lane for passing, blocking, and overtaking. These tracks also support more cars, so that three or four (with some sets, up to six) people can race at the same time.

What is a digital slot car track?

Unlike analog (non-digital) slot car racing, which allows for one car per lane, digital slot car racing aims to allow many independently controlled cars to drive on each lane and for the cars to be able to switch lanes and overtake. The CU sends a digital signal to the cars and track via the track rails.

Are Carrera go and Carrera first compatible?

No, Carrera First is a smaller scale (1:50) than this extension set, which is only compatible with Carrera GO and Digital 143 (1:43 scale). 1 of 1 found this helpful. They are not compatible with Carrera’s GO first.

Will Carrera Go cars work on evolution track?

They stick well to the track.