{"id":6499,"date":"2019-01-30T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T20:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/?p=6499"},"modified":"2019-01-30T16:01:20","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T21:01:20","slug":"scalextric-holden-a9x-torana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/scalextric-holden-a9x-torana\/","title":{"rendered":"Scalextric Holden A9X Torana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><em><strong>Sometimes it&#8217;s not about popularity or performance. This one is all about HISTORY.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>1978 Sandown &#8211; Peter Brock &#8211; #C3927<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">And some might wonder why a car and driver far away from Missouri USA would appeal to me. Well, I appreciate motor racing history. Not just in my own backyard. From friends I have met thanks to our forum, and many hours reading about the racing in Australia, it was hard not to become a fan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">You can search for the history yourself. I will not spoil it for you. I will include a video that sort of sums it up rather nicely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I0QeHob-LvI\" width=\"890\" height=\"501\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">So it was time to order the Scalextric model. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">This is FAR from the first Holden Torana from Scalextric.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">But it is for me. It is just that other releases always seemed to take priority. Veteran enthusiasts will easily relate.\u00a0 As far as I can tell, nothing has changed over the years. Just the paint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6507\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmright-900x437.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmright.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmright-640x311.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmright-768x373.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6508\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmleft-900x486.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmleft.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmleft-640x346.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmleft-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Nothing is ever perfect in our hobby, but Scalextric executed this one well enough for my eyes. Some fine scale collectors and die hard fans of the 1:1 have found issues and I am no position to argue. I am just not that particular in some areas, so what was delivered is fine enough for me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6505\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmrear-900x554.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmrear.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmrear-640x394.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmrear-768x473.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">I felt the detail level was more than enough to hold my attention. Markings are clean enough, but I noticed just a hint of fading in the rear. Also some paint smudges, particularly in the rear around the bumpers. Not even close to a disappointment for me, but have to call it like it is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6503\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmchassis-900x492.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmchassis.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmchassis-640x350.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmchassis-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Looking underneath we see the now standard inline configuration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6502\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmtopchassis-900x548.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmtopchassis.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmtopchassis-640x390.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmtopchassis-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">I noticed right away that this car had the &#8220;Slimline&#8221; FF-050 motor. Given the RPM difference (almost 8000) between this motor and the standard FC-130 <a href=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/2017\/07\/02\/scalextric-classic-falcons\/\">shown here in the Falcons,<\/a> it just gave me pause. Seems Scalextric should have at least put the same motor in both the classics for compatibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">But what makes it worse is the other reports I read stating this motor is 18K. It has never been 18,000. Not even the standard FC-130 is 18K. So keep this in mind if you plan to race this car against that classic Falcon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6501\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmrearwheel-900x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmrearwheel.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmrearwheel-640x320.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmrearwheel-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">So given the age of this mold, it was no real surprise to find these wheels in the rear. Those that have asked if they changed them to the new &#8220;15&#215;8&#8221; standard?\u00a0 The answer is no.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6510\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmtirs-900x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmtirs.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmtirs-640x472.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmtirs-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The only tires I had on hand to fit were the Paul Gage urethanes shown above. They fit well enough, but they need a good sanding to prevent them from rubbing the fenders. I would also suggest gluing them on the wheel. This is for non-magnet, wood track racers though. The stock rubber is pretty good when sanded and cleaned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">With this high RPM motor,\u00a0 the car is quite the rocket. It easily outpaces my recent Falcon. No matter, I will swap a milder motor in it and then it can be more of a match. Tuning is what we do around here and I actually look forward to it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">As a stand alone model, I cannot really complain. It worked out of the box on standard Scalextric track with the magnet working it&#8217;s magic. Non-magnet and wood track racers will need to do some tuning, but that can be said for just about every ready to run car produced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6512\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmend-1-900x484.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmend-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmend-1-640x344.jpg 640w, https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pnmend-1-768x413.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">For veterans of these models, you likely are very happy. I am a little ashamed of not trying one sooner. There are not many models I have not tried, but this was one of them and now it&#8217;s off that &#8220;list&#8221;. (finally)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Overall I am happy with my first car in the series. I am also pleased the models are offered by USA dealers. With more and more manufactures simply copying each other and releasing the same old tired molds, I am becoming more particular in my purchases.\u00a0 I do not need yet another Porsche 911 or Group 5 Capri that has been done literally to death. There is more to auto racing than Le Mans and Scalextric has a great niche with this series. You owe it to yourself to check one out.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">-Harry<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Review proudly sponsored by:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lebhobbies.com\/c3927-scalextric-holden-a9x-toranasandown-1978-peter-brock-5-p-7695.html?cPath=468_604\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1358\" src=\"https:\/\/homeracingworld.us\/TeamHRW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/leb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"113\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes it&#8217;s not about popularity or performance. This one is all about HISTORY. 1978 Sandown &#8211; Peter Brock &#8211; #C3927 And some might wonder why a car and driver far away from Missouri USA would appeal to me. Well, I appreciate motor racing history. Not just in my own backyard. 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