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Are convertibles any more fragile than hardtops? - drewdavis - 27th-Aug-24

Hi everyone :)! My husband and I have recently gotten into racing slot cars with a Carrera digital track we have set up in the house. We have been looking into cars to get us started. My question is: have y'all found the convertible models to be as durable as the hardtops? We are still getting going, sometimes including a ghost car and our daughter, so there is a non-zero amount of crashing. I like the look of some of the convertibles, but don't want to see pieces of them flying everywhere :). Appreciate any help, thank you :)!

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RE: Are convertibles any more fragile than hardtops? - Anthony B - 27th-Aug-24

HI Drew  good to see you here :)

I Race a lot of open tops - both convertibles and prototypes - and have never had an issue with pieces falling off.

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A few of mine going to a vintage competition in a few weeks

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RE: Are convertibles any more fragile than hardtops? - JasonB - 27th-Aug-24

Welcome Drew.

The things that are most fragile on a slot car are the things that stick out from the body, so front and rear wings, and wing mirrors are all vulnerable on any car.

With a convertible, the windscreen is also slightly weaker as it isn't supported at the top, but Carrera cars are usually reasonably sturdy.

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RE: Are convertibles any more fragile than hardtops? - KensRedZed - 27th-Aug-24

Hello Drew,

Welcome to the forum,

I think convertibles are cool. Everyone should have at least one. 

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RE: Are convertibles any more fragile than hardtops? - Kevan - 27th-Aug-24

Bugatti T50B isn't a convertible Ken, it was a Grand Prix race car.

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RE: Are convertibles any more fragile than hardtops? - KensRedZed - 27th-Aug-24

Just checking who's paying attention.

One doesn't need a roof to race a car is all I'm trying to say. 

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