[chrisguyw]

The chassis design is far from new,......it is largely a copy of the Parma "Flexi" chassis introduced in the mid 80's with variations on a theme produced by, Mossetti, Champion, JK, etc. etc., and millions have been produced/raced over the last 35+ years. "Flexis" are still popular today among the 1/24 Commercial track guys, and similar designs are seen on past and current 1/32 metal framed cars.

It will be interesting to see the amount of torsional flex in the chassis, as this will largely dictate the cars performance on wood vs. plastic tracks.

Cheers
Chris Walker


A typical 1/32  BSCRA chassis kit.



A 1/24 JK "Flexi" chassis,....different pan cut outs, but the premise is the same

[KensRedZed]

I look forward to trying one, or maybe even two. My only concern. Will they be affordable?

[Kevan]

I look forward to trying one, or maybe even two. My only concern. Will they be affordable?

Do you mean by the average racer or the 'buy the full set for the collection' brigade?

[chrisguyw]

I look forward to trying one, or maybe even two. My only concern. Will they be affordable?

It is still a molded plastic chassis and body, with essentially the same running gear bits as the rest of the Tslot cars, so, unless for some reason Giovanni decides to take a price hike due to inflation/materials/shipping costs, (likely) there is nothing in the car itself to really warrant it being more expensive that the other Tslot cars.

Cheers
Chris Walker

[KensRedZed]

Kevan,

I would expect this car to dominate other Trans Am class cars making it a bit of a unicorn until a different Thunderslot model arrives.

If the cost were reduced because it doesn't use a pod and related parts. That would mean we (our clubs) might be able to afford to have an all Thunderslot Trans Am Shelby class all using different colours (Or at least most of us can).

I can't afford to be part of the "buy the full set for the collection' brigade"

Chris,

Thank you very kindly. 

[chrisguyw]

If the cost were reduced because it doesn't use a pod and related parts. That would mean we (our clubs) might be able to afford to have an all Thunderslot Trans Am Shelby class all using different colours (Or at least most of us can).

Rest assured, the cost/price of this car will not be reduced vs. other TSlot cars.

Cheers
Chris Walker

[Kevan]

Kevan,

I would expect this car to dominate other Trans Am class cars making it a bit of a unicorn until a different Thunderslot model arrives.

Sadly most niche classes have the same problem, one car is always slightly better or easier to drive.

[Brumos RSR]

Doing very little research, the 1967 didn’t race Trans Am.  The 65-66 Shelby Mustangs did however…. So this would possibly race, Pony Wars, Street Racer or Muscle Cars classes.  I just made up the names not sure if any of those classes actually exist.  I’ll pick one or two of these for fun.

[KensRedZed]

True enough, Brumos. By 1967, most racers figured out that the notch-back had a lower CG, and handled better.

Some people still called the racing notch-back a Shelby-Mustang because it had the Shelby engine, trans, and related parts, etc...

   

Not to be confused with the rare 1968 notch-back "Mustang GT California Special" with Shelby tail lights, and side scoops.

   

[steveaca]

It will be interesting to see the amount of torsional flex in the chassis, as this will largely dictate the cars performance on wood vs. plastic tracks.

Chris, in your opinion, increased torsional flex would benefit which type of track (wood or plastic) more ?