Good initiative. To start the ball rolling then, an old chestnut:

"We haven't seen any new digital track pieces for a long long time. Are we likely to see any in the near future like, for instance, a racing-line lane changer (please), especially as the curved lane changer appears to have been discontinued?".

This has been mentioned many times before including, I think, on Ian B's visit some years ago, and got the same old "bean counters rule!" response.

Cheers,
Chris

 

Why are Scalextric cars so bad without magnets?

I'd also like to ask about the tyres deteriorating (hard) with age but that would break the 1 question rule.

Adrian.

 

Can they make a decent chassis for their rally cars, they produce lovely bodies so please could they make a chassis that's as good, doesn't need to be super fast, just a lot better handling with more ground clearance, a better guide and motors with more torque.

 

Does getting a licence in two scales automatically always mean the licence costs more?

 

Hi
More LMP cars please

 

Hornby Hobbies have recently began producing a few items in the UK.
Are there any long term plans to shift Scalextric production back to the UK?
Cheers,
Kev

 

Who the hell decided on the C7002 controller plug?

Has he been sacked?

 

A series of classic sports cars please - Lola T70, McLaren M6 & 8 and a series of classic Ferrari sports cars. The sort of cars you see at the Goodwood Revival Meeting. Maybe a joint marketing opportunity too.

 

1. Why don't you make your wheels with the dimensions as other European manufacturers so people can interchange parts?

2. Why don't Scalex tyres have much grip?

3. When are we going to see the 30+ cars promised at the start of the year being made?

 

1. Make models which race as well without magnet
2. Get rid of the SR cars. I don't see any logic, especially given the small price difference.

 

With the change in the real V8 super cars to a common chassis is it possible to do a redesign on the model versions to achieve the same? This would allow some parity between the Ford and Holden (and any future Nissan, Merc or Volvo to be produced). The Ford car of the pairing got a full redisgn and upgrade and as such is the weapon of choice for racing. The Holden is still using the old model and is difficult work even for the top tuners.

I would also beg for a Ford Falcon Phase 3 GTHO.

 

Please can you do more classic sports cars to go with the MG B? There's loads of old Triumphs and others that would be great.

 

I agree with Screwneck

If scalextric can not make decent tyres. Why don't you make your wheels with the dimensions as other European manufacturers so people can interchange parts?

Lee

 

More digital track as per Chris 99 - especially racing line R2 & R3

Cars as per Chris 52 - the market must be huge for these

Regards

Colin

 

Agree with Chris99 about the CLC.

..and..
1) Smart Lane changers (normal/Anti collision/Auto-change, selectable via switches) with built-in "backup" power supply.
2) New Half Straight border (without barrier) that fits the straights before/after a 180° R1 curve.

 

I think questions would be more likely to get a response than wish-lists?

 

This is a question I've already asked Hornby several times so once more won't hurt.
When are Hornby Brands ie Scalextric, Hornby trains, Airfix etc going to stop undercutting their network of dealers?
Sean

 

Following on from Sean's question;

What is the purpose of the Scalextric Club? It's free to join, which means it's not exclusive in any way and consequently its "exclusive club models" aren't. Is the club's real purpose, supported by the monthly 10% discount code emailed to Scalextric's newsletter subscribers plus free shipping on purchases over £30, an effort to drive customers away from its dealer network and toward direct purchases at scalextric.com?

 

+1 for chris99's digi-pieces question. The racing line would be a no-brainer, and adding smarter electronics might not be a bad idea either. But that's not really a question, so perhaps it would be better phrased as:

"With aftermarket support for SSD at an all time high, why are Scalextric systematically destroying the range ? We have lost the saloon chips and CLC's (despite the mod to make them analogue friendly being so simple a cackhanded monkey could perform it (and I have (twice))), and there still seems to be a big question mark over the future of the APB with the upcoming RMS/ARC Pro. SSD is a brilliant product, so why aren't they leveraging it more ?"

 

Let me put that in Margate speak: Give us more friggin track!

+1 for Montoya's comment, -1 for chris99 question. He already answered it himself twice and Hornby isn't a charitable foundation ... yet.
Also, this question was asked many times in the recent Scalextric survey, so they are well aware of the interests of us big boys, but in the end, IMHO, they will only do it if they can make loadsa money from it.

 

"In the light of the Korean initiative in providing larger parking spaces in pink, what are your plans to make Scalectrix products more appealing to women?"
For example, I am fed up with having to ask a man every time to solder the ferrite ladies feet back on when they snap off, as they inevitably do.
besos Manuela

 

From a personal point of view I'd like to raise the question about Scalextric entering the 1/43 scale part of the market. I see the potential of getting into the scale. The majority of the 'hard work' has been done with the Corgi range only a decent chassis would be needed. Scale bodies,scale wheels with a guide flag as opposed to a pin and, I believe, they'd be on to a sure fire hit

 

I wish you all the luck in world Jexy, that's the BIGGEST can of worms anyone is likely to open on these pages. I'm not even bothering to throw my two pennorth in.

You're a brave man indeed.

 

Guys - this is an approach by Hornby - not us to them. They want to hear from the enthusiast. As with any corporate - who knows whether it will give the results we need.

In terms of can of worms - please keep the thread on track (it has been great so far) - positive input is welcome.

 

OK Abie, for what it's worth, I'm really looking forward to the retro Formula One stuff that's due this calender year. Are we likely to be waiting until Christmas for the release of these. That appears to be the usual ploy from Scalextric.
As if the children of this world are likely to be pestering Mum and Dad for them?