AFX 4-Lane Super International Race Set w/Mega G Cars

Product Description

No one can match the Mega-G for speed or fun. As for realism - just compare AFX s Formula bodies to any other HO car, you ll see what they mean. All of this just adds to the already fantastic value. With 86 pieces of track you can make at least 18 different layouts in 4 lane configuration! Of course you can design your own layouts too. You ve got everything you need to build almost any kind of track in 2 or 4 lanes all in one box!

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #153772 in Toys & Games
• Brand: AFX
• Model: 71241
• Dimensions: 7.00" h x 16.00" w x 20.00" l, 12.40 pounds

Features

• More different types of curve - You can build almost anything you can imagine
• Build at least 19 different tracks - Layout instructions and enough track to make some of the most c
• Blinding fast Super G+ Chassis - Light weight and advanced; you can even adjust the motor's torque
• Most powerful HO Set you can buy - Compare the AFX 22 volt power pack to the 17 volt versions in oth
• Directional Power Pack - Let's you change track direction with a flip of the plug

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
The best slot car set on the market in terms of price and quality.
By Dave
I did a considerable amount of research before deciding on an AFX slot car layout for my seven year old son. I also purchased the AFX 4-Way Split and combined the two layouts, thus creating a four lane track on a sheet of plywood covered with indoor/outdoor carpeting. (I learned from experience not to set up any track on regular carpeting as the fibers will wind up in the gears and stop the action.) [...] It took a little time for my son to get use to the controls but soon he had the grasp of it and looks forward to playing with it every day. The cars themselves look fantastic and are quite durable. The Super International layout that I purchased came with four Mega-G cars which are especially fast due to their low center of gravity. (The Super G+ cars are described in the product description of this older version; albeit they are very similar in performance as compared to the Mega-Gs.) After several months, I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase; it is a wonderful, engaging toy that captures the imagination and excitement of racing for my son.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
10 of 5 stars!
By Roki
I would give this race set 10 stars if I could. Most of these comments apply to all AFX race sets. The quality is superb. My wife and I bought this as a shared Valentine's Day present. You should have SEEN the smile on her face when she first saw it! I arrived home from work at 3:00 A.M.. Within 20 minutes we had a simple layout set up to test it. At first the cars jerked around and stopped and needed pushed, but 2 laps around the track cleaned the rails and everything was silky smooth. The cars are FAST. It is just SO cool! Everything is very well made. The track asssembles and dissembles easily with no feeling that you will break it trying to use it. The cars are a joy. They go REALLY fast and stick tight to the track. One power pack has 3 modes. Beginner, intermediate, and Expert. The beginner is really easy. In expert mode the cars really fly and provide a really fun challenge to go as fast as possible without flying off the turns.
The intenational 4 lane is the set to buy. You get a bunch of track and turns in different radii, as opposed to 2 lane sets which mostly have only 9" curves. You also get 4 cars and 2 power packs. I use it only as a 2 lane set, but I love the extra track and cars. It would cost hundreds of dollars if bought separately.
If you are thinking of a race set, get this one!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Best value in a four-lane, factory set for HO slot cars
By Stan
The reason I chose this set was because it was the only set I found where the four lanes didn't "split." By that, I mean that, on many other sets, although the four lanes start off together, they eventually "split" so that two lanes are going one way, and the other two lanes are going somewhere else. The lanes eventually come back together, but I want all four lanes all to be going the same way all the time. This set does that. The only problem I see is that there is a good chance not every car travels the same distance during a lap, and, thus, it may be unfair for serious racing, or competition.

The cars in the set are excellent for "included" cars. The body style of the cars is a matter of taste, but the Super G chassis is outstanding for speed, control, durability and price. If, however, you really want to have fun with this set, I recommend purchasing any of the superior "Wizzard" American-Made cars that will run on this track, and leave the Super G's in their dust.

The controllers that come with the set are satisfactory, but it really isn't too difficult to upgrade to better quality controllers that will work with this set. The power pack that allows you to select the voltage going to the rails is a big plus, too. Put it on "expert" level, and allow a full, 22 volts to flow through your track. That is the only way to experience what your Super G cars can do, and is essential if you upgrade to Wizzard. Today's HO slot cars all have traction magnets that hold the car to the rails better, and allow for superior performance. You can also add or take off magnets to "tune" the car to your needs and talents.

One of my favorite features of this track is its ability to replicate so many "real" formula tracks from around the world. You can also develop your own, either using the track in the kit, or buying more. I, personally, prefer long straightaways where I can open up my cars, and really see what they can do. Good course for this type of usage right out of the box are the "Mexico" set up that offers one nine foot long straight away, and the "Australia" with an eight foot straightaway. Another advantage to a course with long straightaways is, if you attach your selected course to plywood, you can also use the longs straightaways to stage drag races, which can be a lot of fun, too.

I highly recommend this toy to anyone of any age. Unlike video games, this game can help teach electronics, basic electricity, the importance of maintenance while also introducing users to the world of formula racing, the different courses around the world, and the features of aerodynamics used in this type of racing. There are few toys available today that are as fun, educational, durable, and such a great value.

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