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Date: 01/30/2006
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The Ferrari's line up on the starting grid, while the drivers program in their race strategy. The Pit Box panel allows you to program in your personal settings for choice of fuel load and braking level, as well as a variety of race options.
The Ferrari's line up on the starting grid, while the drivers program in their race strategy. The Pit Box panel allows you to program in your personal settings for choice of fuel load and braking level, as well as a variety of race options.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The Ferrari's on the starting grid, with the fuel monitor displaying low fuel for the #1 and #2 cars.
The Ferrari's on the starting grid, with the fuel monitor displaying low fuel for the #1 and #2 cars.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The optional Digital Chronometer can be easily plugged onto the side of the track, displaying lap times for each car, flashing each time a new fastest lap is achieved. When the qualifying race is over, it displays the finishing order of the cars, determining the grid positions earned for the start of the race.
The optional Digital Chronometer can be easily plugged onto the side of the track, displaying lap times for each car, flashing each time a new fastest lap is achieved. When the qualifying race is over, it displays the finishing order of the cars, determining the grid positions earned for the start of the race.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The optional Lap Counter can also be added by simply plugging it into the track. It counts and displays the laps as well as the positions of the cars during the race.
The optional Lap Counter can also be added by simply plugging it into the track. It counts and displays the laps as well as the positions of the cars during the race.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The SCX Pit Box Digital System - shown with the optional Lap Counter and Digital Chronometer accessories.
The SCX Pit Box Digital System - shown with the optional Lap Counter and Digital Chronometer accessories.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Programming the system options involves selecting options from a sequence of the two buttons. Hold the MODE key down until the word "PIT" appears, to begin the programming.
Programming the system options involves selecting options from a sequence of the two buttons. Hold the MODE key down until the word "PIT" appears, to begin the programming.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Pressing the MODE key once displays "bAS", for racing without Pit Box.
Pressing the MODE key once displays "bAS", for racing without Pit Box.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Pressing the MODE key three times displays ""CAR", for personalizing the car options.
Pressing the MODE key three times displays ""CAR", for personalizing the car options.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Press the select key once to show the letters "FUE" to select the amount of fuel for your car. Press the SELECT key once and "003" will appear. Each additional press of the SELECT key will add 1/8 of a tank to the fuel. You can select between 003 to 008 fuel level to begin the race with.
Press the select key once to show the letters "FUE" to select the amount of fuel for your car. Press the SELECT key once and "003" will appear. Each additional press of the SELECT key will add 1/8 of a tank to the fuel. You can select between 003 to 008 fuel level to begin the race with.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Press the SELECT key once more to display "BRA" to select the car's braking level.
Press the SELECT key once more to display "BRA" to select the car's braking level.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Each additional press of the SELECT key will adjust the braking level: 0%, 50%, or 100%. Above shows the brakes set to 50%.
Each additional press of the SELECT key will adjust the braking level: 0%, 50%, or 100%. Above shows the brakes set to 50%.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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After personalizing the cars, you can now program the race options. Hold the MODE key down for 2 seconds, until PIT appears, then press SELECT once to display "UP", to race with the laps counting up.
After personalizing the cars, you can now program the race options. Hold the MODE key down for 2 seconds, until PIT appears, then press SELECT once to display "UP", to race with the laps counting up.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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A press of the MODE key once will display "DO", for a race with the laps counting down.
A press of the MODE key once will display "DO", for a race with the laps counting down.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Press SELECT to set the number of laps you want to race. "001" will display. Each additional press will increase one lap, pressing and holding it will add laps in tens. You can program it up to 999. When you reach 999 it will start again from zero.
Press SELECT to set the number of laps you want to race. "001" will display. Each additional press will increase one lap, pressing and holding it will add laps in tens. You can program it up to 999. When you reach 999 it will start again from zero.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The SCX Pit Box Digital System - excellent packaging and presentation.
The SCX Pit Box Digital System - excellent packaging and presentation.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The SCX Pit Box Digital System - shown here with a few of the many available accessories offered.
The SCX Pit Box Digital System - shown here with a few of the many available accessories offered.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The overall presentation, and packaging, with both attractive and informative graphics, makes for a striking first impression.
The overall presentation, and packaging, with both attractive and informative graphics, makes for a striking first impression.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The entire set is designed as a modular system, allowing easy upgrades for additional cars and accessories.
The entire set is designed as a modular system, allowing easy upgrades for additional cars and accessories.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Converting from a three car track to expand to up to six cars is a snap. You simply remove the cover and install the optional expansion unit.
Converting from a three car track to expand to up to six cars is a snap. You simply remove the cover and install the optional expansion unit.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Here, the optional Digital Chronometer is easily expanded from 3 car display to a six car display in just seconds.
Here, the optional Digital Chronometer is easily expanded from 3 car display to a six car display in just seconds.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The Digital Lap Counter also easily converts from a three car display to a six car lap counter tower with the same ease.
The Digital Lap Counter also easily converts from a three car display to a six car lap counter tower with the same ease.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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All the componants simply plug together with the expansion units, easily converting the system to allow up to six cars.
All the componants simply plug together with the expansion units, easily converting the system to allow up to six cars.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The fuel load manager also upgrades with ease for racing up to six cars.
The fuel load manager also upgrades with ease for racing up to six cars.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The expanded Pit Box Fuel Manager is shown with the optional Extension Module ready for up to six cars.
The expanded Pit Box Fuel Manager is shown with the optional Extension Module ready for up to six cars.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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The SCX Pit Box Digital System. Everything shown here is included in the box - everything you need to race from one to three cars right out of the box.
The SCX Pit Box Digital System. Everything shown here is included in the box - everything you need to race from one to three cars right out of the box.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Let's take a look at all the various componants and their functions as we take the Ferrari 550 GTS Maranello for a test spin.
Let's take a look at all the various componants and their functions as we take the Ferrari 550 GTS Maranello for a test spin.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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The box shows it all. The attractive box not only looks great, but is very durable and comes with a handle on top, to make it easy for Santa to carry down the chimney.
The box shows it all. The attractive box not only looks great, but is very durable and comes with a handle on top, to make it easy for Santa to carry down the chimney.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Fuel Management, Brake Level Adjustment, and Constant Race Information - unique features of the Pit Box Digital System - displayed right on the box.
Fuel Management, Brake Level Adjustment, and Constant Race Information - unique features of the Pit Box Digital System - displayed right on the box.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Not only is the box attractive, but it displays all the contents, features, and layout configuration.
Not only is the box attractive, but it displays all the contents, features, and layout configuration.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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As you open the box, the features portrayed on the box add to the excitement to see what's inside.
As you open the box, the features portrayed on the box add to the excitement to see what's inside.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Even before getting the track out, you are reminded that this racing set adds new features that make this an interactive racing experience.
Even before getting the track out, you are reminded that this racing set adds new features that make this an interactive racing experience.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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"Do you dare feel the emotion?", "Race up to six cars on a 2-lane track", "Overtake your rivals at the single press of a button".
"Do you dare feel the emotion?", "Race up to six cars on a 2-lane track", "Overtake your rivals at the single press of a button".
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Date: 01/31/2006
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This is truly a complete race set that would look great under any Christmas tree.
This is truly a complete race set that would look great under any Christmas tree.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Every car and part has it's place in the beutifully designed package.
Every car and part has it's place in the beutifully designed package.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Packaging is excellent - assuring that not only are the pieces neatly organized and safe from getting tossed loose in shipping, but the packaging will also serve as a great storage container between uses as well.
Packaging is excellent - assuring that not only are the pieces neatly organized and safe from getting tossed loose in shipping, but the packaging will also serve as a great storage container between uses as well.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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What's this? The manual? Despite any "manly" pride you may have for figuring things out, we reccommend having at least having a look at the instruction book.
What's this? The manual? Despite any "manly" pride you may have for figuring things out, we reccommend having at least having a look at the instruction book.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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The thick Instruction Book may look intimidating at first, but it's written in 8 languages! Instructions are well written and contain clear step-by-step instructions, with plenty of illustrations showing the features.
The thick Instruction Book may look intimidating at first, but it's written in 8 languages! Instructions are well written and contain clear step-by-step instructions, with plenty of illustrations showing the features.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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This looks like a good place to start - the "brains" of the operation...
This looks like a good place to start - the "brains" of the operation...
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Date: 01/31/2006
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All the componants easily snap together. No small connector pieces to lose, or wiring to figure out.
All the componants easily snap together. No small connector pieces to lose, or wiring to figure out.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Everything you need is in the box! The set includes three cars and three controllers, track with three lane change sections, Pit Box with fuel management, and all borders and barriers needed to go racing! Easily expanded - but challenging and fun enough right out of the box.
Everything you need is in the box! The set includes three cars and three controllers, track with three lane change sections, Pit Box with fuel management, and all borders and barriers needed to go racing! Easily expanded - but challenging and fun enough right out of the box.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Don't toss out the packaging! Everything will easily fit back into the box for safe storage, ready for setting up again next time.
Don't toss out the packaging! Everything will easily fit back into the box for safe storage, ready for setting up again next time.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Yet another reason to keep the box for this set. It not only stores the track neatly, but also has all the parts and layout pictured on the cover panel.
Yet another reason to keep the box for this set. It not only stores the track neatly, but also has all the parts and layout pictured on the cover panel.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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One of the many nice features is that all wiring is integral, plugging together with computer-style connectors, virtually eliminating the tedious job of wiring the track.
One of the many nice features is that all wiring is integral, plugging together with computer-style connectors, virtually eliminating the tedious job of wiring the track.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Track sections snap together firmly and securely, with flexible connectors that are flexible enough to resist breaking.
Track sections snap together firmly and securely, with flexible connectors that are flexible enough to resist breaking.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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The barrier support snaps between the Pit Box and Pit Lane sections, and the track sections plug together with matching plug and socket providing all the electrical connections.
The barrier support snaps between the Pit Box and Pit Lane sections, and the track sections plug together with matching plug and socket providing all the electrical connections.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Assemble is made simple, requiring no fumbling around with wiring, screws, or other connections.
Assemble is made simple, requiring no fumbling around with wiring, screws, or other connections.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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The Pit Box section also plugs into the Pit Box straight via plug and socket, enabling secure connections without the hassle of connecting any wires.
The Pit Box section also plugs into the Pit Box straight via plug and socket, enabling secure connections without the hassle of connecting any wires.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Up to three controllers plug into the included Pit Box base. The different colored triggers help to tell them apart. Up to six controllers can be connected and up to six cars can be raced, by connecting an optional additional Power Line Digital Central Unit.
Up to three controllers plug into the included Pit Box base. The different colored triggers help to tell them apart. Up to six controllers can be connected and up to six cars can be raced, by connecting an optional additional Power Line Digital Central Unit.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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The borders and barriers are included in the Pit Box set, and snap together easily. The connecting pins are flexible, and join firmly without fear of breakage.
The borders and barriers are included in the Pit Box set, and snap together easily. The connecting pins are flexible, and join firmly without fear of breakage.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Everything you need comes in the box - to make this challenging and fun race circuit that you can set up in under a half an hour on the living room floor...
Everything you need comes in the box - to make this challenging and fun race circuit that you can set up in under a half an hour on the living room floor...
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Date: 01/31/2006
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You can have an exciting raceway right in your own living room - right out of the box, ready for up to three competitors to race.
You can have an exciting raceway right in your own living room - right out of the box, ready for up to three competitors to race.
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Now that we're all set up to race, where are the cars? (Must be tea time - for our British test driver!)
Now that we're all set up to race, where are the cars? (Must be tea time - for our British test driver!)
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Date: 01/31/2006
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Now - where's those test drivers? Is it tea time again? Let's race!
Now - where's those test drivers? Is it tea time again? Let's race!
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Date: 01/30/2006
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Each car is personalized by pulling it into the Pit Lane for setting the fuel level & brakes settings - just like in "real" car racing.
Each car is personalized by pulling it into the Pit Lane for setting the fuel level & brakes settings - just like in "real" car racing.
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Date: 01/31/2006
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The digital lane changing, fuel management & braking adjustments, race programming, and many other features make the SCX Pit Box Digital System an extremely fun racing set that contains everything you need right in the box. Excellent for new racers, as the added elements add a new dimension of realism, added challenge, and fun to the model car racing hobby!
The digital lane changing, fuel management & braking adjustments, race programming, and many other features make the SCX Pit Box Digital System an extremely fun racing set that contains everything you need right in the box. Excellent for new racers, as the added elements add a new dimension of realism, added challenge, and fun to the model car racing hobby!