duggla

I think I found that german thread you mentioned. Seems like the problems with the SCX Pit Box are not just a one time event. Even if my german is really bad, when translating his post, I recognize a lot of what he's describing. The last thing he wrote was that he had disconnected the pit box and was using it just as scenery...I'm hoping to be able to sell mine, because I won't be digging deeper here. I've ordered an ARC one to use with my Sport power base (I want to use my truspeed contollers). Hope it'll arrive soon. Thanks for your tips and guidance.

Hi! Thanks a lot for your answer. I was giving it a go again earlier today. I actually tried connecting a different power adapter but nothing really changes. I've tried all of my 25+ cars and I gave the track a good clean before putting it together a week ago. I've gone back and forth with the other power bases I've got, and they still run smoothly. Could it be that the Pit Box is more sensitive to dirt or rust than an original Classic base or the Sport base I use normally? I'm worried that it's basically not up to the task. I mean, it's fiddling with voltage/fuel consumption from the beginning, so there's maybe some sort of interference in the overall performance? Can't find any reviews of it online, so maybe it was a shot in the dark from the start. I was actually into buying an ARC one, but unlike you, I went for the more analog/retro feel. I just didn't want to have a phone or tablet intruding on the slot car track...but after hearing you, AND spending big bucks, it doesn't seem like such a bad idea, if keeping the Sport power base in the mix that is. Would you say that the ARC has any impact on the performance of throttles/cars/track?

My slot car hobby has been on almost a 15 year hiatus, so I must admit I haven't kept up...I used to race a huge four lane Scalextric classic layout, but with limited space and kids coming along has been sitting in the attic. I have used both the old Scalextric classic throttles and the Sport dito (with converter track pieces). Both with satisfying results. When I finally brought down the boxes and built a small track i the living room I wanted to add something to make that small track more entertaining, so I got myself an analog SCX Pit Box (for the thrill of refilling fuel).... And now to the actual problem...It is complete rubbish, at least for the moment. The throttles that came along are terrible. The triggers are so sensitive/non-compliant, and the cars go unevenly and jumpy around the track. I have a wide variety of cars, mostly Scalextric spanning from the 60's to now, and the majority of the cars are almost undriveable with the new throttles. This has not been a problem before, although the cars as you all know have their own characteristics. I need some advice here..Is it the Pit Box/power pack itself that is causing this or is it the throttles? Is it common knowledge that the SCX throttles have less resistance, if that is the case? Are there any known compatibility issues when using SCX with Scalextric, power pack or anything like that? Would it be a good idea to change connectors on some of my other hand throttles to use with the Pit Box? Or do I have to go pro and buy expensive throttles like Parma to solve this? Sorry for being long winded.