RCP Tracks 20inch vs 12inch Tiles ???
 

Hi guys,

I'd like to buy a new RCP Track for my basement, winter is coming ;-) but what is your opnion on wihich model track to use ? I was thinking of getting the Mini-96[Part # 13096] w/ the expansion Kit[Part # 32436] track but for the same money i could get 2 Wide-L[Part #17440] Tracks ?

I'm open to hear from you guys. Thanks in advance.

It really depends on the available space you have to layout a track. The Mini-96 kits use a 12" x 12" tile. If you have the space, running this kit with some expansions, will give you lane widths of 30 1/4". If you don't use expansions than you would end up with lane widths of 18 1/2".

The Wide L tracks use tiles measuring 20" x 20". With these kits you will get a lane width of 33" from inside to inside rail.

If you have the space, it would be better to use a combination of Wide L kits. If you have intermeadiate to advance driving skills, the Mini-96 would be good as you could lay out a much longer and chanllenging road course in a given area.

One other factor would be which scale of car do you most plan on using on your track? If you are primarily running dNaNo cars, than the Mini-96 kits would be great. If you plan on running both dNaNo, Mini-z and possibly 1/18 scale than the Wide L kits would be better.

Let me know if you have any other questions and I will try and help.

Thanks,
John

Thank you for your reply John. A RCP Mini-96 w/ a expansion set, could it be used for Mini-Z Racing or too it's tight and small ? I have a 5M x 4Meters area free on my basement.

Thanks again,

The Mini-96 with expansion would work great for the mini-z. This would give you a lane width of 30 1/4" from inside to inside barrier. Just remember if you want to make the complete mini-96 layout with 3 tiles for the lane width, you would need quantity (2) RCP 32436 expansion kits to complete the whole layout. You can purchase both the mini-96 (13096) and the expansion kits (32436) from the shop from this site. Everything is in stock and they can have it shipped to your home or business.

Since I'm in Canada, should I select these ones from the store ?
RCP Tracks Mini Tile 96 (Continental US Customers - Ships via FedEx Ground)
RCP Tracks Mini Tile 96 Expansion Kit (Continental US Customers - Ships via FedEx Ground)

Thanks again,