New toy, Hot Wheels Speedometer
Got this speedometer from Wally World yesterday and it seems pretty good.
The readout does not flicker like that in real life. It times from either direction and you don't have to wait for the number to zero out to use it again. It uses 3 AAA batteries. I probably will use it in the Before and After Tournament.....
Cost $14.95....I ran cars as slow as 61 MPH and as high as 400 MPH....
Discussion
I saw these @ Target...the box says it displays an approximation of scale speed, or something to that effect. I might buy one just to experiment with.
AT $15, ME TOO, IT IS THE BELLS AND WHISTLES THAT KEEP THE RACERS ATTENTION AT A CAR SHOW RACE... BRAGGING RIGHTS FOR THE ADULT RACERS...KIND OF A - I DIDN'T JUST WIN, I WON BY "THIS" MUCH...
... GOOD ONE STROLLER !
I have looked at one a few times...
Stroller is it consistent in the readings?
BTW - the read out does flicker like that in real life - our brain morphs the flicker into a constant image for us. If you can blink fast enough to the cycle you can see the numbers change!
I have looked at one a few times...Stroller is it consistent in the readings?
BTW - the read out does flicker like that in real life - our brain morphs the flicker into a constant image for us. If you can blink fast enough to the cycle you can see the numbers change!
It seems to be consistent, Mister Wizard....
TVIZZLE, TVAZZLE, TVEEZZLE, TVONE... TIME FOR ME TO BRING ONE HOME !
hmmm... 2 trips to wallyville, no luck... $19.99 free shipping on ebay... done...
father's day race, kids are gonna dig it !
A speedometer like that could be a fun thing to have for new Fantasy League cars. Part of their "introduction" to the league would be a run down the track and clocked.
...reminds me I need to figure out how to best utilize the camera car too.
stroller, did your speedometer come with a supercharger ? ... the ones on ebay show a matching S C in the pic...
stroller, did your speedometer come with a supercharger ? ... the ones on ebay show a matching S C in the pic...
Nope but I do have a super charger from a Birthday present.
not my bag but super chargers are perfect for sending the cars back in the return lane.... all the kids wanting to take turns being the finish line guy...also keeps them from running to the finish to pick up their car...
Cool idea....
GO roller GO ! ... "SPEED CHILD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY" ...
ALL RETURN SHIPPING TO STROLLER SHOULD BE MADE IN AAA BATTERY GIFT CARDS...