Carrera 23990 Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II "Land Motorsport, No.23", Digital 1/24 w/Lights 20023990 Equipped with front and rear lights Carrera's Digital 132/124 cars can also be run on Analog (or Evolution and Exclusiv) tracks Not Recommended to use on the 1/30 High Bank Curve (2/30 High Bank and wider is okay)

Jim's Note

Some low GT bodies have a rear diffuser or overhang that extends well behind the rear axle. On very tight Radius 1 banked turns it can touch the track and make the car unstable. If that happens, the lowest rear edge can usually be carefully sanded with a coarse emery board to provide the needed clearance.

Jim's Racer Perspective

For Carrera 1/24 cars, my three favorite upgrades are an RMS-124-CM motor, better rear tires, and less magnetic downforce.

The RMS motor is especially useful because it produces excellent speed at the lower voltage normally used for Carrera 1/32 cars. That means you can run your 1/24 cars at the same voltage setting as your 1/32 cars instead of changing from roughly 14.5 volts to 18 volts. It also draws less current than the stock Carrera 1/24 motor, allowing more 1/24 cars to run from the available power supply capacity—an important advantage in multi-car Digital 124 racing.

I also recommend replacing the stock rear tires. In my experience, Carrera tires vary considerably from car to car and can harden and lose performance as they age. Quality synthetic replacement tires provide more consistent grip, much better durability, and more predictable performance. That becomes especially important as magnetic downforce is reduced, because the tires are now doing more of the work.

Finally, I normally remove the rear magnet first. With only the more forward magnet remaining, the car can move and drift more progressively through a turn instead of remaining heavily planted at the rear until grip suddenly disappears. I find the cars more forgiving and more enjoyable to drive this way. Racers who prefer true no-magnet handling can remove both magnets, making tire grip, chassis setup and throttle control even more important.