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  1. Challenge64

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    #1 Challenge64, Mar 10, 2010
    So I just got my Elite Mattel Ferrari Challenge Stradale. Nice model when I compare it to my regular Mattel Ferrari Challenge Stradale. But within moments I notice they made a pretty stupid mistake. They added a clutch pedal to the CS. Of course not only does the CS not have a clutch pedal, the regular edition doesn't either. Wonder who was asleep at the job on this one.
     
  2. Hawaiian35

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    #2 Hawaiian35, Mar 10, 2010
    I don't wanna be picky, but man Hotwheels are slacking with their new Elites. No more Hotwheels for me.
     
  3. PAP 348

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    #3 PAP 348, Mar 10, 2010
    Yeah, but whadda ya do?? :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
  4. Hawaiian35

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    #4 Hawaiian35, Mar 10, 2010
    What do I do....Well there's AutoArt, KYOSHO, Minichamps, BBR's etc...... After all the price of an Elite is almost the same price of a new release AutoArt.
     
  5. TheMayor

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    #5 TheMayor, Mar 10, 2010
    You're seeing the results of budget cutbacks and downsizing...
     
  6. DennisForza

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    #6 DennisForza, Mar 10, 2010
    Cut it off with some wire snips?
     
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    #7 WJHMH, Mar 10, 2010
    You would think someone from Ferrari SPA would give the final approval before releasing to the masses.

    :rolleyes:
     
  8. Hawaiian35

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    #8 Hawaiian35, Mar 10, 2010
    Yup I agree, recession folks. So if your model is supposed to be paddle shifted automatic and it has a clutch pedal, just cut it.
     
  9. Challenge64

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    #9 Challenge64, Mar 10, 2010
    No way! Hopefully they'll figure it out, correct the mistake, do a mass recall, and then I'll really have a collector item!
     
  10. ryalex

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    #10 ryalex, Mar 11, 2010
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    How about the Elite Mondial 8 with the metallic raspberry paint that looked like bad nail polish?
     
  11. PAP 348

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    #11 PAP 348, Mar 11, 2010
    Lol!! ;);)

    Yep, funny hey? :p:p
     
  12. DennisForza

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    #12 DennisForza, Mar 11, 2010
    Is it a clutch pedal or a dead pedal? :O
     
  13. Challenge64

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    #13 Challenge64, Mar 11, 2010
    A dead clutch pedal. Right next to the dead pedal.
     
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    #14 zippyslug31, Mar 11, 2010
    Be thankful the little tiny interior doesn't get all sticky. :(
     
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    #15 zippyslug31, Mar 11, 2010
    ...or, to make them even more accurate, maybe they SHOULD get sticky. Double :(
     
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  17. Tony K

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    #17 Tony K, Jun 28, 2010
    That's hilarious! If I were into collecting these, I would buy that model just for the mistake! :D
     
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    #18 PAP 348, Jun 28, 2010
    Lol, makes you wonder eh? :D:D
     
  19. ferrari4evr1

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    #19 ferrari4evr1, Jun 28, 2010
    Don't kid yourself. Even BBR's have been slipping on details and quality lately. Some of their models are missing BIG details. Others are relatively accurate. I have seen one BBR model that had the complete WRONG interior!! How the hell do you miss that???? The model car in question was a replica of one at the Pebble Beach concours a few years back. The car in the concours had grey interior. The one BBR made, had Tan!! WTF??
    This is sad considering the price you pay for them.... But, you can save yourself the heart-ache\wallet-ache by taking a little closer look at them before you buy.... :D
     
  20. ferrari4evr1

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    #20 ferrari4evr1, Jun 28, 2010
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    LOL!!!! Good catch PAP!
    "Is it a F430 or 360? l dunno, maybe both? How about we put F430 wheels on the rear and see if anybody notices?" :p
     
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    #21 PAP 348, Jun 28, 2010
    Lol, yeah the schmucks. :eek::eek:
     
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    #22 Latsyrc, Jun 28, 2010
    Lol classic! I have the same one and just double checked it. 360 wheels for me! :D
     
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    #23 PAP 348, Jun 28, 2010
    Good to hear. :D:D

    Maybe they just send the 'reject' ones to Australia? :p:p
     
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    #24 Infinity_Racer, Jun 28, 2010
    lol that's awesome!
     

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