But what is this?? the motor pod in the model was for can end drive set ups??!! Not sure of what was up I went onto the Slot.it web site and checked things out. Sure enough, Slot.it have opted for the can end drive in their Sidewinder motor pods? A further check showed there was an end bell drive pod available for the GT40 and this should do the job. I hunted the internet and found several stores that used to have it but apparently it has been discontinued! Eventually I found a store, not that far away, who had a couple in stock, and for a reasonable price; which takes me to the crux of the story.
I contacted the store; 'The Slotrace shop' in NZ and sure enough he had a couple. I only wanted the one so to maximise my postage I went through my spares and topped up the items, making a small but useful order. After a couple of blunders on my behalf, the items were paid for and on their way. This was less than a week ago, and the parcel arrived last Wednesday! Not only was everything there, it arrived in good time and was well packed. On top of the spares ordered I received stickers and a Slot.it hard copy catalogue!!
I'd like to thank Slotrace shop in Napier for a very comfortable and speedy transaction and recommend that if you are looking for spares or even Slotcars, you might like to check out their comprehensive website at :http://www.slotraceshop.co.nz/ I'm sure like me you won't be disappointed. Don't forget, their prices are in $NZ. If you order on line, you may need to pay by credit/debit card..... and contact them for a competitive postal charge.
The irony is that I have the Slot.it red GT40 issued a couple of years back, and, it has the pod in it I was looking for. No matter, you can never have too many Slot.it motor pods!!