dman122866 Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) I posted this project on Lego ideas... any support, comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/129156 I'll add more pictures soon. Edited January 29, 2016 by dman122866 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted January 26, 2016 Best use of small fenders I ever saw! Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooberfloober Posted January 26, 2016 Jerry there are snandwiches in the break room if you wand some :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tech Artist Posted January 26, 2016 This definetly has potential. The design is fantastic and I love how low they are to the ground yet still function despite the low clearance. This is definetly something Lego has tried before according to Bricklink so I think since this seems much more detailed I think it has a great shot of becoming a set. It seems like it would fit in well with the City theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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dman122866 Posted January 27, 2016 ok, no problem... how do I edit the title? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchiedoughnut Posted February 1, 2016 Cool and great scale, too. Those engines do seem massive for the little gokarts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Garfio Posted February 2, 2016 It's a good idea and a great creation. I see these karts very assumible for LEGO to release them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SollX Posted February 2, 2016 great idea! i like the look although i think they are a bit to big for a go-kart especially the engines but still i love the look and creativity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Garfio Posted February 2, 2016 great idea! i like the look although i think they are a bit to big for a go-kart especially the engines but still i love the look and creativity Big engines and oversized exhausts are the kind of thing that kids love. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dman122866 Posted February 5, 2016 Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I really wanted to get that "bumper" look around the go-kart so that kind of dictated the size. The engines.... these are really fast go-karts :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisb2012 Posted February 8, 2016 Got my support on Lego Ideas!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dman122866 Posted July 5, 2016 So here's the larger MOC in the process of being built around the Go-Karts idea. I'm working on a belt drive that will drag the cars (using magnets) around a track made up of road plates. IMG_5738 by Dario, on Flickr IMG_5739 by Dario, on Flickr IMG_5740 by Dario, on Flickr IMG_5741 by Dario, on Flickr IMG_5742 by Dario, on Flickr Some short video clips of the belt drive in action IMG_5743 by Dario, on Flickr IMG_5744 by Dario, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickCurve Posted July 6, 2016 Very interesting concept. This could work quite well as a set. Supported! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoManTroy Posted July 6, 2016 Great job on the go-carts. It feels like this should be a set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antp Posted July 7, 2016 indeed, nice use of the arch/fender part, what is on Ideas could work as a set. It may be worth adding real photos of the vehicles there (at least the photo posted here at the top of the page: it looks better than the LDD renderings) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Posted July 7, 2016 It looks amazing It's a great idea with the Snot mudguard. It has my support as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dman122866 Posted July 7, 2016 Thanks guys!! There are real pics there on the Updates tab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antp Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) The fist pic seen is the one on the description tab; I was just giving a hint to make the project more appealing ;) (or maybe they prevent from updating the description tab contents?) Edited July 7, 2016 by antp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dman122866 Posted July 11, 2016 Update - Finished the 10 base pieces and did a quick setup to show what the end results might look like. IMG_5753 by Dario, on Flickr IMG_5754 by Dario, on Flickr IMG_5760 by Dario, on Flickr IMG_5759 by Dario, on Flickr IMG_5757 by Dario, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dman122866 Posted July 15, 2016 2nd Official test (1st video though) Go-Kart being guided by belt drive and magnets! IMG_5762[1] by Dario, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suproc Posted July 15, 2016 That's one of the coolest things I've seen. I love automation when it comes to Lego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_dejong_lr Posted July 15, 2016 Very cool! You have my support :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kurigan Posted July 15, 2016 Brilliant!. Newcomer to the thread and all the while I was reading I was wondering if you could mount a magnet strong enough to pull through the base plates but it looks like you have. TYhis is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kibosh Posted July 18, 2016 Wow. I thought this was awesome when it was just really well built go-carts. This is next-level stuff right here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
