[MOC] My First Supercar

[Coola1]

Hi there, I'm a "new" builder with not a lot of experience in building MOCs.

I started this project to sort of get the feel of building a super car, since I've never really built one before. As you can see, it isn't the prettiest of cars, It's a little too boxy and there are a bit too many stacked liftarms. I focused more on the functions then the looks, I'm sure my next super car will look a lot better.

Specs:

- 2 L motors for RWD with differential.

- 1 Servo motor for steering.

- 4-speed manual gearbox (Sariel's Enzo gearbox).

- Front and rear independent suspension.

- Working V8

This was a great experiment to see how well I would do, and I think it's ok for my first try . Also, I learned that it is definitely better to use XL motors for big vehicles, this car doesn't have enough strength to run at full speed on the 3rd and 4th gears.

Pictures:

V8, receiver and battery box

Easy to take off hood

Not very detailed interior

Underside

I'm gonna try and make a video soon.

Thanks for reading, any suggestions or comments are welcome!

[jorgeopesi]

Being your first supercar it is a great MOC .

Edited February 12, 2015 by jorgeopesi

[Coola1]

Being your first supercar it is a great MOC .

Thanks, that really means a lot coming from an expert like you!

[Alasdair Ryan]

Being your first supercar it is a great MOC .

Well at least his moc has got a good set of wheels on it unlike yours Jorge.

[timslegos]

I see inspiration from a bunch of different cars, great work for your first car!

tim

[Paul Boratko]

Good job..!

[jorgeopesi]

Thanks, that really means a lot coming from an expert like you!

An expert supercar maker is the one above me and Alasdair joking , I am just a machinery builder.

Edited February 12, 2015 by jorgeopesi

[Paul Boratko]

An expert supercar maker is the one above me and Alasdair joking , I am just a machinery builder.

You are a VERY great builder of cars too... :thumbup:

[Coola1]

Lol, well to me you are all experts!

[__________________________]

Lol, well to me you are all experts!

I like this car a lot. However, could you have tried something like adding extra L motors like this:

Or This:

And maybe add a lockable differential if you want a "drift mode":

http://sariel.pl/down/live-axle-difflock.pdf

(I have the MLCad file if you need it, with Sariel's permission.)

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=103713

[JamesJT]

Excellent! Reminds me of a Porsche 914.

I think we amateurs try too hard to fill every gap - See Crowkillers new car, there is just enough visual information for your imagination fills in the gaps, better than any lego panel ever could.

[Coola1]

I like this car a lot. However, could you have tried something like adding extra L motors like this:

Or This: https://www.flickr.c...03/15470541373/

And maybe add a lockable differential if you want a "drift mode":

http://sariel.pl/dow...le-difflock.pdf

(I have the MLCad file if you need it, with Sariel's permission.)

http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=103713

Thanks for the suggestions, but unfortunately I only have 2 L motors. I'll probably use 2 XL motors next time I make a car like this. I might use a locking diff in a future model though, thanks.

Excellent! Reminds me of a Porsche 914.

I think we amateurs try too hard to fill every gap - See Crowkillers new car, there is just enough visual information for your imagination fills in the gaps, better than any lego panel ever could.

Yeah I totally agree with that I feel I used a bit too many panels on this model. It all goes to the list of things to work on in any future models.

[Coola1]

Just got the video up on youtube:

Edited March 13, 2015 by Coola1

[VKTechnic]

If this is what your first supercar is like, I can't wait to see what your next one(s) will be like! Good job!

[Coola1]

If this is what your first supercar is like, I can't wait to see what your next one(s) will be like! Good job!

Thanks!