[WIP] Rebrick Porsche

[JamesJT]

My dream Porsche would be a Smart Roadster

Edited September 7, 2016 by JamesJT

[Meatman]

Wow. I love it.

[Vectormatic]

Very nice! im not sure how the motorcycle tyres would work on a trackday though, you'd end up with an absolute tyre eater with electric power, and it would be one slidey beast, like 1950s GP cars.

[JamesJT]

^Yes, I want a car that I can 4 wheel drift round any corner. I expect 165 section tyres would be quite cheap to replace.

[TheMindGarage]

Nice so far! After my current MOC, I'll start work on my first entry. Unimaginatively, it's a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, but my aim is to make one with lots more features than the LEGO set (tuneable suspension, 4-wheel steering, better gearbox) and smaller (1:10).

[Lox Lego]

This is a fantastic design. You've used some of the panels in ways I would have never imagined. Can't wait to see the final product!

[JamesJT]

The new chassis is almost done. The only difference between the front and back will be the steering ratio.

Edited September 7, 2016 by JamesJT

[JamesJT]

I added most of the body and with just 2 M motors for drive it is still too fast for my kitchen (or may be I can't drive)

It does slow down when steering so I will have to add an extra battery box.

I like the way I can rev the motors before dumping the clutch.

Edited July 10, 2016 by JamesJT

[Sylvian]

That panel trick doesnt impress me anymore But the car looks lovely so far, i like the shape of the b/c pillar very much, and the doors and bodywork look solid.

Edited June 27, 2016 by Sylvian

[MaxSupercars]

The body looks great so far... I like the version with 4 XL motors. 2 L motors would be a good compromise, but they are probably too long for this config. I would place them in front of rear axle. Or is this place reserved for something other?

Suggestion: buy the LiPo battery. You will see how much more performance you become. LiPo is very powerfull... Once you become it you will ask how could you live without it... :)

Max

Edited June 27, 2016 by MaxSupercars

[JamesJT]

That panel trick doesnt impress me anymore...

...bodywork look solid.

I know, but I have so many of these panels now, I have to keep using them.

The body does survive frontal impact well!

I like the version with 4 XL motors. 2 L motors would be a good compromise, but they are probably too long for this config. I would place them in front of rear axle. Or is this place reserved for something other?

Suggestion: buy the LiPo battery. You will see how much more performance you become. LiPo is very powerfull... Once you become it you will ask how could you live without it... :)

I like both your ideas.

The space in front of the rear axel is for the back seats. 2xL motor would fit and there may be room under them for the extra battery box.

I keep looking at LiPo but the price puts me off, maybe I should just go for it if they are really that much better.

[Thirdwigg]

I keep looking at LiPo but the price puts me off, maybe I should just go for it if they are really that much better.

Go for it! I have two which I got over the last three years, and they are worth the cost.

[JamesJT]

I still have the dashboard, door mechanism and some structural work to do but I've got everything onboard and I managed to keep the 3 seat configuration.

LiPo's ordered.

Edited July 14, 2016 by JamesJT

[MaxSupercars]

OMG. How I love that doors and all the new "seat" panels. :P

And LiPo... yes you will see... :P

Max

[JamesJT]

LiPo still not here so I started on the interior.

I did some scaling to see how big the real car would be;

Wheels base 2700mm

Track 1575mm

Height 1530mm

Length 4550mm

Seats 810mm wide

All good except that means the wheels rims are 26"; this is a concept car so I think its not so bad.

Edited September 7, 2016 by JamesJT

[Sylvian]

I love it,. Really like how the bodywork almost has no gaps whatsoever,. As a porsche, i see it as an affordable 9?? Positioned below the 911, maybe even a hybrid. The position of the turning signals also reminds me a bit of the 914.

[JamesJT]

...Positioned below the 911, maybe even a hybrid. The position of the turning signals also reminds me a bit of the 914.

It's a full electric car positioned under the boxster. It's MY ultimate Porsche so it has to be affordable!

I took bits from all my favorite Porsches and 914 is probably top of my list.

Too Subaru or should I buy 2 more gold wheels?

[Jim]

I think you can do with an extra set of two gold wheels

Do you have a clear picture of the rear?

[JamesJT]

The sun went away so they are not as clear as the pictures I took earlier.

...and I forgot to put the diffuser on.

Edited September 7, 2016 by JamesJT

[Jim]

Looks great!

Time to change your signature....I only build in blue, and sometimes with a touch of gold

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

That is another very nice angle, it shows the excellent way you have used the panels...I love it!

[Lox Lego]

I'm not sure what I'm jealous of more, your design ability, your scaling ability, or your panel collection

[technic_addict]

Car looks amazing! This is the second car I have seen using those panels over the fenders to look really good. I personally wouldn't go with the Gold wheels. As you said, too Subaru'ish.

[Buddy010702]

I'm not sure what I'm jealous of more, your design ability, your scaling ability, or your panel collection

Same here! This looks good!

[Boulderer]

Yet another superb build! You got skills Mr JamesJT ������

Edited July 6, 2016 by Boulderer