Carrera124 Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 All in all, it's a good set with great features and great playability. But there's one thing, that is really annoying me: the design of the suspension. As instruction page #25 shows, the springs are mounted using part 6553 "Technic Pole Reverser Handle". The 6-length axles are not supported directly, therefore it's hard for them to cover forces that are vectored to the sky. Instead, the pole reverser handles have to take all the load, and are forced in lateral direction (lever action). It works, but I always have a bad feeling when the suspension is working... In this particular case, imho the suspension of 8865 is designed in a better way: the springs are mounted using axles, which are kept by bricks in a solid way. But as a disadvantage, 8865 looks somewhat strange, because both front and rear axle are much wider than the bodywork. 8880 offers a better shape that looks much better. Quote
allanp Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 8880 is my favorite supercar (or any car) released by Lego. 8865 however had the best feeling suspention and both 8880 and 8865 had proper ackerman steering geometry. Quote
kieran Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 I have a 8865 and loved it as a child, now I am back from the dark ages 8880 is on my list of gets, just need to find one in good nick for normal money, may be a long wait. Thanks for the review I know I am a bit late to this thread but the pics really show off what this had to offer. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 I didn't know that this supercar had four steering wheels ...this model is very complex but I prefer the set 8865! Great review! Quote
Phoxtane Posted June 28, 2012 Posted June 28, 2012 Has anyone made a remake of this set with the newer Technic studless beams and body panels? I daresay that if it was motorized and well-built it could be on the same level as this venerable model. Quote
DLuders Posted June 28, 2012 Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) Has anyone made a remake of this set with the newer Technic studless beams and body panels? Yes, Jeeves Lego made one and posted it on MOCpages. Edited June 28, 2012 by DLuders Quote
DLuders Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) [bUMP] Burgi687 posted this of Catia v5 (3D CAD design software) animations of the Lego Technic 8880 Supercar. You can see cutaway views on how the headlights pop up, the 4-wheel-steering works, and the fake engine operating: Erik Tine posted this of his "Motorized Lego 8880 with remote control. [it is the] Original Lego 8880; removed only 7 of original pieces; added 1x M motor for steering": Edited March 16, 2013 by DLuders Quote
Paul Boratko Posted March 17, 2013 Posted March 17, 2013 I remember ordering this set through the mail back in the mid 90's and it was fun to build, but after I finished it, I honestly hated it, it didn't resemble a car, but more of a tank-like vehicle, and the HOG steering was rough... I am so glad that Lego and the way that they design models now has evolved... I did like the B-model better.... Quote
Kumbbl Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I remember ordering this set through the mail back in the mid 90's and it was fun to build, but after I finished it, I honestly hated it, it didn't resemble a car, but more of a tank-like vehicle, and the HOG steering was rough... I am so glad that Lego and the way that they design models now has evolved... if anyone is "offending" the alpha and the omega of all supercars (8880) than i must play the defence lawyer ;-): ** It resembles a car very well...actually it has y very powerful design - like an american muscle car... but of course: different people different tastes But one remark i can not second: The HOG of 8880 is in no way rough, in contrary: IMHO steering via HOG is very smooth - at least with my model... I did like the B-model better.... not better, but one of the best b-models ever, right... P.S. **First part of my reply isn't meant to be serious... ;-) Quote
lockdownTF Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 not normally a fan of stickers on lego sets but on this one they really bring the interior to life. Quote
Ricardo1980 Posted December 29, 2013 Posted December 29, 2013 Hello all! I have this set, it's wonderful. I need to buy some pieces but I don't the reference id. In the manual, there is no this information. Any help? For instance, I need new tires but I don't know the code. Evidently I have this set for a lot of years. The white pieces are instead of white,something like beige. Can I fix that washing the pieces? BTW, how should I wash or clean the pieces? Thanks a lot. Quote
Chilly Posted December 29, 2013 Posted December 29, 2013 Hi Ricardo You can look up the parts on Rebrickable - http://rebrickable.com/sets/8880-1/super-car-traffic-1994 Quote
vmln8r Posted December 29, 2013 Posted December 29, 2013 BTW, how should I wash or clean the pieces? Try here: http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/497/un-yellowing-old-bricks/p1 Quote
starstreak Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 Yup. That works. I think my Technic Space Shuttle is yellowing. Quote
jg711 Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 Very nice car, i bought 2 of them for 150 euro and it was in almost new condition but the boxes were 2 different so 1 was nice colorful , but the other was a bit like black and white but anyway best set ever!!!! Quote
kevman Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 as much as I appreciate that this set was ahead of its time, I don't get why this is more popular then the 8448. I think the 8448 looks much better. awd and 4ws are nice and all, but highly overrated when comparing the two sets. - like an american muscle car... As a fan and owner of an american muscle car, I have to say that you are way off base. This does not come close to looking like an american muscle car. Quote
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