MOD: 8402 Sports Car

[mtMOClug]

As usual I wasn't totally happy with the official LEGO set. Gee, will I ever stop saying that? My thoughts when I saw the official set was that it was 2 steps short of being a pimped Ford Mustang. So of course, with a few bricks... and a bit of brain bashing... I've pimped my ride - a little more than the Ford factory. Two small details - the Ford version has black mirrors. I tried black, and it looked out of place. So the side mirrors are colour matched to the body. Same deal with the grill.

[prateek]

It is a good variation to 8402 but the engine scoop looks too big for the car. The back looks good though

[mtMOClug]

Thanks prateek. I took your suggestion into consideration and tweaked. The big blower on the first version posted was meant to be a little humourous... maybe it would have been more suited to a Camaro. Besides, who really needs a 700 hp motor in their LEGO car anyway?

Here's a couple more versions... with the black trim too. I'm on the fence about the black trim, since I like the colour matched bits... your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

[prateek]

The grille looks better in black. I like the red tile instead of the blowers. As for the mirrors, I like them red

[mtMOClug]

And which style of mirrors are most preferred? Antenna base with the clips, or with double-sided studs?

I prefer the second - much easier for transport/storage/handling rather than risking losing the antenna bases.

Everyone else feel free to jump in

[prateek]

Woah, that was fast. Anyway, for display, I like the first one, but for playing with and stability, I like the second

[mtMOClug]

Fast... well... the kids are playing Wii.

The last thing I'm considering tweaking are the front indicator lights in the fenders. I'll tweak those too... and post a pic if it's worth it.

Once it's done... I'll have to dig up some Cobra stickers... or Shelby... or Prateek

[prateek]

All 3 stickers would be nice