DTM - German Touring Car [WIP]

[Lipko]

I have been working on this model in the last few months.

It is the chassis of a German touring car (DTM series).

Features:

• Steering with HOG and working steering wheel
  
• Full suspension using the new hubs. The first suspension is a modified version of Crowkillers' suspension.
  
• Rear wheel drive
  
• 3+R manual transmission (maybe it will be replaced with an 5+R later)
  
• V8 fake engine
  
• Functional rollcage
  
• Modular design
  
• Can be rebuild to a fully remote controlled car in a few minutes
  

Due to the modular design, it can be rebuild to a remote controlled vehicle with a 2 speed transmission. Two L engines for propulsion, a servo for steering and M motor for switching gears.

The body will be an Audi RS5. Or BMW. Or Mercedes, whatever can be modelled nicely.

Will post some more pictures of the RC version tomorrow.

Brickshelf gallery

Edited November 9, 2013 by Lipko

[Lakop]

Brilliant work in progress! I like your choice of suspension. I'm wondering what colour scheme you will use for the body and am looking forward to the completed model.

H

[Junpei]

Nice work! I really like the use of 6L and 9L links for the bodywork.

[Jim]

That's a very nice creation! Looks cool already, even without the body.

[z3_2drive]

I only saw the title and went nuts, I love Touring cars! Looks fantastic already, especially the rear :thumbup:

[TinkerBrick]

The roll cage looks great.

Is the push rod suspension on the rear axle working fine, or is the too much play due to not using a ball joint?

[Lipko]

Thanks for the comments! The rear suspension works fine. There is a little play, but it's only noticeable if the model is lifted. The play in the hubs themselves are bigger. I showed it on a meeting, and an experienced builder (Mbmc) said that it is very precise, unlike many push-rod systems. It's much better than the suspension of 42000, where the pushrod touches a liftarm which causes a lot of friction.

One of the main goal is to make a playable model, that's why I keep it simple. It's going fine, the functions work flawlessly, the model is sturdy, you can grab it pretty much anywhere, you don't have to be cautious when using it, etc. Simply put, it's fun to play with.

[Zerobricks]

Awesome looking and working model. The suspension is really cool!

[Balrog]

Oh man. You just want to have me build something else from you so "your creation" stays on my shelf :P

[Junpei]

I just noticed, what are the two u-joint shafts in the front for? Two steering wheels?

[Lipko]

One of them is for the HOG.

[legomuppet9]

Beautiful model so far I think a mercedes would be the most interesting to model

[Lipko]

Some pictures about the remote controlled version and the modules:

[efferman]

Very cool chassis, i would prefer a BMW body for it.

[Lakop]

Now I need to buy some 42000 suspension parts.

H

[Alasdair Ryan]

Looks very good,I would like a MB CLK-GTR body.

[MrNumbskull13]

Awesome chassis! I think you should make an Audi or Vauxhall/Opel body for it. :)

Edited November 10, 2013 by MrNumbskull13

[zux]

Oh man I like DTM cars, no matter what body you'll implement the chassis is very cool already.

[Kronos]

This looks awesome Lipko! I like how you made RC an option. You did the same thing with your ACC car right?

[skriblez]

Very nice work. Awesome looking even without the body :)

[Lipko]

Thanks for your comments!

Yup, the little ACC car has the same option. The reason was that I wanted to take both models to the meeting, but I only have 2 L motors and 1 servo. Otherwise I would have just rebuilt the "Kisauto".

[D3K]

Opel Team Phoenix perhaps? Love dtm, very cool build!

[Robert M]

Wow, never thought i'd see Technic Porn, that chassis is just damn right beautiful... wish I had the pieces :(

How different is V8 Supercars? Could it have a Ford Falcon or Holden Commodore body? That would be ace.

Edited November 10, 2013 by Robert M

[Rishab N]

Nice car!I think a Mercedes would look really nice

[timslegos]

Looks good so far! How well does it drive?

tim