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You see, caliper has a sticker all over it and we know that TLG doesn't apply stickers over the gap these days.

Can't stop thinking about that caliper, here's another possibility. Soon we'll find it out for sure.

Too bad we don't see connection ports. Is it confirmed that they are RJ or they can be like USB ports or something? EDIT: It's Boost ports, right?

Another option is that disk brakes could be integrated into this piece and be connected to the hub directly. It would be interesting to see such thing, but usability of it is very limited.

I believe that calipers are made of these pieces: Or something close to it, this way it can get around the disk (presumably 5 modules in diameter) and fit into the rim. Connection on the other side is a mistery in this case, but I'm sure it's possible.

Any idea of what could it be?

Awesome, no more contraptions with big bevel gears or small wheels! Thank you =)

Oh, so this is how it looks... I wonder how are they going to release models with steering. We'll probably have another controller just like it was with "classic" PF - one for trains, one for regular technic sets. EDIT: or maybe round things with buttons can be rotated, can't wait to see this in action

They were also used in Creator Carousel: https://brickset.com/sets/10257-1/Carousel

With current weight it works fine. If 'll have any problem with performance I gust gear them down even more. Sheepo's Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 uses 2 L motors as well so this is clearly possible, just very slow...

I might try it, but this would cause reworking of a big chunck in front section of the car. Doors mechanism is the thing that I'm most worried about - it's very close to the wheels when they are turned. Anyway, if I change wheels then it's going to be 81 tires from set 42000. EDIT: It looks good actually and required only minor changes at this point. I'll probably stick with bigger wheels, thank you!

Hello everyone! Today I'd like to show you the model that I've been working on for more than two years, it's my first MOC in this scale that is actually close to being finished. It was rebuild from scratch dozen times and still requires bodywork. The MOC is LaFerrari in 1:8 scale: Origially I had a lot of ideas and great ambitions, but over time I realized that I just don't have enough skill to make everything I wanted. So current version has following features: independent suspension; 2 L motors for driving; Servo motor for steering; working steering wheel; 8 speed sequential gearbox driven by M motor; spacious interior with low seats positioning; powering with standard LEGO PF. Proportions: width - 29 studs; height - 15-16 studs; length - about 70 studs, don't know yet. Originally I wanted to use bigger wheels but then I stopped on 68.8. The thing is that front section of the car are too low so there won't be any place for arches with bigger wheels. Battery box is located in front of the car because everything behind seats is one huge gearbox. It just lays on its own weight and will be covered on the top with something black. This way you won't see most of gray and light gray parts through the bonnet. Distance between seats is only 3 studs and every seat is 7 studs wide. There's no free space between them - only a few hidden cables there. This is how it looks without seats: Top and bottom views: The whole core of the car is basically done. It's pretty sturdy and doesn't bend when you hold it. In current state it has about 1600 pieces. The most challenging part of the build at this point is a gearbox. It had to be very compact because car is so low. In this LDD file you can investigate all gears: https://bricksafe.com/files/ibessonov/wip-moc-laferrari-technic-2018---1/8 speed gearbox.lxf Here are some renders of gearbox without stepper. Green axles are input from motors. There are 3 clutches here and they give 8 unique combinations of their engagement. L motors are slowed down significantly. This is because they are not powerful enough to make this car fast. Here's a stepper mechanism that I used to move all 3 clutches: Green things should be connected with white rubber bands, they hold axles in fixed 90-degrees positions. There's a strong resemblance with 42056 Porshe's gearbox here, I know it. That model helped a lot with the inspiration. My plan is to finish bodywork but it's the hardest thing for me. This is the exact reason why I'm creating this topic - to get help/critique while I'm finishing the model. LaFerrari has quite complex shape and I should have chosen something more simple for my first MOC. But I already spent way too much time so I have to finally finish it. Leave your thoughts here, I'm very curious of what you might say. Thank you!

Impossible, model has to be finished months ago, pieces count is already known. Also remember - they have to make instructions, design and print everything, then package and ship. That takes time.

I probably uncovered strange distortion in 42082 image, crane boom might have triangular or trapezoid cross-section, something like this: It's probably 7M wide on the real model, otherwise I have no idea how to fit extending part inside of it.

Wow, you can already buy new sets in Moscow: https://mir-kubikov.ru/lego/technic/ Did not expect that!