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  1. astyanax
    Got it. Chains bad. Thanks everyone for chiming in!
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    Nonetheless @T Lego's Centenario uses a chain in the gear switching setup, and that one is also marketed by CaDA... I only build with genuine Lego so I can't compare brands, but I've not had problems shifting with the Centenario -- it's super smooth and reliable in my experience. Now, the 488 Pista may be under a lot more stress due to all the motors (I use 4x PF Large). That's why I'm asking whether someone actually tried. Yes just look around for frictionless pins and rubber connectors and bands . It's true that it's often hard to see if a connection is illegal when building only physically. In a virtual model, however, it's easy to spot collisions. LDCad can't bend the plastic.
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    @brunojj1 Did you ever consider putting a chain instead of the red 16-tooth gear to connect the 2 gear shift axles? This is just in front of the rear axle: The red 16-tooth gear used to be in the place of the axle highlighted in purple. The upshot of this setup would be that it allows that highlighted 4L axle with center stop to be used, which'll be locked in place. Here there used to be an 8L axle, which theoretically has the danger of slipping into the differential. Of course the red 16-tooth gear could've stayed there but I'd be afraid the gray axle connector, which is on the drive axle, would rub against it, causing friction or even spurious gear shifts.
  4. astyanax
    This I guess: https://rebrickable.com/parts/68888/technic-axle-connector-hub-with-4-bars-at-90-reinforced-axle-hole/ I got a few from B&P but have yet to find a good use for them...
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    In the tradition of Pimp Up My GT3/Chiron/Sian/Defender, I've published the virtual model with my 'tweaks' to Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-89859/astyanax/pimp-my-pista-ferrari-488-pista-by-brunojj1/ Hopefully this can serve as a basis for others to get creative. @amorti If you think it's appropriate, you could add the above link to the first post?
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    It seems to me that someone did make an effort to minimize the number of blue pins in the bodywork. Clearly the EB crowd is not the target audience here, so I'm not surprised by the lukewarm reception. Like y'all, I see mostly a decent parts pack. But I'm sure 10yo me would've been super excited seeing this set!
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    71708
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    Isn't it also just that Technic is a much smaller part of TLG's business, and as a result, updates to the Technic element range receive less focus?
  9. astyanax
    Yay a video! Here you can see the new side skirts that I fitted. At the end of the video I tilt the model by its skirts, showing how strong they are now. Also near the end there's a close-up of some new details I added to the rear 'window'.
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    Interesting... From time to time I looked for 42099 at B&P and the planetary hub wasn't even listed in the inventory.
  11. astyanax
    The planetary wheel hub was never available at Bricks & Pieces, but now for the first time I see it is!
  12. astyanax
    I know the feeling... I spent a lot of effort trying to improve the Sian model, until I realized it was hopeless to make it ever look good, because the real car is an ugly beast to begin with...
  13. astyanax
    @langko Awesomeness has been achieved! I can't find anything else to say. I'm just gonna go and drool over the gallery again...
  14. astyanax
    This. Stay positive, have fun. Be fun!
  15. astyanax
    I think we had a rather similar discussion less than 2 months ago?
  16. astyanax
    Great to see they even included a speed build! But... it gave me a big laugh... Because they even recolored some of the taillights to yellow!
  17. astyanax
    Today I learned: that part 15406 exists. Looks like it could be useful in Technic builds. Anyone ever found a cool use for it?
  18. astyanax
    This is pretty much all my Technic Lego in one photo. Enough to build 2-3 large models at the same time. In terms of panels for bodywork I only collect Red and Lime parts, but I have a lot of both, so I can build pretty much build any vehicle in either color. I'm always happy to disassemble and sort -- I find it very relaxing.
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    @Jeroen Ottens Hartelijk dank!
  20. astyanax
    Can you include a photo or rendering of this fix?
  21. astyanax
    Just ! The parts list does not include the flexible parts though (flex axles, ribbed hoses, and the like).
  22. astyanax
    @Jim Makes sense in general, but we're talking flagship here... That's gotta influence priorities a bit.
  23. astyanax
    Nothing is impossible... but yeah sometimes the price is as high as a redesign. I've also found before that there's a profound lack of parts featuring a ball cup, especially small/short ones. Perhaps have a look are what the non-Technic range has to offer -- it has helped me out before. https://rebrickable.com/parts/?get_drill_downs=&q=Cup&part_cat=9 Oh and isn't there a problem that 32494 let's the axle slide whereas 52731 doesn't?
  24. astyanax
    I love it! Putting in the minifig is brilliant, poor guy seems very confused...
  25. astyanax
    For all practical purposes, impossible. So I don't think they'll make good steering motors... unless maybe you want to steer by linear actuator as in some heavy construction vehicles.
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