Jim

I am not changing anything regarding the tires. Thanks for the suggestion, but I am NOT looking for more variety. That's basically the point of this contest. So, no changes in the tire department I am willing to increase the max height if 11 studs is too limiting. Suggestions for max height?

Which details?

I am very curious about all the suspension solutions. Elastic bands anyone?!

I need to get myself that new diff. Looks useful.

I know this is an officlal poll, but it you post something like this in the future, please add some text explaining what the link does.

41 x 15 x 11

Thanks for the suggestion, but an overall length limit of around 40 will probably suffice.

So 40-ish x 15 x 11

So my latest count of 15 studs for the car was correct. Let stick to 15 wide. How much space (height-wise) is there on the lower part of the transporter?

Is the lower level wider or narrower? I am not so concerned with length btw.The width and height limits are more important.

Yeah, that would be helpful. And yes, you can make a real car.

Let's stick to the ones mentioned. Otherwise, I will open up a can of worms and I need to take a look at every new request for tires. The ones mentioned are rather common, so I assume enough people will have them in their collection.

Actually, I am more interested in the actual/entire chassis, not just the underside. I will make that more clear. Yup. Balloon tires will result in exotic vehicles and I would like to narrow it down to regular vehicles/cars (of course there will be the occasional hot-rod).

Thanks! I also forgot to remove the electronics. Electronics are not allowed. And can you help me out with the wheel base size of the blue vehicle, so we can establish the box dimensions? The max width should probably be 13, if I counted correctly. Or 11, if we need to have a single unit margin on each side. Or is it 17 wide, so the car can be 15?

Okay guys (and gals)....we're good to go

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please be aware of slightly changed entry criteria. We will be needing a picture of the chassis so we can see the innards. And a video is allowed but not mandatory this time. I have contemplated enforcing a deadline date to start the discussion topic, but I'm not sure if that will work. Hopefully all of you will create a topic soon so we can have fun and discuss. I will make a simple promo pic later, but I wanted to start the contest asap.

DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE A PICTURE OF THE CHASSIS BEFORE THE BODYWORK HAS BEEN ADDED.A BOTTOM CHASSIS PICTURE DOES NOT COUNT AS CHASSIS PICTURE!! TECHNIC SMALL CAR CONTEST - ENTRY TOPIC CONTEST INFORMATION More information about the contest can be found in the general discussion topic. WHAT DO I NEED TO ENTER? Please take a careful look at the rules before posting in this topic. Each participant is obliged to create a post in this entry topic. Posts need to follow the rules stated below. Posts not following the rules will be disqualified so please read them carefully. ENTRY POST The entry post in this topic needs to contain: Entry name One or more images (max 4). You can have combined pictures (4 in 1) as long as the picture isn't bigger than 1024x1024. At least one image of the chassis, so take a pic where we can see the chassis before you close the bodywork. Embedded video is not mandatory this time Link to your discussion topic IMPORTANT This topic should be used for entries only, so commenting is prohibited. Please use the general discussion topic for...well, general discussion on the contest, and individual discussion topics to comment on the individual entries.

TECHNIC SMALL CAR CONTEST - INFORMATION TOPIC Some of you have asked for a contest with a limited scope and a narrowed down goal. So here it is. I am aware that it won't spark everyone's imagination, but I still like to see what you come up with. DESCRIPTION Build a car that will fit the 42098 - Car Transporter, using small tires (max diameter of 49.6). Four wheels need to be used for driving (no trikes etc) and the vehicle will have a max box size of L41 x W15 x H17.DEADLINE The deadline date is Monday, the 18th of May 2020. The contest will be closed on Tuesday, the 19th of May, OR LATER. Disclaimer: I will close the contest when I see fit, and when I have the time to process the results. This can be later than the deadline date. Please don't complain about this not being fair and all. RULES AND REGULATIONS The following section describes the contest-specific and general rules and regulations. But before that, please take notice of a simple motto regarding the Eurobricks Contests: CONTESTS ARE FOR FUN! Of course, there's competition, but at the end of the day, LEGO is just a hobby and the main goal for each of us is to have fun! CONTEST SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS You can only use the small tires mentioned above (max diameter of 49.6). You need to use exactly four tires/wheels for driving (you can add one spare tire if you need it). The vehicle needs to fit in a L41 x W15 x H17 box (mirrors can protrude). Each entry needs to have a name (no name, no entry). Model Team style building is not permitted. You can use system parts but keep it mainly Technic. Mindstorms and LEGO Electronics are not permitted. SBrick, Buwizz and PFxBrick are not permitted. 3rd party Strings, Hoses and Rubber Bands are permitted. 3rd party tires are not permitted. Other 3rd party parts are not permitted. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS The contest is open to all EB members (also new members). Members can be banned from voting (when vote rigging is suspected). Voting rules will be explained later in the voting topic. One entry per member. Entries need to be new (never posted anywhere previously or shown at an event/LUG meeting). Only physical builds, so no LDD or other virtual entry. If you have any doubts about the suitability of your entry contact me, or Milan. All entries are to include only real LEGO. No clone brands, 3rd party parts, or digital entries allowed. Custom stickers are allowed. No cutting, sculpting or modifying parts. Entries are to be placed in the entry topic in this forum. Entries not in the entry topic are not eligible for voting. The entry post may be edited at any time up to the end of the contest, so feel free to make improvements if you wish. The contest might be closed later than the deadline. Don't complain about this not being fair. You have enough time to build. Don't ask for more time. We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not follow these rules. These rules can be changed whenever we see fit to ensure that people follow the intent of the contest. Jury members are not eligible to participate. WHAT DO I NEED TO ENTER? All participants need to create a discussion topic and create a post in the entry topic. DISCUSSION TOPIC A discussion topic starting with [TC18]. A discussion topic needs to show some actual progress (i.e. pictures of the build in progress) and should NOT be used to "reserve an idea". ENTRY POST The entry post in the entry topic should contain: Entry name One or more images (max 4). You can have combined pictures (4 in 1) as long as the picture isn't bigger than 1024x1024. At least one image of the chassis, so take a pic where we can see the chassis before you close the bodywork. Embedded video is not mandatory this time Link to your discussion topic VOTING The voting scheme will be public voting only, but only by members who have 50 posts or more. If you have fewer posts, you can vote, but your votes will be automatically excluded from the tally. Voting criteria are (in no particular order): Originality. Looks (shape, color scheme, etc). Quality of the build. Functionality. PRIZES I'm not sure whether there will be any sponsored prizes by TLG, but I will see what I can do. I hate to leave the winners empty-handed.

Actually, I hadn't noticed they were so small. You are absolutely right. Working on a setup as we speak. First....coffee!

Seriously? This question feels like an April fools joke. All brand stores are closed due to Corona. I highly doubt we will see the new Technic sets any time soon. But I could be wrong of course. Edit: Maybe I was a bit too harsh, sorry. Apparently we do get the new Ideas pirate ship on April 1st.

Actually, I'm not sure if we are allowed or not. I guess not. Either way, it feels highly unlikely we will all be having a nice and cosy event in Billund beginning of June.

I am pretty sure we won't have an event this year, unless a miracle happens. The Dutch need to stay at home till the 1st of June.

I will try to start something shortly. Currently, I'm thinking simple....build a small car with Corvette wheels. Possibly to fit the car transporter, so with a certain max width.

Yup. But there was a time when we didn't have any panels. My "no panels" idea was actually for a supercar, like the 8880.

Actually, I have been thinking about "no panels"