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This was an interesting project from a couple years ago; I had a good amount of red 2x3 slope bricks, so I thought I would use them for something bigger. Here it is: The model is extremely slow and was my first try at the idea. I used two Power Functions XL motors for drive and placed them right underneath the battery pack; they were connected to worm gears which then transferred to 24-tooth gears. I used the Lego 62.4x40 wheels for propulsion and did not put a caster wheel or anything else underneath to support. I could not use the slider pieces for underneath the model so I used tape to hold onto the slope bricks at the very front of the model. I used this mainly to fight with my older brother's EV3 bot that he made. His battle bot had six of the Lego 30.4x20 wheels connected with gears and driven by the two EV3 motors in a tank-like drive train. His of course was faster and had problems with the 8-tooth gears connecting the drivetrain to all 6 wheels, but mine was strong enough to hold him off. He kept trying to get at my sides and tip me over, but I could spin to fast for him:) Next time I will use a caster wheel... These are all of the pictures I have for this model, enjoy:)

Ok, thanks. Since the Class 1 unlimited buggy has the buggy motor conversion, will you send me the pieces to convert it back to the L motor version(provided that I will use my own PF L motors and battery pack)? Also, if I were to buy the buggy, how would I get instructions for it?

@technic_addict, the links BMW M4 DTM RC and Aston Marton Vantage GT3 are not working. They show up on rebrickable as a 404 not found .

Keep dreaming @Sleepy, keep dreaming. It would be cool, but I do not think they will do that…

It is pretty close between the Ford Sierra and the Audi Urquattro. I would love to see your take on a cabover European truck @nicjasno, but it does not look like that is going to happen… A Ford Sierra would still be cool.

Does your class 1 unlimited buggy with buggy motor conversion have 2 buggy motors and the RC battery/reciever unit?

That would be cool to get for my siblings on Christmas. But the price is too high for me. I understand that the sets are worth that much, but I do not think it would be a smart investment if i do not have anywhere to store them… Looks like you kept them in great condition!

The Off-roader set with Control + is goint to be interesting, I wonder if it is going to have any suspension at all with just 374 pieces… I am looking forward to the larger sets that have more pieces as they will be better and more functional. I think that once the Technic Jeep set comes out, there will be all kinds of people making "B" models and even making a military variant. Has anyone gotten both the hubs from the 42099 set and the differential from the 42109 and combined them besides @Sariel?

@2GodBDGlory, it would be cool to see your classic GTI posted on EuroBricks! It must go fast with buggy motors!

That would be a great solution, and if I were to make a hole so that I could grease the hubs, I could hide it under this piece also… Hmmm, if I combined Sariel's axle with the new diff and those hubs, then I could make an ultimate off roader of my own with some buggy motors or 4+ Power Functions XL Motors. That would be fun! I could make it as heavy duty as possible structurally, minimize the usage of gears, limit the weight (BuWizz), and use big wheels; but I would have to invest some money in buggy motors and a few more Technic sets for the pieces I would need… I would probably do some kind of virtual pivot steering for my model as it would add more linkages and strength to the model, also reducing friction in the steering and wear on the wheels. @2GodBDGlory, do you have a link to the model in your profile pic? It looks sweet and reminds me of @Sheepo's Mustang. I have been thinking of getting the hubs from the 42099 set and I have been wondering about if they can take a lot of stress and go through mud and water:) This discussion answered all my questions, thanks guys!

I am curious how the differential works in 42109 set, what do you think @Ngoc Nguyen?

@I_Igor I was close:) Do you mean that @nicjasno built an RC Civic before or did someone else?

I also Is that a BMW E30 3 series @I_Igor? That would probably be easier to build than a Civic. But I still think a Honda Civic would be a great choice to make out of Technic:

Hmmmm. Then I would go for the Honda Civic Type R 2020, it is a great car; I know from riding in a '99 Civic that it has great grip around corners!

Yes @I_Igor, that piece:)

I looked on Bricklink and could not find any other disk pieces that had a slightly domed shape to them to match the photos. @nicjasno, I know that you are more interested in cars, more specifically sports cars or muscle cars, but what would you like to build next? I don't think that an Oshkosh HEMTT would be on the top of your list:P Maybe a Pontiac Firebird??? I have always loved the appearance of the car:)

Hello @nicjasno, To respond to your livestream, I would love it if you built an 8x8 military truck such as the Oshkosh HEMTT with the Lego 62.4x20 wheels! The Oshkosh HEMTT would be my choice because it can be adapted for so many different purposes, but the one I like the most is the Load Handling System. Actually, right know I am building a small scale of the HEMTT truck with the wheels from the Lego 60251 set, it is about 1:56.4. I am aiming for a minifigure scale vehicle that has a cab for the minifigs, but since I want to use Lego Power Functions to make it motorized, I might not be able to. @nicjasno, the piece you use for the wheel caps (87407), is that piece close to the dimensions need or does it need to be bigger? It doesn't look like the right size compared to the photos of the real Charger. There are some other pieces that I found that might work such as 2958, 67095, or 3650b. I like your ingenious use of part 24014 for the hood mechanism! @nicjasno, you have done a great job with making the model astheticly realistic to the real car, it looks just the perfect scale for those huge wheels:)

And @Jurss, there have been lego sets with two 6.5L shock absorbers per each axle before: 4404, 8435, 42005, etc. I hope the Jeep will look something like 8081 or 8297 or 8466, but with solid axles. Yes, hopefully your wrong @Jurss;)

Hey @Jurss, if there is no drive in the front of Jeep and just a steer axle, do you think they will use a three-link suspension like the Lego Technic 42043? That way they could use the rear axle drive to spin the piston engine while having steering at the same time. I agree with @steph77, the Jeep is going to have:

I wonder what functions the Lego Jeep 42122 set will have. It obviously should have suspension as a tribute to the Jeep reputation, but will it have a piston engine and a drivetrain?

Hey @Void_S, @Technicallism, @I_Igor and others! If the Jeep is 15 studs wide or possibly 17, do you think they will use the slim wheels like the Corvette ZR1 42093 set so that the wheels do not stick out? And also, what kind of front suspension do you think they will use? Yes, @2GodBDGlory, I hope they will include the suspension too, but I do not know about independent front suspension… Maybe if they use the same wheels as the Corvette ZR1, they could incorporate front suspension. I found that the tires from Corvette ZR1 are 14mm wide and a 1x1 plate is 8mm wide, which means that the tire is 1.75 studs wide and there is 96mm or 12 studs of room in between.. So, if they use the 15459 steering arm that is 5-studs long, they will be able to incorporate the steering and suspension. I think the tires stick out over the sides of the wheel about 1mm on each side, that means there is 12mm total for each wheel. That also means that there is 11 or maybe 12 studs of room in between the wheels. Based on what I just stated, I think they will incorporate a basic suspension in the front; but, as to the back, I do not think we should hope for anything complex. I cannot wait to see what the Lego Technic Off-roader is going to look like!

That will be cool. What motors are you thinking of using? You could use the R/C Buggy motors, Power functions, Powered Up, or even the EV3 motors or the Lego Education motors. When I found out about the Lego Education sets and saw the new motors. I immediately realized how much better they are in terms of shape and connectability. I love your Dodge Charger, it is coming together nicely. Maybe you could consider some interior lights and lights underneath the car to light up the road (I thougt of this when I saw the picture of the Charger's hood open and the orange panels glowing in the light). I love the suspension and the structural integrity of your models, it is inspiring! Great job @nicjasno!

Hey @JLui15! Do you have any ideas on how you are connecting the bogies?

That is another way to do it. I bet that is really fast! I might do that to one of my motors so I can make faster Lego cars!

I need to follow you more nicjasno. You are the one to watch for large scale Technic models... I have noticed that a lot of your suspensions for the LPE powered models had the kingpin inclination. And I agree, supercar wheels should make it easier to make realistic suspension. Those wide tires are cool, but maybe a different wheel or tire for the front of the charger would look better/work better?