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Exactlly, if you have the original set, then you only need the 276 "unique" parts of the MOD. I have made a quick try on BrickLink: you should be able to get them for 25-30€ + shipping fees.

Meukie, I think you should check out this MOD : https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-16181/jb70/42083-pimp-up-my-bugatti/#details : it is the one which we refer as "pimped up version" of the Chiron. It includes all that you mention and more, and only needs a moderate number of parts (276 precisely).

Yep, I will probably try to build it from the model. One thing you can do also is to make a movie of you dismantling it and play it backwards... it is a quite popular way and usually it works well!

I missed this MOC in 2020, but now that I see it, I really love it, especially since it is an alternate model: well done! I would really enjoy building it (we have not enough rally cars around here, in my view...). Earlier you mentioned ongoing modelisation for upcoming instructions: are this still in the pipe?

Just received a #42030 in good condition, with instructions and box both in OK condition, and all the electric and mechanical parts are working perfectly. The whole thing costed me 105€ with shipping. What is funny is that when you add up only the electric parts together in a BrickLink wishlist, it already costs more than 150€...

I am really not into war machines and usually do not look at this kind of MOCs, but I ended up here (maybe because I am french? ahaha) and I was really impressed. It seems very faithful to the original model and with great driving performance: Bravo!

The "offroad" variation is both funny and interesting, I will be sure to try it after the normal model too! A big thanks for the PDF instructions also, this is so much more convinient than pictures!

I just got my "Pursuit of Flight" set, but not the "Sheriff's Safe" that was ordered at the same time, strange...

Seems like there will be no steering on this model: I can see no HoG nor turning wheels, and I think it would not be suitable with the pull-back feature... Even if the model looks great (to me, at least), it means that this model will have just no functionality (except the rather childish pull-back thing), which is a pity for a $50 set!

I just got a #8110 in very good condition (just a little dusty), box & manuals too, for 90€: the guy told me the motor was a bit weak but did not want to troubleshoot were the problem was between the motor itself, the battery box or the cabling... Turns out it was just the batteries that were nearly dead!

So unusual and nice looking at the same time: bravo Nico !

C-models are definitely better than the A-model for this set! Congrats @gyenesvi !

Just wait until the day you discover French and understand what "exception rules" really means

Quite nice indeed, the model is definitely recognizable and the motor system seems very well integrated. The only design element that would bother me is the engine bonnet on the back : the gray technic pins seems rather cheap, especially in front of the global quality of the model... I would not be able to give any better solution, sorry, and I guess you have looked into other possibilities already. Another detail : the driving speed seems a little low for 2x L motors and the model's size. Which gear ratio have you set for the transmission? Great work anyway, congratulations!

I was not really looking for a #42054 (Claas Xerion), but I happened to find one in perfect condition for 120€. I am not sure to really enjoy it, since I have never built a farming set yet, but I decided to trust opinions I found online and give it a try. At least, I am pretty sure to be able to re-sell it at the same price if do not wish to keep it!

Really impressive! I guess it basically doubles the price of the set, yet it multiplies its playability by much more than that!

Mine is from Cryglas, an italian shop than can ship in western Europe globally. Just make sure you order according to your needs, because I had to add 2 trays and it was a pain to have them understand what I wanted, lol.

Personally, I went on with a glass display: more flexible than boxes (you can adjust the horitonzal trays and you just need to open one door to access any of your model.

I also built this model a few weeks ago and still have it. I really like this chibi-crane. As we say in France: "elle a tout d'une grande !"

By the way, this new MOC on Rebrickable (#76139 alternate) seems way more convincing than this "Technic" set:

Usually, I am always balanced about Technic sets' design and understand both people praising them and people criticize them. But with this "Batmobile", I just cannot manage to understand how one can find it nice, sorry. Granted, I do not take into account its accurateness in relation to the movie, and am standing just on pure design: I really feel like no other Technic set was so close to abject ever. I am not criticizing people who like it and will buy it, of course: tastes are always personal and respectable. It just baffles me how TLG managed to put me on the "yuck" side for the first time with this one.

I got a nearly new #42056 (built then put in a display glass, so no dust at all) with a near-perfect box for €200. It may sound a bit high to people who do not know about this set, but the guy showed me the offers of 300-350 and even one of €390 he received until I got to his home to pick it up. Even so, he maintained our deal and I checked it was as good as announced. Happy with my purchase — now I need to gather parts for the "Pimp" upgrade

Very impressive, well done! I have been thinking about diving into Mindstorms lately and this example could seriously put the 51515 set in my to-get list...

Just received a 8480 set in a near-perfect condition : all parts are nice and clean, all electrics work perfectly, the manual is very good, only the inner layer of the box is a bit torn... And got it for 80€.

If you have technic parts available, you could try this MOD : MOC-31299 (Rebrickable) This is an upgrade pack that includes (among other enhancements) a completely redesigned gearbox that works without any universal joints and apparently works much better. Personally, I will definitely try it out when I am finished building ALT models with my 42100 set!