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Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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Mon, 2 Aug 1999 21:15:39 GMT
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Fredrik Glöckner wrote in message ...
> "Kieran Brady" <mfmm@iol.ie> writes:
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> > But I got this set yesterday - 1st August - and have started building!!
> > Can anyone tell me if this is a first or it is already widely • available?...
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> Cool! Can you give some details as to how the front suspension works?
> Is there any specialized parts which achieve the independent front
> suspension and steering, or cunning use of old ones?
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> Fredrik
There's actually nothing new in the parts used for the suspension, in fact
all the parts used in it are available in previous Technics sets (mostly the
8880 Supercar). It only uses one spring unit per wheel (as distinct from 2
springs per wheel in 8880).
But it's FAR from disappointing!
There are new type instructions - the car is built in stages from seperate
modules and each module comes packed and sealed in it's own small sub-box,
i.e box2 - front suspension, box3 - rear suspension, box7 - dashboard, etc.
I think this is a VERY GOOD THING - no more hunting through 1,400 pieces to
get the part you're looking for.....
It doesn't seem to be quite as large overall as 8880, but what's not there
in quantity is certainly there in quality.
Must go now & (eagerly!) continue my building, any more info is available -
just post a message or e-mail.
LE(t's)GO!
Kieran Brady.
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 | | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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| (...) So is no hydraulics used for the suspension? I made an assumption from the <A HREF="(URL)"blue car with active independent suspension"</A> that the suspension was made up of more than just springs.. what is the hydraulic unit that I've seen in (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
| | | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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| (...) They cunningly used the old upper/lower arms and 1/2 stud shorter tie rods to create the same old toe change with suspension travel, but for two reasons (smaller knuckle, and then vertical small springs) this change is limited by the very (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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| (...) Cool! Can you give some details as to how the front suspension works? Is there any specialized parts which achieve the independent front suspension and steering, or cunning use of old ones? Fredrik (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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