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  Re: Lego solar car
 
Though worm gears are okay for gearing down, they're bad for friction, so in this case I'd stay away from them. Also check out this page on the charateristics of various Lego motors: (URL) for wheels, larger wheels have lower rolling friction, but (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Lego solar car
 
Ahh, thanks guys. I've tried larger wheels, and even though they look funny, they work the best- a lot better, even now in late afternoon. And I've added more torque using a larger gear, which makes it more powerful. (URL) digital camera movie (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)

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