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Re: RC racer sets
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:17:08 GMT
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"Jordan Bradford" <bradfj23REMOVE_THIS_SPAM_THINGY@uwosh.edu> wrote in
message news:I28s43.8FL@lugnet.com...
> 8369 is brand new, and its description says
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> "The first LEGO Racers RC car that can conquer the outdoors! Steer the • Dirt
> Crusher through dirt, gravel, mud and more and watch it come out on top.
> Features three channels and manual speed shift option, adjustable • suspension for
> speed and road conditions, and a groundbreaking new building experience • with
> flexible nylon elements. Batteries and charger included."
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> The <http://guide.lugnet.com/set/8369 LUGNET set reference> shows that • only one
> person owns this set so far. For anyone else who owns it but hasn't filled • in
> the form on that page, I have some questions.
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> What do they mean by "groundbreaking new building experience with flexible • nylon
> elements"? What pieces are they? Have you in fact tried this set outdoors • in the
> mud? And how does that manual speed shift work? Does that mean you • manipulate
> something on the car, or on the remote control? How about the adjustable
> suspension -- how does it work?
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> If I were to buy one of the four sets mentioned above, which one would you
> recommend? The only reason I want an RC set is to get the powerful
> <http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/5292 5292 RC motors>. On the other hand, • if
> those new nylond pieces are useful in some manner I'll want to buy the • 8369.
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8369 is by far the best RC car. Take a look at
http://www.brickset.com/search.aspx?Query=8369 for some reviews of the set
which answer most of your questions.
Huw
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| LEGO's online store has three RC sets, (URL), (URL) 8369>, and (URL) 8475> (currently unavailable). There's also a Radio Shack exclusive, (URL) 8376>. 8369 is brand new, and its description says "The first LEGO Racers RC car that can conquer the (...) (20 years ago, 10-Aug-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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