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(...) I think the Model Team dragster 5533 has this piece in red. David (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) 1/8 ID Vinal (sp) tubing is available here in Canada often in the plumbing section of the hardware store, cost is .17/ft. It is not as good a fit as the lego tubing, but it has the advantage of being cheap. If your hardware store does not (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, I have just subscribed to this newsgroup therefore this late answer. (...) In Denmark older bicycles have vents that uses a small piece of rubber tube. I think this rubber tube is the same size at "Lego tubes". I haven't triet it as I just (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think it's 8880. The predecessor of 8448. This model has: 4 Wheel Drive 4 Wheel Steering 4 Gearings Eelco Kooiker (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Can anyone tell me what sets these parts are in? I've checked the parts inventories and no luck so far... I am thinking of building a platform tow truck from the pnematic tow truck set. 6179 Tile 4 x 4 with Studs on Edge 6180 Tile 4 x 6 with Studs (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) probably <set:8880>. :) Dan (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, I have seen an add for a car called 4x4x4 which should messure 30 by 50 cm. It should be rare. Which model is this? Lars Gertsen - Denmark (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for the info. I always thought they only come from two old sets and the parts were discontinued. Too bad Pitsco only ship inside USA. (...) ^_^; Obviously I don't have the RIS yet... How about tiles? Would using tiles improve the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) LOL! I guess I wasn't paying attention to the original post... good thing I don't own a car... ;-) -Shiri (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) First, it isn't real, it's a parody of aftermarket tuning for real cars... and if you hop around to some sites regarding that topic, I think you'll find that $6499.00 is a reasonable price for a complete twin-turbo kit :) J (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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Is that price right? $6499? Or should that be, maybe, $64.99...? Just wondering, not criticizing, yah? I don't have a super-car, so I don't count anyhow ;-) -Shiri (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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I just ordered some pneumatics from S@H and Michael is correct that the 5110 set is discontinued and they do still have 5108 pistons. I also got several 5117 compressor pump kits. No mention was made that 5117 would be discontinued. Dave (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Wow, Henry! I'm really impressed by your CR-X (I have two friends that have CR- Xs [affectionately called 'slot cars', due to their remarkable traction at speed]). The detail you have here is amazing; I can't wait to see your NSX. -Cheese (...) (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Supercar? (...) Hopping up my real car is bad enough. Now i have to tweak my lego ones as well? This could get expensive. I realy like the design. Cale (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi all I just thought I would let everyone know if you don't already. Lego is no longer producing service packs for pneumatic parts. I guess that would mean no more pneumatic technic sets. The last place to get parts is pitsco. They cost much (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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That is a great site for basic set-up, but what about a compressor application. What are the ways of establishing an electrical/mechanical means of operation? (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Cool! Now you need an appearance package: - low profile wheels from the 8848 - the smaller technic shocks (for lowering the ride height) - some ground effects (maybe using some body panels like in the 8448, but in black) - a coffee-can sized muffler (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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Try Pitsco. The Dacta string and rubber band service pack has exact bands from the 951 Bulldozer, as well as others. Lots of sizes, and real Lego stuff! Eric Thomas D Fulk Jr wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Looks cool. Now make a pov ray of the whole car with the enhancements installed :) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Cool! The way you modelled the turbo, intake, and exhaust couldn't have been done better in such a small package, IMO. Tell me, are the intercoolers air-to-water, or air-to-air? :-) While on the subject of cars, here is a Honda CR-X I built (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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