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Re: 8880 Pleasure.....
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lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic
Date: 
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 01:20:22 GMT
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I was disappointed with the chain drive to the engine, as
it occasionally slips, though this can be reduced.

The 8880 is definitely one of the great sets, apart from the chain.

I agree that the chain slips (quite often I find) but my main objection to
the chain is simply my feeling that it should not be there at all.

How many cars really have a chain in them?

Kerry



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  Re: 8880 Pleasure.....
 
(...) Personally, I think the 8880 and the Technic Space Shuttle are the best two LEGO sets of all time. I built my 8880 over 3 years ago - it's on display in the house to educate all non-Lego visitors and I still can't bear to break it up. Onto the (...) (24 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)

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  Re: 8880 Pleasure.....
 
(...) I agree - to a point. I was disappointed with the chain drive to the engine, as it occasionally slips, though this can be reduced. The main thing that disappointed me was the steering geometry. Because the racks are psitioned relatively high, (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)

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