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Re: Silver Champion Questions
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Date: 
Thu, 10 May 2001 22:49:37 GMT
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Thomas Avery <tanyatj@texas.net> wrote in message
news:GD4D4B.55F@lugnet.com...
In lugnet.technic, Gary E. Blessing writes:
Hello,
I have a few questions about the silve champ.

1.How solid is it? some people said that its flimsy,so what I meen is 1.5
solid compared to the 8448?

I don't know how it compares to 8448, but it is pretty flexible (i.e. put • it
on a table and lift up just one wheel- it will come up several inches • before
lifting the other side of the car up- much more than just the travel of • the
suspension). That's not to say it isn't strong. It held together well when • I
twisted and flexed the body in my hands.

Sounds good.


2.Does the steering work? (yes I know thats a stupid question,but it • dosen't
say on Lego's site)

Yes, but it's pretty sloppy. There is a lot of play in the front wheels.
Turning the wheels is a little difficult too. The steering "wheel" is in a
tight spot and it's hard to get your fingers on it.

well I'll be motorising it anyway.


It sounds like you're considering getting it. I have a few more opinions • if
you're interested:
I'm actualy wondering if its something I would want to ask for-for my
birthday.

The price (170 $US) is way too high. Try to find it elsewhere (i.e.
Brickbay.com or Ebay- look for "Buy-it-now" if you don't want to fool • around
with an auction). You might be able to find it for 125~155 $US.
well hopefully I won't have to buy it.


Aesthetically it's great. But it lacks some functionality. There is no
transmission. Well, there are gears connecting the V10 to the • differential,
but no "real" transmission to change the gear ratios.

Hmm.. well there's always room for improvement.

It has a good selection of parts. If I remember correctly, there are 8 • black
1x16 Technic beams and 6 black 15-holed smooth Technic beams. The wishbone
suspension pieces (new part) are excellent and you get 16 of them. And • then
a good selection of the basics: axles, pegs, links/liftarms, etc.

Thank You!
you have been verry helpful.

If you have any more specific questions, post a reply. There are a lot of • us
out there who own this set.
well yes, Does it look like it can be motorized easily? ie. is there room
fora motor in there?


T. J.
Gary



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(...) I don't know how it compares to 8448, but it is pretty flexible (i.e. put it on a table and lift up just one wheel- it will come up several inches before lifting the other side of the car up- much more than just the travel of the suspension). (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-01, to lugnet.technic)

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