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Re: 8448 worth it?
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Sat, 3 Aug 2002 03:50:25 GMT
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Jake,
Well...I do own the 8448 and 8466 and I've put an RCX and motors on the
8448 so here's my take on it:
I came out of the dark ages through the 8448 (much as you have with the
8466) So there's a special place for it in my heart :) I bought the 8448
with something in mind: I was working on a project to test out a Mindstorms
compass sensor. The concept was to motorize the 8448, remote control it
with a second brick, and then upon reaching its destination, the 8448 would
be able to navigate itself between home and destination... Anyway, after
many minute modifications, I managed to get 4 motors into the 8448. One for
steering, 3 for driving. The thing traveled at a scaled speed of about 15
mph I think (in other words, something like 1.5 mile per hour in real life).
One motor also had barely enough power to steer unless you gear it down like
lego does...but then steering is really slow. So in the end, I had to build
a more robotic vehicle to test out the sensor...car-type vehicles would not
work, and especially not the 8448.
So my conclusion is that like many of the big technic sets, they work
and they demonstrate how mechanics are supposed to work...but just add up
all the friction between the gears, transmission, the v8, the tires...it's
not too much fun as an RC-type toy. For $100 though, I would definitely get
it (supposedly S@H has a limited supply available again...for $130 I would
assume). In my mind, even $130 is probably worth it but I'm sentimental.
The only real difference between the 8466 and 8448 is the style. 8466
is a big truck and 8448 is a car. 8466 uses mostly rounded beams while 8448
uses a few more normal technic bricks. 8466 has more styling panels (I
think) but 8448 doesn't lag too far behind. I think that if you have the
8466, you might want to spend a chunk of money on something else that's a
bit further from what you already have (maybe an 8480...). There's no
denying though that the 8448 is cool. Building it might be a bit less
satisfying if you've had the 8466 experience already but it's still a joy to
build...plus, if you're into the whole customization thing, there are a good
number of alternate models. Just don't expect to be impressed by any of the
mechanics, because the 8466 pretty much has it all and more (more
differentials, the 4x4 special elements, better shocks, and really friggin'
big and cool tires).
Anyway, enough of my rant...hope this helps a little.
Sonic
"Jake Rentar" <B2FUTR2@aol.com> wrote in message
news:H08yL2.Guw@lugnet.com...
> Hey guys,
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> I've got 8880 and 8466...both at a bargain. IMHO, 8466 is the better
> of the two but I still appreciate the engineering that went into the 8880.
> 8466 seems to have most of the features of the 8448, but I can't seem to
> motorize that 4x4 and I really wanted to use my RCX for something like • that.
>
> My question: Is the 8448 worth it...?
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> For $200?
> For $170?
> For $130?
> For $100?
> For $75?
> Or should I try to get it at a garage sale?
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> If you do own a few big technic cars (including 8448) I'd very much
> appreciate your opinion!
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> Thanks!!
> Jake
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| Thanks Luke, you really helped the decision-making process on my side. You sound like you know what's going on so I'll keep an eye out for the 8448....but only if it's less than $75 =D Before you mentioned it I had already researched the 8480 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| Hey guys, I've got 8880 and 8466...both at a bargain. IMHO, 8466 is the better of the two but I still appreciate the engineering that went into the 8880. 8466 seems to have most of the features of the 8448, but I can't seem to motorize that 4x4 and (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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