This F1 Racecar was something Dugald and I have been talking about doing for a long time. All of the regular batteries and motors just aren't fast enough. We tried our best to keep everything light weight, but enough paneling to show the curves of a real F1.
Video:
Flickr: https://flic.kr/s/aHskMrkHjm
Fastest car we've ever built by lachlan cameron, on Flickr
Technic Addict was so kind to lend us his RC buggy motors, battery pack and Michelin tires. (I am quite fond of those tires, but I checked bricklink and found the cheapest used pair to be 110$ for all 4 so yeah... not going to buy em
Back end fun by lachlan cameron, on Flickr
Dugald asked Technic Addict what he would like to see built with these motors and he was really keen on seeing a light F1 car to show off the speed of the motor. SO here you go Technic Addict! Thanks!
IMG_2291 by lachlan cameron, on Flickr
My brother and I sat down yesterday at 4pm, grabbed a few drinks, and built the night away. At 12pm we were done!
IMG_2304 by lachlan cameron, on Flickr
The car weighs 1450 grams or 3.2 pounds. Most of the weight is in the Michelin tires
IMG_2353 by lachlan cameron, on Flickr
Super low car for better aerodynamics
IMG_2347 by lachlan cameron, on Flickr
Big shout out to Technic Addict for making this build possible!