Please, we’ll take two.
It’s hard to explain the strange bond that exists between car enthusiasts, Legos and each other. However, drifting is as common as hot dogs at a baseball game. Combine the two results into one of those why did I forget that moments and that’s where Attika steps in. Attika is a YouTuber with a passion for Lego Technics. He also has a knack for creating custom builds that look great on a shelf. You can see the potential for this to be a great project. There’s more to this than simply putting together bricks and adding power.
Attika’s Audi-inspired Lego drag machine weighs in at just 1.6 lbs. This is incredible considering that it has a radio-controlled machine. To keep with Audi’s tradition, the Lego longroof features full-time four-wheel drive. This allows for better drifting control and uses two electric motors. The wiring is complete for low- and high-beam led headlights, as well as tail lights and brake lights. You might be asking why a Lego RC creation would need brake lights. Attika made a brake that works on the rear axle. Because this drift car is without a hand brake.
This Lego creation has a few non-Lego parts. The obvious ones are the tires and wheels that were pulled directly from 1/10 scale radio controlled cars. The creation also features a few plastic parts that were printed on a 3D printer. These include custom steering links, and U-joints. Tape is used to wrap the rubber tires in tape. This reduces traction and gives the car some bite for acceleration.
The results speak for themself. Attika explains how the eurobricks forums works. It took a while to find the perfect combination of grip, handling and control. But it has more or less paid off. Although the wagon does not glide around the floor in a slick manner, it is capable of drifting and, if we are honest, it seems like a lot of fun.
Attika’s advice: Don’t crash it. We have seen the damage Legos can do when they collide with each other and it is not pretty.