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Posted by: morphenspectra May 23 2004, 08:54 PM

bought our son a Power Wheels Lamborghini, did a conversion from a 6V to a 12V.


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Posted by: 3d914 May 23 2004, 09:46 PM

You mean V6 to V12 don't you!

Beats the old red wagon . . .

Posted by: campbellcj May 23 2004, 10:08 PM

It's a fun age and they sure have some fun toys these days!

We got Logan the Power Wheels Jeep last Christmas. He's an amazingly good driver, and already picks up girls at the park. "Hey do you want to go for a ride in my Jeep?" It's hilarious.


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Posted by: lmcchesney May 24 2004, 06:52 AM

Isn't giving your son a sports car like giving your daughter a credit card?

Posted by: SpecialK May 24 2004, 08:43 AM

Posted by: morphenspectra May 24 2004, 09:43 AM

He'll have a cell phone too, probably when he's about 8 or 10. We want it for a safety thing, so He can dial 911 or we know where he is at, and we have a way to contact him.

Posted by: djm914-6 May 24 2004, 10:11 AM

18 plastic burning Volts...

Posted by: morphenspectra May 24 2004, 11:19 AM

Posted by: djm914-6 May 25 2004, 10:54 AM

Has any sick father (or mother) ever modified one of these cars? I did a little surfing yesterday and found some interesting sites. One guy is selling plans to increase voltage and add a second pedal. I kinda like the idea of having a "gas" and brake too teach the kids more about real cars. I found another site where a guy gave his jeep a large lift (Chris?).

My plans for the 911 (once I finish this damn 1/18 diecast 914) is to detail the interior with paint and trim, paint the exterior (decals have already been stripped and looks much better), add a full light package, and try to lower the car a bit. I'm trying to design a brake light circuit too.

Oh, I am a sick soul.

Posted by: Joe Ricard May 25 2004, 11:03 AM

XMAS bike

Posted by: morphenspectra May 25 2004, 12:05 PM

i dunno if i would call myself sick ,but yes i did my own converson (couldnt just leave it alone )the 6 volt motors are designed to handle 12volts but the gearing for the 6 volt is diffrent.the car my kid has is fast. faster that i thought it would be.i might have to tone it down alittle.

Posted by: campbellcj May 26 2004, 12:13 AM

You guys are crazy! At 5mph the Jeep is already just fast enough to be hard to keep up with at the park as he is weaving thru the kids on razors and rollerblades and bikes... We usually keep the "stop" bolt installed which limits it to 2.5mph.

Of course when he gets a little older, he will feel the Need For Speed and I will see if he wants to drive karts or whatever. No pressure. For now he is not even 3 yet so it's all good.

Posted by: djm914-6 May 29 2004, 08:03 PM

Found these tonight and thought someone may find them interesting...
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And my 6YO, Sean, test rode this at Toys R Us...

Very cool 12V powered minimoto; a real bargan at $200