In this episode, we will attempt to revive an old TOMY Racing Cockpit from the 80s. I purchased it on eBay, and I am having trouble with the gear shifting mechanism. It is essentially an electric Porsche toy for kids, which simulates driving with gear shifting, a trip meter, engine sounds, and more. It was highly impressive for its time and still is today!
Can We Fix That? Let's find out…
🗂️ Ressources
Gear Replacement: www.thingiverse.com/thing:437...
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