Being a maker doesn’t stop at the doorstep. There are tons of DIY car hacks you can use to upgrade, restore, or optimize your ride – all without relying on expensive mechanics! Whether it’s installing a hands-free device for your entertainment center or adding additional lighting for headlights, these do-it-yourself car hacks are just perfect for makers who enjoy customizing their automobiles in unique and innovative ways.
When I was a tween, I lived for slot-cars. Our small town outside of Richmond, VA had two slot car shops/tracks for a few years. This video from Spain shows a race from fixed and car-mounted cameras. Really nice track too. And vroom-vroom sound effects. Scalextric EXIN made in Spain [via]
The yards of suburbia are filled with kids riding around in those little electric cars. How about making a really unique one for your kids to cruise the neighborhood. Although the plans are for a gas-powered vehicle, it would be easy to convert to electric. – Link
From the MAKE Flickr pool J.Maz has refined the mousetrap car design and upgraded to a higher gauge rodent altogether – the motor has been upgraded to a full-sized rat trap, which I drilled pilot holes in directly instead of mounting it to the 6″ 1×4. I also added a length of rod to the […]
If you haven’t already started building your own electric vehicle, why not add this project to your gas guzzling, turbo-charged, super car. If you are going to drive a fossil fuel burning car, it might as well be fast, and cool. – Link
