Bringing the 80s Back: Can This TOMY Racing Cockpit Be Restored?

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: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:437...

👨‍🔧 About Me

I'm Markus, your tech repair and modding expert. Join me as I extend the lifespan of consumer tech and reduce waste. Sometimes I melt, sometimes I destroy, but most of the time, I repair!

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