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I didn't have time for any in-depth analysis, but I wanted to compare the two versions by building the same car and doing a time trial at Imperial Grand Prix. I think the difference is really obvious, you can see it in the video below:

if this is true and car size affecting speed and control is seriously another difference between the 99 and 01 versions and all the time trial and speedrun records are rendered invalid as a result until it can be verified which version they were done on i am going to go f****ing nuclear

So, hello again, RRU. For whatever reason, I was vaguely aware that the forums have been back from their big update/maintenance/downtime last year, but I haven't gotten around to really being as active here as I used to. Oh, well. Time to start posting random crap again. Like this, for example. I was sure not to miss the 20th anniversary of LEGO Island last year, so I threw together some animated clips of LEGO Island characters speaking lines from other roles played by their respective actors from the first game. Plus John Guerrasio as IXS Brickster, because he's actually a pretty decent actor when he's not doing voice acting for IXS. This was actually an idea that I've had for years, and it took the 20th anniversary to get me to stop procrastinating and just do it. Also, here's the DeviantArt mirror. When it comes to choosing a wretched hive of scum and villainy on the internet, I imagine most of you prefer YouTube over DeviantArt, but I also suppose that some may prefer to watch the Flash animation in its original higher quality, so there's that. I'm sure most of you have already seen this... but just in case, I figured I'd make my first topic on the new and improved RRU forums. Also, thanks Terrev for reminding me how to embed YouTube videos in Invision Forums posts, in the midst of a late-night Steam chat where my tired sleep-deprived brain turned my pretentious typing into an illegible mess.

Another test on the weight and balance. This time I use the Level 2 green power-up aka Flying Turbo Boost. First test: no bricks = normal Second test: bricks stack on front = normal Third test: bricks on the back = normal Fourth test: bricks on the left = car leaning on the opposite side, so when the bricks stack on the left, the car leans on the right Fifth test: bricks on the right = same as fourth test except the opposite This would be really interesting if I could post pictures here but for some reason the print screen won't allow me too, because it only shows me the track picture. If you guys be kind enough to give me hints on how to print picture in-game. I would gladly show this to you all

Whoa! Looking at the test video from CaptainGolem, there is a slight difference between the two versions. The 1999 did have some affect on the balance but the 2001 version didn't. Interesting! I have to test this myself on what version I have for LEGO Racers. EDIT: I tested it myself and I was shocked and excited that my copy is the 1999 version. I also did an attempt to put bricks on one side to the left of the car. no effects when you drive it but if say you go to a ramp and make a jump there, there is a slight lean to the left when falling down. Same can be said on the right as well as the front but the front just dives in straight away And yes, MOD colored bricks is also affected by the balance as well This is pretty cool and I'm happy that my dad gave me the 1999 version of the game. It makes me think of those racers I created and how it balance itself when I use it, though to be fair, there is not much difference when I played the game other than my skill

Yes. This is my MOC from my personal avatar. Where did I get inspired from? THIS! Well at least he did his best so I try much harder for him and this is the result: If your curious of what's inside: Phew! that's it for today. I might make some changes soon if i'm still not satisfied but until then, I'm out.

Well. I stand corrected.

It looks like Jessie has permission to go f***ing nuclear. That is a significant difference. Somehow, I remember testing this shortly after getting the game when it first came out, but I never put all the bricks on the rear. I didn't notice anything at the time, but I was 9 years old...

I don't really know, but when I added bricks only to the rear of the car, there was a noticeable difference in the balance of the car, especially when using turbos. It was in the '99 version I think.