LEGO Back to the Future Time Machine - Small Modifications, Big Improvement!

In this quick video I show you the small design tweaks I made to my Delorean Time Machine set, and tell you how to do the same to your own, if you are interested! Just color swapping 6 individual parts and moving around a few others makes a big aesthetic difference in my opinion! Let me know what you think of the changes down in the comments!
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[@kcrain81]

I love the fix for the rear license plate! For the windows, did you consider leaving the brackets on and replacing the cheese slopes with tiles instead? For the doors, I saw someone change the technic pin and put a rod down the center to increase that friction. But your door method is definitely easier to do in a pinch!

[@2bricks]

Nice! I like the friction adding idea using the rod! Yeah I tried the tiles but I still felt it was a tad too tall for my taste. I think that’s what Jang ended up doing with his

[@bradameerbeg2154]

Yes, I think the doors not locking/clicking into the open position a design flaw, too.

[@2bricks]

I agree, yeah

[@LiamChap-f9o]

Rebuild it gang click the pieces harder or something I’m sitting here with mine just built and the door is levitating at maximum height no problem

[@MrMrmmu72]

I modded the doors, enlarging the windows. It's a must-do mod that greatly improves the proportions of the car.

[@2bricks]

Agreed!! I can never look back now that I’ve changed it

[@thecreativeperson9936]

The only real issue I had with this set was the stand for the Minifigures, so I made my own

[@2bricks]

Nice!

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

hey, to keep the door open, you can place a 1x4 plate just under the hinge, there is space for it and it keeps the door open and looks way better (it's also simpler to to than moving the inverted tile forward). the connection is also kind of loose (it hold thanks to friction), so if you push down the door you'll be able to remove the plate and close the door, without any effort removing or adding pieces

[@2bricks]

Nice!! I will try that out!

[@klausm5460]

First I wanted to swap the the slope pieces from the door with an 8x1 grey tile piece. Now I think I´ll give your version a shot as well. The slopes in the original design look more like a 2000+ car with a high waistline and narrow greenhouse.

[@2bricks]

Nice :)

[@purple_brick_customs]

I love BTTF and I am hoping on picking this set up. Would you be able to make a minifigure scale versiom of the Delorean?

[@2bricks]

I was thinking about it!!!

[@purple_brick_customs]

@@2bricks Awesome

[@aleksmith9122]

They have a minifigure scale one from the Ideas line.

[@2bricks]

Yeah I had that set and it was a little lacking - I just recently posted my version though!! Check out my latest video!!

[@ghobetsky]

this is like 2 years late, but Im wondering how you got the windshield slope pieces at the top flush with the roof? I recently got this set and the windshield sits about a quarter of an inch higher than the roof, and while it's not really all that noticeable I think the clean look is a lot better looking. Also, my gullwing doors stay open naturally so now Im wondering if this was a piece recall/replace that happened more recently that also effected the windshield? Ive seen photos of both the raised and flush roof so I'm sure if I just built it wrong somewhere or if it's just how it was made. Thanks!

[@Katsudon96]

for the stand, i just offset the 2 with doc in front and marty at the back, better than moving their hands. for the Door, i used a 1x4 black plate and attached it to the 2 hinges under the door, totally invisible (this plate was left over after building the BTTF Pt2 build, so only 1 door is open, but looks much better).

[@2bricks]

very cool ideas!

[@jacor653]

For the gullwing doors, I read somewhere that you can use Technic pins with friction ridges instead of regular Technic pins to make the doors stay up and still be able to close.

[@2bricks]

thats great to know!!

[@arjack8389]

I tired it and it work great!

[@igordasunddas3377]

Could you elaborate which pieces one would replace?

[@davesmith3565]

@@igordasunddas3377 its the 2 black pins that make up the gull wing door hinges I replaced the 2 black smooth technic pins with a set of ones with small raised ridges that when you click them in they don't turn as smoothly and they are stiff enough to hold up the doors with no other mods the part number to look for is 4459 you can get them on a site like brickowl, they are cheap like only a few cents a pin, just get 2 you won't need any more one per door hope this helps. and if you already built the car you just have to remove the center roof panel, remove the doors swap out the smooth pin for the 4459 pin, reattach doors and then roof panel volia!

[@robbie79159]

Some reason mine doesn’t want to change to fly mode I put it together right as the book said

[@davids2361]

Great work. I have not built mine yet. the thing that bothers me the most is the long flat gray piece along the top of where the side window would be. I feel like angled wedge pieces would look better than having a flat piece. Is that possible? Like I said, i haven't even cracked the box yet.

[@zealot777]

I recommend watching "Crafted Bricks" video on his mods. You guys have the same vision on what works and looks good. Good mods on your part too.

[@2bricks]

Thanks!! I’ll give them a look!

[@mrsirhotness1212]

anyway you can list the parts you use? this way people can grab them from bricklink, etc if need be. i also found a video where the person used, Technic, Pin with Long Friction Ridges Brick Link Item No: 4459 for the doors, which i ordered. appreciate the video.

[@aliasangelalias]

Brilliant modding video! Thumbs up! and thank you!!!! SUBBED

[@2bricks]

Thank you so much!!

[@wootwoots]

the door lenght would also need to be longer, given the original model the entier interior is too small on the lego, it should be like at least 2 stud longer. The windows "height" with the fix is actually more accurate ^^

[@louckis]

my solution for the opened doors? little piece of ziptie at the top in a small gap above the seat

[@2bricks]

Interesting!

[@ah.pedrol6269]

Man, that recommendation with the chunky part of te window was spot on. It looks way better now!

[@2bricks]

Thanks!! I’m so glad it worked out for you!

[@grindingbricks]

Can't wait to get a hold of that model, will for sure do your mods to the doors, looks much more accurate, thanks for sharing.

[@2bricks]

No problem! and thanks!

[@ebolarnator1794]

These mods are 100% better than the original minor issues. Love it!

[@2bricks]

Thanks!!

[@timtaifig6873]

Your windows modification looks much better than the original 😀👍! Very helpful video

[@2bricks]

Thanks!!!

[@Shadigun00]

why not use a black 1x3 with 2 studs for the mini figs, id go with a black 2x8 for a rolled down window effect

[@2bricks]

That would work too, sure!

[@itslubaaa]

im lazy, could someone maybe send a link to the parts list

[@SupernovaCola115]

Great mods my dude! I thought the door windows looked a bit off when I built it. I did some work on the wheels by painting the middle area black and highlighting the writing on the tyres with white. Just makes them look a bit closer to the goodyear tyres in the film.

[@2bricks]

Nice idea!

[@CaydeSmax]

nice vid !

[@2bricks]

Thank you!!

[@CaydeSmax]

@@2bricks i've done the door window mod now, working on a front wheel mod, i think i've found the right size of tyre too, tried to re do the coolant pods ( green things) but there wasn't enough space for what i had in mind, so gonna rethink that, also gonna do the red capactior / black stud mod too once i figure out what i need (found on other video), will update !

[@mitasmight3121]

Where do you get the extra grey and black pieces for the window mod?

[@2bricks]

You can order them from a 3rd party seller like rebrickable! Or try Lego’s bricks and pieces

[@Merlin-6225]

What about millenium falcon instruction?

[@2bricks]

They're being worked on! its a huge model though so I want to make sure I keep up the content in the mean time!

[@jacksonfeng8100]

I just finished my Delorean today and I found that both of the doors can't be opened smoothly, they will be stuck by the bar at the top of the window... Any ways to fix this?

[@2bricks]

Hmm, interesting- sounds like maybe you went wrong on the instructions somewhere or perhaps you got a bad part in there? I can’t say I experienced this particular problem- mine were TOO smooth so they wouldn’t stay open.

[@jacksonfeng8100]

After the several times closing and opening...the 1x2 slope plate at the top of the window has been worn out🤣Problem solved

[@hayleyscomet1]

That's awesome . Greetings from Sunny Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

[@beomsoojo3683]

great❤

[@AngelHernandez-dz9jd]

What number parts/colors did you used for the delorean doors/windows

[@davesmith3565]

hey I finally got one of these coming in the mail and I plan on doing the mods for the plate mount and the doors is there a list of the part numbers for the bricks you used that were different color for the modded doors so one could order them from the LEGO site?

[@2bricks]

I’ll have to put a list together!

[@davesmith3565]

@@2bricks thanks I already saw that you can get them on 2 different sites, but if I had what the numbers or at least what type bricks and get the appropriate colors (had NO idea so many color options just for a certain brick type wow). I think for now I will just build it (gonna build it as the part 2 car with the barcode plate) and upgrade (or is it downgrading lol) the doors and the rear panel to swap the plate out in the future thanks for the video and the help!

[@davesmith3565]

I finally built mine this weekend I did one slight 'mod' I ordered a set of the more less smooth technic black pin in place of the ones that came in the build, I swapped em out and now the door has more stiffness in the hinge area and I thought I needed 2 per door but found out I only need 2 so if somebody ever needs a set of em I have extras. I still need to do that mod you did that makes the rear plate unit easy to remove I personally can live with the door windows being 'smaller' so I am leaving them alone.....for now

[@alexanderweng8350]

Please replace the yellow technic bush in the wheel mechanism with light blueish gray ones

[@Leotheexploreryt]

I dont have those black turn pieces can i use one and twos to put them together

[@2bricks]

yes! that would work :)

[@Leotheexploreryt]

@@2bricks ok

[@Swacer]

“Engine pod thingies”? They are the venting towers (single pass cooling tower of sorts) for the reactor. Come on….

[@2bricks]

How foolish of me!!!

[@poykehmusic]

1:09 I added a 1x2 modified plate (with rail) on _each side_ of the license plate. But I also *removed* the blue 1x1x3 brick and replaced it with another 1x2x3 window frame. 3:10 I also removed the cheese slopes, but replaced it with a 1x8 tile, to hide the colourful door's insides, but I might go for the pieces swap soon. I also replace the black "pin with ball" connectors by gray ones. 6:40 I coated the pins with transluscent nail polish (2 coats, let dry well) and the doors hold very well in upper position. I did the same for my old Tydirium Imperial SHuttle's cockpit. -> Another extra modificiation I made is moving the bottom part of the light-switch, so when I press it the light stays on. And it's still very easy to turn off.

[@poykehmusic]

_(As I didn't find the same "pin with ball" connectors in gray (I don't know it they exist), I actually used "axle with ball" gray connectors. The door is stil sturdy enough.)_

[@BlackNoirCos]

Are the rubber bands under any stress in either of the two formations?

[@2bricks]

They don’t really seem to be - it feels like only during the activation of the wheel change do they get stretched any significant amount. They are obviously under tension when the wheels are down but it’s fairly minimal and I think they will last a good long time with no issue.

[@BlackNoirCos]

@@2bricks thx. It’s currently out of stock but I’ll buy it when it’s back in.

[@bradameerbeg2154]

Aaaaaand it sold out…….

[@2bricks]

Big bummer :(

[@gieselats]

Awesome man. Really good job. Behind the drivers seat there should be a panel with red, yellow and green LEDs. If the door is open it is visible that this panel is missing. That could be another modification to be made. Keep up the good work. Stay safe.

[@2bricks]

Thank you!! Yeah I saw that some other folks had done just that and it looks really good! I actually have that included in my minifigure scale delorean time machine which has a video coming very soon for it!

[@thedeegee1601]

I replaced the door slopes with a single 1x8 grey flat tile.

[@2bricks]

That works too! I just wanted mine to be just a tiny bit lower still

[@volkerracho77]

Thank you so much for the tutorial about the doors. I will chang it too. It looks so much better!

[@2bricks]

Thanks!!!

[@gavinv]

Do those pieces at 4:28 get provided in the set or do you have to have them aready? (Where your finger is at 4:28)

[@2bricks]

Those are the additional pieces you would need to buy or source from your spare parts bin- 7 pieces in total - 2 of the 2x8 plate in light bluish grey, 2 of the 1x2 plate in light bluish grey, 2 of the 2x2 L-shaped plate in black, and 1 of the 1x2 modified plate with rail in black.

[@EvanMoon]

Thank you for these tips! Awesome video

[@2bricks]

Thank you!

[@GKafkias85]

I just finished building mine the other day.

[@2bricks]

It’s a lovely set, minor flaws not withstanding, right? 🤩

[@Jwoll944]

2:40 You are also able to move both of the arms up, but I think your mod is so much nicer looking!

[@2bricks]

Thanks!

[@Jwoll944]

@@2bricks You're welcome!

[@cnweaponx]

Very helpful thanks!

[@2bricks]

Glad to hear it!!

[@reci2002]

What I did for the display base was center the "poster" and they had plenty of space on each side where I feel it still looked good

[@2bricks]

That works!

[@reci2002]

@@2bricks Absolutely!

[@DerrickAliyas]

I redesigned the entire rear and front end of the model as well as the interior

[@2bricks]

Nice!

[@DerrickAliyas]

I’ll post pics soon I did my best I’m trying to make it as detailed as possible but it I’m finding it pretty difficult due to the scale

[@JayJayNapalan]

Great mods! Could u share where to buy the pieces needed for these mods? Thanks!

[@2bricks]

You can just go to bricklink and search for the pieces you need, they’re super common! All you have to do is pick out the 6 additional plates in the right colors and add them to a wanted list, then buy them!

[@JayJayNapalan]

@@2bricks thanks! I’m new to this so could u help with direction on finding the part for the back license plate?

[@JayJayNapalan]

@@2bricks thanks I think I figured it out the color is light gray right?

[@2bricks]

Light bluish grey is the modern color, light grey is from the 90’s and is more expensive (plus a different color)

[@JayJayNapalan]

Thanks glad I ordered both colors just in case

[@RMJ1984]

This is one of my all time favorite lego sets. That being said, i'm shocked how many mistakes lego made in this set, they really dropped the ball. The window thing is unacceptable, it looks horrible in its original form, it looks like a tank window or something. This fix makes it more correct, looks better, it's not even a question. Then there is the fact that the doors cannot stay open by themselves. How can you make a lego Delorean and not have one of its biggest features be a thing. The whole reason this car is so awesome besides being able to travel through time, is the fact that the doors can open and stay open. This should really re-release this set and admit they dropped the ball. It seems to be a trend lately that more of more sets feels rushed and lack Q/A.

[@2bricks]

I agree. I think LEGO has been producing so many new sets and elements over the past 4 or 5 years that it’s gotten to the point where they simply can’t keep up and more things like this are slipping through the cracks. I couldn’t believe how illegal the technique used for the dr strange eyeball monster was until I built it, and any person who built it would have seen the same thing so how did it get passed? Who knows. Hopefully they can slow down a little with the volume and instead give every set the level of craft and care they used to be able to

[@CaydeSmax]

imho this is just a prelude teaser for a full blown ucs build, which i will hope will come at some point, basically a bugattic chiron sized set with pretty much every detail covered.