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The Supermodels' design
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The Supermodels' design
The Supermodels, with expert Dai, aim to build a low-riding electric-powered racer with a lightweight tubular chassis and aerodynamic faring. The Supermodel scavengers begin raiding the scrapheap and hit the jackpot when they stumble upon an electric motor from a mobility vehicle.

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Red herringsThe Supermodels scavengeSpeeding to the finish lineGearbox gaff
Clutching at strawsStalling for timeA pushoverStrutting their stuff
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