Review: Nifeliz F11 Race Car

No matter you are racing car fans or brick-building fans, this will definitely make you excited.

Bonjour, guys! How's going today? Welcome to our blog. I'm Bucky from the Nifeliz team. Nifeliz sets are not Lego but compatible.

As a fan of racing cars, I always want to get my own car model. Today we're gonna review this wonderful Nifeliz F11 Race Car Building Kit and Engineering Toy. Let's see the details together.

—Set details—

I received the package two days after I ordered, which was fast. Well, let's take a look at the packaging box. This set is very exquisitely packaged, so I think it is also very appropriate as a gift. On the box, this says it's recommended for ages 16 and up. I couldn't wait to see what's inside.

I opened the box and there was an instruction manual, a bunch of stickers, a whole bunch of pieces, four wheels, and four hubs. Well, I counted the bags. One, two, three... seventeen. We've got 17 bags. Not too much.

This set consists of 1321 pieces, which is relatively simple for building. I flipped through the manual which is not too thick. It is very clear, indicating every piece in each bag and where it should be built. This will be of great help to beginners.

The large tires among these pieces are really eye-catching. They are exquisitely made.

Wow, there are actually so many nice stickers. It's said that they are the track-version stickers. The pattern of these stickers comes from real racing car paintings. I'm looking forward to putting the stickers on the car model and it would look like a real racing car speeding on the track.

—Completion—

Everything was ready and I started building. I followed the clear instructions to put every piece together and it wasn't too difficult. It took me about four hours to finish it. And it was a great sense of accomplishment when I finished. Block-building is always a good way for me to relax. 

The completed car model measures 21.06 inches long, 9.06 inches wide and 3.94 inches high. It is about the same height as my phone. This 1:8 Scale Nifeliz F11 Race Car model is just the right size to present every detail.

The overall color scheme of the car model is red and black, which is very classic and is the standard color scheme for real racing cars. After putting on the track-version stickers, the bright yellow and black are added to make the car model cooler and more lifelike. I do feel like it is ready to go on the track.

Each piece fits tightly and does not fall apart even though I kept fiddling with it.

I think this set is very suitable for my 14-year-old nephew though the building process could be a little challenging for him. The miniature design enables children to exercise fine motor skills, which is a great way to foster focus and hands-on skills amongst young car enthusiasts. I plan to give one to my nephew as his present for birthday.

—Features—

The details of this Nifeliz F11 Race Car model are far more than I imagined, and every feature and function can correspond to that in a real racing car. I can even enjoy the pleasure of building a Formula 1 car with my own hands while building it. Well, now I'm going to be a top racing engineer! So let's start with the most eye-catching part first.

The first time I saw this car model, what attracted me most was its four big wheels that take up such a large volume. In the real racing car, the car body is made of very lightweight carbon fiber, which needs big and heavy wheels to balance the weight. Large wheels can also produce a gyroscope effect and enhance the stability of the car body. The design details of the car model are pretty realistic.

The wheels are exposed without fenders. This open-wheel design is a standard for F1 races in real life, which can also reduce the danger caused by excessive speed to some extent.

However, the tires of this car model are different from that of everyday cars. Let's take a closer look at it.

—The unique tire design—

The Nifeliz F11 Race Car model even recreates the details of the real track-specific tires. Frist of  all, the tires are smooth overall with very shallow treads, which are very different from the tires we always see on sports car or off-road car models.

Actually all of these meticulous designs are derived from real cars and are based on rigorous science. Real racing cars use smooth tires because they have a larger contact area with the ground and therefore have more grip. A Formula 1 tire is made of synthetic rubber, which heats up under friction caused by the tire running on the track surface. The sliding causes heat build-up in the rubber, making it more malleable and soft. The driver will need to maintain a constant tire temperature, or the tires can overheat and break down rapidly. In a race, a Formula 1 car needs to run about 300 kilometers, and the tires need to be changed at least once in the mid-race.

So changing tires is a necessary part of the race. It's also a highlight outside the track for F1 fans to watch during the race. What amazed me most while watching the race was how fast the F1 car engineers changed the tires. They can finish it usually in a matter of seconds. How is this possible? The first point is that the way a tire is installed on a Formula 1 car is different from that on a common car. The tire is fixed at a single point, with a bolt fixed it directly to the center of the hub. Once the bolt is removed, the tire can be changed easily. The process of changing tires is extremely fast, usually within 5 seconds, and the fastest tire change is currently 2 seconds. After all, every second counts in the race.

Let's turn back to the Nifeliz F11 Race Car model. The tires are designed with the exact same structure as real racing cars, with bolts and a single hub. It looks like I can also experience what it's like to be a real race car engineer. I turned on the stopwatch, pushed the race car around the track, pitted, and started changing tires! I quickly took the red bolts off, removed the tire from the hub, and put them all back on. Let's see how long it took, 30 seconds. It looks like I need to be more proficient to get it right.

—The elaborate design of the car body—

Next, we'll take a look at the awesome entire car body. The entire smooth body of the Nifeliz F11 Race Car model is very aerodynamic. Let's start with the front section.

The front of the car model as a whole gives a sharp sense of impact. The sharp nose cone and the wide front wings, like the beak and the wings of a bird, are light and bold in design.

Look at the front wing, wow, the red front wing is almost tight to the ground. Every part is sharp-edged and aggressive. There are also stickers on the front wing which adds a plus to show its very strong aggression. The stickers say: 'Beyond the Limit'.

In a real race car, the extremely low front wing allows more airflow to be diverted around the tires. This design can provide downforce to keep the car firmly on the ground while driving.

The part between the two front wings is the nose cone. The nose cone has an overall streamlined and slender inverted triangular structure. The Axle hose is added on both sides to make the overall line more smooth and more aesthetically pleasing.

The sticker on the nose cone has Nifeliz's original car logo and race number, which is clearly and nicely printed. The sticker also complements various details that should be found on a real race car, such as the exhaust port. The pattern of the exhaust port is very three-dimensional, like the real one, and can be well integrated into the model as a whole. 

This long nose cone design should come from Ferrari 2015, which is also designed to better channel airflow.

What cannot be ignored is the endplate on each side of the front wing. It's attached to the front wing with gray parts, very detailed. There are also stickers on top of the endplates that draw the finish line of the track and say "RACING" on it. 

I really want to drive this car to see how it feels. With such an aerodynamic front wing design, it must be very thrilling to hear the front wing tearing the wind apart while driving it.

Next, let's look at the middle section.

The very middle of the entire car is the cockpit. The steering wheel is located in the lower front of the seat, with the lower end almost touching the seat. 

At first, I was puzzled when I saw the cockpit. Why is the steering wheel placed so low? With the steering wheel at this height, it is difficult for the driver to enter the cockpit. Could it be a design mistake? After seeing the structure of the real F1 cockpit, I realized that the driver needs to remove the steering wheel to get in and out of the car because their posture is fixed in the cockpit, almost like lying down. In the real car, the seat is bucket-shaped, which is designed to fit more closely and protect the driver's body.

Now let's turn the steering wheel of the car model. You can see the front wheels also turn with it, which is just in line with the rear-wheel-drive standard of Formula 1 cars.

On both sides of the cockpit, you can see the dazzling sidepods. The sticker on sidepods has exaggerated yellow lines matching with a red shell. It feels like the color of burning flames, very beautiful. On the front and middle section, the sticker pattern is continuous in a very smooth black and yellow line, very attractive to me.

And Nifeliz's set also has an original spoilers design in front of the sidepod, which is like two wings that are spread out. This is really awesome.

Further down the sidepods, there is a wide base plate that snaps firmly on the chassis. On a real race car, this design is used to withstand the downward airflow and make the whole body more stable. It's amazing!

Finally, we have the rear section of the car model. It is slightly unassuming to balance the flaring front end. The rear wing is a bit shorter than the front wing, making the whole body more fluid.

The rear section mainly houses the H4 engine. In the real car, the rear-postioned engine makes the front more flexible while making the car more maneuverable. This is a quite realistic design on the car model as I can open the hood and see the engine running as I pushed the car along. You can definitely feel the charm of the machinery as you watch the gears turning.

Two hollow triangular spoilers on both sides of the hood extend outward to the front of the rear wheels, which are actually the unique innovation of Nifeliz. The two spoilers echo the front wing-shaped spoilers on the sidepods, giving the model a more aggressive appearance. I guess it might also be a good idea to add a spoiler in front of the rear wheels in a real racing design to reduce air resistance and improve the stability of the car. This is just my own assumption and you can leave a comment to discuss this idea with me. 

Next, let's take a look at one of the most important aerodynamic components, the rear wing. This cool rear wing is adjustable, and you can use your hands to adjust the angle of the tail. 

What's more, there is a protruding part underneath the rear wing, which is the actuator, and we can adjust the height of the rear wing by moving this part up and down. 

While on the real car, the actuator is actually on the top middle of the rear wing. The actuator mounted on the rear wing is connected to a linkage, which lifts the wing up or down almost instantly. 

I think Nifeliz put the actuator under the rear wing probably to keep the whole look smooth and complete. Mounting this gray piece between the red shell and black chassis is very harmonious.

The whole rear wing system in the real car is called the drag reduction system (DRS), and the actuator is the device that allows part of the rear wing to open up on a straight. Opening the flap reduces aerodynamic drag and makes it easier for the car to accelerate. The word "DRAG RACING" on top of the rear wing of the model also identifies this amazing DRS system.

At the very bottom of the rear wing, you can see two symmetrical and smooth diffusers. In the real car, the diffuser is the flared opening at the rear of the floor and is the part of the car responsible for generating the most downforce from the underside of the vehicle.

By the way, I almost forget another most important part of the model, the suspension. Let's take a look at the whole thing. I stood up and looked down at the whole car. I could clearly see the structure of the suspension on both the front and rear wheels. There are two suspension springs on top of each suspension.

I pressed the body with my hand and felt a very good rebound. I was pleasantly surprised by how flexible the suspension was. The design of this model is so precise that I can even imagine what it would look like when I drive a race car on a corner with the suspension compressed to the extreme. Nifeliz has done a great job with this detail.

After enjoying all the details of this model car, I put it back inside my display shelf. Looking at its angular appearance, flame-like color scheme and smooth body, there is no way it will not deliver a full-on driving experience with all this. The Nifeliz F11 Race Car model is like a phoenix that breaks out of the darkness and spreads its wings to fly. My blood boiled as I watched, reminding me of the thrilling race.

—How I became a race car fan?—

The 2021 F1 World Championship was definitely one of the most dramatic races and the one that started my fascination with racing. The results have been the same for the previous five years and I didn't think they would change this time either. But on the last lap, with a 20-second gap between the Red Bull and the Mercedes, the Red Bull racer Max used an extremely smart strategy and ended up with an incredible win. 

The surprise win of the Red Bull shows me the endless possibilities and fascination of racing. Watching F1 has gradually become one of my hobbies as well because I am also the one who have been pursuing the endless possibilities of life. 

I am sure most of the car fans can hardly forget this race. I am both a racing fan and a block-building fan, so I also hope to experience the passion on the race track by building a racing model of my own. 

Then I came across one of the new car models launched by Nifeliz — the Nifeliz F11 Race Car Building Kit and Engineering Toy. Overall it looks current and very sophisticated. To my surprise, it is not just imitating a particular race car, but integrating the features of many real race cars and  a lot of cool original designs, classic and fashion-forward. It is the perfect choice for me. I believe every F1 fan should take a look at this car model. You won't be disappointed.

—Summary—

Overall, the Nifeliz F11 Race Car Building Kit and Engineering Toy is in premium quality with a very impactful color scheme. There is realistic race car restoration and innovative designs. Every detail is very exquisite. I will definitely put it in my collection. I highly recommend you guys, F1 fans, to try it out.

Here is the link to get this. 

Nifeliz F11 Race Car On Amazon

So thank you for reading, guys. I hope this review was a help. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. Bye-bye.