Ad Lav 367 Posted July 17, 2015 As title chaps - really fancy a Wild Willy 2 - don't want it to wheelie, options? Also I picked up a cheap (or I think it was cheap!) Lunchbox last week as well and not into wheelies but like the look! I read somewhere adding weight to the front of the chassis with stop it doing wheelies? Or is the best option to get a different chassis for off roading/beach and grass running? Picked up a genuine Hummer too so getting back into scale rc after a break for a few years. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted July 17, 2015 Buy the MF-01x, build it XS and get a Willy body and some 1.55 offroad wheels. There's your no wheelie 4wd Willy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted July 17, 2015 Perfect - knew somebody would know what chassis it would fit. I'll add some weight to the lunchbox and see how I get on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shenlonco 1156 Posted July 18, 2015 what I do with mine is I relocate the ESC way up front stick tape it right on the steering servo , It won't stop it from doing wheelies but any weight up front helps and you can use the 20 tooth pinion to give it less power off the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted July 18, 2015 Another way of doing it if you have a TX with adjustable channel speed is to reduce the speed of the throttle channel so that acceleration is reduced to just below the point at which the front wheels lift. I did that with my WR-02G and DX4S, and it works a charm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted July 18, 2015 I'll have a look at it later - battery almost charged Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted July 20, 2015 Here's my lunchbox so far... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backlash 481 Posted July 20, 2015 Perhaps you could use a rock crawling trick, and fit some lead mag wheel weights, or some fishing sinkers threaded on a wire around the front wheels to weigh the front down.. Just make sure that you fit the weights evenly around the wheel so as to keep it balanced.. This should give you an idea of what I mean.. At least that way wont require you to upgrade the spring rates to handle the extra weight up front.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted July 20, 2015 Good idea - I could tape some lead weights around the whole wheel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted July 20, 2015 This just turned up 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backlash 481 Posted July 21, 2015 Good idea - I could tape some lead weights around the whole wheel? When I weighted the wheels on my crawler, I used fishing sinkers.. I threaded them onto a piece of 1mm (approx.) galvanized garden tie wire, then wrapped them around the wheel, and twisted the ends of the wire together to keep them secure.. If you need to add or remove some weight, just cut the wire and start again.. When I had finally decided on what weight that I needed/wanted to run in each wheel, I threaded the sinkers onto a fresh piece of wire, then temporarily wound the wire around the wheel to evenly space the sinkers on the wire, then laid the wire and sinkers out on some concrete and gave each sinker a tap with a hammer which slightly squashed each sinker, crimping it in place on the wire so it wouldn't move.. Then I wrapped the wire around the wheel and twitched it into place.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frameskip 63 Posted July 21, 2015 This just turned up More details, please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted July 21, 2015 More details, please! Genuine Tamiya M1025 Hummer, saved from eBay! Plan is to restore it back to a Gulf War looking Hummer. I have ordered a new body from Japan as this has a crack in it - may be salvaged though. Mcfarlane .50 cal and gunner on it way from the states. More to follow in a build thread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted July 21, 2015 Nearing completion 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted July 21, 2015 Do I sense a military theme to your fleet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted July 21, 2015 Maybe... I love Tamiya Rc tanks and have had four in the past. Currently have a Sherman in 'Fury' mode Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frameskip 63 Posted July 22, 2015 More to follow in a build thread! Great news. I'll definitely be following your progress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emory70 153 Posted July 26, 2015 I have a ww2 sitting on a shelf, waiting for inspiration. Had one a little over ten years ago. Never went off road. Thinking this will be the same way. I'm not worried about stopping wheelies, but want it to actually handle on the street. With some judicious trimming, you can flip the wheelie bar upside down to limit wheelie height. With enough power, though, it can induce some hilarious, yet destructive shenanigans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted July 29, 2015 With a pretty body I'd be worried about it getting scratched!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emory70 153 Posted August 5, 2015 That's what I love/hate about the Willy. The body. So nice, so delicate, so not available in lexan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s2-g2 432 Posted August 14, 2015 One of my runner WW2 drivers likes to carry an old motor around on his front bumper. Not the most elegant solution, but it does the trick... You could probably use some of the flat/plate weights or tungsten putty we use on Pine Wood Derby cars for the Cub Scout races.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ad Lav 367 Posted August 22, 2015 Not to worry now - I sold it and bought a Tamiya Leopard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted August 22, 2015 Not to worry now - I sold it and bought a Tamiya Leopard Well now dont start a new thread on how to make a Leopard wheely ;-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted August 23, 2015 Could be interesting.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites