ChaoL
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Yes, I was really annoyed by those two miserable springs too. Fitted the 5th shock two weeks after purchase the MP. I have to say its very nice. I am afraid I can not give you any help on buying the fx10 suspension. The only things I have done to my MP are 5th shock, rubber sealed ball bearing and a sport-tuned RS540. And I do not have any plan to upgrade any other parts unless they are broken!
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Yes I have to admit the MP/LB chassis has a lot of problems. I think the pleasure of owning these vintage trucks (like the people owing the vintage cars in real world) is spending time on modifying, improving as well as fixing the truck/car with passion and enjoy the time when they are running well. Just my personal point of view
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Thanks for the method mate. When I change the new gearbox case I will definitely use a more advanced way like yours. So far my epoxy method works really not bad. I found the epoxy has formed new thread inside and it also provides some frictions against the screw to keep it from loosing. I ran the MP this afternoon on a very bumpy area (with little stones everywhere) for around 40 minutes and the screw stayed there very well (before I had to tighten both screws after such a bumpy run). Will see how long it will last well. I attached a youtube link introducing how to repair the plastic thread https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqRsLGa8w0w. Of course there are more videos about this topic. Those who do not have appropriate tools could consider this way as a quick fix
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Thanks mate. I think the long screw inside the gearbox will touch the differential gear. But when I change the whole gearbox case I will consider your suggestion of making the thread first then put the screw in. The reason I stripped them is I often over tightened the screw cos they keep becoming loose after running on bumpy roads for a while. I think I also will look for the metal-plastic thread lock to keep it from loosing again and again.
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Hi All, I upgraded my plastic bushings to rubber sealed bearing this afternoon. During the dissembling of gearbox I found the thread of the screw holding the rear axle mount was stripped both side. I searched a little bit and found solutions like CA glue or even changing the whole plastic part. Eventually I chose the brutal way which is using the epoxy to bond the mount to the rear gearbox permanently! Will change the whole gearbox case and mounts together if needed in the future. I would like to ask some experience from you experts how to deal with the stripped thread. Are there plastic to metal thread lock? [picture: epoxy is curing:)]
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MP Imbalanced Wheelie
ChaoL replied to ChaoL's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
I made my 5th shock's travelling distance very short so it will travel to the end right before the motor hit the right rear shock spring (you can have a look at my first post at this forum). I think this design will do two good things: 1. travelling to the end of the shock early will provide enough support for the car body to rise, which leads to wheelie. 2. It avoids the motor from hitting the rear shock which might dislocate the spring when running. However, my design also has drawback. The repeated hitting of shock body and lower mount might cause the whole shock break and the oil does leak quickly!! I installed the 5th shock about 3 weeks ago and now the lower mount is full of oil and dirt. But I won't care about it cos this shock is just for the support when the MP starts and provide the semi-independent suspension effect like what those two fragile axle springs do. I will see how long this 5th shock will last with my current design. -
MP Imbalanced Wheelie
ChaoL replied to ChaoL's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
I disassembled the two rear wheels, cleaned the surface, reapplied more tyre bond and then reassembled them. It seems the problem had gone away. Its wired then cos I did this last time and the problem remained. I remember there is a saying "The truck racing is not an exact science" lol. Btw, I tried the throttle trick by Mark, which is quite funny actually. When the trick is successful, the MP could do smoother wheelies than just brutally pulling the throttle to the end. -
MP Imbalanced Wheelie
ChaoL replied to ChaoL's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
Its true. I did nothing to it except for the 5th shock mod and it was after those two little spring broke. I will stay will the stock shock (most people won't call them shocks ^^) currently as the bouncy feeling is what I like lol. -
MP Imbalanced Wheelie
ChaoL replied to ChaoL's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
The trick sounds quite fun! I will try it this evening. I would like to stick with the MP as I really like its appearance. -
MP Imbalanced Wheelie
ChaoL replied to ChaoL's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
Good theory and solution mate! In fact, I have been thinking to make some wheelie bar mod for a while. Definitely worth a try even if this is not the main reason for the imbalance. I just think the stock wheelie wheel is too small and fragile ^^. -
MP Imbalanced Wheelie
ChaoL replied to ChaoL's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
I think your suggestion makes sense mate. although I already glued my tyre on the rim but with only 4 points having glue on each side of the tyre. I found at some places where the tyre bond was applied the glue got a bit loose and thus might lead to the imbalanced traction. I have reapplied more glue to the tyre and rim. I will test it tmrw or later and update the situation. Cheers. -
Hi Experts! Recently I found my MP can not do continuous wheelies. When I pulled the full throttle, the MP would begin to wheelie, however, immediately the wheelie will finish (In less than 1 sec). It seems the two rear wheels did not give equal traction and the whole car lose balance and can not keep head up wheeling. My experience is quite limited. Did anyone ever met this problem? Any help or suggestion is welcomed! Cheers.
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Viscosity of damper oil
ChaoL replied to ChaoL's topic in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers
Thank you very much for your answer! I think I will add a o ring for buffering when the limit of travel is reached.