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I've triple checked everything, i can't figure out the actual cause, but i will. For now it works, i will contact Tamiya about getting a replacement parts tree for these pieces and go from there.

Update 2: The front of the chassis is warped or something, as i have tried everything to get it to run smooth and now it does once i shimmed it where the 2 halves meet. i have to seal it, the bumper covers the front ones but its smooth as silk now. not sure what happened. Also yes i realzied shortly after my right shock was upside down...lol

UPDATE: I tore down the front end, removed some excess grease, put it back together before screwing it in all was well, as soon as i screwed the screws to snug it was back but not as bad. Loosened the trans bottom screw and it got better, loosened all 3 and its fine... i am at a loss, i clearly can't run it loose if i snug the top 2 (on the front trans) and leave the bottom one about 3 turns loose its way smoother but it still has a weird chatter. maybe i just need to clean the diff and start over? i did nothing different from the rear and its fine so i am lost...lol

Finally got all 4 shocks on the Lunchbox, and now im mid teardown of the MF-01x already due to some weirdness in the front trans/diff

Alright ill tear it down tonight and get pics in case i miss something you might not

Here ya go, sorry for the quality, it should get better after a few hours but you will see what im talking about

Only thing i did was use the cow RC udder butter waterproof grease. Maybe i put too much in the diff. like the front diff doesn't do the one wheel spin one way and the other the other, it spins both at the same time and sometimes slips a little gonna do what ya said and open her up. I'll post a video in a few to show ya

Thanks for that Honza. Now one last question, i haven't run it yet but i tried just rolling it forward and back on the desk and it feels like it got a lot of resistance. not binding but its very strong, is this normal? My Granite BLX (arrma) is also shaft driven 4wd but brushless and is no where that hard to move. I hope i didn't put too much grease (cow RC udder butter) this is my first real kit so im not sure. EDIT I am now wondering if i did something wrong in the front diff, on the rear i can spin one wheel and the other spins the other way, in the front i can't unless i block the back wheels and then it's very difficult. Is it supposed to not be like the rear? I may have to pull it apart to make sure

Following along as i just built this and my yeah racing kit will be here by Feb...lol If i run the provided wheels or a slightly taller wheel like a TC wheel do you think i will run into the same issues on the rear with the knuckle? Also do you think the TL01 gear set would benefit a off road setup using a 13.5t motor? I will do a build (re-build?) thread once all my parts are in. Thanks!

So i just ordered the Yeah racing suspension kit, and Tamiya aluminum servo mount (scored both for $45 bucks as i had Amazon credit points...lol). It should arrive by February so I will post a build thread then with the upgrades My TRF shocks should be in Wed and my aluminum driveshaft should be here today. I was wondering how big/tall of a wheel/tire can i go on this without messing up the suspension, to be honest I am not a huge fan of the stock rims it comes with. Something either more close to VW wheels or really any ones that give me a bit more ground clearance would be nice. Thanks!

Thanks guys, makes total sense. This has been a fun build so far other than taking apart the frame extension like 5 times cause they didn't fit right only to be because I made them backwards...lol also had to pull the driveshaft out again to re-add shims and had to pull the front trans apart because the right front axle would not go in just needed to adjust the gear (i think i added a touch too much grease) and for the life of me i can barely see the the pinion mesh...lol all is good now except i don't have a tamiya plug battery...lol gonna get the esc plug changed over today and have the guys at the LHS show me how to make sure the mesh is solid before i run it

I give ya credit for have a good sense of humor man, he if they likes it then that's all that matters.

OK so i noticed on the instructions the front out-drives only have o-rings on the inner cup and not the outer one where the dog bone sits? Is this a misprint or does it really not use them like everywhere else. I have 4 spare o-rings so i can add them if need be. Thanks!

Saw this on the Tamiya legends facebook and wanted to see if anyone knows what this car is: It's not mine it is part of some guys collection and someone wanted to know what it was Thanks!

As a painter and artist, this color combo is very hard to digest, but to each their own and the paint work came out well.

That's a pre-load spring so I should be able to do that, i'll fidgit with it tomorrow

Started fitting new shocks i got at my LHS, also relocated the battery inside and my lipo alarm. Got foam under the battery, just figuring out actual mounting. Shocks are Pro-lines the, fronts are great the rears need to be moved back some as they are a little stiff. I haven't added oil as i needed to get screws. \

Started tearing my lunchbox down for bearings and then added pro-line shocks (still need the rear extender) and relocated my battery to the inside

Got my VW Beetle Rally and also my Cow RC Magnetic work mat and Udder Butter (waterproof grease in a big ole syringe) came along with my black Lunchbox body

Good cause my LHS owner is able to get the kit for me also he ordered my TRF shocks for the MF and might be able to get my yeah racing set faster than from overseas, so fingers crossed!

I felt this coming at the start of your post...lol I think you are right, but i am gonna start with the MF to get my feet wet, it has been a long time and even though i built a lunchbox like 4 days ago it's no where as complicated as the MF or as you have shown the XV. So i'll use the MF as a learning car and graduate to the XV once i feel more confident thanks for your input Juls1!

Awesome, let me ask you one last question (sorry i know some stuff but i need to learn a lot more.} Is the XV-01 more capable than the MF-01x? I only ask because i see posts where people compare them and like the TA07 (which is way out of budget) and i just want to make sure i am not making the wrong choice. I love the Beetle but i also love Lancia so it's a toss up body wise. And while i have the bearings already for the MF, its a 20 dollar loss if i get a XV but the XV is like 100 more for just the kit, does it have oil shocks and bearings already? Maybe i am getting ahead of my self, i am sure i am gonna have fun building either way.

Awesome, thanks for your input I can't find that exact one here in the states unless this is it? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Speed-Passion-Competition-V3-Sensored-Brushless-Motor-13-5r-SPA138135V3/132600279078?epid=1701787080&hash=item1edf97b026:g:VeUAAOSwFWda4zXF The one MMM one i found was 120 bucks...lol

@TurnipJF How is this one https://www.amazon.com/TrackStar-Turnigy-Sensored-Brushless-approved/dp/B00V2VYM2I what do mean by module? I find sets of them but im not sure which tooth count to get would this work? https://www.amazon.com/Dreamyth-3-175mm-Off-road-Monster-Brushless/dp/B074QL3983

Awesome thanks Turnip, already have a 2s lipo hardcase, ill get a steel pinion and a 13.5t motor