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So, I’ve lined the tyres with foam to harden them up. I’ve set the shocks up for a firmer ride. Going to try that, and then rubber cement them once I’m sure I prefer that.

I wet sanded the body and re-sprayed the damage. I also re-sat the servo, so the LB runs straight without trimming.

Definitely going to order new batteries, I’d like one that doesn’t sit in the lower housing.

Any tips on improving the wheelie bar, and strut mounts? I’ve seen you can order threaded bars online, is this sufficient?

Thanks.

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On 6/28/2019 at 10:57 PM, waterbok said:

Servo, yeah you can move it more to the side so the rotating is in the middle, you have to make a hole for that.

Braces are DIY.

I did a thread on Tamiyabase on the lunchy so you could check over there, same user name.

Ok thanks 

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On 6/27/2019 at 7:28 PM, waterbok said:

I would stick to the standard tires, the GF spike ones are great but are softer and have way more grip in corners. The lunchy will slide less and tipp over a lot more. 

I have two LB one stock front and one double wishbone and I must confess with the right oil damper setup stock wasn't that bad and way better on jumping.

I do have front and rear braces to reinforce where the dampers attach to the tub plus a fifth shock. Kind of looks cooler than al the other solutions.

Aluminium body mounts from UK eBay seller.

You can also center the servo but need equal length (longer) steering links.

And to remove most of the slop on the front I out some washers and shims here and there.

Have you centered the servo?

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23 hours ago, Cephas said:

I opted for all the Ampro mods as you have to import them, with the different wheels it handles ace. Although not like a Lunchbox any more.

That looks incredible! Love it! I am tempted by the AmPro transmission brace, I just hate the thought of paying more in shipping than the part!

I’d like the best possible battery to fit with the setup I have, ideally one that fits in the tub? I had a look on eBay at LiPo batteries, but I’m not clued up enough to understand the connections and how they differ.

Any ideas on wet sanding to respray the shell where it’s rolled?

Thanks

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On 6/27/2019 at 7:28 PM, waterbok said:

I would stick to the standard tires, the GF spike ones are great but are softer and have way more grip in corners. The lunchy will slide less and tipp over a lot more. 

I have two LB one stock front and one double wishbone and I must confess with the right oil damper setup stock wasn't that bad and way better on jumping.

I do have front and rear braces to reinforce where the dampers attach to the tub plus a fifth shock. Kind of looks cooler than al the other solutions.

Aluminium body mounts from UK eBay seller.

You can also center the servo but need equal length (longer) steering links.

And to remove most of the slop on the front I out some washers and shims here and there.

Awesome advice. Thanks! Where do you get the front and rear braces please?

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That is amazing! I think I’ll give that a miss. I’m surprised that you can’t get ahold of metal gearing? Seems like that would be better than the plastic supplied.

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What motor should I get to make it daft fast?😂

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3 minutes ago, graemevw said:

Depends what glue you use. 

I’ve got some rubber cement, that I bought to refit a piece on some trainers that peeled around the edge?

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Is there a better motor than the Sport Tuned 540, I’m not adverse to changing that.

I’ve seen the Ampro stuff, but I couldn’t see a UK seller, only import?

Spike tyres sound great, I’ll have a look at that.

Where’s the best place to buy a 2s lipo? The batteries I’ve seen some have a different connection, and sit inside the tub?

Did you just cut any foam to fit inside the tyre? Seems a cheap upgrade, if it offers more balance?

Anyone tried a strut brace across the suspension arms? Would that be worth doing?

I’ll check out the other two suggestions now.

Thanks. 

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Awesome thanks. Would you be able to get the tyres off the rims without damage? Thanks.

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Hi all,

New to builds, having had my Dad make me a Super Blackfoot as a kid. My cousin had a LB, and I always loved how mental it was to drive😂

My missus bought me one as a gift back in February and having put it all together, and immediately crashing it, I decided I wanted to look at making it fun but better to drive.

To date I’ve installed a Tamiya Sports Tuned motor, metal bearings, and this evening I’ve installed oil filled shocks. Having just taken it out, it seems to sit better under load.

I will say it pulls a touch to the left, and I’m almost certain that the wheels are spinning inside the tyres.

So my questions are the following:

How can I make the car better than stock beyond those adjustments?

Should I have replaced the pinion with the motor upgrade?

Foam in the tyres or not bother?

What’s the best battery setup to choose?

Where can I get a transmission strut brace in the UK, as I don’t want to do the 5th shock mod?

Sanding down the damage on the body for re-spraying, what’s the best process?

Sorry, lots of questions but I’m very new to this.

Kind Regards,

Carl