LeeMutz 15 Posted April 16, 2013 Have fun with it mate!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cali-bug 1 Posted April 17, 2013 Hello, I am new to the forum and i have a lunch box . I am currently in the process of mounting the motor but by looking at the manual i need a motor spacer D2(missing), and cover with 10tPinion(already have) .. so my question is, if i am planning to used a stock motor do i really need to buy this plastic spacer or can i use other replacement adapters. What options are out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
y2blade 28 Posted April 18, 2013 Hello, I am new to the forum and i have a lunch box . I am currently in the process of mounting the motor but by looking at the manual i need a motor spacer D2(missing), and cover with 10tPinion(already have) .. so my question is, if i am planning to used a stock motor do i really need to buy this plastic spacer or can i use other replacement adapters. What options are out there? Welcome to the forum. Not sure tbh, sorry. Have a look on Ebay as people sell most parts for these, or perhaps contact Tamiya they may well send you one out FOC. All the best Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted April 18, 2013 You need black wheels from Vanessa black edition. Max 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
y2blade 28 Posted April 18, 2013 You need black wheels from Vanessa black edition. Max Yep, I ordered them already...should be here today! Really irks me that it has YELLOW wheels tbh...see here: http://www.tamiyaclu...topic=69885&hl= lol Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
y2blade 28 Posted April 19, 2013 I hate the yellow wheels, Black wheels should be here today. We are having a lot of fun with these trucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
y2blade 28 Posted April 19, 2013 Oh yes, Black wheels came today. More hooning around in the garden with MissB before dinner. So much fun. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted April 19, 2013 I love it - a LB and a MP teaching chickens to fly 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2319 Posted April 19, 2013 I used an upside down original Brat damper for my 5th shock JPEGbay.com - free eBay hosting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted April 19, 2013 Great pictures!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
y2blade 28 Posted April 20, 2013 They both got naked in the garden just now: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zac_F83 117 Posted April 20, 2013 Hello, I am new to the forum and i have a lunch box . I am currently in the process of mounting the motor but by looking at the manual i need a motor spacer D2(missing), and cover with 10tPinion(already have) .. so my question is, if i am planning to used a stock motor do i really need to buy this plastic spacer or can i use other replacement adapters. What options are out there? You need the spacer and cover to run a stock or non stock motor with the stock pinion and the stock pinion is the ONLY pinion IMHO that should be used with the kit as it will get pretty fast in stock form.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted April 20, 2013 Wow. That picture must really be one of the most spectacular ones I've seen in TC so far. TOTALLY awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted May 9, 2013 Finally managed to do the pen spring mod to the rear gearbox mount, took a bit of fine tuning with a Dremel but the result is a nice alternative to the 5th shock mod while retaining the stock look underneath. Some pics: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted May 9, 2013 Finally managed to do the pen spring mod to the rear gearbox mount, took a bit of fine tuning with a Dremel but the result is a nice alternative to the 5th shock mod while retaining the stock look underneath. Some pics: That looks awesome! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Now will you explain us how does that work, Steve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelyking4x4x4 3 Posted May 10, 2013 Here's my almost a pumpkin I've had the body for ages and i picked up an old LB chassis on ebay. Should have it next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted May 10, 2013 Have you got Pumpkin body mounts as they're different to the LB ones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted May 10, 2013 That looks awesome! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Now will you explain us how does that work, Steve? I assume you mean how effective is it? Well, I'd say its somewhere between doing a 5th shock mod and leaving it standard. I had to be quite careful as I have 75mm shocks at the back which are quite stiff so I didn't want to add a lot more stiffness at the rear or it would probably make the bounce worse not better. It certainly drives well on my 'box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted May 10, 2013 I assume you mean how effective is it? Well, I'd say its somewhere between doing a 5th shock mod and leaving it standard. I had to be quite careful as I have 75mm shocks at the back which are quite stiff so I didn't want to add a lot more stiffness at the rear or it would probably make the bounce worse not better. It certainly drives well on my 'box. Sounds pretty good. Actually I was trying to know how does it work, like if the tip of that bolt goes up out of the gearbox's pivot support when pressed? Sorry I'm not too clear putting my idea into words tonight... I'm sleepy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted May 10, 2013 Ah right, yes the metal shaft that protrudes out of each end of the gearbox mount pushes on the head of the bolt which in turn compresses the spring. The threaded part of the bolt then extends out of the back side of the plastic mount. I'll take some pics shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted May 10, 2013 Ah right, yes the metal shaft that protrudes out of each end of the gearbox mount pushes on the head of the bolt which in turn compresses the spring. The threaded part of the bolt then extends out of the back side of the plastic mount. I'll take some pics shortly. That's what I thought, thanks Steve! I think one of the old golden flanged bushings that Futaba packed as extras with their servos might help the performance of the mod. Your work is very good and it is also bringing some more ideas. Hats off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30YrsL8r 97 Posted May 10, 2013 Wow. That picture must really be one of the most spectacular ones I've seen in TC so far. TOTALLY awesome! You realise that's actually a 50-foot long giant balloon that got loose from a parade, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelyking4x4x4 3 Posted May 12, 2013 Have you got Pumpkin body mounts as they're different to the LB ones? Yeah, they came with the body when I bought it ages ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites