Smoothing out the Pumpkin

[hornet69]

Are there aftermarket dampers for the Lunchbox and Midnight Pumpkin that help to smooth out the ride some, or is this just a characteristic of the trucks. Or does anyone have any suggestions on it?

[DJTheo]

Tamiya short CVAs fit but don't expect it to become a modern off roader, those cars are supposed to be bouncy and funny.

Cheers

[jozza]

Just add the Tamiya CVA shocks, these will improve the handling enough. Once the Pumpkin has these on it's a fun drive and less bouncy than it would be with the stock shocks. Like DJTheo says, don't expect it to start handling like a modern buggy, it never will. But I found that once I put the CVA dampers on mine it was a lot better, and a good fun drive too.

[hornet69]

Thanks for the help guys, dont want it to be like a modern buggy of course, but I would like to try and see what I can do with my runner Pumpkin to make it a little easier to drive, thanks guys! []

[DimmaDan]

Where can i get these shocks from? And have you guys glued the tyres on as my front ones keep coming off on the inside?

[DJTheo]

Any Tamiya RC part seller should have or be able to order them for you:

Part #50520 CVA Short Shock unit Set II

Cheers

[jozza]

I glued the tyres. Gluing the front ones shouldn't be a problem, but for the rears you might want to use rubber bands on the rims to hold them in place whilst allowing a little slip to protect the gearbox from rough landings.

[DJTheo]

Wouldn't worry much about the gearbox, LB/MP/GH/Hornet etc gearbox is one of the most indestructible ones ever.

Cheers

[DimmaDan]

Those shocks are expensive.

[jozza]

quote:Originally posted by DimmaDan

Those shocks are expensive.

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id="quote">id="quote">I wouldn't agree with that - I picked up a complete new set from a well known uK seller for under £20...