SteveU30 1011 Posted May 2, 2013 These foams fit perfectly in the Lunchbox tyres - I have set in the front and they firmed up the front nicely http://www.modelspor...-products/31994 Yep, I have them fitted also (forgot to put them in the description). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip665 169 Posted May 2, 2013 I think we need a definitive list of what mods you can do to a Lunchbox - mymonsterbeetleisbroken, Blacque Jacque and I put a load together a few years back - I will see if I can find the list - my showroom entry has a lot of them listed but its an oldie... http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=90510&sid=21533 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregM 1109 Posted May 2, 2013 Today, the CRP FX-10 front suspension parts turned up at my door. I can't wait to get them mounted on my Mitsubishi Pajero Wheelie. Could you please write down the dimensions of these foam inserts? Especially the width would be good to know. Most 2.2" monster truck foam inserts I know of are too narrow for the Lunchbox wheels. To enhance the wheelie bar, I got myself a pair of R/C airplane rubber tires on aluminium wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted May 3, 2013 Here you go Greg (they fit perfectly by the way): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip665 169 Posted May 3, 2013 Did you fit them to the rear too Steve? Just curious... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slinky2000 0 Posted May 3, 2013 These also do the trick. The proline ones were out of stock when I ordered mine, but I'm more than happy with them and a perfect fit too. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/schumacher-1-10th-truck-2.2-foam-tyre-insert-soft-/rc-car-products/16890 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted May 3, 2013 Why foam inside tires helps in your opinion? Isn't the wheel more heavy? Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TA-Mark 195 Posted May 3, 2013 Why foam inside tires helps in your opinion? Isn't the wheel more heavy? Yeap. Heavier and much, much less bouncy. Weight closer to the ground (below the COG) is a good thing on a top heavy van. I also put a wrap of cloth tape stuck to the inside the tyre a bit like belting. Helps stop the tyres ballooning so much at high rpm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted May 3, 2013 Yeap. Heavier and much, much less bouncy. Weight closer to the ground (below the COG) is a good thing on a top heavy van. I also put a wrap of cloth tape stuck to the inside the tyre a bit like belting. Helps stop the tyres ballooning so much at high rpm. I like that idea, may have to try that too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip665 169 Posted June 4, 2013 Popped to B&Q last night and picked up some 15x15 U-channel so I can make this adjustment to the FX10 conversion - looks like the perfect solution to me until someone has some new arms moulded! http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11408848 Made a prototype last night and it fits nicely. As soon as its done properly I will report back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip665 169 Posted June 11, 2013 Son no.2 was born on Friday night so progress has been slow! Finally got it all finished tonight - had to shallow the U-channel down to 11mm to make it sit as least obtrusively as possible underneath. A 5mm wide and about 10mm deep slot in each side was enough to slide it perfectly into position providing a nice amount of strength to the setup. Obviously this involves cutting the usual shock mount position to fit the U-channel but a spacer could be used if you wanted to reverse the mod (but why would you?!) Will test drive it tomorrow to see how it goes - the CVA shocks that did have Monster Beetle springs with the largest stiffener are now sprung with Clod Buster springs and no stiffeners at all - giving a similar feel "by hand". Pictures.... Comparison with old setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nexoone 0 Posted November 14, 2019 @SteveU30: Hey Steve, do you still have the pictures of the installation of the FX10 suspension kit? The photos of Photobucket are blurry and I can not really recognize anything. I would like to follow your approach to obstruct the FX10 suspension kit in my LB. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites