Frog Jumper 3661 Posted November 24, 2015 I have a single swing arm still on the sprue... I think its a Left Side??? I'll check when I get home... Terry Yeah, its a left side if you want it... Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted November 24, 2015 Do you confirm me please that The Frog CVD are the same of the Monster Beetle and that they fit on the Wild One too? Many thanks Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastino 1085 Posted November 24, 2015 Frog CVD fit on WildOne, but I don't know if the're the same supplied with MB2015 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted November 25, 2015 Thanks. Waiting for more informations. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo68 1049 Posted November 25, 2015 Well I finished building mine (my little brother bought it for us, how cool is that), and here's my take.I understand Tamiya keeping the price point down and that's a good thing, but I have some proper bearings on the way. I dunno, It didn't bother me so much during the 80's when I first had one of these......maybe having higher spec kits has spoiled me.The Shock pistons/shafts.....well they do work ok, I just felt disappointed that it wasn't a shaft/e-clips and changeable pistons.....kind of minor. I'm about to chuck my TRF shocks on it just for ****s and giggles.The steering. Well one of the design flaws of this buggy (much as I love it) was the fact that they slapped large wheels onto gear that wasn't best suited to run them.In this case (bravo for the dogbones/CVbearing) the steering wanders quite a bit over bumps and what have you and needs constant tweaking. It's like the servo horn base is skipping teeth and moving about under stress. I've already ended up with the steering canted over in one direction and having to be stripped and reassembled. So I'm thinking a metal geared servo and stronger steering horn/servo saver set up.I also had that issue where on of the rear axles/swing arms was moving funny when I rotated the wheel. It seemed to be binding so I removed the o-ring in the drive cup and that fixed it.Any suggestions on fixes and parts would be really cool thx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted November 25, 2015 Bunch of these available: http://r.ebay.com/oysGKq I bought one, just to stick in the spare parts bin... They ain't making any more anytime soon! Terry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo68 1049 Posted November 25, 2015 Update on my last post. I put my TRF shocks (from a 501) on my beetle as well as the servo horn from same.Drives like a different buggy. A bit more point and shoot, more composed over bumps.Amazing the difference it makes. Still getting wheels jammed one way or t'other when I clip solid objects though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted November 25, 2015 Bunch of these available: http://r.ebay.com/oysGKq I bought one, just to stick in the spare parts bin... They ain't making any more anytime soon! Terry Dang! Someone came in and bought them all last night... I'm glad I saw them when I did! Terry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted November 25, 2015 Dang! Someone came in and bought them all last night... I'm glad I saw them when I did! Terry LOL how much u wanna bet it was jsourbeck or crunchy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted November 25, 2015 LOL how much u wanna bet it was jsourbeck or crunchy? Ha! No kidding! Terry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1499 Posted November 26, 2015 Well i do have some coming .. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted November 27, 2015 Don't have any of these laying around, do you? If u still need these I found the matching one for a complete pair of new trailing arms. Pic below. Yours just for cost of postage ~ $5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirteen30 74 Posted November 27, 2015 sorry to throw this back onto the trans topic, but I was wondering if theres been any update on those trans reinforcements? I am assuming its just an alternative to the old frogshot mod and the thorp setup. Really looking to make my Mud Blaster run a bit better as it finally has a 2015 MB rear assembly and I am not really looking forward to possibly rebuilding it after a weekend of solid use. I take it as though doubling up the trans plates is not enough strength aswell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mheald 351 Posted November 27, 2015 sorry to throw this back onto the trans topic, but I was wondering if theres been any update on those trans reinforcements? I am assuming its just an alternative to the old frogshot mod and the thorp setup. Really looking to make my Mud Blaster run a bit better as it finally has a 2015 MB rear assembly and I am not really looking forward to possibly rebuilding it after a weekend of solid use. I take it as though doubling up the trans plates is not enough strength aswell? I think it's more than strong enough personally, the issues I've been having were with the new driveshafts. I'll get some more of these plates printed next week and get more screws, nuts and washers ordered and then start taking orders. Had a mad few weeks with work so I've not been able to look at it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whahooo 465 Posted November 27, 2015 Dang! Someone came in and bought them all last night... I'm glad I saw them when I did! Terry Dang! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted November 29, 2015 Just an FYI - these are a new thing! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alloy-Front-Lower-Arm-for-Tamiya-Monster-Beetle-Frog-Subaru-Brat-/131663692272 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alloy-Front-Upper-Arm-for-Tamiya-Monster-Beetle-Frog-Subaru-Brat-/141840418188 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya monkey 243 Posted November 29, 2015 ****** sold out, will keep an eye on the next lot to come up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1499 Posted November 29, 2015 Just an FYI - these are a new thing! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alloy-Front-Lower-Arm-for-Tamiya-Monster-Beetle-Frog-Subaru-Brat-/131663692272 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alloy-Front-Upper-Arm-for-Tamiya-Monster-Beetle-Frog-Subaru-Brat-/141840418188 From RC-LOVER so more will come . Good as i would like some of them .. Thanks Beef . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted November 30, 2015 Just an FYI - these are a new thing! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alloy-Front-Lower-Arm-for-Tamiya-Monster-Beetle-Frog-Subaru-Brat-/131663692272 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alloy-Front-Upper-Arm-for-Tamiya-Monster-Beetle-Frog-Subaru-Brat-/141840418188 I saw those... They look really nice, but I'm not sure its worth the $$$... Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted November 30, 2015 I saw those... They look really nice, but I'm not sure its worth the $$$... Terry Guess what's back up on the FleaBheyz: http://r.ebay.com/QzO8Mb http://r.ebay.com/2AXwBu Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spankrjs 77 Posted November 30, 2015 I always thought that this was a good DIY fix for the gearbox, but never tried it: http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175377 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirteen30 74 Posted December 1, 2015 Hey there's a decent idea. Might whip some of those up tomorrow, and start breaking in the new rear end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo68 1049 Posted December 1, 2015 AAAAAAAAAAANd I broke the servo horn.......New High Torque servo save kit on the way. An Ally one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted December 3, 2015 A second set of black CRP 1606 has appeared on EBAY... I'm surprised no one has picked up the less expensive red set... http://www.rcchopshop.com/crp/1606.html http://r.ebay.com/pwF6Sd http://r.ebay.com/nKnJYO Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qatmix 794 Posted December 4, 2015 Why would anyone want to stick metal arms on a truck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
