Problemchild 2149 Posted June 3, 2020 So I was looking at some wild one pics and noticed that some had a brace between the 2 metal shock towers. so did some looking around found this at RC mart... https://www.rcmart.com/gmade-junfac-aluminum-shock-brace-silver-for-tamiya-fav-wild-one-j200211-00074928 did some research and JunFac seem to make a lot of decent stuff and are stocked at all the big model stockists so ordered a few. move on 2 weeks and they arrive whaaaaaaat - **** it I’ve ordered a FAV set and the wild one is different. so I recheck the add - nope it says it’s for wild one and FAV and i look around again and yeah both vehicles are the same. then it dawns on me.... I’ve fitted the shock towers on the wrong sides! I’m so dim! so take off the body and the first thing I see is the massive left and right marked on the towers. I’ve done it correctly!! so I check the instructions again yup that’s what I’ve done yup that’s what I’ve done so I drop RC mart an email and JunFac both got back to me quickly (can’t fault that) RC mart asked me to measure so I did It defo doesn’t fit and then the bit that surprised me and why I’m writing this post is I got info of how to fit from JunFac...... are they kidding? im not even sure the body will fit on with the shock towers flipped and why add strength between the towers then use a flimsy brass bushing the wrong way round etc etc etc why did they not just make the brace the correct length?? am I missing something here?? JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted June 3, 2020 53 minutes ago, Problemchild said: am I missing something here?? Nope, you've been had. That's really poor. ....*deletes from basket* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted June 3, 2020 They emailed me and have categorically told me that is how it’s been designed!! lets hope RCMart give me a refund as it’s not really fit for purpose JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted June 3, 2020 So let’s not make it the correct length to fit to the model, let’s make it shorter and then hope the buyer can modify his chassis and body work for it to fit - haha JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted June 3, 2020 Isn't that a brace that goes between the rear shock mounts? I think that's why they says it fits the FAV and the WO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted June 3, 2020 It says in the details that it “increases shock tower stiffness” and this pic.... ...is direct from JunFac as the designer / manufacturer as how to fit in my eyes they have designed it based on am incorrectly built wild one JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted June 3, 2020 Wheres that pic from? Can't see that pic on the junfac or rcmart site... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted June 3, 2020 If you find the right parts for a front and rear brace please share the links as I would like these parts for my Wild One as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Static Age 65 Posted June 3, 2020 I used some 6mm diameter alloy bar & made my own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted June 3, 2020 I did the same on mine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted June 3, 2020 3 hours ago, toyolien said: Wheres that pic from? Can't see that pic on the junfac or rcmart site... From an email directly from JunFac (the manufacturer) when I contacted them JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted June 3, 2020 58 minutes ago, toyolien said: I did the same on mine. That’s perfect - any links to where I can get some would be v much appreciated thats stunning JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted June 3, 2020 I just used some 6mm alu bar i bought from b and q. Then i drilled and tapped either end to suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted June 3, 2020 Ah - I see I’ll have to find some taps JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted June 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Problemchild said: Ah - I see I’ll have to find some taps JJ Plenty of those at B & Q as well 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted June 3, 2020 Hahahahaha I’ll fit one on each end JJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted June 4, 2020 This is getting interesting with RC Mart too who seem to state the manufacturer’s solution means it is fit for purpose. then its misrepresented in my eyes. It says it fits a wild one and a FAV - it does not. It fits a modified model - badly thoughts? JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisRx718 4470 Posted June 4, 2020 I think you're correct, but I also think you stand little chance of gaining anything. If you still have the packaging, your best hope is to return it and ask RCMart for a refund. Then all you can do is leave a product review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted June 4, 2020 Yeah - that’s all I’m after JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Problemchild 2149 Posted June 6, 2020 Refunded by RCMart in store credit let’s hope they revise the design JJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted June 6, 2020 On 6/3/2020 at 11:06 AM, toyolien said: I did the same on mine. For some reason I'm becoming a fan of the red/orange combination. Nice buggy there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted June 6, 2020 1 minute ago, mongoose1983 said: For some reason I'm becoming a fan of the red/orange combination. Nice buggy there. Thanks. Unfortunately I sold this not long after I took that photo. It's the only car I've ever regretted selling...☹ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted June 6, 2020 Oh, and that incredible Grasshopper on the back... just WOW. haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted June 6, 2020 To be honest, I cannot imagine that brace doing much. The front of a wild one/FAV doesn't have much weight, so the dampers dont do a lot, and they would be hard pressed to move those alloy mounts anyway. Bit like the lunchbox strut braces people make. More for eye sore/candy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted June 6, 2020 26 minutes ago, berman said: To be honest, I cannot imagine that brace doing much. The front of a wild one/FAV doesn't have much weight, so the dampers dont do a lot, and they would be hard pressed to move those alloy mounts anyway. Bit like the lunchbox strut braces people make. More for eye sore/candy. The alloys mounts bend in a roll over. Happened to me several times when I used to race the Wild One on a high grip astro turf track. The brace, although looks horrible actually works. 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites