RCDamper parts for midnight pumpkin

[07LowRider 18]

Has anyone out there tried any of the rcdamper parts as seen on eBay on their pumpkin or lunchbox and if so do you have any advice on what’s good and what isn’t?  Pics would help as well. 
 

Some of what I’m checking out as follows:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/383513991045
https://www.ebay.com/itm/383299089658

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183823103772
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184068277894

https://www.ebay.com/itm/383299094371

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184108702857

[07LowRider 18]

Anyone?  Bueller?

[KEV THE REV 2307]

I've got the wheelie bar and it is great . I filled the tyre with silicone sealant to bond it to the rim and it gives a good grip . I don't use the alloy front arms as I have modified front double wishbone . I like the alloy lower A part but still have the original plastic A part as it is indestructible - and I have loads of them  . I have the front alloy steering joints / axles and these are also good . I made my own steering arms from Tamiya end joints and 3mm rod and use an alloy servo saver

[07LowRider 18]

Any pics of your setup?

[KEV THE REV 2307]

[07LowRider 18]

How is the turn on that double wishbone?  Can you post a link to that setup?

[Juls1 1660]

The rc damper parts are all GPM parts. As a general rule GPM parts are mid level quality, are best used where you don’t need precision. I would avoid the shock absorbers. 
 

look closely at this rcdamper/gpm Dt03 suspension mount picture attached, pay close attention to how the hinge pins both lean the same direction, as opposed to opposite directions like they should, one suspension arm is leaning way forward giving positive toe where the other leaning way backwards giving negative toe. Brand new parts, I stupidly bought two and both where totally unusable junk and obscenely expensive junk at that. 
 

That being said most of the stuff that doesn’t involve managing or altering geometry is generally ok. In reality most people would buy the part and screw it on and think how pretty it is, then later on wonder why the car handles like it’s made out of sticks and fishing line..... 

If there is a yeah racing or 3racing option, they are almost always superior quality. 

[07LowRider 18]

Fantastic info Juls. Much appreciated. YeahRacing or 3racing are located where?

[07LowRider 18]

What would be a good servo saver/tie rod basic front suspension combo?

[Bash 356]

 

20 hours ago, 07LowRider said:

What would be a good servo saver/tie rod basic front suspension combo?

I like the Kimbrough large servo saver with the stock steering linkages.

[07LowRider 18]

40 minutes ago, Bash said:

 

I like the Kimbrough large servo saver with the stock steering linkages.

What size?  I have a futaba servo 

[Bash 356]

This one: https://www.amainhobbies.com/kimbrough-large-extra-strong-servo-saver-universal-spline-connector-1-kim124/p4584

It has 3 different connectors for different servo brands. The one marked with "F" is for futaba servos. I can also post up some pictures of it installed on my lunchbox (exactly the same as a MP) tomorrow if you would like. 

[07LowRider 18]

Thanks Bash is like to see what ya did

[Bash 356]

Here is the servo saver attached to the car. I can't remember if I had to adjust the lengths of the tie rods, but it was super easy to install and has held up much better than the stock part. Let me know if you have any other questions and I would be happy to answer them. 

 

 

 

[07LowRider 18]

I appreciate it.