Soon to be Pumpkin owner

[Dakratfink 967]

I’ve recently gotten an eBay Deal on a metallic edition Pumpkin.  Every thing appears To be in good working order and other than installing bearings it should not need a complete tear down. 
 

So, ive never owned any CW-01  I’ve read about and watched all about the “essential moDa’”

1. I have a set of vintage kyosho platinum shocks but they are closer to 95mm eye to eye. Is this too long? I can shorten them to 85mm internally by putting some fuel tubing inside.

2. For body mounts , are the re-re posts any better or do they shear off of you look at them ? What is the  Best option ( Ampro, Aluminium? Some home remedy option ? ) 

3. To remedy the axle slap problem :

a) 5 th shock mod 

b) ampro transmission brace 

c ) fishing line mod 

d) some other option. ( to include beefing up the little stock springs ) 

 

[Jonnythefox87 61]

Aluminium body mounts all the way! 

As for axle slap, I initially used a 5th shock but didn't like it as I don't think I used a firm enough shock. I now use the fishing line mod and I've got the tension just right and it works perfectly for a fraction of the price. I heard on a video somewhere that the fishing line/5th shock mod are better than the chassis brace as they still allow for some movement at the front of the gearbox which helps when the rear shocks compress. I haven't actually used the chassis brace so can't comment on personal experience 

[Dakratfink 967]

2 hours ago, Jonnythefox87 said:

Aluminium body mounts all the way! 

As for axle slap, I initially used a 5th shock but didn't like it as I don't think I used a firm enough shock. I now use the fishing line mod and I've got the tension just right and it works perfectly for a fraction of the price. I heard on a video somewhere that the fishing line/5th shock mod are better than the chassis brace as they still allow for some movement at the front of the gearbox which helps when the rear shocks compress. I haven't actually used the chassis brace so can't comment on personal experience 

Thanks for the advice.  I looked up the Hot Racing Aluminium ones but they don’t seem to be available anywhere l, but I did find some called Jazrider brand on eBay. I think I’ll be ordering those sooner than later. I did also consider trying to kill 2 birds with one stone and fab up a shock tower brace that can double as Velcro body mount , but that will be a more down the road thing. 
 
Re: shock length. Did I read correctly somewhere the Proper  length is 85mm  eyelet  to eyelet ?  I guess I’ll try my 95 mm shocks and shorten them internally if need I'm looking forward to the postman dropping this thing on my doorstep the next few days 

[Jonnythefox87 61]

No problem 

shock length- I went for 75mm front and 85mm rear , eyelet to eyelet. Had to put some rubber on the shaft at the front to stop it bottoming out and rubbing on the body ( see picture)

I also did the front brace/body mount mod, albeit mine is the lunchbox body. It’s easy enough to do, I used aluminium knitting needle!

theres so many mods for these trucks, I’m dubious as to whether some actually make a noticeable difference but it’s fun trying!

[Dakratfink 967]

On 8/10/2020 at 5:07 AM, Jonnythefox87 said:

No problem 

shock length- I went for 75mm front and 85mm rear , eyelet to eyelet. Had to put some rubber on the shaft at the front to stop it bottoming out and rubbing on the body ( see picture)

I also did the front brace/body mount mod, albeit mine is the lunchbox body. It’s easy enough to do, I used aluminium knitting needle!

theres so many mods for these trucks, I’m dubious as to whether some actually make a noticeable difference but it’s fun trying!

Will 85mm front and rear work? 
I found a crazy good deal on some short traxxas GTR shocks which are advertised as 87mm overall( which should be 85mm eyelet  to eyelet) 

[Jonnythefox87 61]

If I'm completely honest, I don't know. I looked at other threads on here and YouTube videos and the vast majority of people used 75mm on the front, it also helps with the camber

[Dakratfink 967]

12 hours ago, Jonnythefox87 said:

If I'm completely honest, I don't know. I looked at other threads on here and YouTube videos and the vast majority of people used 75mm on the front, it also helps with the camber

I suppose either way I’ll need another  pack of U shock mounts.