jason3249 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Are the CRP arms a direct replacement for the originals ? Talk to my grand master Flash... Dont forget the progress pics of your build too The arm's have to be cut down abit then you got to make longer linkages that's about it.... its easier then it looks have you fitted it yet flash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_d_fox Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) The little clip parts which press in above the spring add preload. This doesn't adjust the stiffness of the spring, just the amount of weight before the spring comes into affect. Add in one of the fat clips which will allow the suspension to sit flatter before it starts to sag. In that case i must have faulty shocks... i have almost all of the clips inserted to the shocks and they still sag... Think i'll strip them off and make sure they are oiled up properly... The arm's have to be cut down abit then you got to make longer linkages that's about it.... its easier then it looks have you fitted it yet flash... I'll keep an eye out for a set then... at the moment they can go on the wish list as i want a few others bits first Edited November 12, 2012 by n_d_fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3249 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Think flash has got a set going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_d_fox Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Think flash has got a set going... I know ... was waiting for him to come back to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 who me, ive been busy lately with life and stuff, mine are half fitted i have the screw type axels but need a set with the bar and grub screw in the back to fit them properly and some turnbuckles as i have run out of bits in my spares box, yep 4-5mm has to come off the length of the arm on one endso it site in the holes Mr fox you can have them for what thay cost me there new in the packet, PM me on other news i cracked my windscreen modding it to fit the shell last night, also got to flat back the last coat of clear as its go patchy/flat in strips, the cause was my reg stuck on my compressor = to much air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 does this have gold plating i cant see............................. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tamiya-lunch-box-remote-control-car-/160917495681?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item25776e1f81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preppeller Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 does this have gold plating i cant see............................. http://www.ebay.co.u...=item25776e1f81 Wow, I need to get into the "Average Lunchbox paint jobs which bring back childhood memories business"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3249 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) does this have gold plating i cant see............................. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tamiya-lunch-box-remote-control-car-/160917495681?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item25776e1f81 Lol whats going on there mite put mine on mite get 7k LOL Edited November 23, 2012 by jason3249 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preppeller Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Lol whats going on there mite put mine on mite get 7k LOL Hah, not a chance... your's is way too nice for people to realise. You'd need to re-hand brush paint it as an A-Team van or something and put the stock shocks etc back on there to get anywhere near that kinda value for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3249 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hah, not a chance... your's is way too nice for people to realise. You'd need to re-hand brush paint it as an A-Team van or something and put the stock shocks etc back on there to get anywhere near that kinda value for it thanks m8.......... cant believe that price what is up with people can have a shell dun like that for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_d_fox Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 How much !?!?... seems the LB is getting more and more popular... i think someone wanted a Mystery Machine for their daughter or something and got into a bidding war In other news... Spot the difference Decision made too... A JunFac rear brace and RadShape front bumper will be finding their way onto this thing soon... Still not made my mind up on the motor though... its a flip up between a Super Stock RZ (think thats what its called) which is 23T and will work with the current Tamiya ESC or a Etroniks sport tuned 19T with a HPI ESC. Total price for both options is the same, or there abouts... its whether another "budget" motor and new ESC is a better option than a more expensive motor... thoughts? Cheers, Nige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3249 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I went with this and its good lol... And this motor as you can rebuild it and its meant to be a good one just waiting for it got the esc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_d_fox Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 ETronix 19T motor ? - thats the one i was looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3249 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) ETronix 19T motor ? - thats the one i was looking at This one in the pic is a 14t lol Edited November 14, 2012 by jason3249 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_d_fox Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Nice Took the LB out for another run / bash today... to the local skate park... had a blast and got some decent run time in too... easy 30 minutes of solid full power running and then another 20 minutes of 80% full power before there was a obvious drop off. Skate park was fun though... got some nice air off the top of some of the ramps and surprisingly didnt crash the van once on the decent... did manage to flip it over a few times though and have introduced a lot more scuff and missing paint along the front corners and sides of the roof... all good fun though Also managed to scuff the rim of one of the new rear wheels which is a shame but had to happen eventually... Cheers, Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaine83 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Glad to hear you're out there enjoying it. I ended up getting a firestorm instead of a LB. it arrived today. I may still go down the red bull route since it will be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_d_fox Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Kaine If you need some Red Bull stickers just let me know... the original set i ordered from Japan eventually arrived the other day but as i have no patience i got some from a UK seller too. Basically i have a complete set of the formula drift Red Bull decals, the same as the ones i used on my LB. They are untouched and in the packaging still. You can have them for what i paid which was less than the UK prices, just let me know if you're interested. Cheers, Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaine83 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Cheers bud, Pm sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativechris Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 wow, so which stickers did you use in the end? look very much like the mad mike ones i linked up. loving the paint, it is bang on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_d_fox Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 I used the mad Mike ones Chris but the set i ordered from Japan took over a month to come through and i thought they had mugged me on them to be honest... i ended up getting a set from ModelSports shop and using those... the set i ordered from Japan then turned up Friday last week and i now dont have a need for them. Kaine - just replied to the PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunch king Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 what type of glue do you use on your wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpey69 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 what type of glue do you use on your wheels? Try a thin Ca glue,available from any model shop or hobby store,peel the tyre back slightly on the bead and allow the glue to flow round the rim then let it set over night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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