PraetoR Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 24 hours is a long time not to touch your nuts. What if you have an itch? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Man up and deal with it until it goes away.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohero Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hehe I so I used loctight superglue on the thread of the screw that goes into the ball joint (which has the nut attached). Should be sufficient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohero Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 In the wild! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 My lunchbox waiting patiently on the shelf for its next run 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohero Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Looking good! I have another question The weird springs at the rear that look like a simple bit of wire that has been curled. They didn't seem to offer any resistance and therefore the gearbox still slid around in the slots. Today one of those snapped It doesn't behave or feel any different. What's a good/better replscement and am I OK to run it this week with the broken one? They didn't seem to do much anyway. Oh the front servo stuff held up great today, hasn't loosened at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 The leaf springs are useless, fifth shock mod helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohero Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Ah OK, so no biggy if ones missing? Edited July 27, 2014 by nohero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 No, I think mine disappeared on the first run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohero Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Awesome thanks again oodboo It really is a fun little van, makes me wonder where to go with my next model. Could get another or try something different. Loving bashing it around the woods Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 No, I think mine disappeared on the first run. Along with the front right A pillar and windscreen, if that picture is owt to go by... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohero Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 So then... Shocks I fancy some oil filled to stable things out a bit. I also fancy some red springs What shall I go for? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohero Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 How about these in 85 and 75? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-alu-dampers-85mm-1-10-2-/rc-car-products/369644 Say 1/10 but I can't find 1/12 anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 They should be fine. There's also these on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Selections-Racing-RC-Oil-Filled-Shock-Absorber-Damper-Shocks-55-75-85-95mm-/370638504482?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&var=&hash=item564bc6c222 I bought some shocks on ebay a few months ago that came with red springs, but I can't seem to find them again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatRCguy Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I got my pumpkin when i was 5 so my dad helped me build it and tbh i didnt know that the leaf springs were on it and never been on since first run haha. I aint gonna post photos guys because its a total wreck. Ive rebuilt it at least 3 times and the mods ive done are... Annsmann alloy shocks all round Stainless steel front brace that acts as a body mount(front mounts now in bonnet) Parma lexan shell And ive ordered 5th shock parts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danb1974 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Since Tamiya didn't bother in the last 27 (?) years to fix the rear axle springs, and this car is not scheduled to receive any funds for mods/upgrades, a cheap temporary fix which allows some axle movement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohero Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Awesome, thanks for sharing. Well I have had 'Lunchy' a few weeks now and it is such an amazing hobby. Great to go out and have a bash. Getting my confidence up with it (it's all stock) and starting to push it a bit more. Thinking its time I got it jumping a bit, just wondered how much it can take stock? I guess the shocks would be the thing to go and I would replace them at that point. Also considering a motor upgrade if anyone has any suggestions, I may order shocks and motor all at once to save on postage. Thinking the sport Tamiya looks good. Was also wondering about picking up a plastic scooter/skateboard ramp to stick in the boot of the car for jumps, anyone else take their own ramps out with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 First things to break will be the body mounts. You can buy alloy replacements then these will rip through the chassis. A chassis is cheaper than a set of body mounts (plastic or alloy). After that I just tend to break front wheels and I launch mine off big ramps at the skate park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 There are various other solutions to the body mounts so that neither the mounts or the chassis breaks if you can be bothered to fabricate some flexible mounts yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Awesome, thanks for sharing. Well I have had 'Lunchy' a few weeks now and it is such an amazing hobby. Great to go out and have a bash. Getting my confidence up with it (it's all stock) and starting to push it a bit more. Thinking its time I got it jumping a bit, just wondered how much it can take stock? I guess the shocks would be the thing to go and I would replace them at that point. Also considering a motor upgrade if anyone has any suggestions, I may order shocks and motor all at once to save on postage. Thinking the sport Tamiya looks good. Was also wondering about picking up a plastic scooter/skateboard ramp to stick in the boot of the car for jumps, anyone else take their own ramps out with them? I put a 12T Leopard RC combo in my lunchbox. It's really good. Wouldnt want to go much further as the chassis just can't handle it but this is a nice balance. Ramps? I setup 2 of these side by side for my lunchbox or buggy. Got them for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones1910 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hi, can anyone point me in the right direction I can't find any midnight pumpkin alloy body mounts anywhere I got the truck running yesterday and snapped one already! Also my shocks have been upgraded by the previous owner but the front ones seem to have alot of play in them at the bottoms? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans4Mation Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hi, can anyone point me in the right direction I can't find any midnight pumpkin alloy body mounts anywhere I got the truck running yesterday and snapped one already! Also my shocks have been upgraded by the previous owner but the front ones seem to have alot of play in them at the bottoms? Regards. Bud you want normal tamiya body mounts with a hole & screw in the centre like some touring cars they last as not abs plastic like stock pumpkin ones. Alloy with just break the body or chassis on impacts where plastic is softer so allows that bit of flex. An if body mounts go out of shape you just put them in boiling hot water & they go straight again, regards the bottom shock is it the eyelet got slop or the shock spring itself if shock spring you get shock spacers it stops the movement . If it's the lower eyelet just make a tube spacer or washer depends what way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaddyFraser Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 This my lunchbox I just got from my girls for my 35th birthday start to finish pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunchyDude12 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hey all, I've just signed up to the Forum and think it may be a useful place to ask some questions, I haven't done many upgrades but hope you guys will be able to help me out! Mods: 21t brushed motor New stiffer Losi springs 2.4 GHz radio and receiver I was wondering what else I could do to make mine look better, for example lights and roof rack, and for it to run smoother and handle better. Also, I really need I good alternative to the v.fragile front windscreen which just break so easily and cost a tenner a pop! Any advice will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Welcome. Add a set of bearings in place of the stock brass/plastic bushes, which makes for a smoother ride. Opt for rubber shielded if running off road, and drop Saabmania (forum member) a PM for said bearings Better handling means installing oil filled shocks and doing the fifth shock mod to the rear. Not come across alternate windscreens, however, for bashing perhaps purchase the Parma lexan body shell, which will take far more abuse than the stock, abs plastic shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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