oodboo Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Looks like the standard hubs to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Maybe you're right, I'm struggling to tell from the photos. Possibly just that the locknut's he's using are a bit too fat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingle123 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Mtroniks are even easier to program than that: Power it on (with your transmitter in the position you want neutral to be), press set button within 2 seconds of power-on. Green light flashes. Move your transmitter stick/trigger to full-forward position, then release. Red light flashes. Move your transmitter stick/trigger to full-reverse/brake position, then release Green and red lights stay solid. Done! Mines being a pain in the arse, only getting a red light when I turn it on 90% of the time and when I've had it flashing to set it I've got the green light, red light no problem. Then it only goes forward so I set the reverse to on etc and it still doesn't play ball. I get the bad feeling I need a new hand set controller Or it's not working with the acom receiver box. Bloody thing would have been cheaper to buy brand new at this rate lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Don't get too drastic yet. Try changing the channel 2 switch on the transmitter then try setting up esc again. I'm guessing you either have it in "normal" and it needs to be in "reverse", or vise versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingle123 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I'm at a lose as I've tried switching channels, unplugging the battery etc etc Sometimes I get the set up flashing light and it lets me add forward and reverse, sets itself but then reverse doesn't work so I go through the reverse turn off procedure and that just sends it into meltdown lol The steering servo works fine and I bought a new receiver box and the manual is saying a constant red light on the esc when turned on is a signal problem. I tried swapping the wires around in the plug from the esc but that just stuck it in constant reverse. How I wish Beatties was still open so I could let them sort it out ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 So you can get it programmed and running, but with no reverse? This might seem obvious, but can I just point out that Mtroniks escs require you to double-tap and hold reverse on the stick, before reverse kicks in? That's because the first pull-back is simply to apply brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingle123 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Well that could be a solution as didn't know that. I did go through the brake setting part with the 4 flashing red lights procedure though that's supposed to turn all the brakes off but that did nothing. Will have another try tomorrow and hope it let's me into the setup stage again. Thanks for your time by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanrouge Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Any recommendations for Servo's. I have used Traxxas 2075's on all our RC's to date is that overkill for a Lunchie? Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick the greek Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I put a cheap 3kilo carson servo in my son's car and it does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick e Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Not the tidiest of jobs, but it works, quick repair of my body mount for my Pumpkin. A small bit of plastic, 2 smalls holes, one self tapping screw, job done. Held up to a fair bit of abuse in the garden.WP_20150215_008 by mick e 1188, on FlickrWP_20150215_007 by mick e 1188, on FlickrWP_20150215_006 by mick e 1188, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myv8growler Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Has anyone got a spare front shock?? my son smashed the front end down this afternoon and the bottom of the shock has sheared off where is bolts to the suspension arm.. I'd fork out for a new set but we've destroyed some drift wheels on our lancia, and have just spent t out on a new tx/rx!! Just need one shock, or the bit that screws on the bottom..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nr73 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) I put a cheap 3kilo carson servo in my son's car and it does well. I've got an old Acoms in there, don't know the rating but I do find on level ground if I steer one way or the other at a standstill only the inside wheel seems to turn much. The other does turn a little but not much. Turn it the other direction and it's the opposite if that makes sense? I guess it's due to slack in the steering design but I wondered if it was the servo, or if there's a known mod to improve it? I'm just running the stock plastic beige servo saver. It's not a big issue since lunchy seems to just go whichever direction he feels like anyway! Edited February 18, 2015 by Neil Robinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi Neil. That's Normal. The turning circle on the Lunch Box is horrid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nr73 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Ok, at least it's not just mine then! Is there a decent servo upgrade which might haul the tyres a bit better? I'm on a 15 year old servo that was previously controlling the MSC in my Tamiya buggy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) No idea. I use cheap servos in these kind of models. Trying to get them to handle well just seems pointless... and slightly missing the point! Though for something cheap, yet well made, I've always liked these: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/alturn-usa-standard-deluxe-ball-bearing-waterproof-servo/rc-car-products/371888 They don't turn quick, though. Edited February 18, 2015 by Praet0r87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi Neil. That's Normal. The turning circle on the Lunch Box is horrid. ahhh not just me then. I thought it was just because the front wheels are always in the air... no use for turning if there is air between tyre and ground... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danb1974 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Oil shocks alone make a pretty big difference in handling. Almost taking a bit of fun away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hello guys New lunchbox owner or will be tomorrow Whats the general opinion on fitting oil filled shocks ? Do they complement the lb or do they take some of the fun/madness away ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Fit them and do the fifth shock mod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Fit them and do the fifth shock mod I second that. Does improve things a lot but don't worry it will still end up upside down frequenty enough to keep you amused. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thanks guys Will order some shocks up this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Desert storm or dairy heard you decide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Dairy herd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Dairy herd. Yeh thats what i feared, realy wanted desert storm look, turned out bit ermitrude from magic roundabout never mind it'll need another respray very soon it spends most of its time on its back sliding uncontrollably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Looks fine, totally in keeping with the fun aspect of the LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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