XV Pilot Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 The Tamiya high-torque servo saver is usually a worthy upgrade. The spiky tyres supplied with the GF-01 Heavy Dump look good and would fit Lunchie wheels. Possibly overkill for a Lunchie, but I really like my Spektrum DX4S radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 What's the difference between the high torque saver and the normal saver? Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 It is stiffer and stronger, transferring more of the servo's torque to the steering linkages, providing more precise, direct steering. (It should also be remembered that it also transfers more collision forces back to the servo gears, so is best used with a sturdy steering servo.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I think I need one of them for my TB-01B, may have to go on the hunt :-) Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansnake Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 On 9/17/2016 at 21:00, XV Pilot said: The Tamiya high-torque servo saver is usually a worthy upgrade. The spiky tyres supplied with the GF-01 Heavy Dump look good and would fit Lunchie wheels. Possibly overkill for a Lunchie, but I really like my Spektrum DX4S radio. Thanks for your input XV Pilot. Going to have a look to see what i can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3249 Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 On 6/2/2016 at 21:02, Praet0r87 said: Good to see you again! Where have you been? been busy mate work kids etc not got the time at mo mine is still in the box hoping to get on with it next weekend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Italian job Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Sent from my SM-T230 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 oddly - I media blasted my lunchbox shell a few weeks ago, I now have a design for the rear shock mounts and axle brace 3d printed in abs - thinking of printing a new front grille for the LB too My LB is now brushless with a 14t pinion - 2.2" beadlocks and the rest of the usual mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedef Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Well after wanting a Lunchbox for nearly the best part of 30 years (god that makes me feel old) I've finally ordered one Along with a metal bearings and oil filled shocks. Just don't know if I want to do a box art paint job or something different 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Well after wanting a Lunchbox for nearly the best part of 30 years (god that makes me feel old) I've finally ordered one [emoji3] Along with a metal bearings and oil filled shocks. Just don't know if I want to do a box art paint job or something differentBox art it! Coz I think they look great done like that.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I've got mine as Box Art, it's the colour which caught my eyes all those years ago when they first came out onto the market! Wanted one so bad when a youngster, even leaving the old Radio Race Car Magazine's out open to the page which either had a review of the lunchy or the advertisement, left in obvious places around the lounge or somewhere - and my folks still didn't get the hint for xmas/birthday haha Finally bought one 2yrs ago. Love the yellow though, stands out so well. Been leafing through this huuuuge thread (took blinkin ages!) and I'm liking some of the paint schemes done, top work folks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo126 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 On 30/10/2016 at 21:59, The Italian job said: Sent from my SM-T230 using Tapatalk That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Italian job Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Thanks. Used spices for the rust effect. See the "plastic pimps" tutorial found on YouTube. And extended the rear pick up bed to fit cc01 chassis. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedef Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 After all these years...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harps Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Hey guys. Santa was kind to the kids this year, and after loads of help in a thread I posted on the Electric Car forum they're now proud owners of a Midnight Pumpkin and a Lunchbox. We've had loads of fun with both of them over Christmas. I picked up more batteries than I needed, which is better than too few. The Lunchbox has run flawlessly so far, although the Midnight Pumpkin has had one issue. After the first drive, I noticed one of the body mount posts (hopefully thats the right name!) on the front was broken, and it had cracked the shell around the hole. I fixed the shell with some glue and ordered a replacement sprue that included the mount posts. Replaced the post when it arrived, and one 30 minute play later the same one had broken! I had heard that the posts on the Lunchbox failed so I had ordered some of the metal replacements, but typically its one of the parts that aren't the same for the Pumpkin. Is this a common problem for the Pumpkin, or is it just bad luck? The sprue I ordered had two replacements so I've fixed it again but I was wondering if there's any other options if it breaks again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet neil Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Hi all i have build a midnight pumpkin over the Christmas holiday and I was thinking has anybody put some LED lights on the roll bar If so where did you get them from Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevet1138 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Some advice please if possible. After more years than I care to think about I finally got a Midnight Pumpkin metallic special for my 50th birthday. Now this is the first RC car I have ever made and do not know much about the ins and outs. The build went fine and all works, but there is something I don't get. I have centred the servo, but it pulls to the left when driven straight, plus the turning circle is awful and does not really turn to left at all. What do I need to adjust please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 13 minutes ago, Stevet1138 said: What do I need to adjust please? Your driving style/expectations. That's standard for this chassis. If it handled well it wouldn't be so much fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevet1138 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Hum..Thanks for the bit of snarky sarcasm, most helpful to someone new to the world of r/c cars. I expect the car to turn left, this is not down to the chassis - that's why I asked for some advice. Edited January 28, 2017 by Stevet1138 Mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Sorry, wasn't trying to be rude. It's down to the basic steering set up on this chassis (pumpkin and lunchbox). You can mod the steering with parts from something else, search for lunchbox and FX10. It's not a simple mod and finding the parts will be difficult but basically it gives the chassis a double wishbone front suspension set up. This eliminates the camber in the front wheels through the suspension stroke. It will improve handling. However the servo horn remain off centre and steering links are not equal length, this causes the problems with turning left. If you can find a mod that will either centre the servo horn then that would help but it's still a basic setup with too few linkages to give a good, even turn to the wheels. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GoolRC-TG3-2-4GHz-3CH-Digital-Radio-Remote-Control-Transmitter-w-Receiver-W9X2-/142110985134?hash=item2116798bae:g:FuQAAOSwxg5Xz7sQ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flysky-FS-GT2E-AFHDS-2A-2-4GHz-2CH-Transmitter-for-RC-Car-with-Receiver-HOT-A7K2-/162274662878?hash=item25c852d9de:g:sn4AAOSwXeJYIuZl either one of those are good cheap and reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevet1138 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 No problem. So the upshot is that turning left will always be a problem then. Some of the videos I've seen of it turning nicley must be modified them in that case. I was surprised that it hardly turns left at all which made me think it was setup wrongly as I know you can adjust the steering rods according to the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcs RC Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hi here is my original Tamiya lunchbox that I restored with original parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet neil Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Here's mine Finally managed to upload a photo boy is it hard work using a iPad Edited January 29, 2017 by Hornet neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Italian job Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Never had any problems with steering left/right. After setting up servo to almost in the middle and then setting the trim on the transmitter both my midnight pumpkins go straight and turn equally as well left and right.dont see this as an issue with this chassis.Sent from my SM-T230 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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