Badcrumble Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 As I am a few pages in to this thread, I thought I would do a wheel / tyre re-cap... LockedUp 1.9s and Pit Bull Rock Beast LockedUp 1.9s and Pro-Line BFGs GMade 1.9s and MT109 tyres RC4WD Deep Dish 1.55s and Wrangler M/Ts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 Soo...should I have tried the MT109s on the LockedUp wheels before going for the Rock Beasts? Nah, I’m pretty sure the front dampers are another hole higher in the photo with the MT109s. Which would have meant that the rear damper mounts would have needed another hole to accommodate the 75mm XD dampers (or the dampers would need angling) to bring the rear level. Or if the dampers stayed in the current positions there would be too big a gap between arch and tyre. I might try it one day to check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-Roo Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 The Rock Beasts definitely look better, more in proportion with the body. The BFG’s look like balloon tyres in comparison, whereas the 1.55 look too small. Rock Beasts FTW 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 middle pic is best looks right other 2 look over top or to small 🍻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 Do you mean you prefer the MT109s @Stormbringer? Looking at the photos again they do look good but I wasn't convinced when I had them on the truck. Then again, that was with the 62mm dampers on the rear. In theory there would be a few more mm between chassis tyre with the current 75mm dampers. Once I get the longer XD dampers on front of the truck and two 75mm on the rear I will take another look but TBH, I am probably with @Andy-Roo - Rock Beasts FTW! Now I think I need to mull over some magnetic mounts for the body. Even pondering some form of hinge arrangement at the front if I can fab something from Acetal and attach it securely to the body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Yeh MT109's look better to me seem more in keeping with the body 🍻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) I think it was this shot that made me decide on the bigger tyre I felt I could go just a bit bigger but not as far as the 120mm BFGs. Of course, the car wasn't level which doesn't help. Hmm, more fettling to do... Edited October 3, 2020 by Badcrumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 The 109's look way more military (put an action man alongside it lol) but the Beasts will out peform those and look the right size as well. I think the 109's actually a tad big? Those Beasts look the perfect size to me:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Having taken a straw poll at work, there is division over black / steel wheels. Does seem to have an impact on the overall look. As for a driver, I think my 80s Action Force figures are a tad small, which is a shame. I might have another candidate, however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-Roo Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 If there’s a debate on wheels, my suggestion would white steel wheels. I have odd tastes though 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) There is such a thing as too much choice 😄 EDIT: as the expected delivery date on my dampers is now the end of November I have resolved to revisit the King dampers that came with the chassis. Edited October 5, 2020 by Badcrumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Started the tear down of the King shocks Hoping I can get the bottom off the shock bodies so I can grease the o-ring in there with my SRAM butter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-Roo Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I love a shock rebuild - seeing all the parts laid out gets me all warm and fuzzy inside 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 11 hours ago, Andy-Roo said: I love a shock rebuild - seeing all the parts laid out gets me all warm and fuzzy inside 😂 Strange isn't it mate; i'm the same; shocks and transmission, mmmmm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 12 hours ago, Andy-Roo said: I love a shock rebuild - seeing all the parts laid out gets me all warm and fuzzy inside 😂 Question: should I be polishing my shafts? Oooer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-Roo Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Badcrumble said: Question: should I be polishing my shafts? Oooer. Haha! They should be clean and smooth, any pitting or damage would cause leakage 😬 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Thanks @Andy-Roo, they seem OK, a bit tarnished in places. Of course, I've just ruined a thread on one of the bodies so I'll have to order a replacement. Had to be one of the 90mm ones too... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Badcrumble said: Thanks @Andy-Roo, they seem OK, a bit tarnished in places. Of course, I've just ruined a thread on one of the bodies so I'll have to order a replacement. Had to be one of the 90mm ones too... Ouch! I've used a very high grit sandpaper on the shafts before, like 1000+ to make sure they're smooth as possible but what do you mean by tarnished though - discolouration or scratched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 8 minutes ago, DartmoorTrails said: Ouch! I've used a very high grit sandpaper on the shafts before, like 1000+ to make sure they're smooth as possible but what do you mean by tarnished though - discolouration or scratched? Just discoloration - you can just make it out if you zoom into the photo above. Of course, probably moot now given that you can't seem to buy replacement bodies. I have emailed RC4WD to check. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-Roo Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, DartmoorTrails said: Strange isn't it mate; i'm the same; shocks and transmission, mmmmm I’m the same with mechanical watches. The thought of an engineering work of art on my wrist gets me all unnecessary 😂 Edited October 8, 2020 by Andy-Roo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, Andy-Roo said: I’m the same with mechanical watches. The thought of an engineering work of art on my wrist gets me all unnecessary 😂 With you there, my daily wear is mechanical. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-Roo Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 44 minutes ago, Badcrumble said: With you there, my daily wear is mechanical. As is mine 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Get a room lads!!😘 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlC Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 On 08/10/2020 at 21:29, Andy-Roo said: I’m the same with mechanical watches. The thought of an engineering work of art on my wrist gets me all unnecessary 😂 Same here, nothing beats springs, gears and workmanship for a timepiece. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badcrumble Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 Bring the thread back on track😀, I have rebuild the dampers I haven’t busted. RC4WD asked for a photo of my knackered damper...and then went dark. Hoping I get a reply from them this week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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