RE: Return of Lunchbox..
As I'm sure others already knew, new parts arent necessary to install the 50520's. They went on easy with parts already in the LB kit. I'm using soft in the front and medium in the rears. Soft is way to soft though, going to have to change that out and stiffen it up. Driving the LB with these upgraded shocks is totally what it needed. Alot more fun. Been putting alot of time on it.
Posted on: 4/30/2012 1:26 PM by Author "StevenJV" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Return of Lunchbox..
Its a metallic jade green I think. it was a can of spray that looked good enough to me for $5. thank you. I sprayed a little heavy though, oh well. this week I picked up a pair of 50520's to swap in and I grabbed an upgraded steering tierod set from a dude who has them prebuilt on ebay. My stock ones kept getting loose. I havent quite looked at how the 50520's attach but I know they should work pretty good. I probably need an extra part or two to attach the top of the shock, guess I'll find out. oh, and I spray painted those yellow rims black. no more john deer look.
Posted on: 4/20/2012 5:17 AM by Author "StevenJV" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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got the paint done with and gave the LB a trial run outdoors Just need to tighten up the electics inside paint and glue the wheels then get ready to fix everything that breaks as soon as my kids have at it. I think I'm going to pick up a parma body and spend time detailing that and get more experience with painting
Posted on: 4/10/2012 8:09 AM by Author "StevenJV" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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Got my power supply and charger setup. Exciting to me only but posting an update. Also did some body painting this weekend and came to work with green paint all over my hands. I think I got the paint on the wrong body.
Posted on: 4/9/2012 5:51 AM by Author "StevenJV" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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Ok thanks for that. I was out of town for a few days but all my shipments arrived and are waiting for me to crack boxes. I've also been waiting for power supplies to get off of "backorder" status at hobbypartz. I keep watching the G350 to be available while searching for a comparable product in price and specs.
Posted on: 3/23/2012 10:55 AM by Author "StevenJV" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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Thanks Hwa224, I added the Tamiya connector to my order, only $3 for just in case and have everything on its way to me. And thanks for explaining some of that diff in chargers. I remember the charger I used to have was like carrying a toaster around. These are pretty fancy and the costs...they sure have changed. Way less then what I paid back in the day.
Posted on: 3/16/2012 5:18 AM by Author "StevenJV" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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Thank you for reviewing my post fellas with such detail. Thanks for the servo reminder and the comments about the battery/charger. Good to know the controller is a solid choice too. My updated list after review: SUMMARY TRUCK 109.98 Tower Steering servo 11.99 Tower Futaba S3004 Standard Ball Bearing Servo Battery pack 19.99 Tower DuraTrax Onyx NiMH 6C 7.2V 3000mAh Stick Standard Plug 141.96 (15.00) Tower discount over $125 Battery Charger 49.70 Hobby Partz Thunder T610 NiCd/MH(1~18 cells) & LiIo/LiPo/LiFe: 1~6 series Balance Charger/Discharger w/ LCD Display+Auto-Fan BEARINGS 9.95 VXB RADIO 39.95 Hobby Partz FlySky FS-GT3B Digital 3ch 2.4ghz TX & RX LCD Transmitter & Receiver 226.56
Posted on: 3/15/2012 5:47 AM by Author "StevenJV" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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Hello folks, 22 years ago I had a Kyosho Turbo Optima, that I even raced locally growing up. I guess those vintage cars are out of my price range now according to what I see on ebay...oh well. But a lunchbox aint and they are fun without even driving 'em. Always wanted one and so now I'm going to get one, build it and let my 2 young kids break it for me to fix and upgrade. Can you take a look at my buy list and comment please. Radio & receiver seem like a deal with what I could quickly review and find. Any problems with it mating to the stock lunchbox ESC? Do you have a battery/charger option for me at hobby partz. That way I can purchase and save on shipping from them. I'm a little bit in tech shock with how things have changed and trying to catch up, uffda, but a fun lunchbox is a good way to introduce my kids to the hobby. SUMMARY TRUCK 109.98 tower Battery pack 7.99 Tower Hobbies NiCd 6-Cell 7.2V 1500mAh Stick Standard Battery Charger 26.99 Tower Hobbies AC/DC Peak Charger NiCd/NiMH BEARINGS 9.95 VXB RADIO 39.95 Hobby Partz FlySky FS-GT3B Digital 3ch 2.4ghz TX & RX LCD Transmitter & Receiver 194.86 -15 tower discount 179.86 Steven in MN
Posted on: 3/14/2012 11:39 AM by Author "StevenJV" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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