RE: Return of Lunchbox..
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bootnut [quote]ORIGINAL: Timmy2Tracks [quote]ORIGINAL: lbshelfqueen i really really need those alloy uprights.. any idea where i can get some? [/quote] Here ya go, my man. They make nice stuff, and ship qucikly. http://www.junfac.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=420&zenid=5fccb7766bea243a6f0b73b415f1513b [/quote] If i get these, what axels do i use
Posted on: 4/1/2012 2:34 PM by Author "Timmy2Tracks" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Return of Lunchbox..
[quote]ORIGINAL: lbshelfqueen i love you. thanks mate [/quote] I love you too, you know, in a fellow RC'er way. Not, ya know.... (Their rear shock mount is worth grabbing while you are ordering. Worth every penny.) http://www.junfac.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=419
Posted on: 3/11/2012 8:54 AM by Author "Timmy2Tracks" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Return of Lunchbox..
[quote]ORIGINAL: lbshelfqueen i really really need those alloy uprights.. any idea where i can get some? [/quote] Here ya go, my man. They make nice stuff, and ship qucikly. http://www.junfac.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=420&zenid=5fccb7766bea243a6f0b73b415f1513b
Posted on: 3/11/2012 8:39 AM by Author "Timmy2Tracks" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Return of Lunchbox..
I run the aluminum body posts, and they are great., but like Hwa said, they will put the weak point onto the chassis. Tamiya makes you buy the whole parts tree, and it isn't that cheap. The best bet to avoid the broken posts or chassis is to simply run a basher lexan shell. The lexan shell absorbs a lot of shock when you flip. I think I got mine for $10 or so.
Posted on: 2/29/2012 6:13 AM by Author "Timmy2Tracks" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Return of Lunchbox..
Holy Camber is right! I prefer to have the suspension soft, and sit with a bit of sag. The truck never sits as high as it is in the pictures normally, unless in the air. This way there is up and down movement, and with the threaded shocks, you can adjust exactly where the truck will "sit" when driving. So, I prefer to have the suspension be able to travel it's full travel. Also, with those front 80mm units, look at the dirt marks on the front tires, the truck rode on the inside of the tire only, as the suspension could not go high enough to let the tire ride "flat" or even touch the outside part. And when the suspension did compress, the tires were just rubbing the front bumper. The purple van is my daughters. My other daughter has a pink one. I wanted to get them the one silly truck that I wish I got when I was young. One has a 80 turn crawler motor, and the other a 55 turn crawler motor. They are slow, but run forever!
Posted on: 2/28/2012 4:10 AM by Author "Timmy2Tracks" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Return of Lunchbox..
Well, here is some photos of my Box with the 80mm and 90mm RC4WD shocks. I do agree Hwa224 that the manufactures must measure differently for some reason. Have a look of the 2 together (80mm on left and 90mm on right)... ...and the before, next to a stock Box, with the 80mm RC4WD units. ...and after with the 90mm RC4WD units. As you can see, now the rear is a bit low, and I need to buy another pair of the 90mm RC4WD units. I only have 2 90mm shocks at the moment. as for the wheels. This guy on eBay sells them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/alloy-wheel-tamiya-lunch-box-mitsubishi-montero-wheelie-front-rear-GOLD-/140666860195?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item20c065f2a3#ht_626wt_1398 They are very well made, and he shipped them immediately. Even though he is in Hong Kong, I got them in about a week. He makes them in silver as well. As well as looking damn nice, they are not too small, like the original Box wheels, so they fit nice and snug (no flopping tires). The Junfac arms do not come with the axles installed. Getting them out of the plastic arms are easy. All I did was open up my bench vise to just a hair bigger then the axle itself, so just the plastic was supporting it, and tapped it with a hammer. You could also use a piece of tubing to do the same thing. Took me under a minute.
Posted on: 2/27/2012 5:44 PM by Author "Timmy2Tracks" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Return of Lunchbox..
I used 80mm shocks on mine and they are too short, especailly in the front. I use these 90mm units... http://store.rc4wd.com/Dual-Spring-90mm-Scale-Black-Shocks_p_879.html You can get soft or firm springs, delrin sliders, and they are threaded so you can adjust the ride height... [quote]ORIGINAL: lunchie well after a quick measure up of the fornt end it seems the 85mm shocks will be too long and 75mm is the best bet.. any suggestions? i just bought a heap of bits for chassis strengthening (du bro ball ends and 3mm stainless rod for strutt and rear end and wheelie bar braces. just need to get these shocks sorted... any suggestions? [/quote]
Posted on: 2/24/2012 5:56 AM by Author "Timmy2Tracks" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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Thanks Hwa, The aluminum wheels are actually not just for show actually, I was trying to find ANYONE that made wheels (Preferably Aluminum) for the Lunchbox, that fit the stock 1.9 tires. I personally am not crazy about 2.2 wheels and bigger tires on the Lunchbox, and love the stock tires size and tread. The stock wheels are slightly smaller then 1.9, so the tires end up not fitting correctly, flopping out of balance when driving. These fit perfectly. I really love the 120,000 grease in the gearbox. You won't have any grease leaking out the bottom, where the cases meet. It is so thick and gummy, it sticks to the gears. If you want to do donuts, then this will be a dream come true. You basically have a locked diff, almost, so both wheels will spin (drift action). But the diff does work when it has to, so no negative aspects when turning (dragging the inside rear wheel). I would highly suggest it, I use it in every diff I own.
Posted on: 2/5/2012 5:33 PM by Author "Timmy2Tracks" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Return of Lunchbox..
Hey all! Thought I'd chime in with some pics of my Lunchbox... My first RC was a Monster Beetle when it first came out. The minute I brought home the Monster Beetle I had buyers remorse; I wished I had gotten a Lunch Box instead. Many years later, I got myself one! I did a few upgrades to fix it's shortcomings... Junfac rear shock mount Junfac aluminum front uprights/steering arms Aluminum body posts Aluminum (Gold Anodized) wheels (This is just for show) RC4WD 90mm Dual Spring Shocks with soft springs Hexscrews Plated hardware kit Ofna 120,000 diff-lock grease in the gearbox to slow down the diff. Full Bearings/Ballraces Electrics are stock. I use a lexan Lunchbox body for running. Hope you like!
Posted on: 2/5/2012 11:55 AM by Author "Timmy2Tracks" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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