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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/9/2006 5:13:42 PM   
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Looks really good for a bash body!! It will get scratched up a lot more soon I am sure.. hee hee!! Welcome to the club!!

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/9/2006 5:18:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yeah I know.. got a bit carried away: now the nights are getting darker earlier here! Won't stop me bashing it believe me!

Will spend lots of time on the other body.

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/9/2006 5:19:08 PM   
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You put ballbearing on your Lunchbox, I hope?

Any mods planned?!

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/9/2006 5:21:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ball bearings are on their way from Australia (eBay purchase).
May go for oil shocks then; I've spotted a good price on eBay for these too.

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/9/2006 5:27:46 PM   
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Sounds good.. keep us posted...

Maybe do the 3rd shock conversion?!? hee hee

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/9/2006 5:47:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yeah that looks good... my axle springs are already knackered... one does less of a job than the other, so rear end sits lower on that side.
Saw someone mentioning doing it with the standard 'shock' that comes with the 'box.. that would save a purchase if it worked. Would be mega bouncy though I suspect.

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/9/2006 6:02:33 PM   
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No idea, I got 5 oil shocks on my Lunchbox, so.... hee hee.. but it is currently not running now.. I don't have electronic on it now.. and one of the front wheels is cracked.. (after brushless abuse.. ha ha ha!)

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/17/2006 3:16:54 AM   
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finally, the oil-filled shocks came and are installed. HOLY COW...can i get some camber?!

these are the stock front shocks from the traxxas stampede, rustler, bandit, and sport. i used front traxxas shocks on the front and back of the 'box. i got the shocks from the new XL-5 stampede that come with white springs. i painted them to match the body of the lunchbox. however, they are friggin' STIFF! what weight oil do you guys use in your lunchboxes? when i replace the oil i'll put in some spacers to fix that camber.

up next: the wheels for the 2.2 tires i recently bought and some of the oil shock brackets to attempt the 3rd shock.

check the pics...pretty sharp if i say so myself.

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/17/2006 3:45:30 AM   
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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/17/2006 3:56:12 AM   
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Definitely need some spacer inside to limit the travel a little bit!! Or just shorter springs!!

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/17/2006 4:03:01 AM   
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Definitely need some spacer inside to limit the travel a little bit!! Or just shorter springs!!



i'm going to put a spacer in them when i replace the oil.

what weight oil do you use?

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/17/2006 4:33:27 AM   
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Depends on track condition and temperature..

Just playin'.. I just use standard Tamiya soft/medium oil...

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 11/18/2006 3:58:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey all lunch box fans out there,

Lunchboxer i love the idea of having a 5th shock absorber on the gearbox,

but i have found a much easier and cheaper alternative.

Where the gearbox fits into the runners, (while your box is upside down), drill 2 small holes just above the gearbox mount(the bar in the runners, im not sure what its called), then screw a small screw into the hole (do this on both sides). Then when you turn your box back onto its wheels, the gearbox bar will be 'locked' at the very top of the runners.

this makes for stiffer wheelies.

Another little idea, which i have just done on m own box, is if you tip your box upside down again. Take the wishbones off, take the battery tray off. Then you will notice that there is a big hole / space. (underneath where Tamiya reccomend putting the reciever). Find an old socket set, the fill the space with sockets. Make sure you DO NOT fill the space too high, or your battry wont fit in. Cover over the sockets with tape, again so your battery fits in. Re assemble your car. This should now decrease the chance of rolling through a corner.

loving the forum and your box's guys, keep up the good work,

rc luke

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