Tamiya lunchbox

[zueslilbuddy]

ya that flex happens when we mount our shocks way back like that.
you run those tires witn the 18 tooth pinion?
what are you running for a motor and speed control if your still getting wheelies out of it?i'd be scared i'd burn out my ecs with my big tires let alone pull a wheely with the 18tooth with my 18 tooth that is.:D

[jimbo858]

ya that flex happens when we mount our shocks way back like that.
you run those tires witn the 18 tooth pinion?
what are you running for a motor and speed control if your still getting wheelies out of it?i'd be scared i'd burn out my ecs with my big tires let alone pull a wheely with the 18tooth with my 18 tooth that is.:D

Yeah, I ran the 18t pinion on the Box with Duratrax Autosport Reversible ESC, 19t Venom motor, and an old 1800mah Generic NiCad battery pack. It was okay. It was fun and it ran relatively warm, not hot at all. But, I didn't run it very long before I ran it into the concrete sidewalk. At that point it just sat on the shelf until about a week ago. That's when I ran my Super Blackfoot into the same concrete sidewalk using a 13t Orion motor at full clip. That was my other wheelie machine. I've gotta find some replacement parts for the front end of that thing. So, in the meantime, I decided to work on getting the Box back together with a bunch of spare parts I had leftover from other projects.

Now however, I was running the box with the stock Bonzer all-in-one ESC/Receiver, 21t Venom motor, 18t pinion, and a 3300 GP 7.2v pack. That actually caused the motor to smoke. The ESC was hot. But, the motor was frying... It was hot enough to cause one of the motor plugs to come off right where the solder was. So, now the Bonzer motor is back in with the 18t pinion. I'd like to use the Bonzer stock motor with the 10t pinion. But, the thing is fairly long. Maybe once I get a different set of tires and rims I'll be able to do it.

[zueslilbuddy]

so was you hauling the wheelies from stand still with 18 tooth and 19t motor??????
with my almost new venom fireball 13d with 18tooth i cant

[zueslilbuddy]

and those big tires :eek:

[jimbo858]

so was you hauling the wheelies from stand still with 18 tooth and 19t motor??????
with my almost new venom fireball 13d with 18tooth i cant

no... not from a stand still... I gotta rock it back and forth. With the 9t pinion I could. but we'll see...

OH and here's a pick of the way I braced the wheelie bar....

[jimbo858]

and another angle.

[jimbo858]

oh and I repositioned the ESC/Receiver. Now it looks so empty...

[cfjan]

That's kind of cool.. maybe I will copy your design to brace the wheelie bar!! :D Thanks for the idea!

I still don't see how the shock mounting location was flexing.. :confused: I will go home and take a look later tonight..


no... not from a stand still... I gotta rock it back and forth. With the 9t pinion I could. but we'll see...

OH and here's a pick of the way I braced the wheelie bar....

[jimbo858]

okay... this is alittle off topic. But, I went to my LHS just now. I was looking for some HPI black 5 star 2.2 rims for the front of my Lunchbox. Their "tamiya" guy perked up and asked if I had the original Lunchbox. I said yes. He got all excited and then I told him that yeah... I accidentally ran the thing into a concrete sidewalk. So, no it's now where near it's original condition. He got all bummed out and depressed. Oh well... I guess I shouldn't tell people I'm using my 20+yr old stuff as bashers...

[cfjan]

Will those HPI rims fit the stock Lunchbox tires? (those are pretty darn wide!) :confused:

Let me know, cause I broke one of mine... and I have been using the front wheel from my Wild Willy 2 as substitute...

[zueslilbuddy]

lol mine is the 20 something year old one too. lol, old dont meen dead lol i'd rather see mine flying down the road and flipping on its roof, than sitting on a shelf sulking :D
bet you didnt tell him about the front end mod did you lmao :p

[jimbo858]

Will those HPI rims fit the stock Lunchbox tires? (those are pretty darn wide!) :confused:

Let me know, cause I broke one of mine... and I have been using the front wheel from my Wild Willy 2 as substitute...

Alright, I'll let you know. But, the rim and tire combo that I'm looking at is actually narrower than the stock Lunchbox tire and rim. It might take me awhile to get the front HPI rims though. I also need to order the Tamiya hex adaptor for the rears. In the meantime, I'm gonna need to dig up some old Blackfoot rims I got laying around somewhere...

[jimbo858]

lol mine is the 20 something year old one too. lol, old dont meen dead lol i'd rather see mine flying down the road and flipping on its roof, than sitting on a shelf sulking :D
bet you didnt tell him about the front end mod did you lmao :p

no... no... I didn't tell him... He might have yelled at me and said, "NO! NO! PARTS FOR YOU!"

hahahahaa....

[cfjan]

Yeah, pretty hard to find a 2.5" wide wheel...

[jimbo858]

Yeah, pretty hard to find a 2.5" wide wheel...

I have a couple of extra front lunchbox wheels. They are NOT new. But, they are in working condition. If you need one lemme know...

[zueslilbuddy]

i just wish i could find a motor adaptor :(

[cfjan]

You can buy them either online (eBay) or Tower....

[zueslilbuddy]

ya i know was trying to avoid paying 20bux by time shipping was done <<<<cheap:D

[XXWoodmanXX]

Anyone looking to sell? Except for Zues, that is. ;) :p

[zueslilbuddy]

Dont think I want to sell mine any more WAIT i wanted to trade MINE

[zueslilbuddy]

i had used the rear shocks off my pumpkin for another project and was missing playing with it. So i dug throu the ole junk box found a few very old team front shocks but they were way to long for the ride height i like with the original springs. these shocks arnt much no oil seals no baffle no oil just the shafts with c clips on um lol. i put short springs on them to get the rite height. lmao I found every time i punch it the whole rear end of the truck lifting and stayed up till i let off. this looked way cool. ok i was thinking this looks cool THEN i turned the wheel and full throttle doing about 27mph it just truned slightly pushing the front tires. the rear tire still spinning but not lifting off the ground. spinning on the tar the whole time. handles great like this i think i'm keeping it like this till i make the rear sway bar set up. need a few parts lol. i'll get pics tomorrow.

[jimbo858]

i had used the rear shocks off my pumpkin for another project and was missing playing with it. So i dug throu the ole junk box found a few very old team front shocks but they were way to long for the ride height i like with the original springs. these shocks arnt much no oil seals no baffle no oil just the shafts with c clips on um lol. i put short springs on them to get the rite height. lmao I found every time i punch it the whole rear end of the truck lifting and stayed up till i let off. this looked way cool. ok i was thinking this looks cool THEN i turned the wheel and full throttle doing about 27mph it just truned slightly pushing the front tires. the rear tire still spinning but not lifting off the ground. spinning on the tar the whole time. handles great like this i think i'm keeping it like this till i make the rear sway bar set up. need a few parts lol. i'll get pics tomorrow.

gotta see a pic of that!

[zueslilbuddy]

I'll get a pic later today if the sun ever shines again......lol.......maine weather.......if you dont like it wait 10 mins.
Its really cool like this thou while under power it using torque as a suspension. kinda lifted completly off the springs. only did it so i could run it. wasnt ment as a permenent thing but i really like what it has done to the handling. it might stay this way.

[XXWoodmanXX]

That was going to be my intention on the 3rd rear-end damper with the Pumpkin I'm getting. Use 60 or 70 wt. oil w/ a 2,3, or 4-hole piston, and no spring. Strictly act as a stabilizer for the rear-end's vertical travel.

[zueslilbuddy]

I've still not done the third shock mod

[zueslilbuddy]

ok guess i cant post pictures since i traded my pumpkin for a HPI nitro rush

[XXWoodmanXX]

Zues,

I got my nylon frontend parts in. Where do I go for the proper hardware? Namingly, the hinge pins for the front spindles? Thanks :)

[XXWoodmanXX]

Ok, front end is in and working great. :)

Now, my Pumpkin is sidelined until I can find a Tamiya 11T 32-pitch gear for it. All I have is my 10T in my King Blackfoot, and I fear that will be a very snug fit. Unfortunately, all Tower carries is the 10-tooth as well. :(

Anyone got a spare they'd be willing to sell?

[zueslilbuddy]

how are you putting in an 11 tooth it will fit too tight if your using the stock motor adaptor if you need the stock 10 tooth i have one its mussing the grub screw but it came like that and if you look at tower the 10 tooth is discontinued pm me if ya want the 10 tooth i got.its the long one that is used with the motor adaptor and would have came with the kit if it was new.

[XXWoodmanXX]

Well, I finally got my Pumpkin chassis commissioned and on the road this evening. Zues, thank you so much for providing the pinion for this baby. :)

Here is the finished product. Outfitted with:

- Novak XRS Reversible ESC
- 19t stocker arm in a mod. TeamTrinity D-can
- Promasher 2000 tires on HPI rims
- FX nylon front-end mod w/ custom upper-links

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/roy_woody/IMG_5189.jpg

A better-looking articulation :cool:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/roy_woody/IMG_5190.jpg

You can see I located the upper ball joints to my turnbuckles just above the stock A-arm vertex for better "squat" geometry
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/roy_woody/IMG_5191.jpg

And my own custom-turned RUBBER wheelie wheel :D
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/roy_woody/IMG_5192.jpg

Thanks to all for the informative thread that helped TREMENDOUSLY :teacher: :winner:

[zueslilbuddy]

Looks good Woodman good work:D

[XXWoodmanXX]

Thank ya, sir. Next up? Parma body, and so far, I'm leaning towards the Lunchbox :cool:

[z-man280]

would that be a stampede wheel i see her sitting on???


* sniff, my poor truck*

[zueslilbuddy]

Ok I'm gonna get trashed for this in this thread............BUT if yo want stability stay away from that body.
i really love the van styling .............But center of gravity is saying NO...............Unless you just want the look....................................SORRY LUNCHBOXERS

[XXWoodmanXX]

[german accent] "I smash your stinky truck to itsy, bitsy PIECES HA!" :p

Nah, that's a stock Pumpkin/Lunchbox wheel & tire. they were just too slick to get traction on ANYTHING! That is, unless you want to drift. ;)

[XXWoodmanXX]

Ok I'm gonna get trashed for this in this thread............BUT if yo want stability stay away from that body.
i really love the van styling .............But center of gravity is saying NO...............Unless you just want the look....................................SORRY LUNCHBOXERS


True. But, as I said, I'm going with the Parma lexan version, so the weight difference vs. plastic body is greatly less. :)

[zueslilbuddy]

Dude go street tires and pumpkin body unless you like chasing to flip it back on its wheels lol:D i had the box dream but learned my lesson.
lexan pumpkin is the way to go...............
[again sorry lunchboxers]

[rstuckj4]

Hey all, Midnight Pumpkin owner here. I am looking for some adaptors to fit different wheels to my pumpkin. Spicifically going from the Tamiya hub to the hex hub on rpm wheels. Can anyone tell me where I can pick up a set? Thanks for the info, and sorry about the cross posting, I looked in the pumpkin thread, and noticed that the lunchbox thread was more active

[XXWoodmanXX]

Hey all, Midnight Pumpkin owner here. I am looking for some adaptors to fit different wheels to my pumpkin. Spicifically going from the Tamiya hub to the hex hub on rpm wheels. Can anyone tell me where I can pick up a set? Thanks for the info, and sorry about the cross posting, I looked in the pumpkin thread, and noticed that the lunchbox thread was more active

Well, what I did was I used the wheel adapters that were included with my HPI rims that you see mounted, and they worked beautifully!!! Sure, they're plastic and not alum. like the $$$ aftermarket ones are, but I beat the snot outta this truck yesterday and today, and it's hexes are still perfect :cool:


Just go and get yourself some sweet looking HPI 2.2 wheels and you'll have what ya need! :)

[TenzoR]

I want to get back to R/C. I've had my Lunchbox since I was 9-10 years old (it's beat up, front suspension is gone, need lots of new part) would it be best to get the kit or the XB RTR? I don't own a radio anymore :( I will definitely be getting some ball bearings, and some oil filled shocks. Other than that what would I need to make this durable?

Last working R/C I had was the TG10 Pro.

[cfjan]

Tamiya makes the aluminum adaptor for exactly that purpose... convert it to take 12mm hex.. I got them on my Lunchbox!! (It is meant for the Frog, but it works w/ Lunchbox just fine!)


Hey all, Midnight Pumpkin owner here. I am looking for some adaptors to fit different wheels to my pumpkin. Spicifically going from the Tamiya hub to the hex hub on rpm wheels. Can anyone tell me where I can pick up a set? Thanks for the info, and sorry about the cross posting, I looked in the pumpkin thread, and noticed that the lunchbox thread was more active

[rstuckj4]

Thanks, I found some adaptors at my local hobby shop and I glued some hex hubs to them to extend the rims beyond the frame of the truck. They work fine, but they tend to come unglued after years of use. Are the aluminum hubs listed under the frog parts? I will post a picture of my setup after I get it all back together again, many mods.

[Celtic Warrior]

Hello all. This is my first post on this forum, and I started in this thread as I have a bit of an interest in the ol' Lunchbox...

Many years ago I had an R/C hobby shop here in Australia focussing on cars and trucks. I built a couple of tracks and formed a club to get everyone "playing" together. When I shut the doors on my shop, I was left with a Lunchbox kit. This was back in about 1989/90... I decided I liked it too much to sell it off and built it up myself. Gave her a nice Ford LTD silvery blue paintjob and had some fun. It didn't have many runs before I put the van shell on a shelf and took an old Radio Shack Porsche LeMans body, cut it about, quickly painted it black with red flames and screwed the various body bits together so I could mount it onto the Lunchbox chassis. The rat Porsche body was much lighter than the van body, much lower CG and didn't matter if it got busted or scratched. That made it a lot of fun, and it didn't matter if it landed on it's roof or it's wheels when it was driven of an ambitious jump...

Years afterwards, I dug out one of the several original new Hornet chassis I had stashed away and transfered the diff and front arms onto the longer chassis. Basically, by putting the one Hornet component into it, it technically became just a Hornet with Lunchbox wheels. I modded the suspension though, using extra long modified Boomerang rear shocks all round on fabricated aluminium towers and the now widely accepted "extra" rear shock. I used a Kyosho Navara ute body (off a Double Dare I got bored with) to top off the revamped truck. This custom machine looked great and totally in proportion, was very light and flexible, was seemingly impervious to damage and handled like a dream. I ended up doing other things in life and sold it to a very good friend, then he sold it when he had no money and has regretted it ever since. I now wish I'd kept it stashed away, because I now have two young sons that are really getting into this R/C car thing.

Anyway, I decided to just built another and about that time spotted the remains of a Lunchbox on eBay. It ended up costing over $70 and nothing was usable off it, it was way too far gone... So I bought some new chrome wheels/tyres, suspension arm sets and traxxas shocks and slapped them onto another original Hornet chassis from my stash. This one is getting a trusty old el-cheapo Porsche 928 body for now that has been on a few of my cars in the distant past. I scored this body (big push along car) many years ago from a toy shop and recognised right away its potential for R/C work, as it is made from indestructable polypropolene. Eventually I want to make up a mold for an early Kombi body and pop off a polycarbonate shell for the beast.

So, while this new machine is not truely a Lunchbox, it will still be a Lunchbox in my book, only with an extended wheelbase... Once this first new one is up and running, I'll put together another couple for my 2 sons. I'll post pics here in the next day or so of the progress (slow, because I have so many things to do each day and all that)...

[cfjan]

Looking forward to the pics!!!

[Celtic Warrior]

Okay, thought I'd better put the pics up. Just took them a few minutes agao...

[cfjan]

That's wild.. LOL! How are you gonna mount the front shocks?!

[Celtic Warrior]

Last time I simply used a Blackfoot front shock tower with an aluminium adaptor. I've pretty much decided, during the last minute or so, that I'm going to CAD and laser cut the parts from impact resistant plastic sheet. I'll do the main tower and two seperate braces down to the sides of the chassis. Not sure what colour I'll end up using though... LOL

[cfjan]

I bet it the result looks good, you can probably sell those to people who either want to do the same thing as you or just those who have Hornet but wants to mount oil shocks!!

Good luck!

[Celtic Warrior]

This is the Hornet shock adapter kit that I'm going to laser cut for my custom "Lunchbox". I'll be able to produce them for anyone else that wants them...

The red piece slots right in front of the steering servo up against the little gussets for the original shock mounts (which you remove for this conversion). The purple pieces go either side of the red bit and lock against it and then screw to the sides of the Hornet chassis (one screw at front, two back behind steering servo). This braces the whole front of the chassis too...

I'll also be able to make the tower to the right height for whatever shocks will be used.

[cfjan]

Nice!! If I got a Hornet, I'd be up for one.. ha ha!! Remember to post the pics once you got it finished!

[cfjan]

Sand buggy Lunchbox?! :D

[cfjan]

On-road Lunchbox?! ;)

[brick on wheels]

Hi guys i am thinking of getting a lunchbox but I got a few questions.
Does it do wheelies as good as a wild willy and I can get it for $60usd
and does the midnight pumpkin have a wheelie bar does it even do wheelies im guessing it does since it has the same chassis as the lunchbox

[FESTER2004]

pumpkin is the same as the lunchbox exept diffrent bodies,yes it has a wheelie bar

[brick on wheels]

can you get a polycarbinate lunch box body from any where

[FESTER2004]

try towerhobbies.com,but its just for the shell no glass,chrome peices,etc

[brick on wheels]

Im looking for a cheap fun bashing car and I am tossing over a traxxas stampede or lunchbox

[GT Freak]

pede should be the truck of choice.

[cfjan]

Took some pics today...

[cfjan]

Some more...

[cfjan]

Yes, it turns too! :D

[BIGDADDYV]

Last week I joined the Lunchbox family ........ I can get enough of this thing ..... I have wanted one since i was younger and finally got one ..I bought H82b2nd's he had for sale here on the forum and its awesome ... It has full ballbearings and a light kit thats wired into a 3rd channel and turns the lights and taillights on at teh hit of a switch ... When you hit reverse the extra brake lights in the rear come on too :D .. I have a few questions about it ...... Whats the best choice of aftermarket shocks for it and what is involved in changing the standard wheels on it ...... Thanks in advanced .... Big V

[BIGDADDYV]

Did this thread die ??????????? Well i wanted to share some pics of my Lunch Box .........

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s57/BIGDADDY_V/LB.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s57/BIGDADDY_V/LB11.jpg


http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s57/BIGDADDY_V/LB12.jpg

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Looks good BigDaddy...Any oil filled shock the same length will work fine. You'll have to fab some brackets to mount the top of the chassis but simple U shaped brackets should be easy enuff. It will never be a great handling machine, but its all the bumping and hopping wheelies that make it such a fun truck to own. Wheel changing shouldnt be that much of an issue either as a lot of tamiya wheels should fit it...I think the rims and tires from the new Brat reissue should be a direct bolt up. or if you want to go to a more common size like 2.2 inch HPI makes wheels that include the adapters you'll need to run...Hope this helps...Here's a few snaps of a Pumpkin and Lunchbox I used to own...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/oc26009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/oc26010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/oc26011.jpg

Brad

[Vato Loco]

What's the wheel base on the Lunch Box Body? I want to see If it would work on my TA04 Chassis?

[cfjan]

I am pretty sure the touring cars have a much longer wheelbase compare to the Lunchbox shell wheelbase...

I know if you have a short wheelbase M-03 it will fit.. and those are around 210-215mm range?

[zueslilbuddy]

It will never be a great handling machine,

Brad
As far as great handling machine find my earler posts in this forum.
It can be a great handling machine with some Mods.
i posted the Mod as i did it starting on this page.

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=86518&page=5&pp=40

[BIGDADDYV]

I cant seem to want to run this lil thing ...... Its too pretty for me to beat up on so I am going to post it in the next few days as for sale ...... 130 rtr with the lights and battery pack isnt a bad price i dont think .....
Nice Box and Pumpkin too man ..... Wow they look sharp together ......

[TamiyaRacer69]

Hi all :wave:

Thought I'd jump in on this thread,
Just bought these off a local trading site here in 'big `ol New Zealand' Pretty sure they're not re-releases, anyway both have steering servo fitted just need tran, recie, and ESC. Don't know what I'm going to do with two. Might throw a Pumpkin body on one and have one of each, or might sell one with radio gear. What to do, what to do????? Other problem, don't know which one to keep. I like the black one, `cause it's got the proper decals on it, but................. I like the yellow one `cause it looks different with the Desert Gator decals on it. Whoa is me.

Which ever one I decide on, I'll be doing the 3rd rear shock mod to keep the rear end stable, probally change the wheels and (maybe) the tires. I like the Traxxas Jato rims and tires, run a Sport Tuned, and whatever else comes to mind.

[cfjan]

Both look good!! Congrats!!

[TamiyaRacer69]

Thank cfjan,
One will become a Midnight Pumpkin tho, just scored a Pumpkin body and some mounts off a couple of mates. Change of colour will be in the plans for one of the LB bodys. Thinking of doing a fleet of R/c's with the same paint scheme. Something like my M04L Beetle.

L8R
Del

[cfjan]

Be sure to post some pics once you are done!!

[toonz]

del! woah! 2 vans! congrats!

[TamiyaRacer69]

:wave: toonz
Do you wanna know how much I paid for both????? ;)

[TamiyaRacer69]

Be sure to post some pics once you are done!!

Will do cfjan :cool:

[toonz]

yeahhhh....tell us how much :)

[TamiyaRacer69]

$180.00 :p :D :cool:

[toonz]

that's one cheap bargain!!!

[TamiyaRacer69]

WHAT A DAY!!!!!!!! :D

Hi all :wave:
Well what more can I say, I was feeling a 'little poorly' ;) today, so I took the day off work. :p
After picking my daughter up from kindy and going to the park for a while, we came home. And what should be sitting on my doorstep, one rather large box, and one small box. :eek:
I knew right away what was in the large box, two Lunchbox Monster Trucks belonging to Vanessa. Had to put the wheels on, and see these things in the flesh. Never owned a VLB up until today, now I have two. So beit only for a little while I'll have two, one's becoming a Midnight Pumpkin. Which brings me to the smaller box. Wasn't expecting anything else to arrive so soon, I bought a used Pumpkin body from a friendly New Zealand Tamiya Club member, (cheers John aka type49rs) and wasn't expecting it `till next week sometime. So you can imagine my JOY!!! when I opened the box containing a Pumpkin body, and all the bits to complete it.
Even bought a light set off a local trading site for one of the 'new editions', just don't know which one. Guess I'll just have to buy another light set, what a pity. :D

Looks like it's going to be a full-on R/C weekend. YAHOOOOOOOOO! I mean, what a shame :rolleyes:

[toonz]

in yoda's voice....

much joy i sense in you :P

[TamiyaRacer69]

Hi all :wave:
Yeah mate, much joy indeed. :teacher:
Already got one up and running today, don't you just love double-sided servo tape and velcro. One of the things I came up with owning 10 R/C cars and only two sets of radio gear, just pull out the receiver and ESC and drop them in the next toy. :D

[TamiyaRacer69]

:wave: all,
Painted the Lunchbox yesterday, went for a familiar paint scheme. This will be my R/C fleet colours from now on, I think it looks good. Still got to do the wheels, was going to go Gun Metal Grey (same as the top half), but any thoughts always welcome. :D

[cfjan]

Figured that I'd try 7-cells w/ the Lunchbox!

[cfjan]

Some action shots! :D

[cfjan]

Some more!! :cool:

[cfjan]

Last few pics!! :eek:

[dazgreen]

Bust my shell so waiting for a new one so heres some pics of my subaru box the shell is off a old thunder tiger rally car :o
my old shell before a 9 foot drop i didnt see:mad:

what you think to the old shell and the temp one

[mikemaxx14]

do u have to paint the lunchbox kit? i want to get one for my nephew.

[cfjan]

Yeah, but it is easy, single color.. so just a spray can and you are ready to go!!

[dazgreen]

do u have to paint the lunchbox kit? i want to get one for my nephew.

Or you can leave it white its a solid boby with crome bits not lexan (see Through)

[mikemaxx14]

cool! also where can i get upgrades? i dont see to many hopped up tamiyas.

[cfjan]

Not that many hop-ups for Lunchbox.. you can get oil shocks.. but that's pretty much it..

It really isn't meant to be high performance anyway.. I'd just have fun w/ it.. instead of worrying too much about upgrading. Many upgrades that people do are "home made" style hop-ups!!

[mikemaxx14]

oh but can u get replacements eisily?

[dazgreen]

oh but can u get replacements eisily?

yes ebay has every part you need to build from scratch the manual has the part number for every part and there are loads of places inc tamiya to get the parts from

and at the price of the kit without esc about £60inc P&P just buy a second kit if you need too many parts

its a strong truck and will take alot of abuse before it brakes

hop ups

ball races
shocks
motor
wheels
lights
wheels (chrome)
thats about it i think

[GT Freak]

boy does that love to wheelie.

[mikemaxx14]

thanks guys ..im going to build it but its for my seven year old nephew is it a good starter trucks for his age?

[dazgreen]

yes but stay with the stock moter its fast enough, order a full set of ball races and install them when you build it this will give him a fue extra mins runtime
its one of the most fun rc cars iv had
it fast wheelys and looks great O and its cheap for such a tough little truck but
why dose it look so much smaller than when i was young its the same as the original its a big van but i remember it being a lot bigger

[cfjan]

LOL, I felt the same way.. I remember when I was young, I thought all those Tamiya boxes are huge when I went to the hobby shops.. now the boxes are pretty small.. ha! :D

[FESTER2004]

tamiya is coming out with a gold metallic version of the lunchbox!i think they are gonna stop making the reissue ones too!its run is over!

[cfjan]

Yeah, saw the gold edition... should be interesting... :)

[CarbonShadow]

thanks guys ..im going to build it but its for my seven year old nephew is it a good starter trucks for his age?

No offense but it you wanna get a truck for him get a WheelyKing 2WD or 4WD. IMO a little tougher than the lunchbox . Plus if the rumers are true that its getting disco'ed you might have problems getting parts. Whatever you get have fun with it!

[Old_School_RC_1]

Tamiya is releasing a gold version....it's on the upcoming products on the Tamiya america page.

EDIT - nevermind, just saw the other posts...you guys are on it!

[cfjan]

Some LB action shots! :D

(w/ the new Quaker State theme lexan shell!)

[cfjan]

A couple more!

[cfjan]

Some video... hard to film while driving at the same time.. :(


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIQ4mTHm-Mg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_feDGVi32yY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep8UvBIO5rM

[GRUNDIG415]

i love the lunchbox....awesome!

[toonz]

i'm just wondering why is there a piece of plastic mount attached to the motor since it has the same gearbox as the hornet.....?

is it because this LB uses a special pinion?

i haven't own a LB but would like to know why.

and will the car still runs well if the plastic mount is removed?

what if i change the pinion to a 18 tooth?

[cfjan]

Yes, it is because it uses a special small pinion.. so the mount is eccentric..

18T pinion will overgear it, unless you run small tires......

[toonz]

i see, thanks, now i know :)

it will be interesting to run 18tooth.....

[nad1]

I just bought a project Lunch Box from eBay. It's missing the body, and the tires are falling off the bead and are pretty much trash. I still need to buy a remote for it. I believe it's an original, not a re-release, but it does say it comes with an Electronic Speed Control. I'm completely new to RC altogether, so I've got some newb questions.

If I buy a radio (controller) to use for this, and I get another RC car, do I have to buy seperate radios for each RC? Or can I just use the same one and swap servos?

Also, has anyone ever converted the Lunch Box or Midnight Pumpkin to 4wd? I really wanted to set up a 4 wheel drive rig, but didn't want to shell out the money for a nice setup just yet, since I'm just getting into it.

And last but not least, since I need new tires, is there any way I can use a larger size tire? Maybe a tire from a Clodbuster or something?

[jeepnhal]

well i havent been here a while so i thought id update my lunchbox situation as i have some changes and additions.
this is my baby,ive had it since about 1989 when i was 11.its been through hell and back,all over the place,on many beaches,even some tracks,ive jumped the heck out of it and it has never let me down,its had everything from green machine 1 to scorpion to green machine 2s,but i always go back to the 1985 monster power motor which i never rebuilt.all kinds of tires and shocks.and there are so many layers of paint on this thing its unbeliveable.still running strong in fact im taking it out shortly to go jump it at the skate park.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jeepnhal/lunchboxes002.jpg

circa 1993ish

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jeepnhal/lunchboxes004.jpg


circa 2003

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jeepnhal/miscpics015.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jeepnhal/miscpics014.jpg
today
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jeepnhal/lunchboxes002.jpg

and the newest addition.picked her up on ebay.will receive a full restoration which wont be that hard as its pretty stock and clean.cant wait

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jeepnhal/lunchboxes001.jpg

brothers i love lunchboxes!!!!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jeepnhal/lunchboxes003.jpg

[cfjan]

Nice LBs!

On the one w/ small tires, did you remove the motor adaptor and run Hornet pinion to gear it up?! Just curious.. or you just let it slower?

[jeepnhal]

Nice LBs!

On the one w/ small tires, did you remove the motor adaptor and run Hornet pinion to gear it up?! Just curious.. or you just let it slower?
thanks!!
nah,i just left it alone.back in the day i would play with diffrent pinions.i cant remember what i used.but nowadays i leave the pinion stock.oh and i put the stock tires back on today.i really dont like the small ones,i just think they look cool.
just got back from the skate park,. had a blast.forgot my camera but caught alot of air.i broke 2 front shock mounts?the ones the posts screw into.ive never ever broke those on any of my lbs and tonight i break 2,go figure.its ok i have spares.i wish i could find the oil shocks i used to run.
tomorow i break out the ww2 or the blackfoot,hmmmmm

[jeepnhal]

Nice LBs!

On the one w/ small tires, did you remove the motor adaptor and run Hornet pinion to gear it up?! Just curious.. or you just let it slower?


btw,i always liked your lb and the awesome pics you take.love that lexan body,looks sharp.hows it hold up?and whered ya get it?

[cfjan]

Ha, thanks!

You can get the lexan shell from Tower Hobbies (or any other major hobby shops, I am sure).. it is made by Parma.

It holds up really well.. and it makes a huge difference in terms of performance. It is pretty hard to flip it over due to the lower center of gravity now! (of course, you lose the great details from the hard shell..) So keep both!

Here's my LB next to a restoration / hybrid that I just did recently! It is a Stadium Blitzer w/ a lexan Beetle shell (that is modeled after the Monster Beetle / Blitzer Beetle hardshell..)! Dynamic duo!! :D

[cfjan]

My front aluminum body mount / strut tower brace! :D

[cfjan]

Using aluminum body mounts for other cars.. (stay w/ the Tamiya parts.. ha!) and some Dremel work, you can make your own aluminum body mounts!! :cool:

[jeepnhal]

Using aluminum body mounts for other cars.. (stay w/ the Tamiya parts.. ha!) and some Dremel work, you can make your own aluminum body mounts!! :cool:

nice.i like what you did,good idea.i used to have a front brace but cant remember what i did with it or why i took it off.i cannot find that or the shocks i used to have(monster beetle?)
do you know what shock upgrade will fit on this,or where to get them?
also what are those body mounts from?
thats exactly what i was thinking about the body,low cog and such.plus the roof wont be white after all the flips:D

[cfjan]

Right, the lexan paint are on the inside! No scratches!! :)

The body mounts, I just got them off Tower.. you need to machien it a little bit, though..

Shocks -> pretty much any 4" oil shocks will fit...

[jeepnhal]

Ha, thanks!

You can get the lexan shell from Tower Hobbies (or any other major hobby shops, I am sure).. it is made by Parma.

It holds up really well.. and it makes a huge difference in terms of performance. It is pretty hard to flip it over due to the lower center of gravity now! (of course, you lose the great details from the hard shell..) So keep both!

Here's my LB next to a restoration / hybrid that I just did recently! It is a Stadium Blitzer w/ a lexan Beetle shell (that is modeled after the Monster Beetle / Blitzer Beetle hardshell..)! Dynamic duo!! :D

nice pic!!!man those two look good together.those stadium blitzers are fun!!!glad to see you still use it.

[mistersean86]

Ok so I wanted to keep this thread alive seeing as its been going for a couple of years!! I figured the best way to do that is with some pics of Vanessa.

Post mud run:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC00772.jpg

Same run:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC00773.jpg

My custom air filter for my motor: (works pretty good at keeping the mud out)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC00774.jpg

And finally my home-made replacement aluminum body mounts:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC00775.jpg

[Ripplebe]

Hey all, I’m a newbie and just Purchased a new Midnight Pumpkin Metallic kit. Been wanting own this thing for years. Can anyone help me or give me ideas on what is a good oil shock upgrade? I want to get four new shocks and bearings but don’t know exactly what will work and how many bearings / shock sets to buy? So any help would be great before I get started…
Can’t wait to post pic's when she’s complete... Thanks

[mistersean86]

You could try the "Tamiya CVA Short Shock Unit Set":
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGG67&P=OW

Those are a direct fit to the chassis.

[Ripplebe]

Thanks, that’s probably what I’m going to do is just buy two sets of them. But I was wondering if any other manufacturer makes an aftermarket oil aluminum shock that fits the pumpkin chassis? Even if I have to rig them, or from anyone’s experience is it even worth it at all? I heard the stock shocks are stiff.

[mistersean86]

Well, on my lunchbox I did buy some shocks on ebay that were for a traxxas rustler xvl, front and rear (I believe they are the "long" and "xl" models.) However, when I had them on they lifted the vehicle about 1/4-1/2 inch. This makes it look really cool, but it also gives it a higher center of gravity. This This might be ok with the pumkin shell, but turns were really rough with the lunchbox body. But if you go with "longs" all the way around you won't have this problem.

That's my experience, you could also go with somthing a little shorter than the "long" in the front for better handling.

[kittvskarr]

Hello i own a lunch box which i love but i keep splitting the rear wheel adapters i know there are aluminium ones available but will they run the big wheels that the lunch box has? Also i want more speed what motor can you recommend? I currently have an asmann 21 turn motor which is quick but i want smoke from the rear tires any ideas would be much appreciated

[cfjan]

These adaptors can be used so you can run any 12mm hex wheels..

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=53913

[mistersean86]

I just bought a fantom 12t motor off of ebay and it makes the lunchbox coompletely out of control. You could try something like that. It is really fast now.

[Ripplebe]

Just added a custom CRP A Arm set from www.teamcrp.com and Rear Traxxas long Oil shocks in the rear and custom Tamiya CVA's a bit shorter in the front using the stiffer springs. The CRP A Arm set defiantly leveled out the front wheels out perfectly. Now my Pumpkin should handle sweet. Can’t wait to get it on the road. Working on the body and have to make a few more adjustments and ill post some action shots soon. I love this TRUCK!!!:D

[cfjan]

Nice, it is a custom job or CRP actually makes a double wishbone conversion kit for the LB?!

Looks great!!

[Ripplebe]

Well it's originally an upgrade for a FX 10 buggy (item # CRP 1632 + hardware sold separately item # CRP 9125) modified to work with the LB chassis. I followed directions provided by zues in earlier posts http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=86518&page=8 teamcrp is trying to bring back the old company closed in the late 90's selling upgrades for classic popular RC's.

[cfjan]

Yeah, would be great if we get some old school hop-ups!!

[cfjan]

The state of my LB right now... I put the ESC all the way to the front...

The sticker on the front to give people some warning... :cool:

[mistersean86]

Riplebe, That's a really nice setup you got there. Thanks for sharing the part numbers too, I might have to get my self some of those.

This is going to be a long one, so I apologize in advance, but:

Some carnage shots after the first run with the 12t, it was 10pm so I was driving with the patio lights and the glare of the body (the way it should be done)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC00790-1.jpg

The rivets are from a previous bashing (the inside of front end is now fortified with aluminum:D)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC00787-1.jpg

Completely blew the windshield out and crushed the front columns
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC00784-1.jpg

And lastly I'll post an upgrade to the handling. I took some cells out of an old cordless drill battery and made myself a five cell hump pack to power the servo. (ou can also buy similar hump packs.) I put it in the front for more weight, and the 6v really gives the servo (Traxxas 2055) quite a bit more punch then the stock 4AA pack that came with my reciever.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC00782-1.jpg

I also run traxxas shocks in the rear, except right now I have the XL's in raises it up a bit to get more weght in the front. (and looks just plain wicked). I tried the longs in the front, but they were too long and gave serious negative camber. But with that CRP kit they should let it sit nice and balanced. Of course the center of grav. will be higher then, but when it goes as fast as it does now, there's nothing that will really allow it to handle sufficiently. (But it sure will look like one mean van):D

[cfjan]

Why are you running the 4AA for your RX? No BEC?

[mistersean86]

Wat do you mean by BEC? I just got into the hobby in February so I only know what info I find on the net. I'm running a Futaba T2PH and whatever reciever came with it. If that means anything. But if I'm doing something wrong, please let me know, for I am still a newb... with a sweet LB!!

But seriously let me know if I can be doing things better.

Edit: Sorry I just googled it. No I'm not running one, but in theory, wouldn't I get better run times and better reciever/servo response with the setup I have now (Without a BEC)? Because BECs regulate the power down to 5v and I have 6v. Or do they come in different classes?

Oh well either way the extra weight up front really does help out either way. Now if only I had those sweet CRP A arms...

[cfjan]

Your ESC (Tamiya's TEU-101) has 2 wires that goes to the motor, 2 wires that goes to the battery.. 1 plug that goes into your receiver, and a red plug that you can route to your receiver as well, which replaces the 4 AA batteries...

[mistersean86]

I didn't know what that plug was for so Ididn't use it, but now I have a Noak GTX which I'm guessing has a BEC already in it. So I'm also guessing that my hump pack is just dead weight too.

[monsterB]

just thought i'd throw in my pic.

[eusodders]

I just did the CRP mod the other day and it worked wonders, but I also ordered a set of rims last week on ebay that just came in. Turns out they're traxxas rims PN-1873(fronts), PN-1872(rear). They're 2.2 rims but the offset makes the wheelbase wider by 2 cm and if you use the box tires which are 2" it gives it a cooler looking low profile look. Really good mod.

[cfjan]

Can you post some pics of those wheels/tires mounted on the chassis?!

[eusodders]

I'd love to post the pics but my connection won't let me for some reason or another. It's well worth it though, trust me. After the CRP mod it is by far the best thing I could have done to the box. The rims being slightly narrower squeezes the tires together and forces the lower profile to occur which also hardens the side wall and allows for some slippage around turns. The ass end will kick out a bit and let you damn near drift the thing plus the front isn't so glued to road so it actually corners. Having a 2cm wider wheelbase helps a bit too I'm sure. I have a mono shock rear setup though so I doint know how well it would work with the stock set up.

[woody2u]

Hiya! I just received my lunch box ordered off ebay (been dreamin since a little tyke of owning one) I put it together in one day minus the cover dang the thing is fast (first time real rc owner) unfortunately i bashed into a few bricks and walls and my front bumper screws keep on coming off?? also the plastic holding the screws for the steering servo broke on me, has anyone encountered this problem? If so what did you do to fix it? I will post some pics soon maybe i can convince my wifey to take some video to post on you tube. This truck fast enough to do some sick 180's!!

[eusodders]

I don't remember any plastic screws being on the box but I can say that an upgraded steel gear bb servo will definitely save same headaches. The normal plastic gear servos will break. Good luck.

[woody2u]

Actually it is not the screws that I mentioned that are plastic it is the frame of the LB itself that became broken after 20 min of bashing around my back yard as seen in the picture------>


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f48/woody4gotU/IMG_0823.jpg

here is the fix I am trying out for the meantime so far it is workin like a charm!-------->

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f48/woody4gotU/IMG_0835.jpg


I have not quite finished painting the body or fixing the stickers and chrome havin to much fun playin around!!!------->>>

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f48/woody4gotU/IMG_0830.jpg

Also my battery is only lasting about 10-15 minutes of playing time should it be lasting longer than that? Im using a 7.2v stick racing battery (trinity brand) and im charging it for 1/2 hour using my car battery. Maybe I need to charge it longer?

[cfjan]

I have not seen anyone breaking that before.. not enough force should be transferred to the servo to break the chassis.. especially w/ servo saver, etc. That's very odd.

[woody2u]

I thought it to be normal after reading from another blog that the newly released LB (this one) has a weaker cheaper plastic chassy

[woody2u]

......and fyi I swear to the LB gods I did not overtighten the screws!!!

[woody2u]

Another bashing and broken again this time the wheelie bar broke and the gear housing has split apart anybody know if there is a replacement gear housing that can be bought?
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f48/woody4gotU/IMG_0857.jpg

I did manage to take some video and will post on utube as soon as I reinstall my video editor.
Cheers,
Dave

[cfjan]

Here ya go!

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGB48&P=Z

[woody2u]

thanks a bunch!!

[woody2u]

lunch box video's for ur viewing pleasure


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9BHkDOalLc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saTQyp8rc3k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Eqgxe8vD8E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj79u34geW8

[mistersean86]

Okay it's been a while since Ive posted anything on here. I've been busy working, but I have done some work to the box... Four link rear suspension. Now I know that I'm not the first to do this, but it is awesome and handles so much better, especially off road. I'll get some pics as soon as I can. And maybe some video if my girlfriend will be kind enough to take it for me.

[mistersean86]

Okay as promised, today after work I ran the LB around a little bit and got some shots. I'll post links to them so they don't take up too much space on the thread.
Here's some articulation shots:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01082.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01083.jpg
Shots without the body:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01085.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01086.jpg
Here's some shots of the four link:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01090.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01091.jpg

It's a pretty straight forward setup. the hardest part is adjusting the links sos that they are symetrical. Before I did the mod I did alot of research about four link suspension, but all I could find were articles about full scale trucks. Out of all the articles I've read this was the most helpful:
http://monstertruck.terramail.pl/budujemy.html

BTW this will lengthen your wheel base.

[mistersean86]

I guess the lunchbox era is at an end, However to keep this thread alive I will post in the spirit of the immortal LB. Oh yeah shortly after the four link mod I decided to order some solid axles on eBay and convert my lunchbox into 4wd. They haven't come yet, but I can't wait. Pic will be posted after I am done. That way when someone googles four wheel drive lunchbox, they will get some results.

[cfjan]

What kind of solid axle are you getting? The same one as the rear? (you'd need to fab up some kind of steering knuckle setup there..) Or solid axle from other car (like Clod)..

Either way, sounds like a complicated project!! Good luck!! Keep us posted!! :D

[mistersean86]

Good to see I'm not the only one here. The axles came in yesterday. They're off of a Nylint 1:6 Rockcrawler (walmart used to sell them or something). The guts of the axles are pretty complicated and the axles themselves are huge on the lunchbox. But I'm pretty confident that I can make this setup work and look cool (yes with lots of fab work):eek:. However, the project will take a while to complete due to work and school. But with the front suspension and rear axle from the LB I am going to build a brushless truggy so I will have two trucks. I am really pumped to do this, I have a good feeling about it and I can't wait to start the build. I will definitely take lots of pics. :D

[zueslilbuddy]

Great work on the 4 link cant wait to see it as a 4x4.
too bad you couldnt find some axial10 or wheely king axles to do your conversion they would be much easier to use.
Looking forward to updates:D

[cfjan]

Be sure to keep us posted.. 4x4 LB would be sick!! :)

[cretin]

wow, it's been a long time since i was on here, like 4 years. guess i'm still a member! anyway, now that i am back in the hobby, i was looking for something to build, and when i go to tower, they have the boxes in reissue! things have changed, my friends, but old tamiyas never go away. looking to pick up a couple for grits and shins. keep one stock looking, and one modded something crazy. i miss my old pumpkin, wide willy, and monster beetle.

[mistersean86]

I finally got ti together this weekend. The axles have two speed (slow and super slow), but they put out a massive amount of torque. This thing crawls very well though. Of course there is a few things I'll probably do to it to make it better, but for right now I'm tired of working on it. I got some pictures, so here ya go.

Here's some of the axles when I got them. I had to do alot of trimming to get them to fit, but I got it. All of the stuff in the box came out of them. It's all the motors and gears to shift from high to low on the fly. (A beat option that the Nylints had.) Another cool thing about these axles is that they use 400 size motors, so I was able to still use the teu 101bk (stock) esc. I have to say for something stock that thing has really surprised me. I've even run it on a 19t motor for a while. Maybe in the futre I'll upgrade to a dual motor esc and some faster motors, but for now this thing rocks. well, here it is:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01103.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01104.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01105.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01109.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01110.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01112.jpg

Here are some pics of the finninsed product, Check out the articulation...sick!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01113.jpg

http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/?action=view&current=DSC01103.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01115.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01123.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01122.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01124.jpg

The only poser shot is the one with the tx all the others were driven into and out of.

[mistersean86]

Great work on the 4 link cant wait to see it as a 4x4.
too bad you couldnt find some axial10 or wheely king axles to do your conversion they would be much easier to use.
Looking forward to updates:D

Yeah these were definitely alot of work, but they only cost me 30.00, I think down the line I might get some clod axles. Believe it or not though these cheap axles really perform well, in low gear it will go over anything. And it's amazing that they only use 400 size motors. I'm really liking the run time. I put a half dead battery though it and it ran for 30 minutes. BTW I think I saw you on BYT.

[FESTER2004]

i put my box together saturday, i have yet to usi it,i have to adjust the pinion
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/HPIM1057.jpg

[mistersean86]

Your gonna love it. If you want to have even more fun with it look through this thread at the different mods for some ideas. Locking the rear diff is a must IMO if you plan on doing any kind of off-raod driving. Either way I can't think of a RC that was ever more fun than the lunchbox.

[bar321]

k newb Q but dose the wheelie bar come with it or where can i get one?

[cfjan]

It comes w/ the wheelie bar!

[bar321]

k thanx im thinking of getting one but wanted to make sure that it came with it

[azznshady]

Okay as promised, today after work I ran the LB around a little bit and got some shots. I'll post links to them so they don't take up too much space on the thread.
Here's some articulation shots:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01082.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01083.jpg
Shots without the body:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01085.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01086.jpg
Here's some shots of the four link:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01090.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/mistersean86/DSC01091.jpg

It's a pretty straight forward setup. the hardest part is adjusting the links sos that they are symetrical. Before I did the mod I did alot of research about four link suspension, but all I could find were articles about full scale trucks. Out of all the articles I've read this was the most helpful:
http://monstertruck.terramail.pl/budujemy.html

BTW this will lengthen your wheel base.


what are te balloons for m8

[mistersean86]

The balloons are around the electronics as a cheap effective way to waterproof.

[adrcracing]

Ok I'm gonna get trashed for this in this thread............BUT if yo want stability stay away from that body.
i really love the van styling .............But center of gravity is saying NO...............Unless you just want the look....................................SORRY LUNCHBOXERS


I was just looking through all the pages, all the LB's look really cool!

zueslilbuddy, Parma makes a lexan LB body, so you can have the best of both worlds!


Here's my LB with the Parma body on top. Part# 10256

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/LunchBox2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/LunchBox.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/Lunchboxaction.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/Lunchboxaction2.jpg

[losiXXXman]

How many teeth is the pinion on the 'box? I got an ebay box, and I got no pinion. Have to order it, cause I don't have any 32p pinions. Thanks.

[stinet12]

Im still fairly new on with the LB and I just wanted to know how to lock up the rear diff and what the benefit of that will be!

[adrcracing]

Sorry for the late reply, welcome to the site.

Some people use silly putty to lock up the diff. Just pack it in the diff gears. If you look at the PIC of my LB coming at you doing a wheely above, you'll see the diff unloading. Locking it will stop that, but it won't turn as well.

[jar1]

Guys need to know what wheels will fit the Lunchbox. Any brand and models that will fit. Thanks for the info.

[starly]

Hi Everyone.

loving your lunch boxes, got 2 of them today, for me and my son,

im going to hop them up, but i need you lot to show me where to get the bits,

1st, want to do the oil shock conversion, so ill be needing the brackets to mount to the chassis, where do i get them from? we live in the uk, but not to bothered where i buy them from,

ive seen some of you running differnt wheels, any help with this will be good!

:wave: thanks

[crballard]

Hi Everyone.

loving your lunch boxes, got 2 of them today, for me and my son,

im going to hop them up, but i need you lot to show me where to get the bits,

1st, want to do the oil shock conversion, so ill be needing the brackets to mount to the chassis, where do i get them from? we live in the uk, but not to bothered where i buy them from,

ive seen some of you running differnt wheels, any help with this will be good!

:wave: thanks


hi
i think bearings, then 3rd shock, then all shocks is the way to go.

later motor, then other stuff i guess once you got used to the handling :)

chris

[crballard]

HI

i just fitted mine today
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/silvernet88/Lunchbox%20and%20%20Midnight%20pumpkin%203rd%20sho ck%20upgrade/CIMG4260.jpg

i used an ansmann 75mm shock and the standard tamiya brackets

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/silvernet88/Lunchbox%20and%20%20Midnight%20pumpkin%203rd%20sho ck%20upgrade/CIMG4261.jpg

i aligned it so the shock is straight in the middle

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/silvernet88/Lunchbox%20and%20%20Midnight%20pumpkin%203rd%20sho ck%20upgrade/CIMG4265.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/silvernet88/Lunchbox%20and%20%20Midnight%20pumpkin%203rd%20sho ck%20upgrade/CIMG4264.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/silvernet88/Lunchbox%20and%20%20Midnight%20pumpkin%203rd%20sho ck%20upgrade/CIMG4256.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/silvernet88/Lunchbox%20and%20%20Midnight%20pumpkin%203rd%20sho ck%20upgrade/CIMG4267.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/silvernet88/Lunchbox%20and%20%20Midnight%20pumpkin%203rd%20sho ck%20upgrade/CIMG4263.jpg

all done

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/silvernet88/Lunchbox%20and%20%20Midnight%20pumpkin%203rd%20sho ck%20upgrade/CIMG4261.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/silvernet88/Lunchbox%20and%20%20Midnight%20pumpkin%203rd%20sho ck%20upgrade/CIMG4269.jpg

was really easy

the four shocks are on order all 85 - 87mm oil filled ansman shocks.

I also put in a 23 turn ansman motor with the standard tamiya esc but it seems to be the same speed as the original motor.

Chris

[pathums]

Hi guys, This is my Lunchbox. (first in Sri Lanka)
These are some pictures of having fun at home.. Enjoy..!

[TitaniumXRC]

Nice and clean.

Here's mine.


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[pathums]

Your photos are really really nice and cute...

Are you in to Radio control Car Action magazine?

We need some more photoes.

[TitaniumXRC]

Your photos are really really nice and cute...

Are you in to Radio control Car Action magazine?

We need some more photoes.

Why yes I have been in a few mags.

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[losiXXXman]

Titanium. What is the wheel/tire combo on the Blue Box? Are thos painted blackfoot 2.2's? I've been thinking about 2.2s on my Box. Still need to paint these wheels silver for when they are used.

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff198/mallettw/Tamiya%20Models/IMG_0905.jpg

[fozzybear210]

Finally got my lunchbox up and running. Spot the famous paint job! Let me know what you think.

http://s962.photobucket.com/albums/ae102/fozzybear210/

[bash it]

crp a-arm mod,
can anyone give me some step by step info on how too??ive got the kit but just cant see what i need to mod to get it working.or a link that is clear on what i need too do. cheers

[kurrz]

I believe there is a write up on a different site. PM me for details.

[fozzybear210]

This is my lunch box. Love it.




http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae102/fozzybear210/PICT01452.jpg
http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae102/fozzybear210/PICT0146.jpg
http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae102/fozzybear210/PICT0148.jpg
http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/ae102/fozzybear210/PICT01512.jpg

[showell]

i have a hop up'd lunchbox 85mm yer racing shocks, 3rd rear shock mod (using the original shocks) front shock tower brace, rear shock mount brackets, aluminium servo mounts, orion motor and heat sink with fan.
this set up works well but i have the CRP front suspension conversion kit to add at a later point.

the body has beed done in a well used builders van look complete with front mount winch and, mounted light bar, exhausts removed from sidesteps and replaced with twin rear cans.

[boos boy]

Hi, I've just come back to RC cars after flying planes and helis the past 3 years, but due to the weather, work and other commitments it was time to sell up and by a truck for for fun.

So far my lunchbox has ballracers, cva 2 oil shocks (Black ones), sport tuned motor, hitech hs645 metal geat servo and uprated servo saver.

I've got the CRP from parts and hardware set coming from CRP soon.

I'm using Intergy IB4600mah 7.2v 6 cell packs, loads of run time. Also have a Parma Lexan body, one in scooby doo colours with decals, the other original lunchbox colours with chrome type paint for the bumpers etc.

It is great fun, but:

1) I've changed from futaba 6ex 2.4 radio to a Spekrum DX7 with AR6100E RX. All works but when I try to go forward the ESC hesitates for a split second and then its fine? In reverse no problem? Any ideas or has anyone had this problem? I've tried setting up the ESC again but no joy? I've heard people say disconnect the motor but I can't understand how the eSC can be set up then?

2) The CVA 2 shocks seems very soft set-up as the lunchbox manual says, the front just sags? What are people using as a set up?

3) The CRP conversion, is there a step by step guide and do I need any other parts?

4) The 3rd shock conversion, what shocks so people use? I have the original shocks from the kit and also another set of CVA 2's as I also have a speare lunchbox kit I bought for my wife, but she is not interested.

5) I have a mamba max ESC and 5700 brushless motor? Has anyone tried this, is it too much for the lunchbox? I'd keep the 7.2v 4600mah bateried though.

Thank you for your help, the lucnhbox is fun and I'm considering buying another parma shell and doing a dakar type design I saw somewhere next.

[TitaniumXRC]

Hi, I've just come back to RC cars after flying planes and helis the past 3 years, but due to the weather, work and other commitments it was time to sell up and by a truck for for fun.

So far my lunchbox has ballracers, cva 2 oil shocks (Black ones), sport tuned motor, hitech hs645 metal geat servo and uprated servo saver.

I've got the CRP from parts and hardware set coming from CRP soon.

I'm using Intergy IB4600mah 7.2v 6 cell packs, loads of run time. Also have a Parma Lexan body, one in scooby doo colours with decals, the other original lunchbox colours with chrome type paint for the bumpers etc.

It is great fun, but:

1) I've changed from futaba 6ex 2.4 radio to a Spekrum DX7 with AR6100E RX. All works but when I try to go forward the ESC hesitates for a split second and then its fine? In reverse no problem? Any ideas or has anyone had this problem? I've tried setting up the ESC again but no joy? I've heard people say disconnect the motor but I can't understand how the eSC can be set up then?

2) The CVA 2 shocks seems very soft set-up as the lunchbox manual says, the front just sags? What are people using as a set up?

3) The CRP conversion, is there a step by step guide and do I need any other parts?

4) The 3rd shock conversion, what shocks so people use? I have the original shocks from the kit and also another set of CVA 2's as I also have a speare lunchbox kit I bought for my wife, but she is not interested.

5) I have a mamba max ESC and 5700 brushless motor? Has anyone tried this, is it too much for the lunchbox? I'd keep the 7.2v 4600mah bateried though.

Thank you for your help, the lucnhbox is fun and I'm considering buying another parma shell and doing a dakar type design I saw somewhere next.

) OK that might be where you have the receiver located in the truck, but I’ve also noticed that the stock Tamiya ESC’s sometimes have problems

2) Well this may be old school, but I stretch out the springs so they stay soft, yet still keep the truck from sagging. However if you find what shock works, tell me.

3No I’ve installed a few of these front ends, and Glinn sends more that you will need to do the job. If for some reasion you have any problems, massage me. I make CRP’s Sand Scorcher race chassis, and I do blue printing for him.

4 I tried to get my wife into it and she will have nothing to do with the hobby, that sucks

5 I’d say the 5700 would work if you had all metal gears for the trans, but I think it would be near impossible to control.

[boos boy]

Thanx for the fast reply, hopefully the CRP parts will be here within the next couple of weeks, so I'll have a look properly then.

I'm sure I have the same problem with the tamiya ESC when I used the Futaba radio, cant remember how I fixed it though, I'll try moving the RX.

Sounds like its best to stick the the sports motor then, its quick enough for fun.

Thanx, I'll have a play.

[hazzalandy]

is the lunchbox 2wd? if so is there any 4wd conversions for it? : D

[Old_School_RC_1]

yes, it is 2wd and no, there are no 4wd conversions. Just not possible with the chassis.

Buy a WK and mount the LB body on it if you want 4wd.

[hazzalandy]

thanks, it was a massive help

[t-type86]

just finished a beach fun run outside AC... beats the hell out of blowing my money in the casino!

[t-type86]

Just put two tamiya short CVA's in the front according to the directions from the VLB specs. They seem real soft. Any recommendations?

[blainy]

Hi,
just seen your post here - is that kit still available?
If yes please let me know.

Thanks in advance!
Blainy

[jpreskitt]

Great stuff on this thread! Especially the 4x4 mod. Here's a video I did with my LB kit last weekend(no mods, running 90% throttle):
http://vimeo.com/24200664

John

[blainy]

Hi,
tried to look at your video at the link, but was not able to get the video running. Maybe you could do it in another platform or another format?
Tried FF and IE - no luck... :(

[jpreskitt]

hmmm, sorry bout that. Here's a youTube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETE0FEke1zM

John

[blainy]

Hi John,
thank you for that Video - cool!

What kind of software did you use to cut/produce that video?

[blainy]

hey out there ....

did today also a video - look here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LprrDIDZt5Q

[jpreskitt]

hey great video blainy! the music is very relaxing.
to your question, I had an old copy of Premiere laying around. And shot the thing on an iPhone!
Next one will have more production value.

[blainy]

Hi all,

could anyone please help me with getting new tires including the matching rims (please apologize my english) for my lunchbox?

I am searching for something similar like the original ones but maybe in better quality and ready mounted.

Did anyone have some links or shops for me?

Thank you in advance for your hints!

[tamiya guy]

Here's some mods you can do on your LB or MP to make it drive / handle better
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?p=2469235#post2469235

[tamiya guy]

Hi all,
could anyone please help me with getting new tires including the matching rims (please apologize my english) for my lunchbox?

I am searching for something similar like the original ones but maybe in better quality and ready mounted.

Did anyone have some links or shops for me?

Thank you in advance for your hints!

I like these universal 2.2 wheels
rears - http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM875
fronts - http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM871

they sell them in chrome or other colors

[drumm3rboi56]

has this forum died its been almost a month since anyone has said anything?

[tamiya guy]

has this forum died its been almost a month since anyone has said anything?

I guess so. Though it seems like all the forums are lacking participation.
This leads me to think it must be some kind of failure from the Car Action people.


But regardless of what everyone else is doing, I'm still messing with LB's and MP's. I'll post some new pictures once my parts get here (they were back ordered.... :( Then I'm gonna buy a new LB to keep basically stock.

[tamiya guy]

PS

Here's my trucks (the picture is on the Midnight Pumpkin topic)
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=105609&stc=1&d=1314850792

[blainy]

Hi all,
i have just finished (for the moment) my lunchbox mods and have written a short description of it with links to the parts and some pictures.
http://www.kohberg.net/cms/pages/rc-car/lunch-box/lunchbox-tuning.php
If you have some tipps or comments to this please let me know.

[tamiya guy]

Hi all,
i have just finished (for the moment) my lunchbox mods and have written a short description of it with links to the parts and some pictures.
http://www.kohberg.net/cms/pages/rc-car/lunch-box/lunchbox-tuning.php
If you have some tips or comments to this please let me know.

Nice Job!

I like the front added upper arms.

[tamiya guy]

I'm doing the low rider mod on my 'Box. I'm using the buggy axle mounts, and the hidden upper A frame mounts with short Tamiya oil shocks. I've just got to trim the steering cavity for the rods to clear, make a battery mount as its moved up, then bolt in a radio/motor, etc. Oh and I still have to paint the new body.....
I'll post pictures when its finished

Mine won't be as nicely done as blainy's.
But will handle pretty good.

[blainy]

thank you very much for the compliment!

I am very interessted in seeing some pictures of your low rider mod!

Could you please paste some links to the parts here?

And of course the steering is something i have to work on. What do you change to make the steering better.

If you want you could get server space for your pictures or post your description as well.

I am curious about your project!

[tamiya guy]

Hey blainy,

Those upper arms you made are amazing!
Mine is not as nice as yours as I went a different direction.
Here's some pic's:

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/DCP_3132Small.jpg

I removed the battery holder, and used the upper A-frame mounts.

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/DCP_3133Small.jpg

Here's the buggy axle mount which lowers the rear end.

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/DCP_3135Small.jpg

Here's how the front end looks after.

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/DCP_3134Small.jpg

This pic didn't focus too good, but you can see how much lower the rear end is now.

As I said before I still have a lot to do. But you can see where I'm going with my 'Box.
You should get Tamiya to sell your front suspension design!

[tamiya guy]

Here's where I need to cut for my steering arms to clear.

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/steeringclearance.jpg

[blainy]

thank you for that pics!

Cool job! Which Buggy Axles did you use for ? Maybe you have a link to them or a number....

The biggest challenge on the LB is that the most rear weight is still on the gear/axle/motor block, and because of that, the suspensions and dampers are difficult to get right working.

At the moment i am trying with some additional weight on the body directly over the motor. Until now i did not have time to try it on running....

I will add some pictures when done that.

[tamiya guy]

To answer your question:

I'm using the stock Lunch Box rear axle, but used this parts bag for the axle mounts: Tamiya - 0005069 B Parts 58346

Also I have this one which allows the axle to pivot like the stock mount does while keeping the lowered stance: Tamiya - 9005156 D Parts 58045 You would use this one if you wanted to keep the 3 shock rear suspension setup on a lowered truck.

Both of these parts bags are from different Tamiya buggy rear suspensions that use this same gear box.

Also for those who don't know, there are actually 3 pinions and 2 spacers available for this gear box. The Pumpkin/Box use the smallest pinion with the thick spacer. The grasshopper uses no spacer with the 18 tooth pinion which is the largest you can use. And the parts bag 0005069 B Parts 58346 comes with the middle sized spacer for the middle sized pinion. I think (but could be wrong) that the middle pinion/spacer setup is from the Tamiya Hornet. I also don't know how many teeth it has.

[blainy]

hi tamiya guy,

do you have some pictures of the ready low rider box?

[tamiya guy]

hi tamiya guy,
do you have some pictures of the ready low rider box?

I'm still working on it....need a little more time. :D

[tamiya guy]

I started painting the new body tonight.
Once that's done then I've got to make new body mounts.

.....almost done!


:D

[blainy]

Hi all,

i am thinking about putting a brushless motor in my box.

I have read a lot - but i am not really shure for which motor i should decide.

Maybe you could help me a little bit.

For brushed motors (which i have used until now) i could normally find a number where the rotation speed(?) is counted and for example the number of turns. With that numbers i could find out which motor has more torque or is cycling a bit faster than another one.

For brushless motors you normaly get a number like 2200 kv

So for what number should i go - what kind of numbers for brushless tells me which is the better motor to go for?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[tamiya guy]

I have a couple of these Leopard motor/controller (http://www.hobbypartz.com/leopardcars.html) combos. For the price you can't beat them.
I run the 3000kv in my other LB.
The only problem is waiting for them to be in stock.
Or you can back order one and wait for it.

[tamiya guy]

I've been doing other things instead of finishing my LB......(yeah I know I'm a slacker!)
Here's a minor update:
http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/LBCoop.jpg

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/LBCoop1.jpg

[tamiya guy]

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab148/myblack60impala/Clod%20Buster/DCP_3231Small.jpg
Here's my line up:
My chrome version of the "Punkin", my lowered "Box" (still not finished), and my new gold version of the Box!
I did my same mods to the new "Box" that I previously posted about my "Punkin". That being cutting the shock bodies .25 shorter, the wide servo saver/cut down steering rods, and the round spring axle mod with retainer plates. Only this time I used cut down servo arms for the retainer plates. Its also got full bearings, but otherwise is still running the stock gearing and 540 motor. I might upgrade both the "Punkin" and "Box" to mild brushed motors later on.
The lowered Box has a 3500 brushless setup, bearings, wide servo saver, oil shocks. But I've not finished making the body mounts or trimming the body to fit.