I think people will excuse a Lunchbox :)

Not a Tamiya, but I've wanted one of these for ages :) Clubman material? :D
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6a200c60.png

I was wondering when a Lunchbox will make an appearance - defo clubman material!.

Does anybody here own a Grasshopper/Hornet/Frog? - would love to see one of those running

Hmmm, are you sure people would not get uptight about it?

Scott.

You didn't see the heap of junk I was running last week mate!

He makes a good point!

It needed help from marshals on tight turns as it didn't have enough steering lock!

yes yes, that problem should be sorted. There was a flange behind the gearbox I was meant to cut out - thats what you get for not reading instructions:lol:

On a plus note, it ran well on the faster sections:thumbsup:

It had plenty of acceleration, that's for sure.

What was it you ran? lol

Scott.

It was a Shamta Ray.

Basically an FF01 but with Manta Ray chassis, body, wishbones and buggy tyres.

If you have a look in the "FF01 meets Manta Ray" thread there are a couple of photos.

Will be running it again this friday

Might be an idea to discuss it with other clubman drivers :)
Some of the cars are a little more delicate than others.

That's a good point, the TL01 is surviving Clubman. But I stopped racing it with modern touring cars as it would break each and every time it came into contact with one.

LOL!

I have a Mardave Mini with a silver can? (just needs radio)

Scott.

Yeah, remember those. My coz had one, a fibreglass rectangle with wheels. No suspension, no diff... Perfect!!! :woot:

I wouldn't mind getting my mitts on this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Ta...item58a7e3051f

I'm starting to get the sense that this could turn into a my car is crappier than yours competition.

I do like that though! Mardave made 3 wheelers too. They can't be much slower round the track than the FWD buggy was ;)

I saw one going around Ardent once. They also look really cool with a Caterham shell.

Don't judge the Shamta Ray until I've had chance to test the new steering, its just doing the opposite of what the TL01 did :p:p

Chris, when I looked last Friday, the Shamta Ray was a 3-wheeler... :p

Honestly I think "Shambles" is becoming too generous though. Captain Chaos more like (have you booked in for this week yet...:woot:??)

hmm it was less of a problem when I ditched the SCT whells in favour of some ballistic greens. The car does have a lack of droop but I can't give it any more without using softer springs, which I don't want to do because the back end is quite grippy.

I have already pre-booked but under my real name. If I can't get the car to work this week then I have to become "Captain Chaos". Here is an image of said guy - he does look a bit like Dave though:

http://spiraken.podbean.com/mf/web/dy8e7/mpChaos.jpg

Haha... yeah, that used to turn by itself everywhere ;)

PS: I like the Captain Chaos outfit, wearing it?

Just done a really quick paint job on the Mardave Mini body... Call mew mr runny :-( and robbed my bestest servo from my buggy ... So the Mardave is on the cards.

Trued the foam donuts down to size as well.

No diff, no suspension no bother.

Ill post a picture tomorrow night.

Even with a silver can it is near 30mph!

Scott

Impressive, I wouldn't be too shocked if you beat us all.

Can't wait to see this. Are you running 2s or 1s?

2S 27T Brushed ..

Have a bit of fun with it I say ... Lunchbox Yellow Mardave for Friday at Westbridgeford :D

Notice the "Euro Style rims" on picture no.3 lol

Scott.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...39810148_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/...06107050_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...71521534_n.jpg

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As per Facebook, it looks great :) I can't wait to see how fast it goes.

Oh yes I am liking that!

does look good :D

Done some maintenance on the 6 wheeler - new Deans connector, de-fuzz and lube the bearings and motor but more importantly - Operation "Hi Vis" before I completely wreck the body ....:cry:

Im feeling the Mardave and 6 wheeler Friday now .. :eh?:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...88485515_n.jpg

Scott.

Bright neon colours FTW. That's why so many RC colour schemes look like they were designed by Mr Motivator ;)

I say no to racing in spandex ... :woot:

Scott.

I fully agree!!!

Since we are posting pics of changes to cars, I got rid of the extra large bumpers and made a couple of changes to try and get rid of a little understeer...

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4497a269.jpg

PS: I know it is only a lowly TL01... But to my eyes it is a thing of beauty :wub

It looks "ultra clean" and very well kept ...:wub

Disc wheels on a Tamiya though? Premounts are cheaper though :(

What compound are they?

Scott.

I'm a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to cleaning RCs after use. :blush:

yeah, dished wheels with Sorex 28s. It isn't scale, or Tamiya cool. But performs well :) I could paint the wheels silver and pretend they are Moon Discs ;)

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/...ps763d9db6.jpg

I'd need a suitable shell though.... :lol:

I have an old NAS Car body some where!!! lol

Scott.

NASCAR + Moon Eyes... hehe :) Land speed NASCAR! :D

I need 3S + Castle ;)

Pictured on the TA03F ...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...12223969_n.jpg

Chevy :thumbsup:

Nah, this is a Chevy:

went to Snetterton on sunday and found this beauty!

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...psd05fdcbf.jpg

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4435d8b0.jpg

67 Camaro, good choice :)

They also had this Mustang. Running up tyo 1800 hp and still street legal!!

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8c027f24.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...psf1ff9bef.jpg
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...psfb3969ec.jpg