CW01 Aluminum Chassis Install

It's only been about 35 years or so, I think it's time for a chassis upgrade, it's about time, eh?
Holy Cannoli! Option #1 makes an aluminum chassis for the CW01? Well slap me silly and call me Betty! Let's giv'er a rip, boys!
As my best pal, Ace Ventura says, it fits: "like a glove" -- Just watch me screw those holes!
If you're looking for your very own chassis, go to eBay, punch in "aluminum CW01 chassis" and the rest is history.
Oh, and be excellent to each other, eh!
Be sure to scope out www.e-rc.ca and score $15 off $100 or more with coupon code Poorboysrc

[@GhostRyderFPV]

Sick chassis upgrade, Gary's toe-beans, and that rare 1989 Chrysler LeBaron behind Ace... What else could a viewer ask for?

[@poorboysrc]

Checks all the boxes, doesn't it? 😆👊🏼

[@TexasHill]

Love the new Chassis., and your kitty too. Reminds me of my best friend who passed away 2 years ago.

[@poorboysrc]

Sorry for your loss. Our furry companions make like a lot more enjoyable, even the world of RC and KZbin is better with them around.

[@captainchaos3053]

Came for the chassis build ended up eating biscuits. The cat showed up and I couldn't help but end up thinking gar and baldy. Mmmm time to raid the bici tin

[@poorboysrc]

I'm not sure what most of this means. But thanks for commenting! 🤨

[@HellHoundOne]

😂

[@ericchristopher9037]

First time watching your show, loved it and now a subscriber. My CW01 Lunchbox has just broken the servo mount, after 25 to 30 years! This chassis looks great, only the price is a problem as I live ‘Down Under’! Excellent tutorial, thanks!

[@poorboysrc]

Hey Eric, welcome aboard! Thanks for the sub and the comment! Can't believe you got 25+ years out of your stock chassis, now that's a good run! 👌

[@ericchristopher9037]

It’s a pity it broke the servo mount, maybe the Aluminium chassis is the next upgrade! Enjoying your show.

[@poorboysrc]

@@ericchristopher9037 can't go wrong with aluminum hop ups! Haha! Glad you're enjoying the show! 👊

[@theoagrc]

Nice upgrade Fil! Looks like it comes together well and I like the idea of getting some speed up on that CW01 😎🔥🚀

[@poorboysrc]

You betcha! It's gonna be a CW01 rocket ship! 🤣🤣🤣

[@JeepsCafe]

Night and day difference, looks freakin awesome. Fun vid bud!

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks pal, now time to fond a scale Flux capacitor and see if I can get this baby to hit 88mph! 🤣

[@JeepsCafe]

@@poorboysrc are you back?

[@poorboysrc]

@@JeepsCafe I am indeed! Back, and ready to start getting my RC on again! 🍻

[@RCBirds]

The CW-01 is iconic. I'm more kind of Team Lunch Box. But I don't know anyone bein addicted to this chassis who had left it in standard. So why not changhing it to an aluminum one. Now I'm interested in the whole kit to make a steet racer. For Offroad I prefeer plastic. Thanks for showing and the value informations👍 My opinion is let the front braces in place. It looks as if they protect the chassis in case of a chrash.

[@poorboysrc]

Yeah I'll definitely leave those front braces there for now. I might need them, the goal is to get this Pumpkin going very fast! 🍻

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I bought one of the front bumpers for my shelf queen Rollin Thunder. It’s awesome

[@poorboysrc]

Right on, those bumpers look wicked! 👌

[@MrCaprinut]

I wondered what that chassis looked mounted as I've seen them on ebay a while ago. Love you furball btw. We had on that looked just like him when I was in my teens.

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks for watching! 🤙

[@bigwhop136]

Kool man I see there is a rabbit hole of options for this build! I wish they made this in red

[@poorboysrc]

So many options! You can get it in bare alum, then get it powder coated red, which would be wicked!

[@bigwhop136]

@poorboysrc Man that would be sick but I have been trying to find someone to powder coat these aluminum wheels for months and no luck lol

[@poorboysrc]

@@bigwhop136 really? No powder coat shops near you? Or they just don't want to touch small RC parts? I had a shop in my town do a bunch of RC stuff for me and it came out great! Hopefully you can find one that'll play ball.

[@bullmangotti]

Thanks been interested in this aluminum frame for a while

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks for watching, Adam! 👊

[@RCDEPENDANT]

I paid $249,NZD for my lunchbox, and came across the aluminum chassis upgrade on Ali express! I was a bit shocked that the price was close to the same as the lunchbox

[@poorboysrc]

Yeah they're not cheap, but boy oh boy are they nice!

[@RCDEPENDANT]

@@poorboysrc I think that's all I needed to hear to convince me to get one 👌🏻🤣

[@poorboysrc]

@@RCDEPENDANT You won't regret it, that's for sure! I also added the wheelbase extension kit which really made the truck a different beast. I love the added length.

[@pancudowny]

...Or, you could just go with longer metric hex head screws and locknuts on the bulkhead and eliminate the self-tapping ones altogether.

[@poorboysrc]

All good options, my dude! Thanks for watching! 👊🏼

[@powersmodelgarage]

Nice upgrade!

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks bro! 🍻

[@abyra1723]

I hopped up my Holiday Buggy/DT02 with the carbon chassis upgrade and option parts from RcAidong on ebay. And agree that the parts quality is pretty good. Shipping was surprisingly fast for international standards.

[@poorboysrc]

Yeah the stuff coming from China seems to be getting here pretty quick these days. I bet that chassis you bought is pretty awesome! 👊

[@madsrcbuggy]

Looks really nice, this alu chassis! I started building my Lunchbox, sort of inspired by your video I watched, the one that came after this one... Since I bought all the parts separately, maybe I should have just got this chassis, ha ha... Anyway, it's coming together, it's good fun!

[@poorboysrc]

Good fun is what it's all about! You down for some speed runs?

[@madsrcbuggy]

Yeah, man! I started building it because I watched your video! I fitted a Holmes 12 turn and a 17 tooth pinion, so I'm hoping it'll be fast, ha ha!

[@poorboysrc]

@@madsrcbuggy that's wicked, dude! It's gonna be plenty fast on that setup! I can't wait to see the results! 👊

[@madsrcbuggy]

@@poorboysrc yeah, the truth is, I never built a Lunchbox before, I never even seen one in real life, now I build one that's a speed machine, even, ha ha! It'll be a strange thing, front is custom double wishbone, TT-02B parts. The shock adapter brackets are from an old TV. Wheels from G6-01. It'll be a proper weirdo. Subscribe to see it, if I ever manage to finish it, ha ha!

[@poorboysrc]

@@madsrcbuggy that's too funny! Well let's see how the odd-ball speed machine Lunchy turns out! I subbed ya back, looking forward to the speed run! 👌

[@derricksazrc3411]

I look forward to the speed runs Bro

[@poorboysrc]

I maaaay be dropping your name in Friday's video! 👊

[@yellomello71]

Very cool. Maybe I will pick up one of those and build a CW-01 chassis complete out of aluminium as close as I can get. Would be a nice project and a little bit Clod Buster style 😜 But, why not? It would be a very unique car and I love the Midnight Pumpkin and the Lunchbox.

[@poorboysrc]

Great minds think alike... I think there's a few of us thinking... Hmmm... I bet I could make this into a proper 4WD CW01. 👊

[@brianboccuzzi7300]

Hi! Great video I'm getting back into RC Trucks. I have a 1987 Tamiya Blackfoot. I've bought a few upgrades. Hi! Gary by the way..

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video. And welcome back to the wonderful world of RC! A lot has changed since your Blackfoot came out, so there's no shortage of fun, fast, creative builds these days. 👊🏼

[@Jflo74]

Love this video

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks for watching! 🤙

[@derricksazrc3411]

Beyond sick with it Bro

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks bro, I'm so stoked to get this guy out on the tarmac!

[@simonkubacki9823]

88 mph and then you’re going back to 1985

[@poorboysrc]

You got a connection for scale Flux capacitors? 🤣

[@Paul__FC]

That is a proper comment! Who's putting "Mr Fusion" on there rig?

[@poorboysrc]

@@Paul__FC haha forgot about Mr. Fusion!

[@BlueHuesStudios]

@@poorboysrc can you make a video about changing a midnight pumpkin’s original crystal stuff and replace it with 2.4 ghz?

[@Matt-re3or]

Love the CW01 but i think Gary is my favorite part of the video

[@poorboysrc]

Hahaha, Gary is really the highlight of the show. My long term goal is to turn my RC channel into a cat channel slowly over time. 🤣🤣🤣

[@411rc]

This looks very cool.

[@poorboysrc]

It's pretty rad, my friend! 🍻

[@solorex2383]

Sweet! I built one just yesterday with the alu chassi and the same "wheeli bar"! As you said, no problems at all. Looks realy good, but i doubt it improves performance according to the price... 🤔😎

[@poorboysrc]

I took it for a test spin and it felt a little more "connected" to the road, but I had also installed the rear shock mount from Option #1, which moves the rear shocks out another half-inch or so, which may have contributed to the improvement.

[@kanenstuff]

A great upgrade looos like a must for me same for the Hornet.

[@poorboysrc]

You won't regret it. These chassis' are so nice!

[@kanenstuff]

@poorboysrc for sure I need to start my Tamiya collection upgrades the parts now available look great and not just plastic fantastic cars.

[@poorboysrc]

@@kanenstuff it's a good time to be a Tamiya fan! There are so many amazing upgrades available now, it really changes the game! 🍻

[@arkyrc]

I've seen these kits on e-bay and have always wondered about the quality. Looks like a very nice kit!

[@poorboysrc]

They're really great, I stand behind them 100%! 👊

[@jimmyjohnson6287]

I just hate how all these kits send me screws with allen wrench holes instead of regular screw driver holes (phillips, flathead). Great video. I've been looking at these chassis as I take my LunchBox closer to full aluminum.

[@poorboysrc]

I think the screw choice is another way to take a vintage Tamiya and bring it into the modern realm. Most manufacturers these days are using metric hex hardware and Tamiya... Well, they do what ever the hell they want to do! Hahaha! 🍻😆

[@Paul__FC]

Speed run!? Lexan basher body would be a good idea. :p great video.

[@poorboysrc]

Yeah absolutely! I've got a couple in the closet that have tons of miles on them. Thanks for watching, Paul! 🍻

[@Teknakill]

THIS IS AWESOME!

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks dude! 🍻

[@Teknakill]

@@poorboysrc 100%

[@bradkalman2353]

The extension means that you will get better balance and it will be less top heavy.

[@poorboysrc]

Felt more planted on the test drive! 🍻

[@adrianharrison5208]

That does look good, I miss the chunky look that is lost at the front with their chassis but it's cool also

[@poorboysrc]

Yeah definitely a leaner, meaner look. Feels a little more planted during my test run too. 👊

[@momothemilkman]

Let's see a running video!

[@poorboysrc]

It's coming! Just a few more parts I'm waiting on, and it'll be complete! 🚀

[@rocasrcmania]

Rad video... just subscribed! 💯💯💯💯💯

[@poorboysrc]

Right on pal, thanks for coming aboard! Hope you enjoy the show! 🍻

[@muddfoot69]

That’s cool!

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks dude. 🤙

[@hendrahendra]

Reminds me of a ClodBuster metal chassis.

[@poorboysrc]

Almost makes me want to put another solid axle up front!

[@brucenitschkie8024]

Cool vid brother

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks Bruce! 🤙

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Something about filming, cats must want to be the center of attention. Our cats love to come interrupt our videos, lol.. I’ve been looking at these chassis might build one this winter with all the aluminum parts

[@poorboysrc]

Haha, too true! As soon as I close the hobby room door, they're scratching at it, wanting in on the action. 🐈 😻

[@michaelmanger8640]

OK, I did it, swapped out the chassis, for full aluminium running gear. Suspension front arms, motor/gearbox housing, steering servo linkages, rims and tyres. I think the only original parts on my lunch box are the body, the plastic front end mount, the motor will be upgraded soon. ✌should I go brushless?

[@poorboysrc]

Oh wow, that's got to be the most blind on a lunchbox ever! Haha. Why stop now? Drop in a nice brushless powerplant and watch it fly! 👌

[@michaelmanger8640]

@@poorboysrc It weighs a ton, so a stronger motor would be great. Any suggestions John?

[@poorboysrc]

@@michaelmanger8640 if you're still running 2S, I'd lean towards a 3500 - 4000kv bl motor with the stock pinion. It'll be plenty fast and plenty torque!

[@michaelmanger8640]

@@poorboysrc John, I've written that down and will be looking in to it. Once again, thank you for your effort.

[@poorboysrc]

@@michaelmanger8640 have fun brother! The CW01 gearbox is nearly bulletproof! It can handle mega power, just don't go hammering the throttle on landings and you're golden!

[@PeteWylieRC]

That's really interesting as I'd seen this upgrade but didn't know if it was any good. For the purposes of the CW-01 speed run challenge, when does a CW-01 stop being a CW-01? You could add so many upgrades like this that it ends up being about 1% Tamiya 😂 Anyway I might just pick one of these for my next Lunchbox project. Thanks for the info 🙂

[@poorboysrc]

You're gonna love the chassis, it's awesome! 👌

[@bohbomber1467]

Hey, nice Video! I dont know what Shocks in Front and rear to order for the Aluminium Chassis. Oil filled would be cool. Like the Orange ones you have

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I made a video on the shocks I'm running, I couldn't be happier with them! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZWZhJRrhZ6Zidk

[@andrewmagro7703]

just been driving the lunch box today and thats what brought me over to this video being the same chassis type , i noticed that you have 3D printed motor backlash thingo ! lol whats that is it an upgrade or a fix ? just would like to know whats the best thing for that section of the truck axles as theres a heap of play/backlash in that area any idea's ? thanks in Advance all and PBRC.🙂

[@poorboysrc]

Hey Andrew, welcome to my channel! Yeah that 3D printed part is a wheelbase extension kit, I absolutely love it! I made a video on it, you can learn more about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqrbiGyfZ5dnr6c

[@rcboughtandrebuild9269]

Nice video sir keep it up

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks man! 🍻

[@dougdroen7519]

Nice work Quick question u think tgia chassis would support a 70s tonka dump truck

[@poorboysrc]

I have no idea about fitment, or anything like that, but it'll definitely support the weight of a Tonka Dump Truck. It's very strong. 👍🏻

[@washa.b]

What's the size of the shocks? Nice video!❤

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks for watching! Shocks are 80mm from eyelet to eyelet. The front could be dropped to 75mm if you wanted to get rid of some camber. 👊🏼

[@bradkalman2353]

I hope you've seen my videos of recent especially my kyosho beetle.

[@poorboysrc]

I haven't, pal. Been so busy with life this summer I've barely made any of my own. Things are settling down now, curious to see what you did with your Beetle. 👊

[@bradkalman2353]

Your cat wants attention. Lol

[@poorboysrc]

Hahaha, always! 😉

[@bradkalman2353]

How fast is that a brushless motor on your midnight pumpkin what KV is it?

[@poorboysrc]

It's marked as a 12T, so I think it's roughly 4600kv? It's quick!

[@pureblood1005]

Did you consider putting double wish bone on this rig? Ampro I think makes it

[@poorboysrc]

I've considered it a few times, but never pulled the trigger. I think I will now, though. I need to get the Pumpkin out for another rip! 😉

[@pureblood1005]

I currently can’t stop buying the tamiya line . I think it has to do with when I was little going to the hobby shop and not being able to afford them. So now I’m going down the list and just buying them and building them with my kids . It’s pretty wild how life works

[@poorboysrc]

@@pureblood1005 You're not alone, my friend. The same reasoning is how I came up with my channel name. I grew up in a very poor household, with no money for Tamiya RC's, I'd be lucky to get the Sears brands on occasion. Now as an adult, I can build them, and enjoy them on a totally different level. Welcome to your adult Tamiya years!

[@SYREKZZ]

How much does the alloy chassis weight compared to the plastic one?

[@poorboysrc]

Unfortunately I didn't have a scale to weigh it on for a comparison. I can say this, it's quite a bit heavier, probably 3x - 4x the weight. That said, the CW01 handles it just fine. 👊

[@adamking8528]

Does this upgrade work on the lunch box also?

[@poorboysrc]

It sure does. They're the exact same chassis, so parts are interchangeable. 👍🏻

[@bradkalman2353]

We're not 20 kg servo work just fine with those tires?

[@poorboysrc]

Works great! 💪

[@809kydo]

Where did you mount the esc and the on and off switch?

[@poorboysrc]

Basically where the stock MSC would go.

[@muddfoot69]

Looks great…what shocks are those?

[@poorboysrc]

Thanks man. Shocks are Injoras, scroll through my videos and you'll see unboxing and reviews on 'em. I really like them. 👊

[@danieln-malcolm5395]

What motor and esc are you using for the CW01

[@poorboysrc]

I'm running a Leopard RC brushless esc (ebay find about 8 years ago) paired to a 3300kv Leopard motor. 👊🏼

[@danielvandergraft1095]

If your gonna use an aluminum frame. Might as well get the aluminum rims. Just sayin 😊😊😊

[@poorboysrc]

I like the way you think! 😏

[@bradkalman2353]

With that brushless motor what's the top speed?

[@poorboysrc]

Haven't checked it yet, Brad. I've got a couple more hop ups to go, then it's time to start measuring speed! 👊

[@Louisxs650]

Has anyone ever built a lunchbox with axial front and rear difs kinda like a real monster truck ?

[@poorboysrc]

Not that I've seen, but I think we all kinda want to see it happen! 👍🏻

[@Louisxs650]

@@poorboysrc I'd love to build one, but I don't know crawlers enough to know which parts to get to build one.

[@poorboysrc]

@@Louisxs650 Axial axles are pretty common and most hobby shops should have parts. It would be smart to get like, an sCX10 transmission, axles and start fabricating from there. You'd have to 4-link it, front and rear, with the motor/trans mounted in the chassis. It'll take some creative thinking, but it's doable.

[@georgeshowalter8011]

did it get rid of rear-end slap?

[@poorboysrc]

The wheelbase extension kit removes it 100%! 👌

[@s13kuminachu]

Have you tried the metal battery tray? Trying to find out what batteries will fit.

[@poorboysrc]

No I haven't, I didn't want the added weight. 👊

[@s13kuminachu]

Is it much heavier now?? What lipos do you use that fit?? It's frustrating they haven't updated their battery trays. Also, that front end section looks weak. A couple good lawn darts might bend it. Id say no to taking off the supports.

[@poorboysrc]

@@s13kuminachu yeah it's definitely heavier now, one viewer said he weighed his and it's exactly 2x the weight of the plastic chassis. I can fit a standard 2S square pack in, just have to loosen the battery tray screws a tad to make the space. Alternatively, I use round 2S lipos I found online, I have a video on them too.

[@bradkalman2353]

What are you going to do with the leftover chassis?

[@poorboysrc]

Gonna keep it as a spare, the wife drives a Lunchbox (aggressively), I think we might need it one day. 😉

[@noidnomis]

👍😎

[@yukihiro7116]

Can I buy it in Japan]

[@poorboysrc]

Yes, you can use the links in the description to find it on ebay. 👊🏼

[@yukihiro7116]

@@poorboysrc Thank you.