Can you race a Tamiya lunchbox

[@LeTon75]

Oh I wished I’d kept all my RC cars from back in the day. We had a great store in Croydon called Beatties where I’d spend my Saturdays drooling over all the RC vehicles. I was lucky to of been able to save up and afford some of the legends in my teenage years when I started working across the road in McDonald’s lols. Think my first was the Hornet, then Vanessa’s Lunchbox, and then Monster Beetle. My absolute favourite was the super fast Merc Sauber C9 that I would race at Crystal Palace sports centre on a Sunday afternoon with my Dad. Great times

[@davidr7813]

Fun fact the Blackfoot/Monster Beetle chassis started what is the Stadium truck class today. People started racing Blackfoots and having fun then the aftermarket parts came along to make them more racy, then companies like Losi and AE brought out their race trucks and the Tamiya's got left in the dust. So glad we have vintage events now so people can race these trucks with each other.

[@PopalongRC]

That is a great bit of RC nostalgia

[@tm5123]

I wish we had lunchbox races where I live, it would be hilarious. I was so scared you were gonna race the old M.beetle, that one has survived this far, let it rest :D

[@PopalongRC]

It is all original at the moment

[@GondozaSulo]

The Hale & Pace of RC knowledge, love it!

[@PopalongRC]

We’ll take that

[@GondozaSulo]

@@PopalongRC you are both awesome, I've gained so much info from watching your channel and its so entertaining 😀

[@canuckchuck8836]

Personally, I would not change a thing on the Lunchbox. Its mad and quite frankly, horrible driving characteristics is the whole point of the Lunchbox. The fact that it bounces around like a highly caffeinated and over-excited puppy with no sense of balance is what makes it fun. Having said that, I put a torque tuned motor in mine and locked the read differential; only because I do a lot of driving on grass and it kept getting hung up spinning one wheel. I am considering making and installing a larger version of the forward roll wedge that the 1/24 Lunchbox Mini has...just to make it more top-heavy and even more mental.

[@PopalongRC]

😂 hahaha

[@planetcaravan8044]

Much stronger without suspension mods/dampers. Making a lunchbox/pumpkin track at the moment near j12 m40

[@Xandro_B20]

I remember back in 1987 my Late Father would bring me to a rc racetrack. First time i seen Monster Beetle, i fell in love with it. Nitro was also fun but quite loud.

[@PopalongRC]

Tamiya is responsible for a lot of RC addicts

[@TKTamiya]

Love the Lunchbox! Thanks guys for your great videos 👍

[@PopalongRC]

Cheers 🥂

[@paulrobinson9355]

Love the Lunchbox ❤️ Brilliant video 😂

[@southcoastskate]

I bought a second hand set of Monster beetle Yellow CVA shocks for mine. Improved it straight away. Plus a sport tuned motor went in.

[@PopalongRC]

Shocks mod next

[@dub_rider]

love it guys, can't wait to see the build video she's gonna be a blingy beast

[@PopalongRC]

Very nice 👍🏻

[@VintageJoe1976]

I'm excited to see the final build! I've been thinking about building my own CW-01 after helping my nephew Midnight Pumkin. I'm sure there are a few CW-01 "GURUS" out here that can share some wisdom.........

[@PopalongRC]

Initial build complete upgrades to come

[@kanenstuff]

Think of getting the black lunch box but the 6x6 bus will be my next purchase. Hoping I can find something rare in Vietnam next week on my work trip.

[@PopalongRC]

Sound fun

[@thatredmini]

This might be the best video you lads have ever done.

[@PopalongRC]

high praise indeed... are you a lunchbox fan

[@thatredmini]

@@PopalongRC A Pumpkin was my first hobby grade RC, Christmas 1988. Despite years of racing I've never had the oppertunity to race one. I'd love to see a full heat of them!

[@BradCarter27]

I miss my old Blackfoot, was great fun as a kid! Looking forward to a bit of lunch box racing 👍

[@PopalongRC]

Can’t wait

[@williamgambill3922]

Striker 2 front arms are magic for lunch box and pumpkin ditch battery holder move battery in tub brings the arms up use grasshopper tabs to hold transmission lowers the rear

[@jockmason5922]

Started in my local club racing a lunchbox which kicked off the Bug. Still have it in good running order. Esc in it now as 2nd speed plate on the manual one went on fire 🤣 1987 feels like yesterday 😅

[@rexrcs]

LOLOLOLOL best huffing clip in rc so far

[@PopalongRC]

Glad you approve

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Great video. Should be a fun build and a hoot to race one another...

[@PopalongRC]

Let’s hope so

[@TotalDohnut]

I wish there were more races like that near me. I've seen videos of races in Japan where they even race the m chassis with the vw bus body, looks like lots of fun. These clubs take it too serious, every class shouldnt require a $1500 car to be competitive. Always been a big fan of Tamiya and would love to see more cheap stock classes near me that run them.

[@southcoastskate]

Great video as always. Makes me smile.

[@PopalongRC]

That’s what we want

[@jamespotter3334]

You can race anything! I raced a Tamiya Thunder Blitz at South Cambs

[@chaosfruitbat5970]

one of our racers added lead shot to the front of his lunchbox. Made it handle way better, but not really in the spirit of our racing. The ways that people found performance increases is really imaginative :)

[@PopalongRC]

hahaha the racers mindset is an amazing thing

[@ericchristopher9037]

I bought a Lunchbox back in the 90s, after many upgrades and the chassis breaking, I bought a metal chasis great upgrade. Fellas you must upgrade the shocks and motor for better performance. Great show fellas, can’t wait for the finish. P. S. I’ve also got a Midnight Pumpkin and I’ve just got the new CW01 Pajero with little tyres, I think I like these kits. 🤓🇦🇺❤️

[@PopalongRC]

Cool will look into it

[@maxrockatanski9194]

You should install the axle pivot mount, front chassis brace, oil shocks, and foam inserts. I race my LB often. These things really do help

[@PopalongRC]

Will look into it

[@maxrockatanski9194]

@@PopalongRC I can 3D print the axle brace, front chassis support and wheel base extension for you guys. And ship to you

[@StaplesandVine]

Never tierd of a good tyre gag. Great vid. 😊

[@PopalongRC]

Glad you approve

[@WestyCoastHermit]

This might be bending the rules a bit much but something I've been looking at for my Lunchbox is the double wishbone front suspension upgrade from UK Monsters. By all accounts, it dramatically improves the steering of the van. Good luck!

[@PopalongRC]

Will look into it

[@StefanKnoll-p2x]

the intro made my day!

[@PopalongRC]

glad to be of service

[@WarpMotor]

Would also be hilarious to see a tamiya wild willy racing 🤔😂

[@paulgeddert6125]

They say the only noticeable upgrades are oil filled shocks, and bearings. Mine has both, and the LRP VSpec 17T brushed motor. It's great, rocketship for a Lunchbox, that doesn't constantly fall over 😅

[@PopalongRC]

more upgrades incoming

[@bradkalman2353]

They have fun races with those there's a guy in Germany who shows them racing them Raced in Japan I've seen it some hobby stores.

[@PopalongRC]

Sounds promising

[@martinreeder6392]

I am looking to upgrade my lunchbox a bit as there are Tamiya 2wd Wheelie races at both Iconic revivals this year on Friday after practice. Won't go too far as would take some of the fun away and also can end up with a lunchbox that costs the same as an Avante 🤣

[@PopalongRC]

Hahaha it is ok to do a little bit here and there

[@CraigEaton-e3n]

Oil filled shocks make the world of difference, I’ve got inserts in the back but not the front, I’ve actually never tried inserts in the front 🤔 and the little 3d printed axle stabiliser is an excellent mod too as the little springs either side of the axle don’t last

[@CraigEaton-e3n]

And a bearing kit is a must mainly for run time more than anything else

[@bradkalman2353]

I have a midnight pumpkin Metallica edition a regular yellow lunch box that you would paint yellow and I have the black one as you guys do.

[@PopalongRC]

Not black anymore hahaha

[@bradkalman2353]

@@PopalongRC what color.

[@millhouse2612]

3rd shock on the gearbox pin stops the gearbox slap. Simple tamiya oil shock eill suffice. Loads of vids on it.

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks buddy

[@mk1baz72]

it’s going to be like racing a rugby ball

[@PopalongRC]

True

[@adamknight6752]

There is a monster beetle in a shop near me, in mint condition box fresh just like that one from the '80s. How much do you think it's worth and should I buy it?

[@PopalongRC]

Original or Rere I guess it is down to the individual …

[@dalejohn3233]

Uk monsters do a double wishbone conversion for handling plus lots of other upgrades too.

[@PopalongRC]

I’ll take a look

[@lo2713]

Yes boys, the lunchbox is a great car to run, ive run mine when my optima mid died. Oil dampers are a great upgrade, it depends what the rules are with mods. Ive got mine allready for a 1 hour enduro race in july at the lakeland classic. Its gonna be a long 1 hour 😁

[@PopalongRC]

Looking forward to some lunchbox fun

[@lo2713]

@@PopalongRC everyone does, there so much fun. They bring out the kid in you 😁

[@butchmeister80]

Round the garden yes haha

[@PopalongRC]

Maybe a field

[@Andy_Yates]

Are you old fans of Digital Underground? "Uh uh, not Vanessa with the singin' career, but the..."

[@craiggreen4388]

Vanessa's Bump Steer.

[@TheRCScotsman]

Of course you can! Just... not very well. 😆

[@PopalongRC]

Hahaha

[@Mugen-MTC2R]

Best intro, the old one was wayyyyy to long.

[@PopalongRC]

Thanks

[@planetcaravan8044]

No inserts, but would tape te hole up in centre of rim instead

[@MrWrightstuff]

Which club are you racing them Carl? I’m interested!

[@Rc_Redneck83]

For hints and tips, talk to John or Matt at Rochester rc

[@PopalongRC]

Will do

[@GerryStock]

You didn't mention the local clubs name 😢 , I've see one running at sundon bashers on a Sunday

[@Nordlicht05]

Yo i plan the race a lunchbox. Iam waiting for a race near me. A shop named tamico sponsors many this year.

[@PopalongRC]

Sounds good

[@oldngreybmx5573]

What club is racing these?

[@DannyTurner-sf6cs]

🍻

[@martinhsrc6699]

If the race rules allow how about the double wishbone upgrade? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpyWhmWGf6eLj7ssi=shwQrvMwmyD1USu9

[@steve_b_iconic]

should be a good build ,is it now bending miss daisy ?

[@PopalongRC]

hahahaha