I've had this for a few weeks and I have to say this chassis is not without issues. First of all, strength. If you put in a fast motor, things will start breaking, fast. Great ready to get metal CVDs, metal diffs and metal steering unit. If using stock motor, you need the metal universal joint or else the joint will keep popping out. The second is going in a straight line. This thing has serious bump steer. If running on a rough surface, it can suddenly turn left or right 90 degrees causing rollovers. After spending more on the upgrades than the rig itself, putting in a fast motor and dialing all the adjustments, I'm happy with it. I love the tight steering radius and it's so much fun to drive, esp in small spaces. BTW, I got the Mud Mad.
Just put mine together and having the same issues - have the four wheel steering upgrade bars - but it keeps popping universal joints and flipping over! Would you mind recommending with CVDs you installed? (There’s a Tamiya Hop-Up kit which has brass cross joint - did this fix the issue?). I’m using a 7.2v Li-Ion battery - not sure if this is making it worse re tipping over - or whether I need to play with toe settings... Many thanks!
@@spencergold1279 Save your money and go for the Yeah Racing CVDs. They are well worth it. The metal hop ups do stop the uni joints from popping out but once you start crashing, the wheels will come off evertually. The original CVD design is much too weak. Toe in the front and rear as much as you can and switch to tires with less grip, like some worn out touring tires. Understeering is this rig's friend. It's either that or tipping over. Also tighten the screw all the way down that's in the middle above the rear arms so the rig doesn't sway so much when turning. Hope that helps. Have a look at my videos to see how my rig runs.
Diamondbac - thanks so much for this - much appreciated. I’d seen the Yeah Racing CVDs (the only ones which came up from a Google search as it happens....) and they seem to be on “back order” (can’t get them???) - but I’m finding I’m almost spending more time putting the standard shafts back together than running the model! Tweaked the toe settings a bit last night and it’s much more stable - there’s a huge amount of play in the hubs/drive shafts which affects toe - so I think more solid/Yeah Racing type CVDs would solve that. Great little fun indoor toy - and has definitely given me the bug to get all the kits I pined for as a kid. I’ve got the four wheel steer hop-up bars attached (the instructions set the rig up for very aggressive toe out!) - and the instructions say to slacken off to zero the two grub screws I think you’re referring to (which I think effectively act on an anti roll bar) to assist with tight cornering. I think the Tamiya desired set-up is for very aggressive and tight four wheel steer with rear toe in and front toe out - plus a lot of body roll - but they don’t factor in the amateur user when it comes to the skill level required not to tip the thing over every time you use it! Thanks again for the response. Very helpful!
Just a quick update - couldn’t get the Yeah Racing CVDs anywhere, so opted for the hop-up cross joint parts. Chalk and cheese in terms of the play and fit - and has so far solved the issue. Tamiya should have included these, or better fitting parts from the start... I’d have paid a bit more for the overall kit. I see the possible concern you raise re wheels coming off though, as I can see how the plastic drive shafts will lose their thread for the screws holding the wheels on.... but now when I bump the thing into a chair leg it doesn’t fall apart - so for now at least, I’m happy!
@@spencergold1279 Glad things have worked out for you. Have you glued the metal part of the cvd with the plastic part? The grub screw that holds them together is not strong enough. I think in the hop up metal cross joint instructions, Tamiya recommends doing this but fails to mention it in the kit instruction manual. It makes a world of difference because it eliminates dead spins, where the motor spins but the wheels do not or lag.
Just had a delivery at the door my wife just suprised me by getting me this hadn't even mentioned or thought about it now im super excited to build it looks a ton of fun 😀
Love mine with the steering option since I got it last christmas, haven't had problems yet and I'm slowly considdering to go for ball bearings since I like it so much and drive it regularly.
Dr_Dingleberry_Brown Thanks so much! I started in just a big parking lot but didn’t feel viewers would get a good feel for how it runs. So I drove all over and then remembered a local park had some neat spots and cool textures.
I wonder if it's possible to space the wheels out? Does it have hex nuts that can be changed and enough extra thread on the axle bolts to gain a few mm?
I have a dilemma and hoping to get helpful tips...bought and been playing for about both the Mud Mad and the mini Lunch box. Lunch box was doing wheelie before but lately, it hasn't. Switched out the wheels/tires with the Mud Mad thinking tires are not gripping, but issue remains. Played around with different throttles and no change. Any ideas? Should I take it apart and re-build, maybe something loose?
Hello! Great review! I am assembling mine at having a problem finding a pinion gear for the 370 sport tuned motor. I have tried a Robinson Racing 16T and 18T and both seem slightly too long. When I tighten the motor carrier into the gear box the gears will not move. It looks like the end of the pinion is hitting the back plate that has the Tamiya logo on it. Any advice? Which pinion are you using with your sport tuned engine?
Nice Video. Always good to see the Hop-Ups being tested. I Would have liked to see the difference in speed & run time: with bearings & sport tuned motor vs bushings & standard motor. Cheers
That looks like great fun 😁 your close action shots are looking fantastic. Can I ask what your using to film the close action shots? I need more of those in my life
Wow it turn pretty sharply, I thought. Maybe for a crawl but the pinion needs to lose teeth or a high turn 380 motor.. I saw a review of the Dynahead 6x6 with the optional rear 4ws and it was way too much. Interesting though
There’s this one that is together but you need to install your own electronics. Tamiya Lunch Box Mini Gold Edition ruclips.net/video/A8v-Kytj6ag/видео.html
92mm wheelbase ? That is like mini-z monster size heh, it's a 105mm wheelbase on it. Also speaking of which, feel free too try the mini-z monster ex with ball bearings mounted in & the x-speed motor.
great video, although i cannot find it for sale on any US sites, and only one seller for the bearing kit.... they want $50 for the bearings HAHA.. any links for me to purchase one??
Ok I HAVE QUESTION . WHAT TO GET.1 Cen MONSTER TRUCK ANNIHILATOR. OR 2 ARRMA TYPHON BUGGIE 3S.or the 3 GRANITE 3S monster truck . I love the buggie but witch is the most durable. Thanks if you can let me know
Years ago when I was a kid, we all called it “Tuh-my-ah”, however, after the Internet arrived I discovered that the proper pronunciation is, "Ta-mee-uh." Sounds like he’s pronouncing it correctly.
rc guy Like pronouncing the word ta-da /täˈdä/. I should have written täˈ which sounds like “taaah” I wrote tu in an attempt to produce the “U” sound. Words like “duh” us a “uh” to make a prolonged “e” sound ˈdə. I’m not the pronunciation police. I’m not proficient in typing pronunciations. I did my best to describe the way we used to say it before the Internet came along and we learned how the Japanese say it.
@@acereport8939 wow, the English way of pronouncing is weirder than the German way to pronounce things. We pronounce them most likely as they're written, but there are some Exceptions for some words.
Budrick3Gaming same here. He always “loves” whatever the manufacturer sends him for free. I’m not knocking the channel I do enjoy some of the content but I’ve never heard him say anything negative about a product.
So they refuse to make a big 4x4 lunchbox kit !!! But this children toy they made 4x4 ??? Tamiya is realy Strange 😒 must be the japanese way of thinking 😂
rc guy I’ve been using a Rage RC 2000mAh LiPo, but the Tamiya guys suggest this: www.amainhobbies.com/arrowmax-tamiya-dancing-rider-soft-pack-lipo-battery-w-deans-7.4v-3200mah-amx-700994/p765798
As always great job - you are one of the few channels that do proper reviews on Tamiya's, which I think are very under-appreciated in North America.
I've had this for a few weeks and I have to say this chassis is not without issues. First of all, strength. If you put in a fast motor, things will start breaking, fast. Great ready to get metal CVDs, metal diffs and metal steering unit. If using stock motor, you need the metal universal joint or else the joint will keep popping out.
The second is going in a straight line. This thing has serious bump steer. If running on a rough surface, it can suddenly turn left or right 90 degrees causing rollovers.
After spending more on the upgrades than the rig itself, putting in a fast motor and dialing all the adjustments, I'm happy with it. I love the tight steering radius and it's so much fun to drive, esp in small spaces. BTW, I got the Mud Mad.
Just put mine together and having the same issues - have the four wheel steering upgrade bars - but it keeps popping universal joints and flipping over!
Would you mind recommending with CVDs you installed? (There’s a Tamiya Hop-Up kit which has brass cross joint - did this fix the issue?). I’m using a 7.2v Li-Ion battery - not sure if this is making it worse re tipping over - or whether I need to play with toe settings...
Many thanks!
@@spencergold1279 Save your money and go for the Yeah Racing CVDs. They are well worth it. The metal hop ups do stop the uni joints from popping out but once you start crashing, the wheels will come off evertually. The original CVD design is much too weak.
Toe in the front and rear as much as you can and switch to tires with less grip, like some worn out touring tires. Understeering is this rig's friend. It's either that or tipping over.
Also tighten the screw all the way down that's in the middle above the rear arms so the rig doesn't sway so much when turning.
Hope that helps.
Have a look at my videos to see how my rig runs.
Diamondbac - thanks so much for this - much appreciated.
I’d seen the Yeah Racing CVDs (the only ones which came up from a Google search as it happens....) and they seem to be on “back order” (can’t get them???) - but I’m finding I’m almost spending more time putting the standard shafts back together than running the model!
Tweaked the toe settings a bit last night and it’s much more stable - there’s a huge amount of play in the hubs/drive shafts which affects toe - so I think more solid/Yeah Racing type CVDs would solve that. Great little fun indoor toy - and has definitely given me the bug to get all the kits I pined for as a kid.
I’ve got the four wheel steer hop-up bars attached (the instructions set the rig up for very aggressive toe out!) - and the instructions say to slacken off to zero the two grub screws I think you’re referring to (which I think effectively act on an anti roll bar) to assist with tight cornering.
I think the Tamiya desired set-up is for very aggressive and tight four wheel steer with rear toe in and front toe out - plus a lot of body roll - but they don’t factor in the amateur user when it comes to the skill level required not to tip the thing over every time you use it!
Thanks again for the response. Very helpful!
Just a quick update - couldn’t get the Yeah Racing CVDs anywhere, so opted for the hop-up cross joint parts. Chalk and cheese in terms of the play and fit - and has so far solved the issue. Tamiya should have included these, or better fitting parts from the start... I’d have paid a bit more for the overall kit.
I see the possible concern you raise re wheels coming off though, as I can see how the plastic drive shafts will lose their thread for the screws holding the wheels on.... but now when I bump the thing into a chair leg it doesn’t fall apart - so for now at least, I’m happy!
@@spencergold1279 Glad things have worked out for you. Have you glued the metal part of the cvd with the plastic part? The grub screw that holds them together is not strong enough. I think in the hop up metal cross joint instructions, Tamiya recommends doing this but fails to mention it in the kit instruction manual. It makes a world of difference because it eliminates dead spins, where the motor spins but the wheels do not or lag.
Just had a delivery at the door my wife just suprised me by getting me this hadn't even mentioned or thought about it now im super excited to build it looks a ton of fun 😀
Love mine with the steering option since I got it last christmas, haven't had problems yet and I'm slowly considdering to go for ball bearings since I like it so much and drive it regularly.
Wow it's even cooler than I thought when I saw the reveal shots..I must have one, maybe two. Looking online now haha
Update: I'm currently emailing a vendor with a cheap price and a wrong picture; may be a placeholding error. Stay tuned
Nice Video, keep them coming. Can you let me know where you got your battery for this and the dual rider? Thank you so much!!
Wheelies!!! That’s pretty cool little rig!
I dont think I've ever said this before.... that running footage was AWESOME! Great job Greg!!
Dr_Dingleberry_Brown Thanks so much! I started in just a big parking lot but didn’t feel viewers would get a good feel for how it runs. So I drove all over and then remembered a local park had some neat spots and cool textures.
I wonder if it's possible to space the wheels out? Does it have hex nuts that can be changed and enough extra thread on the axle bolts to gain a few mm?
What spur gear did you use for the sport tuned motor? Great video, very informative and helpful for my build.
Would a 540 brushed motor fit in this?
I've been eyeing this model for months. Time to put an order in for it
I have a dilemma and hoping to get helpful tips...bought and been playing for about both the Mud Mad and the mini Lunch box. Lunch box was doing wheelie before but lately, it hasn't. Switched out the wheels/tires with the Mud Mad thinking tires are not gripping, but issue remains. Played around with different throttles and no change. Any ideas? Should I take it apart and re-build, maybe something loose?
Hello! Great review! I am assembling mine at having a problem finding a pinion gear for the 370 sport tuned motor. I have tried a Robinson Racing 16T and 18T and both seem slightly too long. When I tighten the motor carrier into the gear box the gears will not move. It looks like the end of the pinion is hitting the back plate that has the Tamiya logo on it. Any advice? Which pinion are you using with your sport tuned engine?
I seen this one n might have to build one, my Tamiya build-off #10 is coming up n this could be one to build
The heavy Dumper would look awesome as a mini. My favorite Tamiya truck ever.
IRONJAY Retacco That would be cool!
I'm hoping for a wild willy as well!
Great review again Greg! Gotta love Tamiya products!👍🏼 Thanks for sharing, awesome video!
✌🏼😎👍🏼
Are those 12mm hexes? How cool would those Protoform 31mm vintage tires look on there!? 😁
That looks fun as hell
Beautiful and fun video!
Nice Video. Always good to see the Hop-Ups being tested.
I Would have liked to see the difference in speed & run time:
with bearings & sport tuned motor vs bushings & standard motor. Cheers
Looks like you have a soft spot for Tamiya :) Like me. Thank you for great content!
Mindau First car was a Tamiya Falcon in 1984. The buggy that started it all for me.
Cool little rig. Not so sure about the VW beetle wheels though
Your driving shots are RAD
That looks like great fun 😁 your close action shots are looking fantastic. Can I ask what your using to film the close action shots? I need more of those in my life
Jay Dee’s Custom RC’s GoPro Hero 7 Black
RCDriver_Online thanks man, much appreciated looks like it’s time to take the go pro plunge finally.
Now tamiya need to make a TXT sized lunchbox! Small, medium, large!
With clod buster tires!
That's nice. I'm almost tempted
Definitely needs the four wheel steering upgrade.
Wow it turn pretty sharply, I thought. Maybe for a crawl but the pinion needs to lose teeth or a high turn 380 motor..
I saw a review of the Dynahead 6x6 with the optional rear 4ws and it was way too much. Interesting though
Do they come without having to put it together now?
There’s this one that is together but you need to install your own electronics. Tamiya Lunch Box Mini Gold Edition
ruclips.net/video/A8v-Kytj6ag/видео.html
92mm wheelbase ?
That is like mini-z monster size heh, it's a 105mm wheelbase on it.
Also speaking of which, feel free too try the mini-z monster ex with ball bearings mounted in & the x-speed motor.
Should of made the chassis black, awesome video!
that is Cool!! Thanks for Sharing!!
I need a blue edition to match my regular Lunchbox!
This rc looks like a kid friendly kit for beguinners for ages 12 years and up
I just finished my Scooby-Doo lunch box on my channel now time to the same with this one ☝️ great video sir
Needs a light kit!
Nice video 👍🏻
That's cute but it could have done with some more monster truck like tyres.
great video, although i cannot find it for sale on any US sites, and only one seller for the bearing kit.... they want $50 for the bearings HAHA.. any links for me to purchase one??
M3ak22 They’re not available yet. I think you can sign up on Tamiya’s site so they notify you when it’s available.
The tires themselves look like tt01e buggyra tires
They look intimidating to build.
Yeah definitely need a little bit of toe-out for go-fast RCs
Ok I HAVE QUESTION . WHAT TO GET.1 Cen MONSTER TRUCK ANNIHILATOR. OR 2 ARRMA TYPHON BUGGIE 3S.or the 3 GRANITE 3S monster truck . I love the buggie but witch is the most durable. Thanks if you can let me know
IRONJAY Retacco Sorry don’t have any experience with the new CEN’s. Typhon 3S is pretty rad, if you like the buggy, go for it.
They will probably come out with a lot of minis
IRONJAY Retacco I’m thinking they will.
Aren’t they making a monster beetle on this chassis too?
muddfoot69 They announced a Monster Beetle Trail on the GF-01TR chassis. We have it to review. Not sure about a SW-01 version though.
Oh my mistake...I’ll be interested to watch the review none the less
The monster beetle trail is $289 for the kit. That's insane.
..this lunchbox mini is kinda of pricey too
Interesting
Seems pricey for the size of it
Just moved 666 likes to 667 with my one....
That cuty car...mmmmm!!!! Want it
O YA NOT TRASH AT ALL KICKASS LITTLE TRUCK
I've never heard Tamiya pronounced that way in my life lol.. I've only ever heard it as Tam..eeee..yaaa
Years ago when I was a kid, we all called it “Tuh-my-ah”, however, after the Internet arrived I discovered that the proper pronunciation is, "Ta-mee-uh." Sounds like he’s pronouncing it correctly.
@@acereport8939 why did you pronounce it tu my-ah?
Where's the u coming from?!?
rc guy Like pronouncing the word ta-da /täˈdä/. I should have written täˈ which sounds like “taaah” I wrote tu in an attempt to produce the “U” sound. Words like “duh” us a “uh” to make a prolonged “e” sound ˈdə. I’m not the pronunciation police. I’m not proficient in typing pronunciations. I did my best to describe the way we used to say it before the Internet came along and we learned how the Japanese say it.
@@acereport8939 wow, the English way of pronouncing is weirder than the German way to pronounce things.
We pronounce them most likely as they're written, but there are some Exceptions for some words.
"Tamiya continues to wow their fans with fun RC vehicle". I am not wowed. lol
Budrick3Gaming same here. He always “loves” whatever the manufacturer sends him for free. I’m not knocking the channel I do enjoy some of the content but I’ve never heard him say anything negative about a product.
魔改造でケツバックしながらのウィリー走行、出来ないかな？
Please speak English so we can understand you.
Spin TURN ?
@@キーノマサカリ I don't know
So they refuse to make a big 4x4 lunchbox kit !!! But this children toy they made 4x4 ??? Tamiya is realy Strange 😒 must be the japanese way of thinking 😂
make it 2s.....😨
It was running on 2S in the video
@@rcdriver ok...3s then🤣
Its a little brute .Sucks not a RTR. KITS ARE HARD TO PUT TOGETHER.
IRONJAY Retacco It’s not a hard build. Tamiya has great instructions and the body is already painted.
@@rcdriver which Batterie are you running in the mini lunchbox?
rc guy I’ve been using a Rage RC 2000mAh LiPo, but the Tamiya guys suggest this: www.amainhobbies.com/arrowmax-tamiya-dancing-rider-soft-pack-lipo-battery-w-deans-7.4v-3200mah-amx-700994/p765798
That thing is trash. Couldn't think of one person who would want it. That is a toy grade imo.
Couldn't think of even one person who would want a toy-grade truck.....hrmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
All RC cars are toys, some are just more expensive, bigger and faster
It looks like something you would pick up from Walmart. It just looks so cheap and toy grade.