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Simon,

What was the point of the bump? I said I would update the thread when I had any information and PM all concerned with my PayPal address for the deposit.

I have no information, hence no update.

When I have any information I will update the thread.

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Hi All,

Just a quick update, the original tower has now been sent off and a AC have produced a CAD drawing of the original.

I'm going to discuss the changes over the weekend with a fellow DB-01 runner and then get these sent back/prototype drawn up.

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Hi All,

An update on progress - a design has been agreed between myself and Jontahan. It will also allow the use of the standard shocks as well as the TRF one as it includes two sets of mounting holes (more options!). Jonathan is making a prototype to send out to me for evaluation.

As it will be flat you will need to get spacers to move the shocks out a tadge.

Also, the upper arms ball studs won't be able to screw into the CF like they do on the plastic tower. You will need to get hold of some correct sized ball studs that have an internal thread and then hold them on with a screw and threadlock, again spaced out a little from the tower with washers (I have ordered some more of the one that goes onto the steering arm from the servo, Tamiya Pt Number: 9808012 - I will let you know if these work!)

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Sounds promising, looking forward to the next update.
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Another update in a day (I should have given you the other update a couple of days ago.........)

Jonathan has had the prototype made, picture shows it next to an original tower. It is in the post to me to try out so I'll let you know how it goes.

I have also had the price confirmed at £15 each (£1 more than my top estimate, sorry). They are bigger than the RB5 rear towers AC also make that sell at £18 so still a bargain in my eyes.

I'll leave the possibility of anyone else adding to the order list until Friday 5th December and then I'll be looking at final numbers to pass on. All those that have been in contact with me expect a PM around then with the details for sending me your PayPal deposits!

As it stands, the list of orders is:

Me - 1 (possibly 2 as I'm sure I'll find a way to break one!)
DCM - 1 (possibly 2)
General Accident - 2
Dimblum - 1
Eddie168 - 1
robbo145 - 1
A.J. Gee - 1
Linger - 2
simoncook - 1
gargadud - 1
e-JP - 1
MJX - 1

There may also be a possibility of Jonathan keeping these as a stock item too.

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if you can ship to Switzerland for a reasonable price I would go for 1 piece.

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if you can ship to Switzerland for a reasonable price I would go for 1 piece.

Cheers
I will ship for cost, which according to the Royal Mail starts at 50p (but I'd guess 1st class would be about £1.50 in a nice padded envelope).

I'll add you to the list then!

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Count me in too. for 1 shipped to Canada.
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I will ship for cost, which according to the Royal Mail starts at 50p (but I'd guess 1st class would be about £1.50 in a nice padded envelope).

I'll add you to the list then!

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Hello All,

Tower arrived in the post today, it looks mighty fine!

I've got it on the car but it's not quite there yet. The upper arm ball joints are on and fine (I used a Tamiya 9804206 in the end, the longer of the two "nut" ball studs. These went on directly with no spacers or anything. The others that I thought I was going to use in my earlier post will will work but will need spacing out a bit).

The shocks are nearly there, but I don't have any long enough M3 screws in the bits box. I have got a 20mm screw on at the moment with 8mm of spacers and there isn't enough thread left to put a nut on securely. I have ordered some 25 and 30 mm M3 screws from Model Fixings and they should do the job nicely. The shocks are laid back at a bit on an angle so I'll have a play with a couple of washers too when the longer screws arrive.

The TRF shocks I have are in the top holes, without any internal limiters and the droop is spot on

All is looking good.

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Hi All,

I ran the buggy with the tower today at Caldicot - no problems whatsoever. I had to take one of the spacers out and the shocks didn't bind or anything (I just didn't tighten the nuts up too tight).

I think Thunderbirds are go!

Just awaiting any last minute takers for the tower - I will PM all interested people at the end of the week with my PayPal address. I'll want a 50% deposit of £7.50, non-refundable (if you change your mind, if it all goes Pete Tong from my end then you'll get it back). If you send it as a gift I won't get any charges taken from it (hint hint!). When I get them in my hands I'll PM all of you again for delivery address etc. and also for the remainder of the balance + postage (at cost).

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they are a mighty beefy items to have on your car, and will give you the option of stock shocks and TRF ones.....
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Are they Losi springs that I see there?
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they are a mighty beefy items to have on your car, and will give you the option of stock shocks and TRF ones.....
And Steve tried hard to break it a couple of times too!
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grrr, bloody gay steerwheels lol
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Are they Losi springs that I see there?
They are indeed! They are slightly shorter than the Tamiya ones so were ace with the limiters in the shocks as they didn't add too much pre load at full extension.

Not on there now as after I took the photo I set the back end up properly with the limiters removed they were then too short and I had to wind the shock adjusters right down to get the drive shafts level.

And the pink clashed with the blue
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Not gay, just different
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If there is still time, count me in for a set too (shipping to the US).
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And the pink clashed with the blue
If you'd have said that in the early 90's you'd have been lynched by an angry mob of shell suit wearers. Funny how fashion changes innit .
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If there is still time, count me in for a set too (shipping to the US).

You're not too late mate. On the list you go.........
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