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Hi Jon, I didn’t even realise that plastic piece used at the back was an actual replacement part. Thanks.
 

I kept it empty jonny😂

Jonny wrote:

You did well to find a correct rear bumper I'd keep hold of the (Parma?) folded plastic replacement though, I'm sure at some point it will have some value, if it doesn't already.

For reference, this is my "collection", from top:
- a fragile, cast original rear bumper (not in the greatest condition, but fitted to my "Sunday best" Super Champ);
- machined Pargu replacement (bit too angular & the machining marks make it look different, fitted on my Super Brat);
- old DIY steel machined/welded replacement (holes don't line up but I'm keeping it as it has a sort of BITD homemade charm). 

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@ stingray - they all do that, that's why they have the reservoir bottle If you want to keep oil in it for display, pull off the pipe near the shock & stick a ball bearing in  

Jon, I’m using your Super Champ “ light resto “ build as reference.
So the rear A arms are different on this car compared to the other SRB’s, in that they are symmetrical ??
And the rear shock oil bottle I assume just leaks !!!
Cheers

 

Al wrote:

... Jon, I’m using your Super Champ “ light resto “ build as reference.
So the rear A arms are different on this car compared to the other SRB’s, in that they are symmetrical ??
And the rear shock oil bottle I assume just leaks !!!
...

 

I'm not sure you should be using that as a reference - especially on the rear suspension ... that had a "mk.1" arm one side and a re-release the other, neither of which are correct. From re-reading that thread it looks like the Super Champ arms should have 5mm pivot holes to the rear (rather than the 4mm of the other SRB models) with m3 threads for the retaining screws on both sides - any symmetry I think as unintentional consequence of that, rather than "correcting" the matched pair of rear arms on any other SRB (with the holes on only one side, so one is "wrong" or at least not bookmatched when fitted).


It's the seal in the bottom of the brass shock body that's the problem ... like the previous leaky SRB shocks, I _think_ there's a seal in there, with a brass insert to hold it in & the end of the body peened over at the factory to hold them both in - but it's not user serviceable. 

Hi Al,
Really nice Super Champ you got there..indeed it will need a bit of TLC !

I'm jumping in a bit late in your thread, but i have a bunch of spare parts (without body) if needed ! Just let me know !

Manotas

 

Hi Manu, it’s never too late to jump in.
I don’t suppose you’ve got one of these spare ??
I thought I’d do a dry build tonight just to check everything after having cleaned all the bits up.
Considering the pressure put on this by the rear shock, that snapped off very easily !!!!
Tonights exercise was to test bits out not break them.
And I thought I had everything ????

Cheers Al

Al wrote:

I checked in with Antony at Tony’s Tamiya Parts and the body shell is being re-released, so I’m going to get one. I’ve ordered the sprue with the driver and spot lights.
I will look at fixing the original body, but I think that might be more of an experiment.

A lot of local shops have recently got the 47304 Fighting Buggy back in stock.  So the re-re parts will probably start to pop up.

That’s a good option, I see they’ve redesigned that piece. I’d rather keep it original, but I may well get the re-re parts if I can get them.
I see looking at the manual for the new version, the rear shock has changed quite a bit as well.

Cheers Al

If you need any pics/info, I have an unbuilt Fighting Buggy.

Al wrote:

 

Hi Manu, it’s never too late to jump in.
I don’t suppose you’ve got one of these spare ??
I thought I’d do a dry build tonight just to check everything after having cleaned all the bits up.
Considering the pressure put on this by the rear shock, that snapped off very easily !!!!
Tonights exercise was to test bits out not break them.
And I thought I had everything ????


Cheers Al


 

Hi Al,
I’m almost sure that i have one of them!
I will check this this when i’m home and let you know!