[Closed] Does anyone hear know of a repair for the GMP

I'm just guessing that the spring rate is a bit to high for the model. I'm also guessing...

... that changing out the springs would be extremely difficult as the suspension doesn't allow for disassembly without incurring damage. Assuming that the suspension operates and articulates, I'm further guessing that the solution might be to remove a small section of the spring coils on each shock absorber. That would likely lower the car on the existing springs and possibly achieve the ride height you want. If the suspension is static and doesn't function then that solution won't work.

Did I say I was guessing? If not, this is all a guess.

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Come on guys chill out, leave the model alone as is. Only you and " smokey the bear" would notice a difference.

Thought of that but can't find any way to get in there and cut the springs. Made a thin wooden base and covered it with red felt. Was thinking about mounting it to the base and pulling it down with a screw to the mid-section? Or just return it. A shame it's a very nice model.

Yeah....deal breaker, especially with pictures shown with the rear section covering the top of the rear tires and they are not even close.

Marlowe, you're probably correct, at least that's the way I see it. I'll bet, however, there's a...

..way to CAREFULLY disassemble suspension components (could be tricky) without irreputable harm. I see many screws and that's always good. Once apart, as MJ noted, simply cut those springs down -OR- replace them with ever-so-soft ones.

Either way, these springs "appear' to be the root cause of your heartache. I agree Josh, this 4X4 look is, um... terrible!

Josh, just what does "can't find a way to get in there" mean? Not the proper tools? No confidence?

...Please elaborate. To me (I've dissembled 100s of diecast models) it appears a few "top spindle screws" would loosen up most of the A-arms. Once those "fall away" getting to those spring/shocks "appears" easy.

Looks like you might need to "punch out" a few tension pins (tiny rods) here & there.

I'm thinking using a tool like this to cut the springs without disassembly. In my...

... experience, I've found GMP models are not "disassembly friendly." They're built like tanks.

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After much review ... I now see what you are talking about ....

Nothing is impossible...........

I would need to have one in my hands but I expect it would be no different than the fix for the same issue with the early Ferrari 330 P4 models. The key is to shorten or replace the springs.

Dad was able to lower the 330 but I don't know how he did it. On this one the rear is worse than the front even though the wheels come off I cant get cutters in there. I think I'm going to return it before I damage it. The picture on ebay was perfect, rear covering the top of the rear tires, on mine in scale they are about a half foot apart. I asked the seller two days ago how it was lowered but no response.

Thats great, the front is so similar, I am going to check the rear!

You need the right tool for the job, Marlow's needle nose cutters might work or Frank gave me some info, I am not done trying, I'll let you know ! Thanks for the help!