4LikesTamiya TRF416 / TRF416WE / TRF416X
08-31-2008, 10:19 PM
#2792
Saw Marc Rheinard take Top Honors in the A-main of rubber/mod/sedan yesterday at the IIC. 416's placed 1st & 3rd. Go Tamiya!!!
09-01-2008, 01:42 AM
#2793
Just perfect!
Ben
Last edited by auzzy_mate; 09-01-2008 at 01:54 AM.
09-02-2008, 02:25 AM
#2795
09-02-2008, 02:00 PM
#2797
Has anyone had problems with the diffs coming undone ??
If so how did you get round it?
Cheers
If so how did you get round it?
Cheers
09-02-2008, 04:47 PM
#2799
can someone tell me if these are the same HPI springs the pros are using?
silver
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-pro...th=595_737_540
blue
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-pro...th=595_737_540
silver
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-pro...th=595_737_540
blue
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-pro...th=595_737_540
09-02-2008, 05:25 PM
#2801
Tech Apprentice
re
Yep those are the springs everyone uses. They feel a little more progressive than a tamiya spring. At reedy this was the choice spring for almost all the tamiya team, unfortuantely david bought the last set before I could 
It seems this spring was allowing them to get the most out of the tire with no traction additive. When I got home i tried them compared to the tamiya spring, and was pleasantly surprised with how balanced the car was. Any other time I have tried the same spring all around balance was compromised and it was not fun to drive. I would slot these in between a white/blue(Tamiya) such as a Tamiya silver(TA05) but more progressive. I would have liked to try this with steves car at the TCS north american finals but as we all know that isnt allowed. Keep in mind this may work in low grip but most likely not once it gets high.
It seems this spring was allowing them to get the most out of the tire with no traction additive. When I got home i tried them compared to the tamiya spring, and was pleasantly surprised with how balanced the car was. Any other time I have tried the same spring all around balance was compromised and it was not fun to drive. I would slot these in between a white/blue(Tamiya) such as a Tamiya silver(TA05) but more progressive. I would have liked to try this with steves car at the TCS north american finals but as we all know that isnt allowed. Keep in mind this may work in low grip but most likely not once it gets high.
09-02-2008, 05:29 PM
#2802
Yep those are the springs everyone uses. They feel a little more progressive than a tamiya spring. At reedy this was the choice spring for almost all the tamiya team, unfortuantely david bought the last set before I could It seems this spring was allowing them to get the most out of the tire with no traction additive. When I got home i tried them compared to the tamiya spring, and was pleasantly surprised with how balanced the car was. Any other time I have tried the same spring all around balance was compromised and it was not fun to drive. I would slot these in between a white/blue(Tamiya) such as a Tamiya silver(TA05) but more progressive. I would have liked to try this with steves car at the TCS north american finals but as we all know that isnt allowed. Keep in mind this may work in low grip but most likely not once it gets high.
It seems this spring was allowing them to get the most out of the tire with no traction additive. When I got home i tried them compared to the tamiya spring, and was pleasantly surprised with how balanced the car was. Any other time I have tried the same spring all around balance was compromised and it was not fun to drive. I would slot these in between a white/blue(Tamiya) such as a Tamiya silver(TA05) but more progressive. I would have liked to try this with steves car at the TCS north american finals but as we all know that isnt allowed. Keep in mind this may work in low grip but most likely not once it gets high.
let me know next time your in cali..we'll go to shabu shabu again like we did during the 07 Reedy race.
- Chris
09-02-2008, 05:29 PM
#2803
It scrubbed a lot of speed. I don't know what combination it was of driver/setup, but other people were clearly faster. I used a variation of Jilles DHI setup, but it didn't seem like the right choice for the slower classes w/one-way. I think I need to reevaluate my approach to car setup for these slower classes. I'd really like to see what Brian Lutz came up with as well, his car seemed to come alive in the main.
I ended up in neverland in 13.5, and 4th overall in 17.5 amateur. The car was much happier in 17.5, and the speeds a bit more manageable for my level. I guess that's decent for my first big race. I have a lot to work on, though.
I was at the same table as the TRF team, and watched them work from a distance. It was a real treat to see how well they operated, and tried new things. Marc's car was absolutely phenomenal in the main. I expected a closer run after Paul TQ'd the class, but whatever they did overnight (I hear they built a new kit), it really worked. If not for a bobble, Marc would have checked out by several seconds over Viktor and Paul.
They made a lot of progress with the car on foams (using LiPo!) over the course of the weekend, but all broke in the main. Paul was untouchable, though, so I don't think it would have mattered. Still, most of them out qualified US drivers that seem to specialize in foam, and use purpose-built cars for that class. I thought what they did there was very impressive as well.
I ended up in neverland in 13.5, and 4th overall in 17.5 amateur. The car was much happier in 17.5, and the speeds a bit more manageable for my level. I guess that's decent for my first big race. I have a lot to work on, though.
I was at the same table as the TRF team, and watched them work from a distance. It was a real treat to see how well they operated, and tried new things. Marc's car was absolutely phenomenal in the main. I expected a closer run after Paul TQ'd the class, but whatever they did overnight (I hear they built a new kit), it really worked. If not for a bobble, Marc would have checked out by several seconds over Viktor and Paul.
They made a lot of progress with the car on foams (using LiPo!) over the course of the weekend, but all broke in the main. Paul was untouchable, though, so I don't think it would have mattered. Still, most of them out qualified US drivers that seem to specialize in foam, and use purpose-built cars for that class. I thought what they did there was very impressive as well.
09-02-2008, 05:33 PM
#2804
It scrubbed a lot of speed. I don't know what combination it was of driver/setup, but other people were clearly faster. I used a variation of Jilles DHI setup, but it didn't seem like the right choice for the slower classes w/one-way. I think I need to reevaluate my approach to car setup for these slower classes. I'd really like to see what Brian Lutz came up with as well, his car seemed to come alive in the main.
I ended up in neverland in 13.5, and 4th overall in 17.5 amateur. The car was much happier in 17.5, and the speeds a bit more manageable for my level. I guess that's decent for my first big race. I have a lot to work on, though.
I was at the same table as the TRF team, and watched them work from a distance. It was a real treat to see how well they operated, and tried new things. Marc's car was absolutely phenomenal in the main. I expected a closer run after Paul TQ'd the class, but whatever they did overnight (I hear they built a new kit), it really worked. If not for a bobble, Marc would have checked out by several seconds over Viktor and Paul.
They made a lot of progress with the car on foams (using LiPo!) over the course of the weekend, but all broke in the main. Paul was untouchable, though, so I don't think it would have mattered. Still, most of them out qualified US drivers that seem to specialize in foam, and use purpose-built cars for that class. I thought what they did there was very impressive as well.
I ended up in neverland in 13.5, and 4th overall in 17.5 amateur. The car was much happier in 17.5, and the speeds a bit more manageable for my level. I guess that's decent for my first big race. I have a lot to work on, though.
I was at the same table as the TRF team, and watched them work from a distance. It was a real treat to see how well they operated, and tried new things. Marc's car was absolutely phenomenal in the main. I expected a closer run after Paul TQ'd the class, but whatever they did overnight (I hear they built a new kit), it really worked. If not for a bobble, Marc would have checked out by several seconds over Viktor and Paul.
They made a lot of progress with the car on foams (using LiPo!) over the course of the weekend, but all broke in the main. Paul was untouchable, though, so I don't think it would have mattered. Still, most of them out qualified US drivers that seem to specialize in foam, and use purpose-built cars for that class. I thought what they did there was very impressive as well.
IFMAR Championship is on rubber but it is good to see Tamiya catering to the foam crowd.hopefully i can attend the REEDY race and see TRF in action.
cant wait to race again. try the new 2.5mm lower deck with my the PPD lipo tray.
09-02-2008, 05:37 PM
#2805
that is something i definitely want to see... TRF coming to work together. who cares about foam? IFMAR Championship is on rubber but it is good to see Tamiya catering to the foam crowd.
hopefully i can attend the REEDY race and see TRF in action.
cant wait to race again. try the new 2.5mm lower deck with my the PPD lipo tray.
IFMAR Championship is on rubber but it is good to see Tamiya catering to the foam crowd.hopefully i can attend the REEDY race and see TRF in action.
cant wait to race again. try the new 2.5mm lower deck with my the PPD lipo tray.