4LikesTamiya TRF416 / TRF416WE / TRF416X
12-20-2007, 05:10 PM
#676
I did get it from Jeff. I've been to the shop a few times before yesterday...it's a nice shop. I wouldn't say he has a lot more stuff, just more variety. He has some planes, helicopters, some offroad and drift stuff. He has more of the RC market covered. He's cool guy too. He came in on his day off yesterday to ship kits out to everyone who preordered so they could get them as soon as possible. He even stayed open a little late so I could pick up my kit. Good customer service
12-20-2007, 05:12 PM
#677
Also, what brands of quality spurs can be used with the 4 hole pattern Tamiya uses? I see the PRS gears with the older hole pattern will work, but I think those have been updated. I've got a couple of the old style PRS in 88 teeth (64 pitch) that I'll use for 13.5, but I'd like some backups.
12-20-2007, 05:24 PM
#679
I'm not going to comment about Steve other than to say he's done a great job over the years and did his best to provide great customer support and product. This is not an easy industry to work in and be profitable. Unfortunately, the industry changed quickly. There was a big shift to offroad that has really hurt us onroad guys but really hurt shop owners.
Anyway, I reallly wish Steve well in his future endeavors. He's also a great guy.
12-20-2007, 06:00 PM
#682
I use Xenon, RW, and PRS spurs. I use RW when I can since PRS with the right holes are getting harder for me to find locally. And our local shop carries RW.
I have a question, is the aluminum air duct the same part as on the MRE/MSXX? I have 3 sitting around here for my MRE. I use the ducts to switch between different ESC for different events. On one duct is my KO esc to run brushed motors at say Roar type events or TCS racing last year. My other duct has my Novak brushless esc mounted up for club racing. So it's like PnP esc for me. Just curious if they are the same between 415 and 416.
I have a question, is the aluminum air duct the same part as on the MRE/MSXX? I have 3 sitting around here for my MRE. I use the ducts to switch between different ESC for different events. On one duct is my KO esc to run brushed motors at say Roar type events or TCS racing last year. My other duct has my Novak brushless esc mounted up for club racing. So it's like PnP esc for me. Just curious if they are the same between 415 and 416.
12-20-2007, 06:01 PM
#683
Steve always carried everything I needed...I hardly bought anything from anywhere else...but you had to get in there and get it while it was there.
Jeff's just buying a little "deeper" and re-ordering more often. I can't even imagine how much work it must be to run a shop like that single-handedly.
12-20-2007, 06:08 PM
#684
I use Xenon, RW, and PRS spurs. I use RW when I can since PRS with the right holes are getting harder for me to find locally. And our local shop carries RW.
I have a question, is the aluminum air duct the same part as on the MRE/MSXX? I have 3 sitting around here for my MRE. I use the ducts to switch between different ESC for different events. On one duct is my KO esc to run brushed motors at say Roar type events or TCS racing last year. My other duct has my Novak brushless esc mounted up for club racing. So it's like PnP esc for me. Just curious if they are the same between 415 and 416.
I have a question, is the aluminum air duct the same part as on the MRE/MSXX? I have 3 sitting around here for my MRE. I use the ducts to switch between different ESC for different events. On one duct is my KO esc to run brushed motors at say Roar type events or TCS racing last year. My other duct has my Novak brushless esc mounted up for club racing. So it's like PnP esc for me. Just curious if they are the same between 415 and 416.
and I'll be doing exactly the same thing, B/L speedo on one duct, brushed on the other.... one screw and the ESC is out, too easy
Ed
12-20-2007, 06:10 PM
#685
Sorry if I sounded harsh, I've always liked Speedtech, and have bought from them on numerous occasions. I'm glad the store's tradition will continue, and look forward to improved inventory.
I have some RW spurs, but the holes didn't line up. I wonder if the guy at PRS has some of the older style around, or would be willing to run a batch? He seems pretty receptive to racers' needs.
I have some RW spurs, but the holes didn't line up. I wonder if the guy at PRS has some of the older style around, or would be willing to run a batch? He seems pretty receptive to racers' needs.
12-21-2007, 12:07 AM
#687
Looks nice!
I see you run a Kimbrough Med Servo Saver Black correct? If you find you aren't getting enough steering, or the steering seems off/sluggish/slow, check the servo saver. They are nice servo savers, but they wear out and get weak. I sometimes don't run a servo saver. Steering feels much better that way for me. But it's at the cost of servo gears if you have a big crash. I'm goin back to the Tamiya saver. But with the aluminum parts instead of plastic.
I see you run a Kimbrough Med Servo Saver Black correct? If you find you aren't getting enough steering, or the steering seems off/sluggish/slow, check the servo saver. They are nice servo savers, but they wear out and get weak. I sometimes don't run a servo saver. Steering feels much better that way for me. But it's at the cost of servo gears if you have a big crash. I'm goin back to the Tamiya saver. But with the aluminum parts instead of plastic.
12-21-2007, 12:20 AM
#688
Tech Adept
Hey
I build mine last night and when i install servo it was pain to cut (new servo) servo lower ear bit off becuase the frontbelt
I build mine last night and when i install servo it was pain to cut (new servo) servo lower ear bit off becuase the frontbelt
12-21-2007, 12:29 AM
#689
Looks nice!
I see you run a Kimbrough Med Servo Saver Black correct? If you find you aren't getting enough steering, or the steering seems off/sluggish/slow, check the servo saver. They are nice servo savers, but they wear out and get weak. I sometimes don't run a servo saver. Steering feels much better that way for me. But it's at the cost of servo gears if you have a big crash. I'm goin back to the Tamiya saver. But with the aluminum parts instead of plastic.
I see you run a Kimbrough Med Servo Saver Black correct? If you find you aren't getting enough steering, or the steering seems off/sluggish/slow, check the servo saver. They are nice servo savers, but they wear out and get weak. I sometimes don't run a servo saver. Steering feels much better that way for me. But it's at the cost of servo gears if you have a big crash. I'm goin back to the Tamiya saver. But with the aluminum parts instead of plastic.
I read somewhere about a servo saver that had pins in it that would break in a hard crash. Basically, when the pins were intact, it acted as if it were directly connected. If the pins broke, it acted as a normal servo saver. Anybody know which brand that might be? It seems like a reasonable compromise.
12-21-2007, 12:38 AM
#690
http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...oducts_id=2187
http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...oducts_id=4956
That's the one. Seems like a neat idea. Has anybody tried it?
http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...oducts_id=4956
That's the one. Seems like a neat idea. Has anybody tried it?