Tamiya Ta06
#2131
Tech Rookie
Nice setup. Here's mine. I agree the eagle gear case is quite heafty, but I'm saving some weight with the shorty lipo.
Had to make some holes on the top in able to run the shorty pack forward with the stock chassis. I like the compromise because the extra room allows me to run the receiver in the battery tray & also route the wires under.
I'm limited to only shorty lipos with this setup, but it doesn't bother me as this is a dedicated drifter. Also used Velcro to mount the esc. Looking to replace with something industrial grade, but it holds well for now.
All in all chassis drifts great! Still trying to lock down a tune that fits my style. Left right balance is excellent. Haven't gotten it on a scale yet.
Basher body
Eagle case stripped & polished
Plans:
Eagle or exotek chassis
Higher CS Ratio
Custom front tensioner
Had to make some holes on the top in able to run the shorty pack forward with the stock chassis. I like the compromise because the extra room allows me to run the receiver in the battery tray & also route the wires under.
I'm limited to only shorty lipos with this setup, but it doesn't bother me as this is a dedicated drifter. Also used Velcro to mount the esc. Looking to replace with something industrial grade, but it holds well for now.
All in all chassis drifts great! Still trying to lock down a tune that fits my style. Left right balance is excellent. Haven't gotten it on a scale yet.
Basher body
Eagle case stripped & polished
Plans:
Eagle or exotek chassis
Higher CS Ratio
Custom front tensioner
#2133
Thanks guys :V
UberPare if you're not racing the Eagle graphite conversion kit is half the price. I got all my parts from here: http://broadtechonlineshop.com/eagle...00&series=1041
I've started looking at swapping the steering crank to the other side but I use the Tamiya alloy steering kit and it doesn't look reversible at all.
I've attached a photo as you can see it cups over the middle steering arm, imo flipping that over would result in a loose join creating some slop.
Any ideas? Has someone made a reversed alloy crank?
UberPare if you're not racing the Eagle graphite conversion kit is half the price. I got all my parts from here: http://broadtechonlineshop.com/eagle...00&series=1041
I've started looking at swapping the steering crank to the other side but I use the Tamiya alloy steering kit and it doesn't look reversible at all.
I've attached a photo as you can see it cups over the middle steering arm, imo flipping that over would result in a loose join creating some slop.
Any ideas? Has someone made a reversed alloy crank?
#2134
Tech Rookie
Ya I considered the eagle chassis. For me it's all about style points
There's a DIY for modifying the stock steering setup for RHD. It's some where in here just got to search for it. I don't see y u couldn't do the same with your alu parts.
There's a DIY for modifying the stock steering setup for RHD. It's some where in here just got to search for it. I don't see y u couldn't do the same with your alu parts.
#2135
#2136
Tech Regular
iTrader: (19)
Am I just dumb? I ran a 13.5 and 10.5 motors with 4.2 and 5.2 fdr and running 19 sec average with both motors. Granted the 10.5 is noticeably faster on the straight but still same lap times. Both are boosted with 125 temp after a 8 min race. Am I doing something wrong? My set up rsector chassis, Orion r10 pro with motor combo, reedy 4k Shorty, and Orion servo. Thanks in advance.
#2137
Thanks ordered the arms saved me some heartache :V
BadPanda818 sounds like your cornering is slow, out of the box I had trouble with my steering. Until I handed it over to a very experienced clued up racer he was able to tune it up to handle really well and fast around corners.
Out of the box it had some REALLY whack camber and toe settings on the front wheels to the point where there was very little rubber even on the road.
How does your car handle around the corners? Are you over or understeering at all? Do you run a fixed pulley or diff at the front?
Remember it's really tail heavy with the motor right over the back wheels so you need to tune with that in mind. We ended up laying down the rear shock towers a couple of holes which helped heaps.
BadPanda818 sounds like your cornering is slow, out of the box I had trouble with my steering. Until I handed it over to a very experienced clued up racer he was able to tune it up to handle really well and fast around corners.
Out of the box it had some REALLY whack camber and toe settings on the front wheels to the point where there was very little rubber even on the road.
How does your car handle around the corners? Are you over or understeering at all? Do you run a fixed pulley or diff at the front?
Remember it's really tail heavy with the motor right over the back wheels so you need to tune with that in mind. We ended up laying down the rear shock towers a couple of holes which helped heaps.
#2138
Tech Regular
iTrader: (19)
BadPanda818 sounds like your cornering is slow, out of the box I had trouble with my steering. Until I handed it over to a very experienced clued up racer he was able to tune it up to handle really well and fast around corners.
Out of the box it had some REALLY whack camber and toe settings on the front wheels to the point where there was very little rubber even on the road.
How does your car handle around the corners? Are you over or understeering at all? Do you run a fixed pulley or diff at the front?
Remember it's really tail heavy with the motor right over the back wheels so you need to tune with that in mind. We ended up laying down the rear shock towers a couple of holes which helped heaps.
#2140
Thanks! Lol
The cost or lack thereof is not why the car is so awesome, it's just well designed with weight distribution! (I reckon!)
If we're trickin our cars on blue crack - probably best not to count the dollars!
The cost or lack thereof is not why the car is so awesome, it's just well designed with weight distribution! (I reckon!)
If we're trickin our cars on blue crack - probably best not to count the dollars!
Awesome Car Cookie!!
Love the TA06 and the Exotek chassis is fantastic but your point is lost when Cookie's car cost over $500 to build up! Just sayin'
TA06 Pro approx $290
Tamiya Blue Shock Spring retainers $14
Tamiya IFS Alum Rocker Arm Set $35
Exotek Chassis $125
Exotek IFS Blocks $13
Exotek Carbon rear shock tower $17
Exotex Carbon bumper brace $7
Grand total $501 + shipping + other hop-ups Cookie might have to push the price up even more.
(I still love the Tamiya cars but the non TRF models are like blue CRACK and hop-ups will drain your wallet!)
Love the TA06 and the Exotek chassis is fantastic but your point is lost when Cookie's car cost over $500 to build up! Just sayin'
TA06 Pro approx $290
Tamiya Blue Shock Spring retainers $14
Tamiya IFS Alum Rocker Arm Set $35
Exotek Chassis $125
Exotek IFS Blocks $13
Exotek Carbon rear shock tower $17
Exotex Carbon bumper brace $7
Grand total $501 + shipping + other hop-ups Cookie might have to push the price up even more.
(I still love the Tamiya cars but the non TRF models are like blue CRACK and hop-ups will drain your wallet!)
#2142
Tech Master
iTrader: (38)
Sharing some pics of my TA06 (with Exotek chassis) - run in 13.5 boosted:
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I love this car so much - always perfect balance and funky!
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I love this car so much - always perfect balance and funky!
#2144
I'm really starting to like my TA06. I'm running the standard stand up shock. I can't seem to get my IFS setup right. Is changing spring rate the only way to stiffen or soften the suspension on IFS? I just can't seem to make the IFS handle like my standard stand up shock. How many mm are you guys spacing the inside camber link? The stock shims seems to give too much camber gain.
#2145
I'm addicted to it...I think I have problem...need wire mesh anonymous meetings....
Oh btw if you do get some, here's a tip:
Instead of cutting it with scissors or scalpel, use a soldering iron! No solder of course, just the hot wedge tip, this stops the fibres from fraying.