TA-05 ver.2
#1697
Tech Master
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I use a spool in my TC (17.5 unboosted) and it works great for my driving style.
However a friend was driving a spool almost all year, switched to a diff and gained massive time. So it's all based on your driving style.
If you already have two diffs, then try it out and compare.
Although I believe that a spool is better for boosted and diff is better for unboosted in general.
However a friend was driving a spool almost all year, switched to a diff and gained massive time. So it's all based on your driving style.
If you already have two diffs, then try it out and compare.
Although I believe that a spool is better for boosted and diff is better for unboosted in general.
#1699
im confused if the ta05 v2r has the front shocks on an angle and is a better set up then why does the 417 have straighht up and down shocks.
#1700
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No one ever said the laydown shock setup is better, it's mainly there to enable the use of ultra-low nose bodies, like Tamiya's newer NSX & HSV-010(& a number of others they make). but that being said, I don't think either way is "better" than the other, just a little different...
#1701
Straight up shocks might be easier to tune. Easier to change the shock angles.
Laydown shocks you need to play with installing shims, not so easy. But then you can mount low nose bodies.
Laydown shocks you need to play with installing shims, not so easy. But then you can mount low nose bodies.
#1702
ok thanks i was a bit confused because the tamiya ads for that car make it sound like the ifs is new and better technology and theres nothing better then in there top of the line racer they put up and down shocks so kinda figured there full of it over there at tamiya
#1705
haven't had any issues with the strap so far. been using it for a bit now.
#1706
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I just completed the build of a TA05 V2 and was looking at the blank setup sheet. I can see what to put in for the spots where I identify the location of shock attachments or other such settings.
How do I identify the things like caster, toe-in/out, and camber?
Tamiya identifies areas of adjustment and gives you parts to make adjustment in some cases but doesn't tell you what the kit standard starting point is. I don't have the setup tools yet so I can't measure them unless I get someone at my LHS track to let me use their setup tools. These tools are on my list of things to buy "real soon now".
Is there a list somewhere that tells you this, assuming you build strictly according to the manual?
I've searched for this info but only find setups for various tracks/races but nothing that says "this is your starting point for a standard build". I'd like to know this info before I start changing things when I get the spec tires & body.
Ben
How do I identify the things like caster, toe-in/out, and camber?
Tamiya identifies areas of adjustment and gives you parts to make adjustment in some cases but doesn't tell you what the kit standard starting point is. I don't have the setup tools yet so I can't measure them unless I get someone at my LHS track to let me use their setup tools. These tools are on my list of things to buy "real soon now".
Is there a list somewhere that tells you this, assuming you build strictly according to the manual?
I've searched for this info but only find setups for various tracks/races but nothing that says "this is your starting point for a standard build". I'd like to know this info before I start changing things when I get the spec tires & body.
Ben
#1707
Tech Master
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I just completed the build of a TA05 V2 and was looking at the blank setup sheet. I can see what to put in for the spots where I identify the location of shock attachments or other such settings.
How do I identify the things like caster, toe-in/out, and camber?
Tamiya identifies areas of adjustment and gives you parts to make adjustment in some cases but doesn't tell you what the kit standard starting point is. I don't have the setup tools yet so I can't measure them unless I get someone at my LHS track to let me use their setup tools. These tools are on my list of things to buy "real soon now".
Is there a list somewhere that tells you this, assuming you build strictly according to the manual?
I've searched for this info but only find setups for various tracks/races but nothing that says "this is your starting point for a standard build". I'd like to know this info before I start changing things when I get the spec tires & body.
Ben
How do I identify the things like caster, toe-in/out, and camber?
Tamiya identifies areas of adjustment and gives you parts to make adjustment in some cases but doesn't tell you what the kit standard starting point is. I don't have the setup tools yet so I can't measure them unless I get someone at my LHS track to let me use their setup tools. These tools are on my list of things to buy "real soon now".
Is there a list somewhere that tells you this, assuming you build strictly according to the manual?
I've searched for this info but only find setups for various tracks/races but nothing that says "this is your starting point for a standard build". I'd like to know this info before I start changing things when I get the spec tires & body.
Ben
As for tools, caliper, droop/down stop gauge, camber gauge, and ride height gauge would be very useful and can take you a long way. Consider, Integy, and Eagle gauges for lower cost alternatives to Hudy. However, "high quality" tools will hold their value and last a long time.
#1708
Tech Regular
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Caster on the TA05* is fixed, based on the front "C". The standard caster is 4 degrees (the blocks are marked left/right). Lacking the measurement tools, I would recommend starting with the kit recommendations for turnbuckle lengths. You can then use the measurements from your calipers as the figure you enter on the setup sheet. It won't tell you the degree of angle "toe" & "camber" but it will give you a setting you can return to until you can get the proper gauges.
As for tools, caliper, droop/down stop gauge, camber gauge, and ride height gauge would be very useful and can take you a long way. Consider, Integy, and Eagle gauges for lower cost alternatives to Hudy. However, "high quality" tools will hold their value and last a long time.
As for tools, caliper, droop/down stop gauge, camber gauge, and ride height gauge would be very useful and can take you a long way. Consider, Integy, and Eagle gauges for lower cost alternatives to Hudy. However, "high quality" tools will hold their value and last a long time.
It does surprise me a little that Tamiya doesn't provide the settings so that you have an idea where you are starting from, assuming you build to instruction.
#1710
Tech Regular
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I can see that on the TT01 [not much to "tune" there] but the TA05 is a semi-serious TC [based on reading RC Tech I see some people have been quite successful with it in club races against high-end TCs]. I was looking at the TA05 V2 manual and see, in the section devoted to Options, they list the base kit settings as they describe the options. So between your suggestion & the info I missed [I must have been reading with my eyes closed], I think I can hit most of the settings I want to record.
Last edited by bencason; 03-29-2011 at 03:46 PM.