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11-26-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jonest

Kentech,

any chance of getting a picture of the ball diff? Supposedly something is new for the diff, right?

Thanks.

I believe it's D-ring / locked plates which is the main change...

11-26-2010, 06:10 PM

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Seems like he is not using the new Spec R diff ??

Pls enlighten me if I am wrong.

Anyone know how big is the difference between the normal ball diff in the kit and the Spec R diff ??

11-26-2010, 07:36 PM

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I find going from a gear diff to a ball diff a pretty big change. On somewhat high traction carpet, I prefer the gear diff in every sense. I think the car reacts better, it's faster, and requires very little maintenance. Others with the same car on the same surface hated it. I think like so many things in RC, theres no definitive right or wrong. It's just a matter of finding what's right for you. Decide that for yourself, it's the only way.

11-26-2010, 09:37 PM

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I don't know if it was covered before, but why did they go back to alloy center pulleys? I always thought those had some sort of wear problems on the older 415's...

From what I can guess it's to help minimize wear in the mod class to avoid belt slippage. You might be able to run a slightly looser belt since the teeth in the pulley tend not to change as much as they would with a plastic pulley. It could also be that some of the team guys were breaking pulley's in the 416 in high traction situations - I know I've never broken one but I also don't run 3.0 turn motors boosted either.

11-27-2010, 10:37 AM

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Still can't stop Ronald.

11-27-2010, 11:43 AM

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TRF417 some parts next week arrive !

11-30-2010, 08:19 AM

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TRF417 has landed in Denmark!

11-30-2010, 08:43 AM

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I think the box that fits the built chassis and has room for other stuff for storage/transport will be missed!

Thanks for sharing, it's exciting seeing new products!

11-30-2010, 02:21 PM

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TRF417 has landed in Denmark!

Can you tell us what is the "Bonus Parts Included"?

Thanks!

11-30-2010, 03:12 PM

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Can you tell us what is the "Bonus Parts Included"?

Thanks!

No I cannot. The picture is from a danish RC website, posted by the danish Tamiya-import. Not my own picture. Sorry.

11-30-2010, 03:16 PM

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Want one, need I say more!!

11-30-2010, 06:07 PM

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question

hey guys i run nitro and getting an elec this yr. is how good is this sedan is it easy to setup do they have avail? trying to choose between this model and the T3 2011 xray dont know pro or cons of none. Can you give me any input on this car? Also who has them in stock?