HYPA

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I was just wondering what everyone thinks of this kit. I am considering getting it for some Drift as it has a very well balanced chassis and I might also use it to race now and then. It certainly looks the goods with the TRF shocks and ssg chassis but how does it perform? I will most likely be powering it with a GT7 and 12x2 Orion V2. The only complaints I have about the car from what I have seen is that it only accepts stick packs and doesn't include titanium turnbuckles. Let me know what you all think.

prodrive

why dont you just get xray t1 no worries after that

FW-05RR

RCGaryK

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IF you wanted to go drift racing and still stay in the Tamiya family, I wouldn't go with the TRF, it's overkill. That's like trying to kill a fly with a bazooka. A TB-02 car would be fine, especially since it comes with full bearings. The TL-01 would be a good choice too, but it only takes stick packs.

HYPA

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Thanks for the response guys. I'm not interested in the Xray as parts are impossible for me to get where I live and TA04 parts are very easy to come by. RC Driver Gary you say the TA04-TRF is a bit too good for Drift, thats a fair call as I think this too. What is it like as an allround tourer? The thing I really like about it is the value for money and the parts availability and I need another car so I thought the TA04 would be a good choice.

Entropy

TA04R if you are not looking to hop it up totally... not to mention you get rims, tyres and a body for a good price.

TRF if you plan to race it too, like I do, I went the R way and hopped it all up though.. I use mine for drift and racing.

WC

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TB-02 is my favourite for drifting - there's something about shaftdrive that gives better throttle control.

TB-02 can also take side-by-side or stick packs at any time without any mucking about; its a bit harder putting side-by-sides onto TA04 & EvoIII don't take sticks so nicely.

I run all the cars - TA04 with plate & R tub chassis, EvoIII, TA03, TL01, TB01 etc etc... and TB-02 is still the best for D-style.



Also don't recommend using plate chassis for going sideways. Used to run an EvoIII for D but its chassis got pretty bashed/delaminated from humping kerbs sideways.

TB-02's plastic tub survives side impacts a lot better and protects your RC gear better too.



(I know of guys who do use their 04TRF for D-duty though, not saying it can't be done.)

HYPA

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Thanks guys. Just wondering, for the bling bling factor will these fit:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXETM4&P=0

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGH19&P=0

Cheers

RCGaryK

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I think the 04 is still a good platform. If you compare the 04 to the X-Ray T1R is very similar, so that should tell you something. I would go with either a TB-02 or an 04R, much like others have said because they are tub and not plate cars. Plus, with the 04 you can put Gear diffs in and even JB Weld them for a set of front and rear spools (no gear diff option for the TB)

dsrbltoys

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GARY, you could use the E4P spools in front and rear on the TB. Nice pic

peachpie

get the tb02, comes with bearings and nice looking tamiya body for under $150. you get the same evo3 drivetrain and suspension but without the gear stripping problem.

nikkiesteban

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i need help guys..
i wanna run my ta04-r using my johnson 540 silver can..
can anyone help me with the proper gearings..
i want top speed and acceleration..

and for the type-r motor also what is the top speed and acceleration..

tnx in advance.

rcnewb2004

I run a TA04-TRF and its still competitive out here. All i did was mod it so it takes side by side packs, throw in some ceramics, and a front spool and boy its still got some rip!

Great car for the price. Best of all, NO UNNECESSARY HOPUPS! don't have to spend $20 here and $30 there to get HOPUPS! its good to race out of the box!

Balugz

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For Mabuchi motor, 112t Spur & 40t to 45t pinion. I'm using 45t pinion for my 414m2.