Ta04r...
05-10-2002, 06:46 AM
#511
i'm really not of much help here but still can't help but offer my comments...
the ta04r kit is the best-value-for money kit that u can get in the ta04 series,...not to mention the threaded spring shocks...it comes with a upper carbon deck and if u wan more carbon on ur kit,it would b an xtra cost.basically,there are still the front damper and rear damper and also the lower deck which are carbon tat u can consider.
as for the molded carbon tub,on the ta04r altezza,it is not cut with slots for the cells,...but i have heard that if u get jus the kit set alone without the altezza body shell,it is actually cut with slots for the battery cells,...not sure how true is tat cos i have not seen it myself,...
the ta04r kit is the best-value-for money kit that u can get in the ta04 series,...not to mention the threaded spring shocks...it comes with a upper carbon deck and if u wan more carbon on ur kit,it would b an xtra cost.basically,there are still the front damper and rear damper and also the lower deck which are carbon tat u can consider.
as for the molded carbon tub,on the ta04r altezza,it is not cut with slots for the cells,...but i have heard that if u get jus the kit set alone without the altezza body shell,it is actually cut with slots for the battery cells,...not sure how true is tat cos i have not seen it myself,...
05-10-2002, 09:38 AM
#512
Hi all,
Yes, the TA04R Chassis Kit does come with the new, slotted lightweight lower deck. Apart from that both chassis are similar.
Yes, the TA04R Chassis Kit does come with the new, slotted lightweight lower deck. Apart from that both chassis are similar.
05-10-2002, 10:04 AM
#513
NEW TAO4-R
According to rainbowten.co.jp
there will be a new version of the tao4-r coming out!!!!
the message goes. . . . .
"Dear Sir,
Thank you for your E-mail.
TA04-R new version will be announced at the coming Hobby Show on
18th/19th
of May. We will show some caverage for the show on our webpage later
on, so
please wait a while for that hot news.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
RAINBOW TEN (Nao)"
there will be a new version of the tao4-r coming out!!!!
the message goes. . . . .
"Dear Sir,
Thank you for your E-mail.
TA04-R new version will be announced at the coming Hobby Show on
18th/19th
of May. We will show some caverage for the show on our webpage later
on, so
please wait a while for that hot news.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
RAINBOW TEN (Nao)"
05-10-2002, 05:39 PM
#514
Tech Adept
05-11-2002, 11:07 PM
#515
Tech Adept
what is a good website to get hop ups and parts for a ta04 pro?
05-11-2002, 11:23 PM
#516
Tech Regular
05-12-2002, 08:53 AM
#517
try this
go to www.rainbowten.co.jp
or ask for tamiya parts at [email protected]
they will have whatever tamiya part you are looking for since they are just beside the TAMIYA Factory in shinozouka!!!
or ask for tamiya parts at [email protected]
they will have whatever tamiya part you are looking for since they are just beside the TAMIYA Factory in shinozouka!!!
05-12-2002, 11:34 AM
#518
Tech Adept
what about in the states?
05-13-2002, 11:13 AM
#519
Tech Rookie
Ta04r vs. TC3
I'm interested in getting the '04r and was wondering how it compared to my TC3 as far as handling and maintaince. I know,different cars and all but I need some opinions. I've allways liked tamiya stuff (can't part with my '03f pro) and I'd love to beat some of the locals who run all the other stuff. They think tamiyas can't compete. thanks
05-13-2002, 11:20 AM
#520
Well last weekend I raced the 414M and a TC3. I brought both because I wanted to see which one I would be faster with. I have a TA04-R but I haven't built it yet. I'm waiting on the center and diff one ways to come in.
Long story short I was faster with the 414M than the TC3. I have driven a friends (2 different ones) 04-R and the handling is very close the 414M. It had a little more push (the 04-R) than my 414M but that's probably because of it having no front one ways.
I was a second faster per lap with the 414M. The TC3 didn't have a one way so it would push some what mid turn. I would have to let off the throttle where as with the 414M I was always on throttle. Even if it was half throttle. It was just go through corners like nothing. It was the cornering speed that made me faster.
Long story short I was faster with the 414M than the TC3. I have driven a friends (2 different ones) 04-R and the handling is very close the 414M. It had a little more push (the 04-R) than my 414M but that's probably because of it having no front one ways.
I was a second faster per lap with the 414M. The TC3 didn't have a one way so it would push some what mid turn. I would have to let off the throttle where as with the 414M I was always on throttle. Even if it was half throttle. It was just go through corners like nothing. It was the cornering speed that made me faster.
Last edited by Isaac; 05-13-2002 at 11:23 AM.
05-13-2002, 02:05 PM
#521
Tech Adept
I live in the US and do all my Tamiya shopping here...
http://www.kt.rim.or.jp/~hirofact/HOME.html
I can't find anyone to beat Hiro's prices and he has very good communication.
http://www.kt.rim.or.jp/~hirofact/HOME.html
I can't find anyone to beat Hiro's prices and he has very good communication.
05-13-2002, 10:34 PM
#522
Comparing the Tao4R with the Tao4ProBlueLimited.....
what other differences are there besides the lower deck and the price?
...can anyone tell me...i can find any info about the problue....
Thanks.
what other differences are there besides the lower deck and the price?
...can anyone tell me...i can find any info about the problue....
Thanks.
05-13-2002, 11:46 PM
#523
Dragon,
I recommend you buy the "R" as opposed to the "Blue Edition". The main difference is that the BE has a fibreglass reinforced chassis for both the upper and lower decks. The "R" has a full carbon upper chassis and a carbon reinforced lightweight lower chassis. The BE comes with all the parts of the original pro blue the BE parts - so you get extra wheel rims, shocks, gold springs etc. You also get a Type-T motor (the "R" does not come with a motor). If you like "blue", then the BE is for you. Otherwise, the "R" is better because of the better chassis, the hardened reinforced toe in rear uprights and the racing hubs on the front.
Did I mention that the "R" comes in a cool carbon fibre colour box?
I recommend you buy the "R" as opposed to the "Blue Edition". The main difference is that the BE has a fibreglass reinforced chassis for both the upper and lower decks. The "R" has a full carbon upper chassis and a carbon reinforced lightweight lower chassis. The BE comes with all the parts of the original pro blue the BE parts - so you get extra wheel rims, shocks, gold springs etc. You also get a Type-T motor (the "R" does not come with a motor). If you like "blue", then the BE is for you. Otherwise, the "R" is better because of the better chassis, the hardened reinforced toe in rear uprights and the racing hubs on the front.
Did I mention that the "R" comes in a cool carbon fibre colour box?
05-14-2002, 02:52 AM
#524
so the only diff is the chasiss....but too bad i like blue.....
05-14-2002, 03:31 AM
#525
Yeah, I like blue too, so I actually bought the "R" but hopped it up with all the "blue parts". 
Originally posted by Dragon
so the only diff is the chasiss....but too bad i like blue.....
so the only diff is the chasiss....but too bad i like blue.....