Fire

I do have a set of shocks from my DJ that i can use

is there some kinda fix that doesn't cost much can cure the stablility problem?

rccarracer

I've got Lunsford turnbuckles on my 414M, and I wouldn't bother with anything else!!

linger

iTrader: (1)

yes! The stock TA04 comes with 1 deg rear toe in hubs. The 04-R comes with the 2 deg rear hub carriers for more rear end stability.

Fire

I see~~

let me go have a look of that TA04pro

Does anyone have the part number for graphite chassis for 04?

Potato

No one knows the TA04 pro kit gold spring stiffness? Is it stiffer than say, Tamiya Blue of the hard tuned spring set??

Alvin

53466 TA04 Carbon Fibre Chassis

Potato: Can't you "Feel" the springs? And compare them to the tuned set?

Interceptor

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Hi guys, I am going to by a hopped up 04 pro, what is the difference in the pro and the R? This one has carbon fiber, front and center one ways, and some other stuff. Thanks in advance. I'm interested in traveling to Maryland for the TCS race in July.

linger

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Here are some of the difference...let me know if I forgot some...

04-R: vs 04-Pro:
Universals vs Dogbones
tub-carbon vs fiberglass
graphite top deck vs fiberglass top deck
2 deg rear toe vs 1 deg rear toe
5 deg front castor vs 10 deg front castor
al heat sink motor mt vs standard mtr mount
plastic/steel bal diffs vs all steel ball diffs
bearings on top shaft vs fewer bearings
al/carbon spur gear mount vs plastic spur mount
al threaded shocks vs plastic non-threaded shocks
yellow sway bars vs I forget
yellow springs vs softer gold springs
full turnbuckles vs half turnbuckles

coolrcdad

I'm looking for 48 pitch gearing suggestions for stock motors. Appreciate any help.

IMPACTPLAYR

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Try around a 5.8 FDR to start with.

Otherwise find out where other cars are geared, divide the spur by the pinion. next multiply that by the transmission ratio...

2.5--TC3
1.83--XXX-S
RS4 Pro or Pro 2...don't bother it's the same as the 04...

Divide that number by 2.13, divide the Spur you are using by the total of what you got so far....... voila!!! your pinion to start with.

BTW: using the HPI will be will be close, but the 04 is way more efficient and you can gear higher without sacrificing acceleration.

Alvin

Anyone got info on it?

Aurra Sing

It's supposed to be an updated chassis, after racers were complaining about the front belt being too tight (chassis too long.) They finally updated it, and apparently, includes flat head screws, battery slots, and removable chassis posts. If you noticed, all items that included the original chassis were back-ordered since November!

Dragon

hi tao4 experts,

i was wondering, if i were to buy a ta04R or ta04pro, is it possible to get it up to the specs of or fully convert it into a 414M??

Alvin

Aurra,
I think this *may* be something different - my "updated" chassis I got from my LHS looks exactly the same as the tight chassis, but the front belt is much looser. Cool thing is it has battery slots, would loose some weight. I'm not a fan of chassis milling

Dragon:
Not really - the top/bottom decks VS 414m are different. 414m has metal gear cases. Suspension geometry is also different. The 414 can anchor the camber link to the gearcase. 04 can only hook to the shock tower.

tiggersz

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Alvin

The main reason for the new upgraded chassis is because the chassis was about 1mm longer then it should be so the belt was really tight. I had to send mine back in to TA and they are sending me a new chassis when they get to the US. The rest of the things are added perks.

JC