68LikesTamiya TA05 Touring Sedan
03-22-2007, 04:29 PM
#6872
Originally Posted by Jam-ehz
In club races, where competition isn't as high as a major race, it does quite well against the 'Pro' chassis types, T2, 415, etc.. but the bottom line is that its extra weight simply can't give it the same corner speed as the MSX (talked to Mr. Crisp Tuesday night about the whole Lipo/4-cell/car weight thing as well as the RC-chemical issue, very insightful!). Of course it may only be noticeable in the hands of a more advanced racer with consistent laps, but it's still a factor. Martin recalled a driver who just raced 4-cell mod overseas, their speeds down the straight were almost 9 mph slower, but overall the saved weight from 2 cells gave them better laptimes than 6-cell would, as they could race the lighter car around corners that much faster. Same case for 1/12th scale, half the weight of a 1/10th, thus can be faster in the turns.
On the other hand, more things can go wrong with a 415 than a TA05.. tweak, parts breakage (LW susp vs. TA04 susp.), and a higher sensitivity to setup changes. The tub TA05 is way more forgiveable both in terms of durability and setup, and that's why I love it. I can focus more on driving and less on tinkering with the car. I even find the TA05 Xenon chassis, though lighter, can be harder to get a decent setup to race.
On the other hand, more things can go wrong with a 415 than a TA05.. tweak, parts breakage (LW susp vs. TA04 susp.), and a higher sensitivity to setup changes. The tub TA05 is way more forgiveable both in terms of durability and setup, and that's why I love it. I can focus more on driving and less on tinkering with the car. I even find the TA05 Xenon chassis, though lighter, can be harder to get a decent setup to race.
03-22-2007, 04:43 PM
#6873
Originally Posted by Grizzbob
Agreed, I now have both cars myself(an MSX & my TA05), & while I love both, I am DEFINITELY getting better laps & runs from the MSX, but I believe by far the reason for it is the difference in weight. When I ran my '05 in the Brushless class at the Novak race, it was weighing in at over 60 oz.(& that was even before I added the optional heat sink that becomes part of the can), but when I used the same setup on my MSX, that car weighed in at about 55.8 oz., & with my brushed setup(a GTX & Co27 motor) it went down to 51.8 oz.. And that made a HUGE difference in how the MSX feels through corners, both handle beautifully, but my MSX is just lighter on its feet(quite literally), but of course, it is more sensitive to hits, tweaking, setup changes, etc, while the '05 is ALWAYS easy to throw down & start driving(which is why it'll be my weapon of choice for TCS racing outside), so I'm keeping BOTH at the ready.....
Seems like we all run a TA05 AND an MSX!
My MSX is purely for carpet, the TA05 I find is better suited for a larger asphalt track as it takes more hits (limestone walls!) and is simply a tougher car, but still competitive against people in my class with the T2's etc I have run the 3 racing CF chassis, looks awesome but, the Tub is far more forgiving on the asphalt surface.
03-22-2007, 07:54 PM
#6874
Thanks a lot for the help with the diffs. I guess I never realized that you had to break them in but I guess it makes sense. Also when I built the diffs I didn't grease them up that much so that could be a factor too! 
03-23-2007, 12:18 PM
#6875
TA05-R arrived
03-24-2007, 07:27 AM
#6876
Tech Master
iTrader: (14)
Hi,
while looking at the TA05R at the RC Champs site I found the there were kits listed from 17,250 Yen up to 41,800 Yen. I was hoping someone could explain this to me. (i'm down to surfing on my phone.....no power at my house
also I'm looking for some of the black spring adjusters that came on non TRF shocks if any one has any they would like to sell please PM me
Thanks
Tim
while looking at the TA05R at the RC Champs site I found the there were kits listed from 17,250 Yen up to 41,800 Yen. I was hoping someone could explain this to me. (i'm down to surfing on my phone.....no power at my house
also I'm looking for some of the black spring adjusters that came on non TRF shocks if any one has any they would like to sell please PM me
Thanks
Tim
03-24-2007, 10:51 AM
#6879
Originally Posted by bigb11
how much in us dollars and can we get them from you?
but maybe 31/3 have new cheaper price
03-24-2007, 02:51 PM
#6881
Originally Posted by JayBee
What's the total price w/ EMS shipping?
so please check in our web site !
Thanks!
03-24-2007, 04:07 PM
#6883
Tech Master
iTrader: (14)
Core:
Hi,
Thanks.
I was wondering if that was it. Ihave a bunch of stuff I'm going to be ordering from Champs soon so I'll add a TA05R to it too...... seems my on road fleet is being filled with Tamiya's lately. Hmmmm it's all Hebiki's fault...yeah that's it.
J/K Chris
Thanks
Hi,
Thanks.
I was wondering if that was it. Ihave a bunch of stuff I'm going to be ordering from Champs soon so I'll add a TA05R to it too...... seems my on road fleet is being filled with Tamiya's lately. Hmmmm it's all Hebiki's fault...yeah that's it.
J/K Chris
Thanks
03-24-2007, 04:08 PM
#6884
Originally Posted by bigb11
please state shipping to USA. I need two of them.
Thanks!
03-24-2007, 05:24 PM
#6885
Originally Posted by TimXLB
Core:
Hi,
Thanks.
I was wondering if that was it. Ihave a bunch of stuff I'm going to be ordering from Champs soon so I'll add a TA05R to it too...... seems my on road fleet is being filled with Tamiya's lately. Hmmmm it's all Hebiki's fault...yeah that's it.
J/K Chris
Thanks
Hi,
Thanks.
I was wondering if that was it. Ihave a bunch of stuff I'm going to be ordering from Champs soon so I'll add a TA05R to it too...... seems my on road fleet is being filled with Tamiya's lately. Hmmmm it's all Hebiki's fault...yeah that's it.
J/K Chris
Thanks