68LikesTamiya TA05 Touring Sedan
03-21-2007, 12:36 PM
#6856
Originally Posted by Italian racer
I have found that if you build a diff properly you will be able to tighten the diff almost all the way and still have great diff action. When putting the diff together I like to use AE diff lube and I use a lot of it. Generously apply to each diff ring and then fill each hold on the spur gear before inserting the balls. I will then tighten the diff till the plates touch the diff balls and then tighten it a half turn at a time there after. In between tightening it, rotate the diff back and forth for roughly 10-20 seconds at a time. Normally this takes 6-7 times of tightening and rotating and it allows the lube to get into the diff completly and to tighten it fully. I have never had to re-tighten my diff after it is built.
That is how I do it and I hope it helps!!
That is how I do it and I hope it helps!!
03-21-2007, 06:48 PM
#6857
Tech Adept
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Got my TA05R!
Just got my TA05R. I already have a very hopped up TA05 but I really couldn't resist. Some high points--cheap--about $260US in my hands, lightweight suspension, alloy suspension blocks, aluminum turnbuckles, blue threaded shocks and many carbon reinforced parts trees, 5mm blue hex hubs, universals front and rear, 36T wide pitch diff gears, sway bars---pretty much all the 'go-fast' parts.
The lows: Basic plastic chassis, grey steel phillips screws, crappy grey motor mount but does come with a cool blue top trim, no rear aluminum uprights (I guess what can you expect at this price), no aluminum steering rack or steering bearings.
All in all, a great value. You could easily still spend another $200 on hop ups including the chassis, motor mount, front and center oneways, aluminum uprights, carbon fibre shock towers, battery brace etc. etc. but you've got the main parts.
Fazal
The lows: Basic plastic chassis, grey steel phillips screws, crappy grey motor mount but does come with a cool blue top trim, no rear aluminum uprights (I guess what can you expect at this price), no aluminum steering rack or steering bearings.
All in all, a great value. You could easily still spend another $200 on hop ups including the chassis, motor mount, front and center oneways, aluminum uprights, carbon fibre shock towers, battery brace etc. etc. but you've got the main parts.
Fazal
03-21-2007, 06:52 PM
#6858
Originally Posted by FKhanro
Just got my TA05R. I already have a very hopped up TA05 but I really couldn't resist. Some high points--cheap--about $260US in my hands, lightweight suspension, alloy suspension blocks, aluminum turnbuckles, blue threaded shocks and many carbon reinforced parts trees, 5mm blue hex hubs, universals front and rear, 36T wide pitch diff gears, sway bars---pretty much all the 'go-fast' parts.
The lows: Basic plastic chassis, grey steel phillips screws, crappy grey motor mount but does come with a cool blue top trim, no rear aluminum uprights (I guess what can you expect at this price), no aluminum steering rack or steering bearings.
All in all, a great value. You could easily still spend another $200 on hop ups including the chassis, motor mount, front and center oneways, aluminum uprights, carbon fibre shock towers, battery brace etc. etc. but you've got the main parts.
Fazal
The lows: Basic plastic chassis, grey steel phillips screws, crappy grey motor mount but does come with a cool blue top trim, no rear aluminum uprights (I guess what can you expect at this price), no aluminum steering rack or steering bearings.
All in all, a great value. You could easily still spend another $200 on hop ups including the chassis, motor mount, front and center oneways, aluminum uprights, carbon fibre shock towers, battery brace etc. etc. but you've got the main parts.
Fazal
03-21-2007, 07:41 PM
#6859
Originally Posted by FKhanro
Just got my TA05R. I already have a very hopped up TA05 but I really couldn't resist. Some high points--cheap--about $260US in my hands, lightweight suspension, alloy suspension blocks, aluminum turnbuckles, blue threaded shocks and many carbon reinforced parts trees, 5mm blue hex hubs, universals front and rear, 36T wide pitch diff gears, sway bars---pretty much all the 'go-fast' parts.
The lows: Basic plastic chassis, grey steel phillips screws, crappy grey motor mount but does come with a cool blue top trim, no rear aluminum uprights (I guess what can you expect at this price), no aluminum steering rack or steering bearings.
All in all, a great value. You could easily still spend another $200 on hop ups including the chassis, motor mount, front and center oneways, aluminum uprights, carbon fibre shock towers, battery brace etc. etc. but you've got the main parts.
Fazal
The lows: Basic plastic chassis, grey steel phillips screws, crappy grey motor mount but does come with a cool blue top trim, no rear aluminum uprights (I guess what can you expect at this price), no aluminum steering rack or steering bearings.
All in all, a great value. You could easily still spend another $200 on hop ups including the chassis, motor mount, front and center oneways, aluminum uprights, carbon fibre shock towers, battery brace etc. etc. but you've got the main parts.
Fazal
03-21-2007, 07:55 PM
#6860
Originally Posted by FKhanro
Just got my TA05R. I already have a very hopped up TA05 but I really couldn't resist. Some high points--cheap--about $260US in my hands, lightweight suspension, alloy suspension blocks, aluminum turnbuckles, blue threaded shocks and many carbon reinforced parts trees, 5mm blue hex hubs, universals front and rear, 36T wide pitch diff gears, sway bars---pretty much all the 'go-fast' parts.
The lows: Basic plastic chassis, grey steel phillips screws, crappy grey motor mount but does come with a cool blue top trim, no rear aluminum uprights (I guess what can you expect at this price), no aluminum steering rack or steering bearings.
All in all, a great value. You could easily still spend another $200 on hop ups including the chassis, motor mount, front and center oneways, aluminum uprights, carbon fibre shock towers, battery brace etc. etc. but you've got the main parts.
Fazal
The lows: Basic plastic chassis, grey steel phillips screws, crappy grey motor mount but does come with a cool blue top trim, no rear aluminum uprights (I guess what can you expect at this price), no aluminum steering rack or steering bearings.
All in all, a great value. You could easily still spend another $200 on hop ups including the chassis, motor mount, front and center oneways, aluminum uprights, carbon fibre shock towers, battery brace etc. etc. but you've got the main parts.
Fazal
03-22-2007, 08:25 AM
#6863
Originally Posted by muahdib4
Ok, how about this..
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=49400
A Type 934 based on a TA05 with a double-deck carbon-fibre chassis???
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=49400
A Type 934 based on a TA05 with a double-deck carbon-fibre chassis???
Almost fell off the chair when I saw this. It is like a dream come true. I am new to R/C and got the TA05 about 5 months ago. Still brushing up my driving skills right now and gain more experience by taking part in as many races as possible.
Anyway... back to this fantastic chassis. The TA05 is at least a few tenths of a second slower than an MSX per lap. I have always wonder if Tamiya comes out with a double deck carbon fiber chassis version of the TA05, will it ever match the MSX?? Anyone has any comment on this?
However, a little confuse here. The Tamiya USA web shows this "Item #49400 (DISCONTINUED) (COMING SOON)" So, is this chassis on its way or discontinued?
03-22-2007, 08:54 AM
#6864
Originally Posted by TA05ers
However, a little confuse here. The Tamiya USA web shows this "Item #49400 (DISCONTINUED) (COMING SOON)" So, is this chassis on its way or discontinued?
This chassis was a VERY limited run.... you can still get one, but they fetch a hefty price tag on ebay. Most that bought this kit, bought it for show purposes - or investment purposes only. If somone actually put this car on the track, they have too much $$$ IMO -
03-22-2007, 08:56 AM
#6865
Originally Posted by FKhanro
Just got my TA05R. I already have a very hopped up TA05 but I really couldn't resist. Some high points--cheap--about $260US in my hands, lightweight suspension, alloy suspension blocks, aluminum turnbuckles, blue threaded shocks and many carbon reinforced parts trees, 5mm blue hex hubs, universals front and rear, 36T wide pitch diff gears, sway bars---pretty much all the 'go-fast' parts.
The lows: Basic plastic chassis, grey steel phillips screws, crappy grey motor mount but does come with a cool blue top trim, no rear aluminum uprights (I guess what can you expect at this price), no aluminum steering rack or steering bearings.
All in all, a great value. You could easily still spend another $200 on hop ups including the chassis, motor mount, front and center oneways, aluminum uprights, carbon fibre shock towers, battery brace etc. etc. but you've got the main parts.
Fazal
The lows: Basic plastic chassis, grey steel phillips screws, crappy grey motor mount but does come with a cool blue top trim, no rear aluminum uprights (I guess what can you expect at this price), no aluminum steering rack or steering bearings.
All in all, a great value. You could easily still spend another $200 on hop ups including the chassis, motor mount, front and center oneways, aluminum uprights, carbon fibre shock towers, battery brace etc. etc. but you've got the main parts.
Fazal
03-22-2007, 09:49 AM
#6867
Originally Posted by TA05ers
Almost fell off the chair when I saw this. It is like a dream come true. I am new to R/C and got the TA05 about 5 months ago. Still brushing up my driving skills right now and gain more experience by taking part in as many races as possible.
Anyway... back to this fantastic chassis. The TA05 is at least a few tenths of a second slower than an MSX per lap. I have always wonder if Tamiya comes out with a double deck carbon fiber chassis version of the TA05, will it ever match the MSX?? Anyone has any comment on this?
However, a little confuse here. The Tamiya USA web shows this "Item #49400 (DISCONTINUED) (COMING SOON)" So, is this chassis on its way or discontinued?
Anyway... back to this fantastic chassis. The TA05 is at least a few tenths of a second slower than an MSX per lap. I have always wonder if Tamiya comes out with a double deck carbon fiber chassis version of the TA05, will it ever match the MSX?? Anyone has any comment on this?
However, a little confuse here. The Tamiya USA web shows this "Item #49400 (DISCONTINUED) (COMING SOON)" So, is this chassis on its way or discontinued?
The original production was rumoured to be only 1,000 units, and nobody really seems to know if there will be any more.
03-22-2007, 11:45 AM
#6868
Originally Posted by TA05ers
Anyway... back to this fantastic chassis. The TA05 is at least a few tenths of a second slower than an MSX per lap. I have always wonder if Tamiya comes out with a double deck carbon fiber chassis version of the TA05, will it ever match the MSX?? Anyone has any comment on this?
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, 02:23 PM
#6869
Got my TA05 almost ready now. Picked it up as a roller that needed some TLC for $20
So far I have added:
3 racing shocks
3 racing front one-way
3 racing aluminum diff cups for the rear (not installed yet)
LRP Quantum Pro ESC
Trinity CO27 Pro motor
KO Propo PDS-2343 Servo
Spektrum
CS 27's
Also would like to ask what would be a good starting point for shock oil. I will be racing on a parking lot track at my local Hobby Town.
So far I have added:
3 racing shocks
3 racing front one-way
3 racing aluminum diff cups for the rear (not installed yet)
LRP Quantum Pro ESC
Trinity CO27 Pro motor
KO Propo PDS-2343 Servo
Spektrum
CS 27's
Also would like to ask what would be a good starting point for shock oil. I will be racing on a parking lot track at my local Hobby Town.
