2LikesTamiya TRF418
03-26-2014, 01:29 PM
#796
I am using the Black springs and they are too soft that the chassis keep scratching the ground. What other brand springs can I use? I measured the Yokomo springs and though the length is almost same the ID of Yokomo springs are a bit larger, can they fit? HPI springs are sadly not available here...
Last edited by blackshark3; 03-26-2014 at 01:44 PM.
03-26-2014, 01:54 PM
#797
For those still looking 4 left
http://www.superiorhobbies.com/store...18+Chassis+Kit
I know they also have some hpi springs on order
http://www.superiorhobbies.com/store...18+Chassis+Kit
I know they also have some hpi springs on order
03-26-2014, 02:11 PM
#800
Tech Master
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I am using the Black springs and they are too soft that the chassis keep scratching the ground. What other brand springs can I use? I measured the Yokomo springs and though the length is almost same the ID of Yokomo springs are a bit larger, can they fit? HPI springs are sadly not available here...
HPI Pro 4, Ride Pro-Match, Yokomo should all work.
Might also want to look into Spec R and Xray.
03-26-2014, 05:56 PM
#801
My 418 is doing just fine 
however, I'm not factory 
however, I'm not factory
03-26-2014, 06:14 PM
#803
03-26-2014, 06:36 PM
#804
R1 Wurks 13.5T?
nice! I was looking for one last week but all sold out. will this be the first car you run it in?
interested to hear how it goes with the LRP too.
my 418 (when it arrives) will be built up with a Flow Works and X20 13.5T to start off with.
nice! I was looking for one last week but all sold out. will this be the first car you run it in?
interested to hear how it goes with the LRP too.
my 418 (when it arrives) will be built up with a Flow Works and X20 13.5T to start off with.
03-26-2014, 06:47 PM
#805
This R1 Wurks motor is a test unit and we're trying to find a happy FDR for it. In general, their motors are very robust and can take a wide range of gearing and timing, as long as temps stay somewhat sane. Two weeks ago, we had a 13.5 at 40 degrees with "very optimistic" 17.5 gearing (totally NOT recommended) hit 250+ in temp. After removing it from the car, R1 Wurks disassembled the motor, inspected it for damage, found only slight discoloration, and installed it into another car and it was still fast.
I'm now running the 8.4v fan hooked up to battery leads and am seeing an improvement with temps in the 150s...impressive.
03-26-2014, 09:01 PM
#806
so they like to cop abuse then - good stuff.
that's one of the things i liked about the reviews on the X20's - they are apparently able to run hotter than typical and keep on asking for more.
that's one of the things i liked about the reviews on the X20's - they are apparently able to run hotter than typical and keep on asking for more.
03-27-2014, 03:34 AM
#808
Tech Master
The car is the same price as the V5 was (Infact its a bit cheaper).
I think its a fantastic car, I only run 17.5, blinky on carpet but I find the car really easy to drive fast.
my spare car is the 417v5 with a Sepes racing conversion, its also very good and not much different to the 418. The 418 however feels more planted than the v5, not much but I can feel the difference.
I wouldn't suggest you get one unless you feel you have got the most out of your V5. The V5 is still a superb car.
I think its a fantastic car, I only run 17.5, blinky on carpet but I find the car really easy to drive fast.
my spare car is the 417v5 with a Sepes racing conversion, its also very good and not much different to the 418. The 418 however feels more planted than the v5, not much but I can feel the difference.
I wouldn't suggest you get one unless you feel you have got the most out of your V5. The V5 is still a superb car.
03-27-2014, 03:34 AM
#809
Tech Master
Double post
Last edited by Qatmix; 03-27-2014 at 05:44 PM.
