Originally Posted by
slakr
Well, I have a TA-05 ver.2 on the way...
Haven't owned a Tamiya since my Grasshopper in the mid 80's
What are the "MUST" upgrades for this car? (part numbers appreciated)
Probably run it 17.5 stock TC at first or maybe RCGT
Damn dude! How many new cars are you gonna own?! (I should talk) haha. You should of bought my TA05 so that I could of bought a Ver 2!! I would say get some axles and bones to replace the dogbones that come with the kit. But I do not have part numbers. I would also build the kit with new hex head screw kit instead of the philips head screws that come in the kit. And I would get the steering upgrade kit. I'm sure the kit steering will be sloppy as hell. Other than that, not much. If you want shocks, get some. Maybe a set of springs to tune the car. And maybe a front spool. Sorry no part numbers on that stuff yet. See, if you would of bought mine, you'd have it already!
If you want to buy some spare parts like arms, do yourself a huge favor and get this kit. It has all the suspension parts you need for cheap. Plus it comes with axles, but not the bones.
http://www.rc-mushroom.com/product_i...ducts_id=16914
Spool.
http://www.rc-mushroom.com/product_i...oducts_id=9862
And get this for your servo saver. Helps a ton! Towerhobbies also carries it too.
http://www.rc-mushroom.com/product_i...ducts_id=16215
I'm not sure on steering kit, because I'm not sure if Ver. 2 uses TA05 steering parts or TB03 steering parts. I'll have to check the online manual and see.
Anyways, axles and bones, aluminum servo saver adapter, steering upgrade, and maybe front spool. Shocks if you want them. And spring kit to tune with. And screws if you want life to be easier. That would be my starting setup. I would love to sell all my stuff and just run this car for fun.