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Old 08-18-2009, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Timmie
I am happy that the car is getting the attention it deserves Its nice to have you chime in as well being a TRF driver, showing support for the racers Thanks a lot!

I think I have a good idea why your going back to stock, and I guess in a way its a complement to your skills and the cars capability Its easy for some to say YOUR hopups beat them. It's harder for people to admit that YOU handed them their ass on the track Jimmy Wright for president k?

The TB03 like you said really is a 120-130 USD car when you look at what you're getting. The bodies sell for 25-50 dollars usually..*Best bodies in R/C for detail and scale* realistic rims that match the body set you decided on, and decent tires to check the car out and have some fun after your build. Some of the other companies may offer the same deal.... chassis, body, etc but their included items don't compare at all with what comes with the Tamiya's. People that buy a $130 dollar chassis on low price point alone, should keep in mind they still need a body, and tires to even drive it.

Go ahead and ditch the sways....no worries. TB03 in my opinion is faster without sways in most situations. Only thing you might not like are highspeed switchbacks, the rear has to be set or you can fishtail some.
im finding out hopups are more for bling factor/durability than performance gain.

like the rocker arms.. really dont need the aluminum ones. but they are more durable.

the ONLY required hopups for this car are the universals. and springs. but then again EVERY car needs a spring set for tuning purposes. im pretty sure the "other" car is using springs that aren't from the kit.

eventually EVERYONE hops up their cars. don't blame/hate on tamiya for having a hopup structure than lets you go small.. or crazy.

Jimmy W. for president? sure.. as long as im the Secretary of Defense
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