5LikesTamiya TB-03
08-21-2009, 07:06 AM
#856
The RCGT guys would FREAK! If I showed up to run that body!! 
Its a GT body! Group C in the US was known as GTP or GT-Prototype.... The Garaiya and the 350R are very close to this. However the spirit of the class would be compromised and I don't want that to happen.
Jimmy W
Its a GT body! Group C in the US was known as GTP or GT-Prototype.... The Garaiya and the 350R are very close to this. However the spirit of the class would be compromised and I don't want that to happen.
Jimmy W
This 350R is really nice. I like it.
@ CSaddict: I read the entire thread too. I've seen nothing about the 3R shocks. But i got them on my TRF414M and i'm satisfied. Concerning your TB-03 specific questions i have no idea.
For the TB-03 take the 54.5 mm shocks
Last edited by Glinzo; 08-21-2009 at 07:31 AM.
08-21-2009, 07:45 AM
#857
I think I read this entire thread. So addicting.....anywho. Whats the deal with the 3racing shock sets? Is there much difference between those and the Tamiya sets? Do the Tamiya spring sets work with the 3racing shocks? Does Tamiya make an blue anodized set that Im not seeing? Im trying to stay budget minded with the car. Its my first on road.
If this info was listed in the thread previously I didn't see it.
Thanks
David
If this info was listed in the thread previously I didn't see it.
Thanks
David
I haven't used these shocks before, but for general use there probably fine. May even be good for racing as long as there really smooth, and they seal nice and pistons fit well. But if you plan on racing, I would stick to the Tamiya shocks. I know these work. In fact, they are the best shocks out there in my opinion. A guy at my local track even used Tamiya shocks on his xray
Yes Tamiya makes anodized blue shocks. A few different sets actually. Tamiya #42102 is what I use. Comes with springs and everything. The body itself is black though, but I like the way it looks. Jimmy W. (Racecrafter) posted all the Tamiya shock kit part# earlier in the thread as well. They had a few variations. All work very well. Another thing to think about is that if you ever plan on going to a TCS race, you will need the Tamiya shocks to be legal.
If you do some looking online you can find very good prices on Tamiya shocks. Oh and welcome to touring
08-21-2009, 09:04 AM
#858
Tech Apprentice
at the top, you should see a "site admin" link. click on that.. from there you can go to the "post" link on the left... and go to "add new".
make sure you select the correct categories on the right column. at the bottom just make sure the author listed is yourself.
you can add images, etc... pretty self explanatory. i posted a hopup on there. use that as a template for adding hopups.
make sure you select the correct categories on the right column. at the bottom just make sure the author listed is yourself.
you can add images, etc... pretty self explanatory. i posted a hopup on there. use that as a template for adding hopups.
08-21-2009, 09:08 AM
#859
the site is located at: www.chrislim.net/tb-03
i do need your guys help gathering info from this thread.. so if u have anything useful that should be "recycled"... let me know ill put it up on the site.
pm me or email me the info.
08-21-2009, 09:50 AM
#860
Hi David!
I haven't used these shocks before, but for general use there probably fine. May even be good for racing as long as there really smooth, and they seal nice and pistons fit well. But if you plan on racing, I would stick to the Tamiya shocks. I know these work. In fact, they are the best shocks out there in my opinion. A guy at my local track even used Tamiya shocks on his xray
Yes Tamiya makes anodized blue shocks. A few different sets actually. Tamiya #42102 is what I use. Comes with springs and everything. The body itself is black though, but I like the way it looks. Jimmy W. (Racecrafter) posted all the Tamiya shock kit part# earlier in the thread as well. They had a few variations. All work very well. Another thing to think about is that if you ever plan on going to a TCS race, you will need the Tamiya shocks to be legal.
If you do some looking online you can find very good prices on Tamiya shocks. Oh and welcome to touring
I haven't used these shocks before, but for general use there probably fine. May even be good for racing as long as there really smooth, and they seal nice and pistons fit well. But if you plan on racing, I would stick to the Tamiya shocks. I know these work. In fact, they are the best shocks out there in my opinion. A guy at my local track even used Tamiya shocks on his xray
Yes Tamiya makes anodized blue shocks. A few different sets actually. Tamiya #42102 is what I use. Comes with springs and everything. The body itself is black though, but I like the way it looks. Jimmy W. (Racecrafter) posted all the Tamiya shock kit part# earlier in the thread as well. They had a few variations. All work very well. Another thing to think about is that if you ever plan on going to a TCS race, you will need the Tamiya shocks to be legal.
If you do some looking online you can find very good prices on Tamiya shocks. Oh and welcome to touring
Thanks for the insight,
David
08-21-2009, 11:46 AM
#861
One question about the 13.5T series:
Which motors do you choose? I mean i am new in all that BL stuff and i bought a 6.5T Orion motor a first. For real racing it's way too powerful and the runtime isn't that long. About 20 minutes i can drive with a 5200 robitronic LiPo. How much runtime can i get out of a 5200 LiPo with a 13.5T Motor?
GM racing is built in germany. The prices are good here. Is a GM motor recommendable?
Which motors do you choose? I mean i am new in all that BL stuff and i bought a 6.5T Orion motor a first. For real racing it's way too powerful and the runtime isn't that long. About 20 minutes i can drive with a 5200 robitronic LiPo. How much runtime can i get out of a 5200 LiPo with a 13.5T Motor?
GM racing is built in germany. The prices are good here. Is a GM motor recommendable?
08-21-2009, 11:57 AM
#862
08-21-2009, 12:06 PM
#863
TCS Race Ready TB03 on TamiyaUSA.com
08-21-2009, 12:19 PM
#864
And the bare minimum you feel would be what for up grades to race?
08-21-2009, 12:31 PM
#865
54151
54095
54097
54125
54093
Bearing holder, Aluminum + Carbon steering, Spool
With these hop-ups i will start.
54095
54097
54125
54093
Bearing holder, Aluminum + Carbon steering, Spool
With these hop-ups i will start.
08-21-2009, 12:42 PM
#866
I guess that depends on the level of competition. At local amateur races, I'd say that if you're starting with the bone stock kit, you need to at least have:
1) A good set of tires. If I had to pick just one, I'd say Sorex 36Rs. Not sure for TCS.
2) Spring set
3) Quality servo saver
4) Steering assembly
5) Steering link
After that, you're probably looking at a front spool, TRF dampers, and . Heck, maybe they're even more important than what's on my list, but I think taking care of the TB-03's steering slop a major priority in upgrades.
I am really sorry if I came off as too critical, though, and I do like the article. I guess what I like to see is not just a list of hop-ups but a list of priorities and made some commentary on just how important the upgrade is. What should you upgrade first? Does it turn it into a whole new car? Is in a slight improvement where if you do enough of them it might just give you that edge?
I went for a TB-03 in part because it was a whole lot cheaper than an Xray or a 416. I'm the kind of person who wants to know where I should spend my money first for the biggest payoff.
1) A good set of tires. If I had to pick just one, I'd say Sorex 36Rs. Not sure for TCS.
2) Spring set
3) Quality servo saver
4) Steering assembly
5) Steering link
After that, you're probably looking at a front spool, TRF dampers, and . Heck, maybe they're even more important than what's on my list, but I think taking care of the TB-03's steering slop a major priority in upgrades.
I am really sorry if I came off as too critical, though, and I do like the article. I guess what I like to see is not just a list of hop-ups but a list of priorities and made some commentary on just how important the upgrade is. What should you upgrade first? Does it turn it into a whole new car? Is in a slight improvement where if you do enough of them it might just give you that edge?
I went for a TB-03 in part because it was a whole lot cheaper than an Xray or a 416. I'm the kind of person who wants to know where I should spend my money first for the biggest payoff.
08-21-2009, 12:51 PM
#867
Necessary upgrades
I guess that depends on the level of competition. At local amateur races, I'd say that if you're starting with the bone stock kit, you need to at least have:
1) A good set of tires. If I had to pick just one, I'd say Sorex 36Rs. Not sure for TCS.
2) Spring set
3) Quality servo saver
4) Steering assembly
5) Steering link
After that, you're probably looking at a front spool, TRF dampers, and . Heck, maybe they're even more important than what's on my list, but I think taking care of the TB-03's steering slop a major priority in upgrades.
I am really sorry if I came off as too critical, though, and I do like the article. I guess what I like to see is not just a list of hop-ups but a list of priorities and made some commentary on just how important the upgrade is. What should you upgrade first? Does it turn it into a whole new car? Is in a slight improvement where if you do enough of them it might just give you that edge?
I went for a TB-03 in part because it was a whole lot cheaper than an Xray or a 416. I'm the kind of person who wants to know where I should spend my money first for the biggest payoff.
1) A good set of tires. If I had to pick just one, I'd say Sorex 36Rs. Not sure for TCS.
2) Spring set
3) Quality servo saver
4) Steering assembly
5) Steering link
After that, you're probably looking at a front spool, TRF dampers, and . Heck, maybe they're even more important than what's on my list, but I think taking care of the TB-03's steering slop a major priority in upgrades.
I am really sorry if I came off as too critical, though, and I do like the article. I guess what I like to see is not just a list of hop-ups but a list of priorities and made some commentary on just how important the upgrade is. What should you upgrade first? Does it turn it into a whole new car? Is in a slight improvement where if you do enough of them it might just give you that edge?
I went for a TB-03 in part because it was a whole lot cheaper than an Xray or a 416. I'm the kind of person who wants to know where I should spend my money first for the biggest payoff.
in order of importance of necessary "hop ups"
1. universals all around
2. aluminum motor slider (the plastic will deform in extreme heat. better to get the alum. one plus its a very cheap!
)the #3 most important really depends on driving level.
for people just starting out: spring set. no amount of precision steering will help a car that just need some stiffer springs. plus a new driver might not "feel" the steering slop on the track.
for more experienced drivers: if you've been racing for a little bit, you should have some spare springs and have some race experience... so the steering hop up is necessary here.
3B. servo saver
4. sway bar set.
again.. as a racer builds up more and more experience, and stays with tamiya, their tuning aids will grow (springs, suspension blocks, etc). the 4 hopups above will get you race ready. and if you decide this car isnt for you, then the investment isnt as high. but with this thread and the TB-03 being a highly capable car, beginners cant go wrong. experts have already proven its a race worthy machine (Timmie, Jimmy Wright, etc)
08-21-2009, 12:52 PM
#868
front spool....
the car comes with dual diffs.. you can easily build the front diff to be a spool. remove the balls and use card board (same shape as the diff rings) and tighten it down. INSTANT spool!
the TB-03 spool hop up is much more durable though.
the TB-03 spool hop up is much more durable though.
08-21-2009, 01:41 PM
#869
08-21-2009, 01:55 PM
#870
Same thing at the TT-01. Hop-up the steering and you will follow the straights like never before. Modding the steering is the first thing to do in my opinion.