4LikesTamiya TRF416 / TRF416WE / TRF416X
09-08-2010, 09:48 AM
#9665
TRF417
About the Item
-The chassis design is focused on weight distribution and high-traction characteristics, with *the new
maximum chassis weight rule in mind. *The 2012 world championship regulations state that the Max.
chassis weight will be restricted to 1,350g. (1,450g in 2010).
-The TRF417 has an optimized chassis layout for high-power lithium batteries and brushless motors.
-One-piece aluminum motor mount offers extra strength and durability to handle high-power motors,
enabling transmission of the motor power to the drivetrain with minimal friction loss.
-Compared to the TRF416, the motor position has been moved about 2.0mm towards the center to keep high
traction during racing.
-By using a 19T pulley, the secondary gear reduction becomes 1.94, which is very close to the ideal rate
for brushless motors (2.0). With this, the car has less flexing resistance on drive belts and speed loss is
minimized when the throttle is off.
-Newly designed steering linkage is not connected to the upper deck, providing improved flexibility to hold
traction during cornering.
-Newly designed ball diff housing and plates provide extra durability.
-Identical front and rear bulkheads.
-Comes equipped with short reversible suspension arms and TRF416 uprights.
Newly Designed Parts
Front/Rear Carbon Damper Stays
Front/Rear Aluminum Bulkheads
Aluminum Motor Mount
Aluminum Center Shaft
Aluminum Diff Joint
Aluminum Steering Arms and Linkage
Diff Plates
Wheel Axle
Cross Joints
19T Pulley
Carbon Lower & Upper Decks (thicknesses TBA)
About the Item
-The chassis design is focused on weight distribution and high-traction characteristics, with *the new
maximum chassis weight rule in mind. *The 2012 world championship regulations state that the Max.
chassis weight will be restricted to 1,350g. (1,450g in 2010).
-The TRF417 has an optimized chassis layout for high-power lithium batteries and brushless motors.
-One-piece aluminum motor mount offers extra strength and durability to handle high-power motors,
enabling transmission of the motor power to the drivetrain with minimal friction loss.
-Compared to the TRF416, the motor position has been moved about 2.0mm towards the center to keep high
traction during racing.
-By using a 19T pulley, the secondary gear reduction becomes 1.94, which is very close to the ideal rate
for brushless motors (2.0). With this, the car has less flexing resistance on drive belts and speed loss is
minimized when the throttle is off.
-Newly designed steering linkage is not connected to the upper deck, providing improved flexibility to hold
traction during cornering.
-Newly designed ball diff housing and plates provide extra durability.
-Identical front and rear bulkheads.
-Comes equipped with short reversible suspension arms and TRF416 uprights.
Newly Designed Parts
Front/Rear Carbon Damper Stays
Front/Rear Aluminum Bulkheads
Aluminum Motor Mount
Aluminum Center Shaft
Aluminum Diff Joint
Aluminum Steering Arms and Linkage
Diff Plates
Wheel Axle
Cross Joints
19T Pulley
Carbon Lower & Upper Decks (thicknesses TBA)
09-08-2010, 11:47 AM
#9666
TRF417 will around DEC release !
09-08-2010, 09:53 PM
#9667
Looks like they're running the spec-r gear diff. Marc's car has a top deck on it with a brace that goes across the very front, like one we've seen in pics in the past. Otherwise, there didn't seem to be much different about it. Their cars look just okay in practice, but there's some serious competition at this race in modified. Qualifying starts tomorrow, and will be on LiveRC.
Tamiya needs to redesign the "hooks" on the LiPo chassis. They move around way too easily.
Tamiya needs to redesign the "hooks" on the LiPo chassis. They move around way too easily.
09-09-2010, 06:05 AM
#9670
09-09-2010, 06:40 AM
#9671
Marc's 416X @ the IIC
http://www.pro-spec.jp/IIC2010/image...P1090147-L.jpg
Viktor's 416X @ the IIC
http://www.pro-spec.jp/IIC2010/image...P1090149-L.jpg
Thomas Pumpler's 416X @ the IIC
http://www.pro-spec.jp/IIC2010/image...P1090150-L.jpg
http://www.pro-spec.jp/IIC2010/image...P1090147-L.jpg
Viktor's 416X @ the IIC
http://www.pro-spec.jp/IIC2010/image...P1090149-L.jpg
Thomas Pumpler's 416X @ the IIC
http://www.pro-spec.jp/IIC2010/image...P1090150-L.jpg
09-09-2010, 08:38 AM
#9672
by the look of the above lists, there would be lots of stuffs to get to convert existing chassis to the new ones, that would depends on the avail of the parts..... and considering the launch date, expect it to hit the shelves early Dec, just nice before Christmas..... hopefully could get mine when I'm in HK early dec then....
09-09-2010, 08:55 AM
#9673
Speedtech in the US has the 416x kits for something in the mid 400's range and rc market in HK has them in the low mid 400's range if I remember correctly. They are basically the same price after shipping to where you are though.
09-09-2010, 09:04 AM
#9674
09-09-2010, 09:23 AM
#9675
Sorry, i just looked back and noticed it said for a limited time.