Tamiya TRF415
#8971
Tech Addict
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Originally Posted by TRF415boy
Don't, it's quite disappointing. It's only updated bulkheads ala BD or Cyclone. Supposedly lower CoG with the top deck being lower, but I fail to see the logic in it, since there's so much more aluminium high over the cells on the rear right bulkhead, not to mention the two stiffeners between the bulkheads, to actually lower the CoG.
So, as there are none of the things I wanted to see on an updated 415 (like a new drivetrain with larger pulleys for durability, or the motor closer to the centreline, just to name a few), I'll stick with my actual car thank you.
So, as there are none of the things I wanted to see on an updated 415 (like a new drivetrain with larger pulleys for durability, or the motor closer to the centreline, just to name a few), I'll stick with my actual car thank you.
#8972
Tech Champion
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Spur removal on std 415 is easy. Undo three grub screws, slid out the layshaft, and the spur is off.... No need to remove the top deck etc.
I'm in agreement with TRF415 boy here, doesn't look anything spectacular. Would have liked to have seen something with the motor/batts more central.
True, the diffs will be easier to get at... but if you know how, it really aint that much of a pain to get one out of a standard car.
Deffiently an outdoor car... no chassis posts, or mid-decks.
Ed
I'm in agreement with TRF415 boy here, doesn't look anything spectacular. Would have liked to have seen something with the motor/batts more central.
True, the diffs will be easier to get at... but if you know how, it really aint that much of a pain to get one out of a standard car.
Deffiently an outdoor car... no chassis posts, or mid-decks.
Ed
#8973
Tech Elite
iTrader: (1)
Originally Posted by TRF415boy
Don't, it's quite disappointing. It's only updated bulkheads ala BD or Cyclone. Supposedly lower CoG with the top deck being lower, but I fail to see the logic in it, since there's so much more aluminium high over the cells on the rear right bulkhead, not to mention the two stiffeners between the bulkheads, to actually lower the CoG.
So, as there are none of the things I wanted to see on an updated 415 (like a new drivetrain with larger pulleys for durability, or the motor closer to the centreline, just to name a few), I'll stick with my actual car thank you.
So, as there are none of the things I wanted to see on an updated 415 (like a new drivetrain with larger pulleys for durability, or the motor closer to the centreline, just to name a few), I'll stick with my actual car thank you.
#8974
Originally Posted by stumper
What about the ease of spur removal ?
#8975
This upgrade looks just the one I need, easier diff/belt/roll center job, SWEET!
#8977
The new 415 update is nice!
There are many advantages to it.
The diffs remove with only 4 screws
There are two upper decks, a soft and a hard
There is a rear upper deck, and it is in aluminum and carbon
The rear bulkheads are tied together there the front uper deck mounts
The rear bulkheads have been machined to allow the batteries to slide in.
The upper decks are much much lower to lower the CoG
There are many advantages to it.
The diffs remove with only 4 screws
There are two upper decks, a soft and a hard
There is a rear upper deck, and it is in aluminum and carbon
The rear bulkheads are tied together there the front uper deck mounts
The rear bulkheads have been machined to allow the batteries to slide in.
The upper decks are much much lower to lower the CoG
#8979
This new 415 update is it a whole new kit? or is it something the 415MS can evolve to
#8981
Tech Master
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One thing I like about it:
BLOODY EASIER TO GET THE DIFFS OUT.
I have gotten used to the pulley, even showed F. Alonso how to do it easier, but I hate doing anything related to diff work on my car. The pain, the pain of it all
The mounting holes on the lower tray seem to be the same as the 415, wonder if you can purchase the aluminium bits separately...
BLOODY EASIER TO GET THE DIFFS OUT.
I have gotten used to the pulley, even showed F. Alonso how to do it easier, but I hate doing anything related to diff work on my car. The pain, the pain of it all
The mounting holes on the lower tray seem to be the same as the 415, wonder if you can purchase the aluminium bits separately...
#8982
Anyone notice that they "cleverly" adapted the Hotbodies Cyclone's design in this new 415? Especially the spur/layshaft holder which is blue alu in Tamiya's version and CF in the Cyclone.
#8985
Originally Posted by MikeR
Lol- why do I doubt that
Maybe after this weekend you'll have a change of heart.
Maybe after this weekend you'll have a change of heart.