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Old 01-20-2015, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SagadSetup
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Maybe I missed it in this thread but does anyone have the "formula" for shimming the gears on the TB04 Pro 2?

It would be appreciated if somebody can help.
All the transmissions are shimmed the same. Add all you can between the outer side of the input shaft and the outer bearing. You will know when it's too much because you can't get the roll pin on.

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Old 01-20-2015, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigMBA
I see.

Most of my experience on carpet is from running a foam tire oval car. If you showed up at the track before the groove came in and the grip came up and the car was just money, you knew it was going to be a LONG weekend because once the grip came up it was going to do exactly what you describe and your life was going to be miserable. The car needs to be too tight when you unload and conditions are green.

In USGT I'd be inclined to run Yokomo pink and blue springs. They are class legal and softer than the HPI/Tamiya springs. If the car cases (bottoms out) before the tire develops enough grip to hook an edge and tip it, it almost saves you. Don't let it get too soft though!

I'd also consider gluing up the sidewall of the outside front tire from the wheel to halfway into the letters on the sidewall. Only that tire for now. When I ran on the Gravity carpet tires at IIC I had to glue both sides of the fronts for the same reason.

I'd also consider raising the roll center in the front by removing all the spacers under the suspension blocks, if you haven't done that already. If that is successful, and you need more, I'd add a half a mm under the front inner camber link.

In any case, post back what you learn. I'm interested to hear.
as a follow up the one step increase in spring rate and heavier oil did calm the car down and eliminated the mid-sweeper dig I was experiencing. Handling feels much more normal now. Front tires also CA'd on the sidewall. Went a bit too light on the front diff fluid so waiting on a shipment from Gravity. Stock, the car has so much front end bite it kills the balance. Fun project so far for a $189 car.
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Old 01-22-2015, 07:28 AM
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Going to be selling my tb04 soon if anyone in the uk interested send me a pm
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Old 01-26-2015, 07:33 PM
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Anybody using the aluminum steering bits?

54535
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Wondering if they'll take out some of the steering slop
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My experience is that the aluminium still need shimming
You can save money by just shimming the stock steering. That's the route I took.
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Old 01-29-2015, 10:36 AM
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If your looking for a kit, I've listed my TB04 Pro II in the forsale section

http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-items-sale-trade/859401-tamiya-tb04-pro-ii-84382-a.html#post13814372
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Old 02-06-2015, 11:56 AM
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hello,
for half a year I drive the TB04, outdoor he worked well,
but on carpet I have serious problems with the gearbox.
in the angle gear I have the 20T from the DB02, works so far.
but in the rear and front I have problems, as you shimt? with modular shims it does not work. have already tried the 0.1 mm shim more small gear, but after 5 batteries are the gears broken, use the hard gears 54593.
can someone help?
thanks, greeting daniel
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Old 02-06-2015, 03:41 PM
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anyone run the new NSX yet on the TB-04?

once i get my hands on the new Tamiya NSX... im putting this paint scheme on it.

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Originally Posted by Hebiki
anyone run the new NSX yet on the TB-04?

once i get my hands on the new Tamiya NSX... im putting this paint scheme on it.

Got one ready for paint. I'm looking forward to running it, but I'll most likely save it for TCS. Until then, I'm using the HPI 350z/Greddy.
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Old 02-07-2015, 10:58 PM
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Selling my Tb04. Fully Modded











Selling my Tamiya TB04 Pro II touring car chassis.
This is one of the last high end shaft drive touring cars available. Please feel free to google TB04 and read up on this chassis. Its really nice.


Too many upgrades to remember but I'll try:

Full Titanium turnbuckles all around
Aluminum clamping 12mm hexs
Front Aluminum Bulk heads
Rear Aluminum Bulk Heads
Optional Tamiya aluminum A-arm spacers
Full metal Gears:
Metal Bevel Gears
Front Metal Diff Gears
Rear Metal Diff Gears
Front Metal Diff Cross Shafts
Rear Metal Diff Cross Shafts
Tamiya front Sway Bar Kit
Tamiya Rear sway bar kit
Exotek Aluminum Motor Spacer
Aluminum steering bellcranks

*KILLER CARPET SETUP ON THIS CAR


Tons of spares, Arms, C hubs, etc etc.
Comes with box, manual, Evo Body, 2 sets of wheels etc.
NO ELECTRONICS, ROLLER ONLY.

$300 shipped
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Old 02-08-2015, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Samich
Got one ready for paint. I'm looking forward to running it, but I'll most likely save it for TCS. Until then, I'm using the HPI 350z/Greddy.
nice! post pix when you get it up and running
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Is there anyone here running the shocks in "laydown" inboard position? I am wondering if it makes a difference good or bad. I'm considering getting a TB04 for the sole purpose of running the shocks inboard so that I can mount really low profile bodies (Lambo, Ferrari, etc.).
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Originally Posted by theclutch
Is there anyone here running the shocks in "laydown" inboard position? I am wondering if it makes a difference good or bad. I'm considering getting a TB04 for the sole purpose of running the shocks inboard so that I can mount really low profile bodies (Lambo, Ferrari, etc.).
You don't really need to. The pro comes with lower profile shocks. I had a Carrera GT body on mine before I decide to sell it. For just fine
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Originally Posted by Raman
You don't really need to. The pro comes with lower profile shocks. I had a Carrera GT body on mine before I decide to sell it. For just fine
Ok, so is there any advantage to running the shocks inboard?
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Originally Posted by theclutch
Ok, so is there any advantage to running the shocks inboard?
None that I know of, I only know of the disadvantage; which is, more additional linkage that can lead to more slop in suspension. It's also harder to set up and keep even from left to right.
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