Tamiya TA05MS vs TRF415 MSXX
07-22-2007, 09:52 PM
#121
415
is the best. Did you see the guy who placed 2nd at JP? I think Tommi says he was using a 415. He's the only guy who did not get lapped by Taka san. His name is Ian Aquino. I think he's a tamiya fan boy also like Taka san. Pretty good result since that's his first race at JP right? 415 na!!!
is the best. Did you see the guy who placed 2nd at JP? I think Tommi says he was using a 415. He's the only guy who did not get lapped by Taka san. His name is Ian Aquino. I think he's a tamiya fan boy also like Taka san. Pretty good result since that's his first race at JP right? 415 na!!! 
07-22-2007, 09:52 PM
#122
Yeah, I don't think anyone wants to "cut/carve" the aluminum steering if it isn't needed. The belt gets awfully close though, if you shim it out according to the stock spec without "cut/carving."
I was just about to give the 05MS a shakedown run today, but bad weather prohibited it... Damnit!
07-22-2007, 09:54 PM
#123
As far as which of the two kits to get, knowing Xanavi is a student and only has enough budget for one car, I'd say go for the top of the line. I dont regret buying the TA05 but if I really had money to spend in one shot I would get a 415 myself.
07-22-2007, 09:58 PM
#124
I see. That's why he didn't get lapped by Japans Tamiya Worlds top 3 Takaya san in that race. Everybody else did according to the race organizer. But still even though its Ian's first race at the track he placed 2nd. The grid was made of experience and active racers.
As far as which of the two kits to get, knowing Xanavi is a student and only has enough budget for one car, I'd say go for the top of the line. I dont regret buying the TA05 but if I really had money to spend in one shot I would get a 415 myself.
As far as which of the two kits to get, knowing Xanavi is a student and only has enough budget for one car, I'd say go for the top of the line. I dont regret buying the TA05 but if I really had money to spend in one shot I would get a 415 myself.
07-23-2007, 03:41 AM
#128
Not that I'm greedy, it is just that it will be my first time ever to have a high end kit of tamiya... I'm a TAMIYA FAN and will never stop buying Tamiya kits, parts, etc... hehehe...
Yeah, I feel you about the work thing, it is mostly like having to go to school everyday...
07-23-2007, 09:45 AM
#129
Tamiya Fan
hahaha... Not that I'm greedy, it is just that it will be my first time ever to have a high end kit of tamiya... I'm a TAMIYA FAN and will never stop buying Tamiya kits, parts, etc... hehehe...
Yeah, I feel you about the work thing, it is mostly like having to go to school everyday...
Not that I'm greedy, it is just that it will be my first time ever to have a high end kit of tamiya... I'm a TAMIYA FAN and will never stop buying Tamiya kits, parts, etc... hehehe...Yeah, I feel you about the work thing, it is mostly like having to go to school everyday...
I'm a sucker myself too for the past 7 yrs.
(check my SIG)Except my nitro car
.... but still Japan made.
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07-23-2007, 02:29 PM
#130
If ever I will be able to get my hands on the two kits and will able to assemble them soon, will post pictures of it ASAP! And would also share my Experience on them if which is more better in high speed or in technical track... Hope to post pictures soon and share with you guys my experience...
07-31-2007, 04:43 PM
#131
Hey, what happened to this thread?
Anyone has any race report to share?
Rampal... how's your 05MS performing against the 415MSXX?
Anyone has any race report to share?
Rampal... how's your 05MS performing against the 415MSXX?
07-31-2007, 05:25 PM
#132
Tech Master
Just finished a race at a local track! Came in 3rd in Amain. I gotta say, that this car really wants to turn! The driving feel is still like a ta05, but the rear is better planted. I drove this car out of the box, so I still need to dial it in to my likings. Got lazy and I just transplanted the suspension from the 05R, but the chassis layout can make quite a difference. I say on a tight tech track, this will have an advantage over a 415 due to its cornering stability.
08-01-2007, 07:18 AM
#135
TA05 MS report Card
I ran mine Saturday about 30*C
Used Tires 36RP (Bad move)
I was being cheap and did not want to buy tires
I should have ran 30*RP (My cars are faster with a new set)
Power Plant Novak Brushless 13.5
Gearing 4.5-5.0 The car was alot faster on Take off @5.0 FDR
(Did not need the Top end speed of 4.5, But it cool to see the car running everyone down on the straight yet losing it where it is needed the "field.")
Spool Front on the Rear Diff
Soft suspension set
Is the TA05MS(2.25)Long Arms faster than my TRF415MRE(1.944)Short arms
well......
Yes
and
No
Guys or Gals it really depends on who is holding the controller. I've ran faster lap time with my TA05r vs my MRE. But that does not make the kit better nor faster.
The right Gearing/Good traction(hint hint) and some mean Voltage.
TA05MS is a very smooth like the 415MRE
It has very quick steering
The is very planted even with old slow tires.
No tweak concern like the 415....once you bolt it down...done deal
TA05 MS is alittle more forgiven to setup error.....
The Biggest down side to this kit......is that lay shaft taken up half the electronic side board. almost make you not even want to drive it....
This is the biggest buy advantage the 415MRE/MSXX has over this Kit
If I only had enough to buy one kit...I would go I would go with the
TRF415MRE/MSXX
TA05MS is a good Kit yet Tamiya could take some notes from Schumacher Mi3 and come a out with a layshaft hop up to free up that space. Then it could be the Boss Flagship
I ran mine Saturday about 30*C
Used Tires 36RP (Bad move)
I was being cheap and did not want to buy tiresI should have ran 30*RP (My cars are faster with a new set)
Power Plant Novak Brushless 13.5
Gearing 4.5-5.0 The car was alot faster on Take off @5.0 FDR
(Did not need the Top end speed of 4.5, But it cool to see the car running everyone down on the straight yet losing it where it is needed the "field.")
Spool Front on the Rear Diff
Soft suspension set
Is the TA05MS(2.25)Long Arms faster than my TRF415MRE(1.944)Short arms
well......
Yes
and
No
Guys or Gals it really depends on who is holding the controller.
I've ran faster lap time with my TA05r vs my MRE. But that does not make the kit better nor faster. The right Gearing/Good traction(hint hint) and some mean Voltage.
TA05MS is a very smooth like the 415MRE
It has very quick steering
The is very planted even with old slow tires.
No tweak concern like the 415....once you bolt it down...done deal
TA05 MS is alittle more forgiven to setup error.....
The Biggest down side to this kit......is that lay shaft taken up half the electronic side board.
almost make you not even want to drive it....This is the biggest buy advantage the 415MRE/MSXX has over this Kit
If I only had enough to buy one kit...I would go I would go with the
TRF415MRE/MSXX
TA05MS is a good Kit yet Tamiya could take some notes from Schumacher Mi3 and come a out with a layshaft hop up to free up that space. Then it could be the Boss Flagship