4LikesTamiya TRF416 / TRF416WE / TRF416X
01-13-2010, 04:26 PM
#7831
Originally Posted by Randy Caster
Honestly there isn't a big on-road team for the USA unfortunately. Tamiya USA's main focus has been the development and promotion of their own 801 1/8 line, so the brunt of the sponsored drivers are running that, and the traveling budget is more focused to that program as well.
Although I do run some off-road, I am mainly focused on the on-road cars. It's rare since he is the main designer for the 801's, but every now and then there is a Dave Jun sighting on the on-road track as well.
Although I do run some off-road, I am mainly focused on the on-road cars. It's rare since he is the main designer for the 801's, but every now and then there is a Dave Jun sighting on the on-road track as well.
01-13-2010, 05:16 PM
#7832
Originally Posted by syndr0me
It's too bad, really. It makes me want to spend my money with a company that supports on-road in this country, like XRay or TOP. Thanks for all you do as the lone on-road guy, though.
01-13-2010, 08:09 PM
#7833
Tech Master
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Originally Posted by Randy Caster
Tamiya USA doesn't do any of the R&D on the on-road cars, and with a European team like they have, it's hard to justify pouring too much $$$ into the on-road program here. Their support for me has been great since day 1, and I'm happy where I'm at, especially with how good the cars have been.
Thanks again for your help at the track last night, Randy!
The rest of you guys just need to come out to West Coast Raceway if you need setup help.
01-13-2010, 08:55 PM
#7834
Originally Posted by ittjv
Thanks again for your help at the track last night, Randy!
The rest of you guys just need to come out to West Coast Raceway if you need setup help.
The rest of you guys just need to come out to West Coast Raceway if you need setup help.
01-13-2010, 10:07 PM
#7836
Originally Posted by syndr0me
It's too bad, really. It makes me want to spend my money with a company that supports on-road in this country, like XRay or TOP. Thanks for all you do as the lone on-road guy, though.
01-13-2010, 11:17 PM
#7837
same goes to my end.. most importantly ORIGINAL Tamiya Japan. as there are many clones from china in the market.
Last edited by Toh WL; 01-14-2010 at 04:18 AM.
01-14-2010, 08:06 AM
#7838
Originally Posted by DS Motorsport
Hi,
I have a question to the Tamiya guys.
I'm currently busy with a custom project and i'm looking for some already made suspension blocks which will fit my needs.
I need a block which has centre to centre distance (for the suspension pins) of 32mm.
So if someone knows if Tamiya (or other manufacturer) has a suspension block which has that size could you let me know?.
And if so I would like to have some dimensions of the block so I can put in in Cad straight away.
I have a question to the Tamiya guys.
I'm currently busy with a custom project and i'm looking for some already made suspension blocks which will fit my needs.
I need a block which has centre to centre distance (for the suspension pins) of 32mm.
So if someone knows if Tamiya (or other manufacturer) has a suspension block which has that size could you let me know?.
And if so I would like to have some dimensions of the block so I can put in in Cad straight away.
01-15-2010, 02:48 AM
#7841
mmm I just finished the build on my new X and it is looking really good. One thing I noticed while chasing the dog around the lounge room is just how great the new bearings are - my original 416 never rolled like the X, it just doesn't want to stop! Hopefully it handles as good as it looks, I'll find out on Sunday 
01-15-2010, 12:55 PM
#7843
My wheel hexes are 4.5mm. Is this right? I know people are adding .5 interval shims to the 4mm wheel hexes to widen track but, did Tamiya just make the 4.5 for the X kit or am I just seeing things?
Last edited by gashuffer; 01-16-2010 at 11:01 AM.
01-15-2010, 09:01 PM
#7844
Originally Posted by Randy Caster
The new bearings are awesome. Tamiya is doing everything they can to get the most efficiency out of the drivetrain...
