Tamiya TRF416 / TRF416WE / TRF416X
#8401
Tech Master

hello,
for those who have tried the 416X, did they notice some real differences from the WE version? and just wondering why the tam boys still using the WE at the ETS races...the way the diff's been moved back, does that make the car too much sticky on the rear end?
i've seen some pictures with some differents ways of weights positions..under the battery, on the side, more forward..i'm very lost with all those things...
need help..
thanks
for those who have tried the 416X, did they notice some real differences from the WE version? and just wondering why the tam boys still using the WE at the ETS races...the way the diff's been moved back, does that make the car too much sticky on the rear end?
i've seen some pictures with some differents ways of weights positions..under the battery, on the side, more forward..i'm very lost with all those things...


thanks
don't know, but I'm always fighting for more rear grip on my X. car has the tendency to spin out everywhere and can't figure it out. The WE was more stable imo.
#8402

hello,
for those who have tried the 416X, did they notice some real differences from the WE version? and just wondering why the tam boys still using the WE at the ETS races...the way the diff's been moved back, does that make the car too much sticky on the rear end?
i've seen some pictures with some differents ways of weights positions..under the battery, on the side, more forward..i'm very lost with all those things...
need help..
thanks
for those who have tried the 416X, did they notice some real differences from the WE version? and just wondering why the tam boys still using the WE at the ETS races...the way the diff's been moved back, does that make the car too much sticky on the rear end?
i've seen some pictures with some differents ways of weights positions..under the battery, on the side, more forward..i'm very lost with all those things...


thanks
On lower bite traction I had not really noticed a big difference with almost the exact same setup on both cars, but as traction comes up I start to feel differences between the two designs. Personally I have always felt like the WE has a lot of front bite by design. I like the X better for the way that I drive and setup cars. I am going to be converting my WE to an X chassis so that I can get the benefit from the battery position. I think the diffs being moved back on the X helps, but in my head the battery position will make the biggest difference. Both cars are great, but they really got it right on the X which is very similar to the original 416 design.
Hope this helps...
#8404
Tech Master

Sorex 36, on asphalt with aggregate mix coat, no spraying. Using standard Groskamp setup. using HPI silver all around, but maybe I can use something stiffer? Gold or Pink perhaps? I can hear the tires scrubbing like its skipping during a turn.
Last edited by redbones; 03-08-2010 at 08:14 PM.
#8407

I was having the same problem on one
part of the track at titc
So I asked jilles to have a look at my car
he suggested that
I take a dremil to the chassis and switch
the belts
Also move the battery in closer ( which I did)
and remove two of the rear screw on the top deck to aid in more
flex ( which I also )
The car was alot more planted and i was able to gun it
out of the hairpin un like before
The only think was then I was cooking the rear and had to back off in
the final and lost my lead of one lap before the tyres cooled
of
Thought I had enough time left to get another hot lap in
But missed out by .455 of sec
And my race was over
part of the track at titc
So I asked jilles to have a look at my car
he suggested that
I take a dremil to the chassis and switch
the belts
Also move the battery in closer ( which I did)
and remove two of the rear screw on the top deck to aid in more
flex ( which I also )
The car was alot more planted and i was able to gun it
out of the hairpin un like before
The only think was then I was cooking the rear and had to back off in
the final and lost my lead of one lap before the tyres cooled
of
Thought I had enough time left to get another hot lap in
But missed out by .455 of sec
And my race was over
#8408

I was having the same problem on one
part of the track at titc
So I asked jilles to have a look at my car
he suggested that
I take a dremil to the chassis and switch
the belts
Also move the battery in closer ( which I did)
and remove two of the rear screw on the top deck to aid in more
flex ( which I also )
The car was alot more planted and i was able to gun it
out of the hairpin un like before
The only think was then I was cooking the rear and had to back off in
the final and lost my lead of one lap before the tyres cooled
of
Thought I had enough time left to get another hot lap in
But missed out by .455 of sec
And my race was over
part of the track at titc
So I asked jilles to have a look at my car
he suggested that
I take a dremil to the chassis and switch
the belts
Also move the battery in closer ( which I did)
and remove two of the rear screw on the top deck to aid in more
flex ( which I also )
The car was alot more planted and i was able to gun it
out of the hairpin un like before
The only think was then I was cooking the rear and had to back off in
the final and lost my lead of one lap before the tyres cooled
of
Thought I had enough time left to get another hot lap in
But missed out by .455 of sec
And my race was over
#8409


#8410
#8411
#8412
Tech Initiate

thanks for your reply redbones and Artwork...
my opening race for the championship will be on carpet..hope i'll find the right setup to make the car work good...i'll try to play with weights position as you said..and hope that will help..
thanks..

thanks..
#8413
Tech Master

Guess I'll try the blues in the rear and the mega anti-squat
Going to try settings out of the norm too. Who knows, I might stumble upon something.
Does using the muchmore shock oil make that much difference? I currently use AE because that's the only oil the LHS carries. I know the viscosity rates are different, but you guys think MM55 is too hard for asphalt?

Going to try settings out of the norm too. Who knows, I might stumble upon something.
Does using the muchmore shock oil make that much difference? I currently use AE because that's the only oil the LHS carries. I know the viscosity rates are different, but you guys think MM55 is too hard for asphalt?
#8415
Tech Apprentice

Guys,
how to properly detach direct cup attached on trf416 spool ?
TIA
how to properly detach direct cup attached on trf416 spool ?
TIA