Tamiya TRF416 / TRF416WE / TRF416X
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Agree with Dane's comments, tho 2.5deg toe is fine for slower classes. What body do you run and what shims do you have on the bulkheads and uprights?
In addition to the tamiya springs I would start by raising all of the suspension blocks except the FF block by .5mm, which will raise your RC all round making the car more stable and giving more corner speed, and will give you the antidive I mentioned which will aid stability under brakes.
In addition to the tamiya springs I would start by raising all of the suspension blocks except the FF block by .5mm, which will raise your RC all round making the car more stable and giving more corner speed, and will give you the antidive I mentioned which will aid stability under brakes.
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Front camber link has 3mm shim on inner mount, rear link has 3mm shim inner and outer.

That said, 3/3mm at the back can make the rear snappy, 4mm on the bulkhead is more stable. Same at the front, 3mm is very aggressive, we normally run 5mm.
Give all that a go and find a body that has a decent front splitter and rear wing

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TBH running those bodies it's anyone's guess, after tyres body affects handling the most.
That said, 3/3mm at the back can make the rear snappy, 4mm on the bulkhead is more stable. Same at the front, 3mm is very aggressive, we normally run 5mm.
Give all that a go and find a body that has a decent front splitter and rear wing
That said, 3/3mm at the back can make the rear snappy, 4mm on the bulkhead is more stable. Same at the front, 3mm is very aggressive, we normally run 5mm.
Give all that a go and find a body that has a decent front splitter and rear wing


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Thanks guys for the set up help, that helped a great deal. I did everything that was suggested and the car was much better, but still a little loose. I moved the rear camber links to the inner most hole on the bulkhead and the inner hole on the upright and that locked the rear end in.
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Has anyone sourced a longer hex ball end for the steering linkage? (The ball ends that connect the steering linkage to the toe tie rods).

Hi All,
New extra soft 416XS chassis is in stock;
http://www.exotekracing.com/416xs-extra-soft-chassis/
New extra soft 416XS chassis is in stock;
http://www.exotekracing.com/416xs-extra-soft-chassis/

Hi guys,
I need some advice from you, I have a TRF416X with the Smokem LP chassis (not on sale anymore), I am not sure but since I've changed to it felt that it is more difficult to find a good setup, with the original (broken) the car was really dialed out of the box, have to say, but as I had to change it went for the Smokem as the lipo kit from Tamiya was sold out and discontinued.
Now I am thinking of making a try with the Smokem FX or Exotek to find out if there is some good diference.
Below a picture of the track of my raceclub, we use the same circuit of the GP cars and it is counterclockwise, the straight is about 70 meters and we race here 10.5T motors.
I need some advice from you, I have a TRF416X with the Smokem LP chassis (not on sale anymore), I am not sure but since I've changed to it felt that it is more difficult to find a good setup, with the original (broken) the car was really dialed out of the box, have to say, but as I had to change it went for the Smokem as the lipo kit from Tamiya was sold out and discontinued.
Now I am thinking of making a try with the Smokem FX or Exotek to find out if there is some good diference.
Below a picture of the track of my raceclub, we use the same circuit of the GP cars and it is counterclockwise, the straight is about 70 meters and we race here 10.5T motors.


Hi guys,
I need some advice from you, I have a TRF416X with the Smokem LP chassis (not on sale anymore), I am not sure but since I've changed to it felt that it is more difficult to find a good setup, with the original (broken) the car was really dialed out of the box, have to say, but as I had to change it went for the Smokem as the lipo kit from Tamiya was sold out and discontinued.
Now I am thinking of making a try with the Smokem FX or Exotek to find out if there is some good diference.
On the Exotek side maybe will try the hard version of the chassis, I think there is too much flex on the Smokem and since the track got good grip I don't see the point of too much flex on it.
Would like to hear from the more experienced guys.
I need some advice from you, I have a TRF416X with the Smokem LP chassis (not on sale anymore), I am not sure but since I've changed to it felt that it is more difficult to find a good setup, with the original (broken) the car was really dialed out of the box, have to say, but as I had to change it went for the Smokem as the lipo kit from Tamiya was sold out and discontinued.
Now I am thinking of making a try with the Smokem FX or Exotek to find out if there is some good diference.
On the Exotek side maybe will try the hard version of the chassis, I think there is too much flex on the Smokem and since the track got good grip I don't see the point of too much flex on it.
Would like to hear from the more experienced guys.

I have a 416 with an Exotek chassis for sale for $250. It comes with a gear diff and original diff. rolling chassis only. If you're interested PM me.

Hi guys,
I need some advice from you, I have a TRF416X with the Smokem LP chassis (not on sale anymore), I am not sure but since I've changed to it felt that it is more difficult to find a good setup, with the original (broken) the car was really dialed out of the box, have to say, but as I had to change it went for the Smokem as the lipo kit from Tamiya was sold out and discontinued.
Now I am thinking of making a try with the Smokem FX or Exotek to find out if there is some good diference.
On the Exotek side maybe will try the hard version of the chassis, I think there is too much flex on the Smokem and since the track got good grip I don't see the point of too much flex on it.
Would like to hear from the more experienced guys.
I need some advice from you, I have a TRF416X with the Smokem LP chassis (not on sale anymore), I am not sure but since I've changed to it felt that it is more difficult to find a good setup, with the original (broken) the car was really dialed out of the box, have to say, but as I had to change it went for the Smokem as the lipo kit from Tamiya was sold out and discontinued.
Now I am thinking of making a try with the Smokem FX or Exotek to find out if there is some good diference.
On the Exotek side maybe will try the hard version of the chassis, I think there is too much flex on the Smokem and since the track got good grip I don't see the point of too much flex on it.
Would like to hear from the more experienced guys.
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I want to preface this post by saying I really hate knock-off products, but has anyone seen this 416 knock-off?
http://www.tradezz.com/buy_8654870_T...416-Chasis.htm
My LHS told me they're getting a few kits and selling them for $179
I didn't want to look through 700 pages to see if anyone was talking about these, but are they very close? I'm sure the quality is nowhere near Tamiya's.
I've heard of this Koko Technologies before, they also sell Align T-Rex 450 clones and the usual stuff.
http://www.tradezz.com/buy_8654870_T...416-Chasis.htm
My LHS told me they're getting a few kits and selling them for $179

I've heard of this Koko Technologies before, they also sell Align T-Rex 450 clones and the usual stuff.
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I want to preface this post by saying I really hate knock-off products, but has anyone seen this 416 knock-off?
http://www.tradezz.com/buy_8654870_T...416-Chasis.htm
My LHS told me they're getting a few kits and selling them for $179
I didn't want to look through 700 pages to see if anyone was talking about these, but are they very close? I'm sure the quality is nowhere near Tamiya's.
I've heard of this Koko Technologies before, they also sell Align T-Rex 450 clones and the usual stuff.
http://www.tradezz.com/buy_8654870_T...416-Chasis.htm
My LHS told me they're getting a few kits and selling them for $179

I've heard of this Koko Technologies before, they also sell Align T-Rex 450 clones and the usual stuff.
Tech Regular
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Thanks for the insight, its about what I figured.