Where are the 414m2 boys?
08-28-2003, 05:21 PM
#1
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
Where are the 414m2 boys?
Just wondering where are u 414 guys are? dont tell me you change to the evo3, TRF414m2 forever!
08-28-2003, 05:53 PM
#2
Registered User
Still have it. The best car that Tamiya ever built.
08-28-2003, 06:57 PM
#3
I think we may have lost a few guys to the new EV0. Its a shame that a $400 car kit such as the EV0 has a potential front gear box that can strip its gears. I was going to get one myself, but now I'm having second thoughts. I guess some guys have good luck with it, some do not.
I bought my 414M2 about a month ago and absolutely love its performance! The only thing I'd change on it would be to include some sort of battery hold down straps such as the xray. I'm running saddle packs and taping batteries can be a little troublesome when you are in a hurry.
I also picked up my TA04-TRF a month before that (414 clone). All I can add is that Tamiya does not cut corners, and the attention to the detail is second to none on their belt cars.
I'm sure now that the EV0 III is officially discontinued, and the EV0 III SK is limited, there will be an EV0 IIII soon. Maybe Tamiya will even take the 414 series down to a single belt ala Losi style. They certainly have the resources to do it! I'd buy one! Anyone from Tamiya listening?
I bought my 414M2 about a month ago and absolutely love its performance! The only thing I'd change on it would be to include some sort of battery hold down straps such as the xray. I'm running saddle packs and taping batteries can be a little troublesome when you are in a hurry.
I also picked up my TA04-TRF a month before that (414 clone). All I can add is that Tamiya does not cut corners, and the attention to the detail is second to none on their belt cars.
I'm sure now that the EV0 III is officially discontinued, and the EV0 III SK is limited, there will be an EV0 IIII soon. Maybe Tamiya will even take the 414 series down to a single belt ala Losi style. They certainly have the resources to do it! I'd buy one! Anyone from Tamiya listening?
08-29-2003, 06:30 AM
#4
YEP! A friend of mine baught his TB EVO 3 SURIKARN EDITION and he is not having a great time.
I own a TRF 414 M SURIKARN + SSG + LIGHTWEIGHT BULKHEADS and any other hop up you can think of.
It is the most reliable and enjoyable car ever.
Shaft is good but not that great.
I donīt have a digital camera to post pics rightnow but it is a beauty!
GREAT GREAT CAR!!
I own a TRF 414 M SURIKARN + SSG + LIGHTWEIGHT BULKHEADS and any other hop up you can think of.
It is the most reliable and enjoyable car ever.
Shaft is good but not that great.
I donīt have a digital camera to post pics rightnow but it is a beauty!
GREAT GREAT CAR!!
08-29-2003, 12:51 PM
#5
im still running my 414mII and loving it
i totally agree i hate battery tape
anyone know anything to hold the batteries down tight and fast
i just have a original 414mII with the world champ replica
i think the bulkheads and ssg are for looks a bit more. i'll get em when im a better racer or when there cheaper
i totally agree i hate battery tape
anyone know anything to hold the batteries down tight and fast
i just have a original 414mII with the world champ replica
i think the bulkheads and ssg are for looks a bit more. i'll get em when im a better racer or when there cheaper
08-29-2003, 01:04 PM
#6
Is there a 414MII that comes with the ssg chassis? I've heard a couple of friends in asia saying there is a version like that.
08-29-2003, 01:14 PM
#7
i dont think there is
maybe it was used or something
maybe it was used or something
08-29-2003, 01:16 PM
#8
Tech Rookie
M2 is the bomb 
i knwo someone that has one, he bashes it like %@# and it doesn't break, 
i knwo someone that has one, he bashes it like %@# and it doesn't break,
08-29-2003, 03:17 PM
#10
You can pick up a 414m2 from www.ultimatehobbies.com for $219.00! They put it on sale this month, I paid $259 from them last month 
but that was the going price for a NIB 414.
but that was the going price for a NIB 414.
08-29-2003, 03:34 PM
#11
Originally posted by Sushi Boy
I have an Evo 3 Surikarn and I'm thinking about getting a 414mII as a second car. Overall, I think it is the best 2 belt car out there except for xray. I think it still performs better than the xray though.
-Sushi Boy
I have an Evo 3 Surikarn and I'm thinking about getting a 414mII as a second car. Overall, I think it is the best 2 belt car out there except for xray. I think it still performs better than the xray though.
-Sushi Boy
am i right guyz
08-29-2003, 08:48 PM
#13
Hey Calvin,
If you order the battery hold down straps for the Schumacher SST chassis,they work great on the 414. If you go to www.racing-cars.com and do some searching into the parts diagram for this car, you'll see what I'm talking about.
If you order the battery hold down straps for the Schumacher SST chassis,they work great on the 414. If you go to www.racing-cars.com and do some searching into the parts diagram for this car, you'll see what I'm talking about.
08-29-2003, 09:15 PM
#14
ahh.....
the only car i see is the stick pack one
unless you cut the thing in half and get 2 extra sticks
is that what your talking about?
give me a direct link straight to the pic/or where ever you can find it
the only car i see is the stick pack one
unless you cut the thing in half and get 2 extra sticks
is that what your talking about?
give me a direct link straight to the pic/or where ever you can find it
08-29-2003, 09:36 PM
#15
Registered User
I'm using Integy long battery strap. Pretty good. I have some major crashs like flipping over 5~6 times and the battery still hold on tie.