3LikesTamiya TRF415
05-05-2005, 07:42 AM
#8656
Originally posted by SpeedTech
Hi Guys,
Just want to post a quick note that the DJ Pro-Module Suspension kits are now available.
Also got some new Tamiya hop-ups in stock including the Limited Edition FL Coated blue shocks and the 5mm clamp style blue anodized aluminum hex hubs No more wheel spacers needed!
Steve Wang
Hi Guys,
Just want to post a quick note that the DJ Pro-Module Suspension kits are now available.
Also got some new Tamiya hop-ups in stock including the Limited Edition FL Coated blue shocks and the 5mm clamp style blue anodized aluminum hex hubs No more wheel spacers needed!
Steve Wang
)Anyone know if it only availiable through Tamiya USA? or also availiable globally? I'm not in States so it's quite important to me if I can get them at LHS.
05-05-2005, 08:41 AM
#8657
DJ's Pro-Module Rear Suspension setup
Just found it on Tamiya USA website:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/ln...odulesetup.pdf
http://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/ln...odulesetup.pdf
05-05-2005, 08:57 AM
#8659
The DJPM is one of the best enhancements to this car yet. When this package first appeared during the Worlds in FL I talked to a lot of very experienced racers that had doubts to how well it could work. So much for bench racing.
I was really happy to find that the package does enhance the cars drivabilty and cornering. It was like hitting with a Big Bertha for the first time. Forgiving and a better way to get power transfered.
Definately not bleeding edge r/c engineering.
I was really happy to find that the package does enhance the cars drivabilty and cornering. It was like hitting with a Big Bertha for the first time. Forgiving and a better way to get power transfered.
Definately not bleeding edge r/c engineering.
05-05-2005, 10:31 AM
#8660
Originally posted by ttso
Hey Steve, I think you need to update the arm replacement's description since it's very much in black, not blue (OR.. you got the blue arm??? )
Anyone know if it only availiable through Tamiya USA? or also availiable globally? I'm not in States so it's quite important to me if I can get them at LHS.
Hey Steve, I think you need to update the arm replacement's description since it's very much in black, not blue (OR.. you got the blue arm???
)Anyone know if it only availiable through Tamiya USA? or also availiable globally? I'm not in States so it's quite important to me if I can get them at LHS.
Also, we are completely sold out on the DJ kit over night, and I will get on the phone with Tamiya and Dave Jun right away to order more in.
Steve Wang
05-05-2005, 10:34 AM
#8661
Originally posted by alb
Does anyone have the Yokomo part numbers for the front outdrives?
Making ball-diff for foam carpet.
Does anyone have the Yokomo part numbers for the front outdrives?
Making ball-diff for foam carpet.
ZS-502S for the steel
Steve Wang
05-05-2005, 10:34 AM
#8662
Originally posted by dawgmeat
will this work with foam tires??
will this work with foam tires??
Steve Wang
05-05-2005, 10:39 AM
#8663
Re: Battery Brace
Originally posted by gonad
Using the Xray post.
Using the Xray post.
Where can we pick that brace up?
05-05-2005, 10:50 AM
#8664
Tech Adept
F.Alonso-
The hinge pins are the same as the LW Reversible suspension. At the moment, the Pro-Module system is only distributed by Tamiya America, Inc.
Dawgmeat-
Foam tires will most likely be too wide to fit. I don’t know how effective it would be on carpet with foam tires to be honest. Typically, the set-ups for such are very stiff in comparison to rubber resulting in much smaller suspension travel so you may not see any benefit. Also, on carpet with foam, you’re usually trying to free up the car to carry more corner speed. Traction and stability is usually more difficult to obtain racing asphalt on rubber tires and this is what the Pro-Module System is intended for.
The hinge pins are the same as the LW Reversible suspension. At the moment, the Pro-Module system is only distributed by Tamiya America, Inc.
Dawgmeat-
Foam tires will most likely be too wide to fit. I don’t know how effective it would be on carpet with foam tires to be honest. Typically, the set-ups for such are very stiff in comparison to rubber resulting in much smaller suspension travel so you may not see any benefit. Also, on carpet with foam, you’re usually trying to free up the car to carry more corner speed. Traction and stability is usually more difficult to obtain racing asphalt on rubber tires and this is what the Pro-Module System is intended for.
05-05-2005, 11:07 AM
#8665
Originally posted by David J.
F.Alonso-
The hinge pins are the same as the LW Reversible suspension. At the moment, the Pro-Module system is only distributed by Tamiya America, Inc.
F.Alonso-
The hinge pins are the same as the LW Reversible suspension. At the moment, the Pro-Module system is only distributed by Tamiya America, Inc.
05-05-2005, 11:16 AM
#8666
Originally posted by David J.
F.Alonso-
The hinge pins are the same as the LW Reversible suspension. At the moment, the Pro-Module system is only distributed by Tamiya America, Inc.
F.Alonso-
The hinge pins are the same as the LW Reversible suspension. At the moment, the Pro-Module system is only distributed by Tamiya America, Inc.
Last edited by F. Alonso; 05-05-2005 at 11:32 AM.
05-05-2005, 11:46 AM
#8667
David,
I guess you must be quite impressed, given that the suspension hasn't been on sale for a day... and yet it's already sold out
We're a desperate bunch...
BTW, does it come with a recommend setup?
I ask cause the one you have on the USA site use the fluroescent yellow. Now I can't remember which is stiffer (i have that spring set on an old TA03-FS I have at home), yellow or red? I assume the included red is the same as in that spring kit?
Regards
Ed
I guess you must be quite impressed, given that the suspension hasn't been on sale for a day... and yet it's already sold out
We're a desperate bunch...
BTW, does it come with a recommend setup?
I ask cause the one you have on the USA site use the fluroescent yellow. Now I can't remember which is stiffer (i have that spring set on an old TA03-FS I have at home), yellow or red? I assume the included red is the same as in that spring kit?
Regards
Ed
05-05-2005, 01:40 PM
#8668
Tech Adept
F. Alonso-
At the moment it's only through Tamiya America Inc. but other Tamiya agents can order the system from us.
TryHard-
It’s good to see interest from Tamiya enthusiast for sure. Sedans are continuing to go faster and faster with motors, batteries and even tires that are being released these days. Plus, the sedan category is very competitive in nature so it’s natural for racers to look for a product that can enhance drivability. edit: It doesn't include a complete set-up but the instructions illustrate a general setting. And yes, the yellow spring is out of the #53163 spring set. So is the included red one.
MDawson-
Mark, it was good to hear it resulted in faster lap times for you. More importantly your average lap times seemed to have improved.
At the moment it's only through Tamiya America Inc. but other Tamiya agents can order the system from us.
TryHard-
It’s good to see interest from Tamiya enthusiast for sure. Sedans are continuing to go faster and faster with motors, batteries and even tires that are being released these days. Plus, the sedan category is very competitive in nature so it’s natural for racers to look for a product that can enhance drivability. edit: It doesn't include a complete set-up but the instructions illustrate a general setting. And yes, the yellow spring is out of the #53163 spring set. So is the included red one.
MDawson-
Mark, it was good to hear it resulted in faster lap times for you. More importantly your average lap times seemed to have improved.
Last edited by David J.; 05-05-2005 at 01:52 PM.
05-05-2005, 02:43 PM
#8670
David,
Since this suspension will require much smaller increments in spring rates for a similar wheel rate change, are you guys thinking about releasing a specific range of springs for it (might be a good idea
) ?
Also, as I understand the cantilever on the shock fixation means that the camber change will have an effect on springs and damping rate, have you felt this side effect in your testings and did you think it was an advantage or an inconvenient ?
Since this suspension will require much smaller increments in spring rates for a similar wheel rate change, are you guys thinking about releasing a specific range of springs for it (might be a good idea
) ?Also, as I understand the cantilever on the shock fixation means that the camber change will have an effect on springs and damping rate, have you felt this side effect in your testings and did you think it was an advantage or an inconvenient ?