FlyinGT

yes coz it will let the cells sit in place better so it won't fly out during a hit
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You should file down it a bit ...just so that the cells sit nicell on the chassis.

it also lets the cells sit lower the chassis..

just take your time an slowly file it down.... then just seal it up once ur down.

also just as u are filing keep putting the cell back on ancheck that u haven't filed too much that the cell is sitting below the chassis.

SCML

Yep, you have to file the battery slots, otherwise the sharp edges will cut through the shrinkwrap on your cells, and eventually short them out. Carbon Fiber is mildly conductive. If you don't mind seeing your car in a ball of smoke, no need to file.

A couple of tips -

Use a single cell, if you have one, to make sure it sits in each slot nicely, preferably flush with the bottom of the chassis.

Use one of your good packs to make sure the whole thing sits evenly in the slots.

Just take the sharp edge off the 2 end slots, each end of the battery. Only the edges between the cells need to be filed further to get the pack to sit low and even. I wish I knew this when I did my first chassis.

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Take your time, and take small amounts, then check the fit. It is a time consuming task, no one likes it, but you'll be much happier with your car if the batteries fit well and sit low.

Mike

Bad Boys Racing

ok, do i have to retain the original shap of the holes or can i just file them in a square shape like my TC3 slots are

Mr-s413bt

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Heya Guys.

I got a 415 (non-MS version)

Looking for a set up for rubbers on carpet.

Currently i have:
diff in the front
direct centre pulley

40wt ae oil and 2 hole pistons all round
yellow springs and sway bars
2mm under the fron ball stud
3mm under the rear ball stud
Factory everything else

Any help would be greatly appreciated


Glenn

Bad Boys Racing

the edges on my slots are rounded but they cells don't fit that well, what should i do now?

jeffreylin

Keep filing...

Din Viesel

This thread should be titled: The Rich and Wealthy I sure would love one but do not want to have to remortgage the house! Why is that the top cars that Tamiya makes has to cost so much? ie... TRF 415MS and Evo iv. One day when I win the lottery I own one

Grip it and Rip it!

Burlap

iTrader: (6)

Buy it second hand like I did. Or know someone in Japan that can get it at near cost, like what my friends did with their MS's

Besercoe

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Each to their own champ, next thing you are going to admit to driving a corally, now thats an expensive car.

Din Viesel

Actually I still race a Losi Street Weapon

Nexus

iTrader: (42)

A few quick questions regarding some 415 parts.

1. What are the differences between these two parts...

Tamiya Aluminum Rear Uprights for Touring Cars ??deg.
Part #: TAM53687

Tamiya rear hub carrier aluminum 1 deg.
Part #: TAM53784

Are they the same pieces just different in the 'degree'

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2. What is the degree of toe for this part. I think I asked waaay back when but I wanted to verify.

Tamiya Hard Rear Upright for TA04/414MII
Part #: TAM53428

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3. Will the part listed for the MS suspension work on the stock front c-hubs.

EVO IV Flanged Tube
Part #: TAM51100

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I also have some parts for the LW suspension that I am going to post for sale if anyone is interested. They are like new...built up and mounted but never used. I prefer the stock suspension for it's durability.

1 set front and rear arms
1 set 4deg c-hubs
1 set of front knuckles
1 set of rear hubs

pm or email if interested.

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Thanks in advance to anyone who can answer those questions. Anyone from the Tamiya camp know what the status of the TRF page is? Doesn't seem to be much information being feed through that page.

TRF415boy

1 : one is for the STD suspension the other is for the Lw suspension.

2 : already answered that, it's 1°

3 no they're different lengths you can use those from the std suspension on the LW if really need to use one, but not the contrary, as it would bind the steering.

Bad Boys Racing

answer please

F. Alonso

iTrader: (10)

Mine are just a rectangular shape as that's what my chassis was like anyway! Are yours like circles??

I Kid... I kid!

F. Alonso

iTrader: (10)

Guys,

What are the Corally Blades part numbers for the RCManiax Spool?? Is it: Part #: COR791898

One of mine just broke on the 5th run with the spool and I need to replace it. I don't think that should have happened, so I must have done something wrong.

But........ the car is awesome with it. Very happy with this spool