80LikesTamiya F201
03-17-2002, 12:24 PM
#91
coolrcdad, are you sure it was the car that couldn't compete, or the driver?
03-17-2002, 03:29 PM
#92
Well I've never spent a lot on hop ups for any car. I either buy cars that don't need them, like my C4.1, or leave the car pretty much stock.
I might change that for this car, but not for the sake of making it more competitive, just for the fun of having a hopped up car. As far as performance goes, all I want is a aluminum motor mount and front universals. That will be good enough for me.
As for the release date, we'll just have to see. I don't believe that the distributors gave all the US shops a date thats off by 4-6weeks. That just doesn't sound right. As someone who is big into video games, I know release dates usually aren't worth the paper their written on, but the RC industry hasn't been that bad really. The only big delays I can remember was that the TC3 and the Mission both came up late on their release dates. But, thats about it.
In anycase, whenever it gets here, I'm going to have fun with it and not worry about competition so much. I plan to have good ole fashion fun with this kit.
I might change that for this car, but not for the sake of making it more competitive, just for the fun of having a hopped up car. As far as performance goes, all I want is a aluminum motor mount and front universals. That will be good enough for me.
As for the release date, we'll just have to see. I don't believe that the distributors gave all the US shops a date thats off by 4-6weeks. That just doesn't sound right. As someone who is big into video games, I know release dates usually aren't worth the paper their written on, but the RC industry hasn't been that bad really. The only big delays I can remember was that the TC3 and the Mission both came up late on their release dates. But, thats about it.
In anycase, whenever it gets here, I'm going to have fun with it and not worry about competition so much. I plan to have good ole fashion fun with this kit.
03-18-2002, 01:19 AM
#93
Newsflash ... the F201 is now listed on the Hobby Net Japan's website. Parts are listed on the Rainbow Ten website. So for those of you desperate to get your hands on this car, you can always order it direct from Japan.
Last edited by KiwiKid; 03-18-2002 at 01:29 AM.
03-18-2002, 09:12 AM
#96
rc-zombies
I've ordered from them and had no problem. I was happy with their service. If you pay by creditcard, they will probably have you fax your order in. That's what I had to do.
I've ordered from them and had no problem. I was happy with their service. If you pay by creditcard, they will probably have you fax your order in. That's what I had to do.
03-29-2002, 10:02 AM
#100
Option parts are starting to appear: Square RC is releasing lightweight turnbuckles, pillow balls & shock shafts.
http://www.rc-square.com/
Let the options war begin.....
http://www.rc-square.com/
Let the options war begin.....
03-29-2002, 01:48 PM
#101
Thats pretty cool. Option already huh?
You probably got it right on with the option "war" part. A lot of companies will be trying to catch our eyes with their stuff.
One of the first things I'm looking for is a battery holder that doesn't require stick packs.
You probably got it right on with the option "war" part. A lot of companies will be trying to catch our eyes with their stuff.
One of the first things I'm looking for is a battery holder that doesn't require stick packs.
03-29-2002, 03:25 PM
#102
Darkseid
That's what Dremel tools are for!
That's what Dremel tools are for!
03-29-2002, 03:47 PM
#104
I am also hoping the the Dremel tool will help fix the gearing problem!
03-29-2002, 04:04 PM
#105
I'm not worried about that right now. If its to slow, I'll just stick in a faster motor until they come out with a option part solution. I don't plan on using it in competition right away, so using a faster motor is definitely an easy speed fix.