80LikesTamiya F201
03-30-2002, 06:40 AM
#107
Originally posted by psycho
I think the true test of what happens in F1 will be on the club track level. I am fortunate that the tracks in my area all run F1. I have spoken with representatives of each track and their plan is to allow the 4wd and 2wd cars to race together in the same class. I think we will see some interesting strategy play out when the two types of cars compete against each other. I doubt it will be as dramatic as the with GT, GTS and LMP racing on the same track, but keep some things in mind. All of the clubs that I have heard of that race F1, race longer mains than sedan. I think there is little doubt that the drivetrain on the F201 will not help you if you need to make time. Maybe, just maybe, you can get the 4wd car to go as fast as the 2wd car. On a medium or low traction surface, the 4wd car will have the advantage of being able to carry more speed into a turn and accelerate faster out of a turn. But, can you make time? I bet not.
I think the true test of what happens in F1 will be on the club track level. I am fortunate that the tracks in my area all run F1. I have spoken with representatives of each track and their plan is to allow the 4wd and 2wd cars to race together in the same class. I think we will see some interesting strategy play out when the two types of cars compete against each other. I doubt it will be as dramatic as the with GT, GTS and LMP racing on the same track, but keep some things in mind. All of the clubs that I have heard of that race F1, race longer mains than sedan. I think there is little doubt that the drivetrain on the F201 will not help you if you need to make time. Maybe, just maybe, you can get the 4wd car to go as fast as the 2wd car. On a medium or low traction surface, the 4wd car will have the advantage of being able to carry more speed into a turn and accelerate faster out of a turn. But, can you make time? I bet not.
03-30-2002, 06:51 AM
#109
On another note I think a front one way diff would fine for this car. If 1/8 gas cars can use it I think this car could too. As 1/8 scale gas cars have the front one way exposed as well. As a matter of fact this cars suspension set up is very much like a gas car such as Mugen, Serpent and others. A one way diff would be ok in my opinion. I should say as long as you have enough rear traction. The car (from the looks) has serious potential and I would say on a technical track the F2001 or 201 (whatever) would spank a 2WD F1 chassis. Carrying so much speed in the turns. A lot of straights the 2WD has the speed advantage.
04-01-2002, 11:27 AM
#111
tick tock.........tick tock.................tick tock........................tick tock..........
.....we're all waiting patiently Tamiya.......can we get some kits here........Jezzzzzzz
Associated was late with the TC3, Schumacher was late with the Mission, now Tamiya is joining in.
Soon the RC industry will have a rep for missing release dates like the gaming industry. And none of us want that!
LOL
.....we're all waiting patiently Tamiya.......can we get some kits here........Jezzzzzzz
Associated was late with the TC3, Schumacher was late with the Mission, now Tamiya is joining in.
Soon the RC industry will have a rep for missing release dates like the gaming industry. And none of us want that!
LOL
04-01-2002, 01:22 PM
#112
You actually thought it would come out by now? 
Me and all my friends that are getting one have from the start assumed the in the american hobby shop availability would be like April 21st or so... if we're lucky! It's a Japanese company- they are going to take care of the home demand first
Patience Grasshopper....
Me and all my friends that are getting one have from the start assumed the in the american hobby shop availability would be like April 21st or so... if we're lucky! It's a Japanese company- they are going to take care of the home demand first
Patience Grasshopper....
04-01-2002, 01:44 PM
#113
On another board, a guy from Tamiya USA indicated that we should see them toward the end of April. I think MikeR's estimate is probably pretty good. Oh well, it will be the end of April before we know it at this rate.
04-01-2002, 02:30 PM
#114
MikeR: I guess I'm getting a little spoiled, since some Japanese gaming companies are starting to realized that their only hurting themselves with the Japan first then U.S. stuff. Many have switched to simultaneous releases and some have even given the U.S. the nod first.
B U T, I guess not all the Japanese companies see things that way.
I can wait, thats no problem, I just wish we knew for sure when it was coming in. I think I'll just go ahead and pay for it in advance at the LHS, then I wont have to worry about spending the money.
Or shall I say, spending the money again.......since I already did it once!
B U T, I guess not all the Japanese companies see things that way.
I can wait, thats no problem, I just wish we knew for sure when it was coming in. I think I'll just go ahead and pay for it in advance at the LHS, then I wont have to worry about spending the money.
Or shall I say, spending the money again.......since I already did it once!
04-01-2002, 03:17 PM
#115
I have a source that tells me that they have arrived at Tamiya America warehouse.
04-02-2002, 11:56 AM
#117
Yeah there in at Tamiya America don't know how long it will take to get to distrubuters though.
04-02-2002, 05:19 PM
#119
I am close friends with a former TCS National Champion in the F1 class and he is pretty good friends with a few of the Tamiya employees
04-02-2002, 05:48 PM
#120
6 units arrived here in our LHS (Philippines). The kit costs around US$165.00