ijnek

thanx,...
u r resourceful...think i miss tat out...

the body shell is a KOOL factor also...
guess i will have 2 try 2 c if i can get 1...
dun think i wan another 04r as i alreadi have the 04r n 414m...hmmm,...

badboy

iTrader: (14)

Guys,

per your experineces, which one would you suggest for stock racing? what are the advantages and disadvantages of the 3 kits?

thanks!!!

IMPACTPLAYR

iTrader: (7)

If you can afford it definately the 414, but if things are tight the 04R. The BE looks nice, but perty don't mean fast...LOL

lem2

iTrader: (6)

Excuse me for my ignorance but what is......





TAO4 BE???


Thanks!!!


Lem2

Alvin

Possibly TA04 Blue Edition?

lem2

iTrader: (6)

Thanks!!!

Blue Edition (BE), got it!!!! But the TAO4-R is much better off compared to the blue edition, in my humble opinion.

Lem

Alvin

lem2: Agreed. I do not know what is the appeal of blue parts, white (like the 414) imho is the tamiya color

Interceptor

iTrader: (6)

I have a 04 pro and a 414 on the way, on my 04. My 2400 batteries are built side by side, and I can't get them to slide into the battery holder with thw wires attached. I also tried soldering on tabs to solder the esc tires straight to the battery, but that wouldn't work either. What do you guys do? I was thinking of grinding the ribs inside off with a dremel. Please help. Thanks.

lem2

iTrader: (6)

I just noticed that the stock TAO4-R Chassis conduct electricity.

My chassis does not have cut outs for the batteries like the reinforced one, do I have to shield the part where the terminals contact the chassis??

I know you have to but any tips? asidw from electric tape??

TIA

Lem

grinch77

Yes graphite and carbon fiber both are conductive materials.I just took some electrial tape and ran it down the sides looks crappy but it works.Mabey try a thin layer of silicone or something like that.

badboy

iTrader: (14)

IMPACTPLAYR : THANKS DUDE! but what makes the 04R faster that the 04BE? what advantage does it have over the other.
Thanks.

Iso Octane

Because the 04-R doesn't look as beautiful, it distracts the driver less during hardcore racing. The driver will not feel as much remorse if he hits a wall, rams another car, or whatnot. This enables the driver to take more risks.

...Now for a real answer, you'll have to look to someone else. I'm guessing the torque rods improve handling.

KiwiKid

The Torque bar doesn't really make a huge difference in the handling. In fact, the greatest problem with the torque bar is that it has a tendency of popping off in a front on crash. In my view, the R is a better buy because it comes with carbon reinforced lower chassis and the carbon upper chassis. The rest of the car is 95% (approx) identical when compared with BE.

Can anyone comment on the handling of the two? I have a Pro, a 4R (without the slots) 4R (with the slots). With a similar set up, the Rs handling is a little more responsive in my view.

grinch77

I just finally got mine set to suit my driving style.I'm gonna have to say it is one of the most responsive cars I personally have ever owned.And I have ran pretty much every high end car on the market.So big props to Tamiya they have came a long way since that TL01 I bought back in '97

Iso Octane

It might be a better value for the money, but, that doesn't necessarily make it the better car.

Wouldn't the carbon reinforced tub weigh more than the FRP deck?