Clawhammers

Hi

I just read the manual of RM01X and found out that Tamiya advised to create a very small hole (1mm) in the damper.






Is this mandatory to make such holes ?

Why would Tamiya suggested this for RM-01X ?

Because I couldn't find any additional reference / useful info in the manual.

RedBullFiXX

iTrader: (34)

Yes, this is mandatory for the aluminum pitch damper, as the direction indicates
It is the same info you would have if you had purchased the damper as a hop-up

Paul Lomas

The hole is to allow the air to escape as the shock shaft pushes into the cap under compression. If you don't do this, then air pressure builds up and you have some rebound in the shock. If you are using it across the car to control roll, it will give uneven damping from side to side, unless you drill the hole.

I currently don't drill a hole for the pitch damper, but have found if I hit something hard, the cap blows off the top of the damper. I'm about to replace the cap, and will be drilling it to see if it was the sudden pressure build up that was blowing it off.

RedBullFiXX

iTrader: (34)

For me, a damper does damping only
Springs hold the car up
If you don't drill as suggested, the damper becomes an uncontrolled spring
Not to mention, much more fragile from impacts

Clawhammers

@Paul Lomas and @RedBullFiXX

Thank you very much for your kind sharing and explanations

I am now understand the reasoning behind this tiny hole.

Guess I need to seek for 1mm pin vise then.

Clawhammers

My first ever 1/12th painting

Tamiya PS-2 Red
Tamiya PS-6 Yellow
Tamiya PS-31 Smoke

rtypec

iTrader: (2)

Got some new pieces for the RM01. It's already pretty competitive as it was, just hoping that these upgrades take it to another level and not poopify it


Temporary electronics and looking slim on Tamiya parts

addicted2blue

That looks great, what brand of parts did you mount on the chassis?
Is it an upgrade set?

rtypec

iTrader: (2)

The most recent upgrades were the Square dual damper tube conversion kit which incuded the center shock. Also added an aluminum shock mount and a Tuning Haus aluminum center pivot. Previous upgrades included the AE front end as well as TRG 5113 to get 3.5 offset ride height adapters to run small diameter tires.

Square also makes the RMS which is basically an entire car.

Clawhammers

@rtypec

where and how did u get Square products ?

Thanks

rtypec

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Pro-Shop Futaba

AngryRog

iTrader: (20)

How do we get to an ingrish translation to the site?

RedBullFiXX

iTrader: (34)

All the cool kids use Google Chrome browser, with built-in translation tech

Then e-mail FPS for your order
They are very easy to deal with

CraigMBA

iTrader: (22)

Plus, the translations can be an infinite source of entertainment.

Well, sign me up for some of that!

Clawhammers

Thanks dude

But I have browsed the FPS, and found the Square's products to no avail...

Link for RM-01=
http://www.pro-s-futaba.co.jp/store/...ndex&cPath=298


Could you please share the direct link at FPS' website?