Spec-R R1
12-20-2012, 03:45 PM
#601
Tech Initiate
Cheers fella,
Looks like it would fit... I might just email them directly im sure they should know. Unless anyone else wants to try ole silver
Edit: spec R emailed me back and said 540's are a no go on this chassis for those interested.
Looks like it would fit... I might just email them directly im sure they should know. Unless anyone else wants to try ole silver
Edit: spec R emailed me back and said 540's are a no go on this chassis for those interested.
Last edited by SpecRC; 12-21-2012 at 03:38 AM.
12-20-2012, 04:39 PM
#602
Go Ahead... Pull the trigger
Well the time has come to ask some questions to clever people here!
Ive been racing a TT-01 for a few years about 4 years ago and it never did it for me. My brother has a TA-05 v2 which smashed me at the local outdoor track.
For a few years ive been reading here and learning ready for my next purchase.
I have to say my sights were on the TA-06 pro.. Though to be fair the funky rather complicated design had me wondering, yet was about to make my purchase....until I started reading about the spec R1... This seems like a game changer.... Always loved the CF top kits but at the price and for my needs seemed a bit much.
So for 50 USD more than the pro I can get the R1 which in my mind is a car which is as good as a top Xray or TRF? For the price of a R1 if damage occurs im not so bothered unlike a TRF. Am I right thinking this?
My thoughts the R1 is FAR superior to a TA-06pro and i cant see a TA-06 ever being in its league... What do you guys see here?
Does this chassis inhale small stones? My brothers ta-05 does and its a pain.
Why does the kit have holes in the chassis where the gears are? Perhaps some race tape to cover them over while racing is in order.
The pinion gear... Now with the kits ive been using its usually a 19T or 18T so when i see the words 48P Im lost? Is it a new way of naming the pinions?
Do all of you guys prepare your CF chassis before your builds? I generally like to keep things clean and simple and hate messing up parts...especially with CA around me
Do tamiya shells fit this chassis? As in holes lining up?
Im very close to pulling the trigger on one...VERY close.
Thanks to all who will help me sorry if its a long post. Ive been saving up
Ive been racing a TT-01 for a few years about 4 years ago and it never did it for me. My brother has a TA-05 v2 which smashed me at the local outdoor track.
For a few years ive been reading here and learning ready for my next purchase.
I have to say my sights were on the TA-06 pro.. Though to be fair the funky rather complicated design had me wondering, yet was about to make my purchase....until I started reading about the spec R1... This seems like a game changer.... Always loved the CF top kits but at the price and for my needs seemed a bit much.
So for 50 USD more than the pro I can get the R1 which in my mind is a car which is as good as a top Xray or TRF? For the price of a R1 if damage occurs im not so bothered unlike a TRF. Am I right thinking this?
My thoughts the R1 is FAR superior to a TA-06pro and i cant see a TA-06 ever being in its league... What do you guys see here?
Does this chassis inhale small stones? My brothers ta-05 does and its a pain.
Why does the kit have holes in the chassis where the gears are? Perhaps some race tape to cover them over while racing is in order.
The pinion gear... Now with the kits ive been using its usually a 19T or 18T so when i see the words 48P Im lost? Is it a new way of naming the pinions?
Do all of you guys prepare your CF chassis before your builds? I generally like to keep things clean and simple and hate messing up parts...especially with CA around me
Do tamiya shells fit this chassis? As in holes lining up?
Im very close to pulling the trigger on one...VERY close.
Thanks to all who will help me sorry if its a long post. Ive been saving up
12-20-2012, 05:11 PM
#603
I've been in a similar predicament looking to get into a touring car and reading about T4, S411, 417, TCXX, TC6.1's. With my racing skills i wont see the difference of spending an extra $200 or more. Seems like this car will be enough to keep me happy and grow into. I've also been reading this forum and it seems like a bunch of good techs are willing to help support which in my case will be necessary. I should be joining the club soon 
12-20-2012, 08:34 PM
#604
I've been in a similar predicament looking to get into a touring car and reading about T4, S411, 417, TCXX, TC6.1's. With my racing skills i wont see the difference of spending an extra $200 or more. Seems like this car will be enough to keep me happy and grow into. I've also been reading this forum and it seems like a bunch of good techs are willing to help support which in my case will be necessary. I should be joining the club soon
12-21-2012, 07:23 PM
#607
I see Spec R is releasing long bushing for the layshaft to take up slop...
http://www.spec-r.com/default/index....roducts_id=467
http://www.spec-r.com/default/index....roducts_id=467
12-21-2012, 11:36 PM
#609
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soooo what manufacture springs are you folks running? my local track stocks ride TC springs and i was looking at that or possibly reflex racing set. any input.
12-22-2012, 01:06 AM
#611
Hi, I have the S1 right now and I want to use a differential at the front. Problem is the hobby shop doesnt have a built dif for the kit. He sells whole diffs for TCX, 416 etc. So what replacement diff can I use that matches the one in the S1 kit?
Thanks
Thanks
12-22-2012, 01:53 AM
#613
Use the Spec-R R1 slash Xray diff that is made by Spec-R. It will also be the Ver. 2. There are about $32 from TQ RC Racing.com. That was one of the first things I bought for the car and it helped settle the car down opposed to using the spool. The diff in the R1 and S1 are the same.
12-22-2012, 02:10 AM
#614
12-22-2012, 02:11 AM
#615
Use the Spec-R R1 slash Xray diff that is made by Spec-R. It will also be the Ver. 2. There are about $32 from TQ RC Racing.com. That was one of the first things I bought for the car and it helped settle the car down opposed to using the spool. The diff in the R1 and S1 are the same.
-Mike
