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05-25-2007, 07:56 PM

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So if I understand this correct if you want to use rubber tires you have to buy the short spring and shock towers other then what comes with the kit to get your ride height? So what is a good ride height these days? Is it still 5MM? If so can you give me the part numbers I will need to get? Sorry for all the questions but I am just getting back into the hobby after being out of it for the past 3 years.

If your using the stock towers, shocks, springs, etc... Then you'll be able to acheive 5mm or lower ride heights without problem. But if you switch to the graphite plate shock towers, and switch to TRF shocks, then you'll start to have problems with the tall tamiya springs. An example of a tall Tamiya spring is the Yellow springs that come with TRF shocks.

05-25-2007, 11:28 PM

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You'll be fine with the standard size springs if you buy the 1mm down retainer for the TRF shocks. I can get my car to about 3mm front and back with rubber tires, not that I would ever run it that low.

05-26-2007, 04:07 AM

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If so can you give me the part numbers I will need to get?

http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebproductdetail.asp?catmainid=459&id=5803]1mm down retainers at Speedtech[/URL]

05-26-2007, 06:16 AM

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Pictures Web Sites

Are there any other web sites to look for pictures of the TA05R car and info on parts and set up or is this the best place for that type of information?

05-26-2007, 08:55 AM

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You can use the lightweight suspension but you must use some HPI Pro 4 knuckles and carriers to get clearence.

That is very very interesting.....never own Tamiya before but always saw factory drivers using some HPI parts for the 415 @ some big race and called those Prototype options.............good to know that I can use some HPI parts that can be purchased locally...

05-26-2007, 08:59 AM

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You can use the lightweight suspension but you must use some HPI Pro 4 knuckles and carriers to get clearence

If thats the case can you use the ones from the x-ray T2?

05-26-2007, 09:51 AM

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Does anyone know, apart from Speedtech and direct from PenguinRC, who else stocks the PenguinRC P2020 Performance Chassis for the '05?

05-26-2007, 06:43 PM

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Kregger:

Hi,

I used the XRay steering knuckles, bearings, and stub axles on my 415 R2. they should work on the TA05r

Thanks

05-26-2007, 07:45 PM

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hey guys,
how's the new TA-05R performing? i haven't been around for a while, and i haven't heard any news at all about it.

05-26-2007, 08:04 PM

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Awesome car...performs beautifully. And the best value on the market, period.

05-26-2007, 10:34 PM

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Does anyone here have experience setting up a TA05 with the Trinity Co27 Pro motor? I am looking for a good starting point for the gearing and suggestions on the springs and brushes for races.