Tamiya TRF418
#1279
Joined: Jul 2010
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#1281
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tamiya oils are all color coded, and that yellow one is supposed to be in the shock part bag, so maybe they screwed up 
Not sure if the cst rating is the actual number for the corresponding color, but 400 is a little thin when all the setups use 450-500 with kit pistons.

Not sure if the cst rating is the actual number for the corresponding color, but 400 is a little thin when all the setups use 450-500 with kit pistons.
#1284
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,741
#1286
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,741
I actually realised I asked this in the 417 thread, but makes more sense here in terms of helping people I think.
Got here yesterday. 2 weeks, could be worse!
So a legit, cheap and reliable source. Excellent.
I got my TDX shims from http://www.rcfunny.com/goods-1659.html
Be patient as delivery can be a bit slow
Be patient as delivery can be a bit slow
So a legit, cheap and reliable source. Excellent.
#1287
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,741
Further to above, looks like a new Tamiya part is also out now....
http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio...shim-set-54589
http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio...shim-set-54589
#1288
Just trying to point out that one can't assume the posted Team Setup's are 100% accurate. They aren't lying, just missing information...(deliberately or not, who's to know) haha.
#1289
Yeah, I suspect a factory screw up. NO problem, I don't really use Tamiya oils anyway, just wanted to know.
I have noticed most setups use Muchmore oils, which is fine. I use Associated, seems to be the oil local shops stock in a large range and at all times.
I wondered about pistons as well because I also noticed there is no mention in setup sheets, but I am not too worried because I don't really follow anyone's setups.
The kit only comes with one set of pistons anyway, so why worry? You can always tune with oils, especially if you have a good range. Messing about with pistons is for factory team drivers who can afford to have a range ready on hand.
I have noticed most setups use Muchmore oils, which is fine. I use Associated, seems to be the oil local shops stock in a large range and at all times.
I wondered about pistons as well because I also noticed there is no mention in setup sheets, but I am not too worried because I don't really follow anyone's setups.
The kit only comes with one set of pistons anyway, so why worry? You can always tune with oils, especially if you have a good range. Messing about with pistons is for factory team drivers who can afford to have a range ready on hand.
#1290
Tech Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,458
From: santa monica / manchester
Yeah, I suspect a factory screw up. NO problem, I don't really use Tamiya oils anyway, just wanted to know.
I have noticed most setups use Muchmore oils, which is fine. I use Associated, seems to be the oil local shops stock in a large range and at all times.
I wondered about pistons as well because I also noticed there is no mention in setup sheets, but I am not too worried because I don't really follow anyone's setups.
The kit only comes with one set of pistons anyway, so why worry? You can always tune with oils, especially if you have a good range. Messing about with pistons is for factory team drivers who can afford to have a range ready on hand.
I have noticed most setups use Muchmore oils, which is fine. I use Associated, seems to be the oil local shops stock in a large range and at all times.
I wondered about pistons as well because I also noticed there is no mention in setup sheets, but I am not too worried because I don't really follow anyone's setups.
The kit only comes with one set of pistons anyway, so why worry? You can always tune with oils, especially if you have a good range. Messing about with pistons is for factory team drivers who can afford to have a range ready on hand.



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