Tamiya TRF102
#17
Overall I like my wgp better than any of the other f1s on the market but i have found the t-bar options to be lacking. Compared to my spring cars the wgp is as good or better in most conditions but in specific carpet situations its is lacking. Now that everyone else is running link cars it has become obvious where each concept out shines the other.
#18
Overall I like my wgp better than any of the other f1s on the market but i have found the t-bar options to be lacking. Compared to my spring cars the wgp is as good or better in most conditions but in specific carpet situations its is lacking. Now that everyone else is running link cars it has become obvious where each concept out shines the other.
#19
The New updated T-Plate designs offers overall increases traction compared to a Link-Type set up. That's straight from the Tamiya Product Development team.
The T-Bar provides a progressive roll damping effect superior to that offered
by the spring-actuated side links on the TRF101. The roll point ball has been
placed in as low a position as possible, in order to maximize damping effect.... 2 thicknesses of T-bars (planned as 1.5mm and 1.8mm) will be included with the kit.
The brand new pitch axle gives vastly improved, independent pitch damping,
letting the chassis deal much more smoothly with undulating surfaces.
The roll damper has been moved closer to the lower deck, giving a more compact rear and contributing to the chassis' low center of gravity.
I have images of how all this works, but I can't show them just yet. Sorry. Strict confidentiality agreements and all.
Also, the MSRP of this new kit is significantly less than the TRF101.
The T-Bar provides a progressive roll damping effect superior to that offered
by the spring-actuated side links on the TRF101. The roll point ball has been
placed in as low a position as possible, in order to maximize damping effect.... 2 thicknesses of T-bars (planned as 1.5mm and 1.8mm) will be included with the kit.
The brand new pitch axle gives vastly improved, independent pitch damping,
letting the chassis deal much more smoothly with undulating surfaces.
The roll damper has been moved closer to the lower deck, giving a more compact rear and contributing to the chassis' low center of gravity.
I have images of how all this works, but I can't show them just yet. Sorry. Strict confidentiality agreements and all.

Also, the MSRP of this new kit is significantly less than the TRF101.
#29
Not sure people should be surprised at some of the features... Tamiya has been the king of recycling for 20 years
Last edited by ShadowAu; 05-11-2015 at 03:55 PM. Reason: just a spelling touch up



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