Tamiya TB-Evolution III
09-04-2003, 03:13 PM
#3571
rtype is right.
Ceramics are a waste of money because cleaned out surikarn bearings are so smooth and free its not even funny.My car spins for like 10-12 seconds and I was not even trying to get the car that free.But if you must have ceramics,Go for it.
some people and pissing contests.
09-04-2003, 03:21 PM
#3574
When you have to race against the best, you need nothing but the best... Rod has been bringing it to me lately, and when I go to race at Tamiya against their factory drivers it's going to be even worse. Just trying to get the drivetrain as free as it can be.
09-04-2003, 03:36 PM
#3576
I have try put on some alloy extra heavy wheels on my evo3, it spins for a minute.... I only use bearings that "made in China"!
Was that important about how long the car spins?? I do think the Tamiya bearings are already very smooth and durable. The truth is, cheap bearings can let you change it more frequently, you can keep to condition good by replace them. But expensive bearing, I m not really sure if they are really worth the price, but you may not be able to change it every month or even every week due to economical constrain - unless you really have plenty money don't know where to spend (if really, PM me, I'll help you about that).
Bearing are not something durable. most bearings installed on the outside of the front rear upright will have problem after a slight crash on the wheel, believe me, unless you always keep your car running in the centre line of the track, you'll sure hit (may be the wheel give a gentle "goodnight kiss" to the trackside) the wheels on the trackside once or twice or even more in a race, that's sort of slight crash that already capable to made that bearing dead, even those crazy expansive TC3 telfon bearings.
Next time, if you guys wanna compare about how long the wheel spins, I'll put 4 monster trucks wheels on my TB3...
Was that important about how long the car spins?? I do think the Tamiya bearings are already very smooth and durable. The truth is, cheap bearings can let you change it more frequently, you can keep to condition good by replace them. But expensive bearing, I m not really sure if they are really worth the price, but you may not be able to change it every month or even every week due to economical constrain - unless you really have plenty money don't know where to spend (if really, PM me, I'll help you about that).
Bearing are not something durable. most bearings installed on the outside of the front rear upright will have problem after a slight crash on the wheel, believe me, unless you always keep your car running in the centre line of the track, you'll sure hit (may be the wheel give a gentle "goodnight kiss" to the trackside) the wheels on the trackside once or twice or even more in a race, that's sort of slight crash that already capable to made that bearing dead, even those crazy expansive TC3 telfon bearings.
Next time, if you guys wanna compare about how long the wheel spins, I'll put 4 monster trucks wheels on my TB3...
09-04-2003, 03:38 PM
#3577
I finally got the extra stiff (white) springs seperately!!
it usually come with a set.... but I have already got the other 3 hardness...
thank god...
it usually come with a set.... but I have already got the other 3 hardness...
thank god...
09-04-2003, 03:40 PM
#3578
Originally posted by Randman
What springs and swaybars are included on the Surikarn kit? Are the stock pistons the ones to run?
What springs and swaybars are included on the Surikarn kit? Are the stock pistons the ones to run?
Randman, stick with the kit bearings. They are very nice. Yes, I've run ceramics, yes they spin forever, and yes the cost an arm a leg and a left nut...Would I run them again? maybe...but at that price, definately not.
The kit comes with ALL sway bars that you need. You may want to get a couple of complete spring kits.
Also the pistons I use at socal are 3-hole...the kit ones. At Tamiya, I use 2-hole for whatever reasons.
09-04-2003, 03:41 PM
#3579
Originally posted by Ko Racer
well is the evo III pink or red
i see you have it pink in your listings 
well is the evo III pink or red
i see you have it pink in your listings
but I m going to tell you that... that red I really don't like it... so I gotta change it into blue...
09-04-2003, 03:43 PM
#3580
Originally posted by Randman
When you have to race against the best, you need nothing but the best... Rod has been bringing it to me lately, and when I go to race at Tamiya against their factory drivers it's going to be even worse.
When you have to race against the best, you need nothing but the best... Rod has been bringing it to me lately, and when I go to race at Tamiya against their factory drivers it's going to be even worse.
Also, the Tamiya Track is really laid back. We don't have races there every weekend. Just every now and then we have a throwdown for bragging rights and the choice of dinner location hehe.
09-04-2003, 03:48 PM
#3581
Originally posted by rtypec
Randman, stick with the kit bearings. They are very nice. Yes, I've run ceramics, yes they spin forever, and yes the cost an arm a leg and a left nut...Would I run them again? maybe...but at that price, definately not.
The kit comes with ALL sway bars that you need. You may want to get a couple of complete spring kits.
Also the pistons I use at socal are 3-hole...the kit ones. At Tamiya, I use 2-hole for whatever reasons.
Randman, stick with the kit bearings. They are very nice. Yes, I've run ceramics, yes they spin forever, and yes the cost an arm a leg and a left nut...Would I run them again? maybe...but at that price, definately not.
The kit comes with ALL sway bars that you need. You may want to get a couple of complete spring kits.
Also the pistons I use at socal are 3-hole...the kit ones. At Tamiya, I use 2-hole for whatever reasons.
Does the car include yellow springs?
09-04-2003, 03:49 PM
#3582
Originally posted by rtypec
Umm yeah, I'm slow. DJ can and HAS hand my a$$ to me with a broken and ill-handling car. Factory drivers are that talented
Also, the Tamiya Track is really laid back. We don't have races there every weekend. Just every now and then we have a throwdown for bragging rights and the choice of dinner location hehe.
Umm yeah, I'm slow. DJ can and HAS hand my a$$ to me with a broken and ill-handling car. Factory drivers are that talented
Also, the Tamiya Track is really laid back. We don't have races there every weekend. Just every now and then we have a throwdown for bragging rights and the choice of dinner location hehe.
09-04-2003, 04:04 PM
#3583
Originally posted by Randman
Like I was telling you, I've been wanting to try the Acer bearings, so I just went ahead and ordered a set... Hopefully I can get my car as free as you have your stock class car
Does the car include yellow springs?
Like I was telling you, I've been wanting to try the Acer bearings, so I just went ahead and ordered a set... Hopefully I can get my car as free as you have your stock class car
Does the car include yellow springs?
If you don't use the bearings that it comes with. Just bring em up next time you race at slocal. We'll see what we can work out.
