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Revised as of March 6, 2004

TAMIYA Philippine-CUP 2004 RACE REGULATIONS

General

1.Cars must be built with original Tamiya parts, strictly following the instructions provided with those parts.

2.All parts must be used as supplied in the package and/or cut as outlined. Changes, which modify the original appearance of the car, are not allowed. In the classes of GT-1, Stock Touring, TL-01 Spec, and M-Chassis, tires/wheels must stay within the width of the body of the car.

3.Crystal of radios must be changeable. A third crystal should be prepared.

4.Motors must be Tamiya brand. Refer to each category regulations regarding information about motors etc.

5.No tire performance enhancing materials are allowed.

6.Each qualifying race will be of 5 minutes duration plus the time to complete the last lap.

7.Only modifications outlined in the regulations are allowed.

8.Any other issues not clarified in the regulations shall be handled at the discretion of the race organizer.

Special Note: Regarding 49*** series parts, only the color version of SP/OP parts which are listed in the parts list are allowed.

CAR REGULATIONS of 4WD GT

1.Only the following chassis are permitted to be used in this class:
TA03F, TA03F Pro, TA03RS, TA03R, TA03FS, TA-04 PRO, TA04, TA04S, TA04SS, TA04R, TA04RR, TA04-TRF, TL01, TT-01, TB01, TB-02

2.Only Tamiya Made batteries of up to 3300mAh capacity can be used. Battery wires can be modified at the bottom of connector to accept other types of speed controller connectors. Wire length must exceed 3cm.

3.Only the following motors are permitted to be used in this class:
540 Motor
Sport-Tuned Motor
Super Stock Type-R Motor
Super Stock Type-S Motor (#49247)
Super Stock Type-T Motor,
Super Stock Type-RR (#49260)
Super Stock Type-RR/Gun Metal (#49288)
Dyna-Run Racing Stock
Dyna Run Super Touring
Super Modified Motor 11T

4.Motor brushes must be from Tamiya. Modifications such as slotting, serrating, drilling, etc. are prohibited.

5.Cars do not have to be equipped with cockpit detail or a driver figure except in F-1 class where the driver figure is compulsory.

6.Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not allowed. However, wires of speed controller can be soldered to motor.

7.Minimum permissible weight of car when ready to run is 1,500g.

8.Any parts from TRF414X, TRF414, TRF414M, TRF414M2, & TB-Evolution series are not permitted except those which are commonly used for TA-04 type kits and TB-02 chassis.

9.Clearance under main chassis parts must exceed 5mm before the race.

CAR REGULATIONS of FORMULA-1

1.Only the F201 Chassis is allowed in this class.

2.Only Tamiya Made batteries of up to 3300 mAh capacity can be used. Battery wires can be modified at the bottom of connector to accept other types of speed controller connectors. Wire length must exceed 3cm.

3.Only the following motors with up to 23T are permitted to be used in this class:
Sport-Tuned Motor
Super Stock Type-R Motor
Super Stock Type-T Motor
Dyna-Run Racing Stock

4.Motor brushes must be from Tamiya. Modifications such as slotting, serrating, drilling, etc. are prohibited.

5.Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not allowed. However, wires of speed controller can be soldered to motor.

6.Cars must be equipped with a driver figure.

7.Minimum permissible weight of car when ready to run is 1,400g.

8.Clearance under main chassis parts must exceed 3 mm before the race.

CAR REGULATIONS of Stock Touring Class

1.Only the TL-01 and TT-01 chassis are permitted to be used in this class.

2.Only a 3 step mechanical speed controller is permitted to be used in this class.

3.Drivers are limited to Tamiya-Made batteries of up to 3300mAh capacity only. No modifications to the battery wires or connectors are allowed. However, if the batteries have been fitted with aftermarket connectors, you must install an adaptor to convert the aftermarket connector into the tamiya connector.

4.Standard Johnson 2-vent RS-540 Motors must be used. Drivers must use the motors as provided including wires. Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not allowed.

5.Cars do not have to be equipped with cockpit detail and/or a driver figure.

6.Minimum permissible weight of car when ready to run is 1500 g.

7.Clearance under main chassis parts must exceed 5mm before the race.

8.The ff. Bodyshells CANNOT be used:
Honda NSX JGTC
Nissan Skyline JGTC
Nissan R390
Toyota Supra
Mercedes Benz CLK-GTR
Mercedes Benz HKS CLK
Ferrari 360 Modena
Chevrolet Corvette
HKS Altezza

9.Racers must use only DTM series bodies, other touring car bodies, or rally car bodies. The use of the Lightweight Rear Wing Set is strictly prohibited.

10.Tamiya Hop-ups for the TL-01, TL-01LA, and TT-01 are allowed

11.The maximum gear ratio limits for the ff chassis are as follows:
TL-01 & TL-01LA chassis: 19T pinion + TL-01 speed tuned gear (29T)
TT-01 chassis : 25T pinion + TT-01 spur gear set (55T)

CAR REGULATIONS of M-Chassis Class

1.Any Tamiya M-chassis car (M01, M02, M02-L, M03, M0-3L, M04L, M-04m) is allowed in the Philippine eliminations. But the M0-3, M-03L, M0-4L and M04m will be the only chassis allowed for the 2004 Tamiya Asia Cup.

2.Tamiya Hop-Ups allowed, no chassis lightening allowed.

3.A proper m-chassis body must be used with its proper chassis. I.E. (FWD front wheel drive body must be used with front-drive chassis. RWD rear wheel drive body must be used with rear wheel chassis)

4.Cars may run any Tamiya tires designed to fit the "M" chassis. The tires and wheels must conform to the scale look of the body. Running 26mm sedan wheels and tires on a Mini Cooper body would be an example of what wouldn't be allowed. The Porsche Boxster, Porsche 911, Mercedes SLK, BMW M Roadster and Honda S2000 may only use wheels and tires that are of the 26mm type. 24mm wheels and tires are not legal for the 2004 season. Using the smaller wheels on a M-04 or long wheeled base M-02L is not legal unless the body type warrants it.

5.Porsche Boxster, Porsche 911, Mercedes SLK, BMW M Roadster and Honda S2000 may not run extra wide or offset wheels.

6.Only the following motors with up to 23T are permitted to be used in this class:
Sport-Tuned Motor
Super Stock Type-R Motor
Super Stock Type-T Motor
Dyna-Run Racing Stock

7.Only Tamiya Made batteries of up to 3300 mAh capacity can be used. Battery wires can be modified at the bottom of connector to accept other types of speed controller connectors. Wire length must exceed 3cm.

8.Due to the recent amount of disparity among the different mini chassis types, the following gearing rule will be in effect for the 2004 season. Because the M-04 uses the bigger sedan tires and offers an overall gearing advantage compared to the older smaller tired minis, the M-04 will be restricted to the 17-tooth pinion as of the 2004 season.

The following is the maximum size gears that are allowed for each mini chassis type:
M0-4 with Sedan type tire: max pinion 17 tooth
M-04m (Alfa body only) with 60D tires: max pinion 19 tooth
M0-3 with 60D tires: max pinion 20 tooth
M0-1/2 with 60D tires: max pinion 20 tooth
M0-1/2 with 26MM sedan tires: max pinion 18 tooth
Running a M0-3 with sedan tires is not legal for 2004.

9.Minimum permissible weight of car when ready to run is 1400 g.

10.Clearance under main chassis parts must exceed 5mm before the race.

note: The TL-01 Spec class is intended for Novice drivers. Participants wishing to enter a spec type class that is of intermediate to expert ability should opt to enter the Stock Touring Class. It will be at the discretion of the Organizers to weed out drivers who are attempting to enter this class, that are of better ability, to bump them up to a different category.

CAR REGULATIONS of TL-01 Spec Class

1.TL01, TL-01 LA chassis kits only.

2.The Only Hop-Ups allowed are:
a. Tamiya plastic oil-filled shocks (50519, requires 2 sets)
b. Ball bearings
c. TL-01 Turnbuckle steering tie rod set (53300)
d. TL-01 long suspension arm set (53467) The sway bar set in this kit may not be used for Spec, but may be used for Stock Touring.

3.Only a 3 step mechanical speed controller is permitted to be used in this class.

4.Motor rules similar to Stock Touring class.

5.Battery rules similar to Stock Touring class.

6.Gear Ratio limits are identical to Stock touring class

7.You must run kit type tires (Racing Slicks {50454}, Racing Radials {50419}, Racing Semi Slick Tires {50810}

8.Any tire insert may be used.

Note: Updates and revisions shall still be forthcoming. But this is more or less the rules that we shall use for the 2004 season