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11-18-2010, 09:33 PM
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This is just for discussion.
With the 2011 TCS season quickly approaching, usually starting in February or March, has anyone heard anything about whether the Tamiya brushless systems have or have not been approved yet?
With about three months until the first regional race, you'd think there would be some sort of update on the testing process.
Also, once they are approved, do you think there will be enough systems too purchase or will some racers have to miss the first couple of races until they are more widely available.
With the 2011 TCS season quickly approaching, usually starting in February or March, has anyone heard anything about whether the Tamiya brushless systems have or have not been approved yet?
With about three months until the first regional race, you'd think there would be some sort of update on the testing process.
Also, once they are approved, do you think there will be enough systems too purchase or will some racers have to miss the first couple of races until they are more widely available.
Usually the testing comes before the rule release unless you are talking about non-Tamiya employee testing.
Supply and demand is the chance you take. Tamiya gave 3-4 months to decide what classes you want to run so you can get a jump on your spending. I don't know availability or looked into it. Although I would assume that they are available due to the rule changes.
11-18-2010, 10:45 PM
CSeils / A-KO - Tamiya brushless systems last I heard will hit the US maybe December (?). As for pricing, the older sensorless Tamiya esc / motor combo was going for about $ 120.00 US in Hong Kong when I was there last month. That in US pricing (HK has no duty, no tax and shipping from Japan to HK is minimal) would be about $ 150.00 - 160.00 US. I would think sensored would be more than sensorless so price and availability..... hope we will all know soon.
11-19-2010, 03:53 AM
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
11-19-2010, 05:28 AM
A-KO,
If you go to the rules page, as of 11/2/10 rules, version 3-2, under GT2, rule 2. it says...
2. Motor rules: PENDING! FINAL TESTING AND ANALYSIS UNDER WAY!!
To me that sounds as if it is not locked in yet.
I've also been looking online at some of the major US mail order sites and they do not have any in stock. Neither does Tamiya US.
This is why I'm bringing it up on the forum. If a rule is in place months in advance, we should not have to "take a chance" of getting the proper equipment to participate. Availability is the responsibility of the company holding the series.
If you go to the rules page, as of 11/2/10 rules, version 3-2, under GT2, rule 2. it says...
2. Motor rules: PENDING! FINAL TESTING AND ANALYSIS UNDER WAY!!
To me that sounds as if it is not locked in yet.
I've also been looking online at some of the major US mail order sites and they do not have any in stock. Neither does Tamiya US.
This is why I'm bringing it up on the forum. If a rule is in place months in advance, we should not have to "take a chance" of getting the proper equipment to participate. Availability is the responsibility of the company holding the series.
11-19-2010, 07:00 AM
ya, rod. I will try to update, many fun times as always.
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
Good Luck to all you guys. Need Pics!
11-19-2010, 07:05 AM
ya, rod. I will try to update, many fun times as always.
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
All top 10 so far
11-19-2010, 07:11 AM
ya, rod. I will try to update, many fun times as always.
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
11-19-2010, 09:04 AM
Yeh Christian!
GO USA!
GO USA!
11-19-2010, 09:12 AM
ya, rod. I will try to update, many fun times as always.
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
Awesome news Christian...keep it up and get faster. Go Team North America
Good luck!
11-19-2010, 03:12 PM
Tech Master
iTrader: (2)
ya, rod. I will try to update, many fun times as always.
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
after first day of practice these are the results
Danny Hua: 8th
Mike Zufelt: 5th
Christian Lopez(me): 1st
I will try to keep everyone updated on what goes on here in japan, hte event is being covered by USTREAM also.
11-19-2010, 03:24 PM
Tech Master
iTrader: (2)
A-KO,
If you go to the rules page, as of 11/2/10 rules, version 3-2, under GT2, rule 2. it says...
2. Motor rules: PENDING! FINAL TESTING AND ANALYSIS UNDER WAY!!
To me that sounds as if it is not locked in yet.
I've also been looking online at some of the major US mail order sites and they do not have any in stock. Neither does Tamiya US.
This is why I'm bringing it up on the forum. If a rule is in place months in advance, we should not have to "take a chance" of getting the proper equipment to participate. Availability is the responsibility of the company holding the series.
If you go to the rules page, as of 11/2/10 rules, version 3-2, under GT2, rule 2. it says...
2. Motor rules: PENDING! FINAL TESTING AND ANALYSIS UNDER WAY!!
To me that sounds as if it is not locked in yet.
I've also been looking online at some of the major US mail order sites and they do not have any in stock. Neither does Tamiya US.
This is why I'm bringing it up on the forum. If a rule is in place months in advance, we should not have to "take a chance" of getting the proper equipment to participate. Availability is the responsibility of the company holding the series.
11-19-2010, 08:39 PM
Japan finals! GO LOPEZ GO!!
Lets see right now it's 1:30p.m. Saturday, so they should be in the 2nd round of qualifying. I would like to watch the streaming video but I'm at work and they block all video.
Your doing great Christian keep it going.
Don't forget whatever happens you are already the big winner!
Oh, and Gordo don't let them feed you that egg salad sandwich with the crust cut off. I think that's what killed Timmy's lap times by at least a 2 seconds!
Good Luck and have fun!
P.S. Tell your Dad take lots of pictures and ask him if he found that body I was asking him about!!!
Your doing great Christian keep it going.
Don't forget whatever happens you are already the big winner!
Oh, and Gordo don't let them feed you that egg salad sandwich with the crust cut off. I think that's what killed Timmy's lap times by at least a 2 seconds!
Good Luck and have fun!
P.S. Tell your Dad take lots of pictures and ask him if he found that body I was asking him about!!!
11-19-2010, 09:41 PM
what body Max?
11-19-2010, 09:42 PM
it looks like Christian was leading the practice again.
11-20-2010, 12:19 AM
I have a Xanavi Nismo GT-R - R34 body NIB available if anyone is interested. Please PM me.
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=51041
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=51041