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06-10-2023, 03:08 PM
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Posted By jgil089

I raced a TA07 until a few months ago when all my...

I raced a TA07 until a few months ago when all my cars got ruined by a flood. I'm not fast but I was usually in the back of the A main in 21.5T with mains to C or D. The car wasn't holding me back.
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03-23-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 218,042
Posted By jgil089

I've just bought a TB05R for a spec class...

I've just bought a TB05R for a spec class (plastic tub chassis, shaft drive) which runs on low grip asphalt. I'm inclined to buy the carbon stiffeners 54805 as the TA07 needed them. The R comes with...
02-16-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,680
Posted By jgil089

What about the M17? You can use all your...

What about the M17? You can use all your receivers but also futureproof since it can run FH5 as well? Its obviously a lot more expensive than the NB4, but if you're buying a few new receivers then...
06-29-2022, 02:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 909
Posted By jgil089

Bill, how does the battery tray design mean...

Bill, how does the battery tray design mean batteries die sooner? I can't comprehend this.
04-13-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 1,696,353
Posted By jgil089

haha yep, I offered to ask here since hes been...

haha yep, I offered to ask here since hes been looking for 2 years! Will post in the wanted, see what comes up
04-13-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3,847
Views: 1,696,353
Posted By jgil089

Has anyone got 47333 lying around that they would...

Has anyone got 47333 lying around that they would part with. Its the blue A parts, looking for some to complete a project
Forum: Rookie Zone
04-04-2022, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By jgil089

Ae make good buggies, you can't go wrong with...

Ae make good buggies, you can't go wrong with them. The only thing would be if you can get parts or setup help for other brands easier, ie trackside.

I would get the kit and build it up. Its more...
04-03-2022, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,288
Posted By jgil089

There is a lot of love for the XV01 chassis. It...

There is a lot of love for the XV01 chassis. It really depends what you want to do with it. Its a realistic 10th scale rally car, but obviously can't handle much offroad like a buggy can.
if you...
Forum: Rookie Zone
03-24-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,483
Posted By jgil089

Thats a long list of parts...could you have...

Thats a long list of parts...could you have started with the TB05R and avoided all the hopups and just bought the bodyset?

Or shoud I not have asked that...

I should add - no judgement here, I...
02-24-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,229
Posted By jgil089

Haha tell me about it. I always tell people to...

Haha tell me about it. I always tell people to buy what will work out of the box and don't go crazy later, and I'm currently waiting for the last blue bits I can fit on my TA07Pro, the bulkheads. I...
02-24-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,229
Posted By jgil089

The only major flaw with the TA07 was in the Pro...

The only major flaw with the TA07 was in the Pro and has been fixed in the RR. That was the plastic suspension blocks which develop play really quickly. The RR comes with alloy ones which solve the...
01-14-2022, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 603,405
Posted By jgil089

That sounds like Cy who did that with his FF03....

That sounds like Cy who did that with his FF03. He has a full build thread on it with updates on tamiyaclub, if thats the one you mean.
01-14-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 110,917
Posted By jgil089

I'm hoping for a TRF104 too. I'm still running...

I'm hoping for a TRF104 too. I'm still running the 102 and am surprised you say they are still available - who has them in stock? Spares are running out too, which isn't a problem since the 102 never...
01-02-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By jgil089

The B6.3D can be made to work on loose dirt,...

The B6.3D can be made to work on loose dirt, basically by converting back to a B6D. The 3 and 4 gear standup gearboxes should fit, flat arms etc. It will still be more of a handful than the 4wd...
01-02-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 740
Views: 254,914
Posted By jgil089

I just used the 418 shafts in the 413 shocks, no...

I just used the 418 shafts in the 413 shocks, no other changes. This was in my sons car and he stopped breaking or bending front shocks.
12-30-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 168,216
Posted By jgil089

I have the Bezerk one (shipping from Oz is much...

I have the Bezerk one (shipping from Oz is much cheaper to NZ) and its been fantastic. I haven't broken many t plates in 4 years despite starting out with this car and not knowing how to drive. The...
12-07-2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By jgil089

There is a thread about sanwa compatible...

There is a thread about sanwa compatible receivers which is worth a read. I have used Das Mikro and ARX and both work fine. I bought them from Banggood
11-26-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 194,346
Posted By jgil089

Thanks Qatmix, appreciate your input. You raise a...

Thanks Qatmix, appreciate your input. You raise a good point here - on low grip the latest mid motor long arm etc may be slower. My 2wd buggy is a B6D, not a B6.3D, because the B6D is faster around...
11-26-2021, 12:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 33,319
Posted By jgil089

So I've just received a V5R 8.5T and v2 Pro ESC...

So I've just received a V5R 8.5T and v2 Pro ESC combo and both say drift on them. Is there any difference between the drift and mod/stock motors and ESC? I assume not but wondering if the drift are a...
11-22-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 194,346
Posted By jgil089

Thanks for explanation. I haven't looked into the...

Thanks for explanation. I haven't looked into the long arms but will. As for motor position, my current TA07/RS7 has the 3 options with one being mid motor and the beauty of that is I can change it...
11-22-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 618
Views: 194,346
Posted By jgil089

Good to know that nothing really breaks. I've...

Good to know that nothing really breaks. I've found the same with the TA07, its been very durable with just a front upright and c hub broken in a particularly bad crash with something solid,...
11-19-2021, 12:15 AM
Replies: 618
Views: 194,346
Posted By jgil089

Thanks this is a useful answer. I wondered about...

Thanks this is a useful answer. I wondered about the fact its a couple of years old now.

I'm not so worried about parts as I'm happy to order the parts for common breakages and hold onto them - I...
11-18-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 194,346
Posted By jgil089

I'm weighing up options for a new TC. I currently...

I'm weighing up options for a new TC. I currently run an Exo RS7 TA07 which runs well. I'm pretty consistently at the back of the A main now in 21.5T TC, and at the front for F1. 21.5T goes to C...
11-17-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2,541
Views: 810,077
Posted By jgil089

So the 08 is better than the RS7? My RS7 has...

So the 08 is better than the RS7? My RS7 has pretty much every hopup now and is running really well on asphalt. But you say your 08 is faster on asphalt?

After my experience with the TA07 Pro and...
11-16-2021, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2,541
Views: 810,077
Posted By jgil089

I have no idea about shipping to the states as...

I have no idea about shipping to the states as I'm in NZ. Shipping down here is pretty good, fedex can be pricey but its really quick, standard post can be slow but is generally ok and pretty cheap....
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