2LikesTamiya TRF418
06-12-2014 | 05:00 PM
#1186
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Does anyone know what springs came with the TRF418s that included additional parts? (arm, uprights, springs, swaybars).
I'm looking for the elusive HPI Silvers.. car came with a few extra springs I just don't know how close the included springs are compared to HPI Silvers.
I'm looking for the elusive HPI Silvers.. car came with a few extra springs I just don't know how close the included springs are compared to HPI Silvers.
But the Schumacher greens look like a promising match.
06-12-2014 | 06:22 PM
#1187
You guys are months off a new car.
Historically we've seen CAD and spy pics (thx Kentech) around Sept/Oct, but "generally" official new kit release dates have been in December. We did one year see a "mild" update of the existing car after the Reedy Race, but doesn't seem to be one this year.
Some countries have got new Cars several weeks earlier from the official release date (eg: Hobby Shops in Sweden, eh Kentech, lol), but generally December has been the cycle for years...
New car still 5 to 6 months away!
Historically we've seen CAD and spy pics (thx Kentech) around Sept/Oct, but "generally" official new kit release dates have been in December. We did one year see a "mild" update of the existing car after the Reedy Race, but doesn't seem to be one this year.
Some countries have got new Cars several weeks earlier from the official release date (eg: Hobby Shops in Sweden, eh Kentech, lol), but generally December has been the cycle for years...
New car still 5 to 6 months away!
06-12-2014 | 07:24 PM
#1188
You guys are months off a new car.
Historically we've seen CAD and spy pics (thx Kentech) around Sept/Oct, but "generally" official new kit release dates have been in December. We did one year see a "mild" update of the existing car after the Reedy Race, but doesn't seem to be one this year.
Some countries have got new Cars several weeks earlier from the official release date (eg: Hobby Shops in Sweden, eh Kentech, lol), but generally December has been the cycle for years...
New car still 5 to 6 months away!
Historically we've seen CAD and spy pics (thx Kentech) around Sept/Oct, but "generally" official new kit release dates have been in December. We did one year see a "mild" update of the existing car after the Reedy Race, but doesn't seem to be one this year.
Some countries have got new Cars several weeks earlier from the official release date (eg: Hobby Shops in Sweden, eh Kentech, lol), but generally December has been the cycle for years...
New car still 5 to 6 months away!
06-12-2014 | 07:31 PM
#1189
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If your struggling to find HPI Silvers, try the Schumacher Greens from the Mi5. They are the same as the Silvers, down to wire thickness, coil count, overall diameter, and length.
Trying silvers and greens back to back, no difference on track
Schu Greens
However, silvers/greens vs ride red springs, there is a difference. The Rides are more progressive, so even though the rate is similar, the feel is quite different on track. They have their place (particularly very bumpy or very low traction, IMO)... But 95% of the time on asphalt, silvers are the go.
HiH
Ed
Trying silvers and greens back to back, no difference on track
Schu Greens
However, silvers/greens vs ride red springs, there is a difference. The Rides are more progressive, so even though the rate is similar, the feel is quite different on track. They have their place (particularly very bumpy or very low traction, IMO)... But 95% of the time on asphalt, silvers are the go.
HiH
Ed
06-12-2014 | 07:50 PM
#1191
Joined: Jul 2010
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If anyone wants the bonus springs to make a full set, I'd be happy to part with them (in a trade for something?) I think. Full (well half) set is only $10 or so though!
06-12-2014 | 08:20 PM
#1192
Yes I have. In some years they do multiple production runs but "generally speaking" it's hard to get new kits after April.
If none at your LHS or the usual places, I would suggest trying Japan Hobby Shops as a last hope.
Banzai Hobby
Pro Shop Futaba
Champ RC
If none at your LHS or the usual places, I would suggest trying Japan Hobby Shops as a last hope.
Banzai Hobby
Pro Shop Futaba
Champ RC
06-15-2014 | 03:19 AM
#1196
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,741
excepting models such as the 417X Reedy Race edition, which were hardly "new" cars. hence why i think *if* they win the worlds, we might see something slightly earlier. maybe.
but having said that, the V5 came out around Nov/Dec didnt it and the worlds were in the middle of the year?
but having said that, the V5 came out around Nov/Dec didnt it and the worlds were in the middle of the year?
06-15-2014 | 10:13 AM
#1197
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From: santa monica / manchester
Does anyone here have a Sanwa set in their car? I have just started to fit my new Sanwa set into the car and the aerial is looooooong my Spektum pro receiver was nice and short, but this one is about 20cm long..
I cant cut it so do you just fold all the excess up?
I cant cut it so do you just fold all the excess up?
06-15-2014 | 10:49 AM
#1199
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From: santa monica / manchester
06-15-2014 | 06:04 PM
#1200
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Question about sway bar adjustments.
Is the primary adjustment mechanism (ie: the one to do first when the left right balance is out) the hex head ball of the vertical link(BC4), or is it the stabiliser end(BC28), moving the bar in/out and changing "length"
Obviously if the bar length isn't close to even it will never be right, but how important is this? The upright hex ball is the much easier one to adjust as well obviously!
Is the primary adjustment mechanism (ie: the one to do first when the left right balance is out) the hex head ball of the vertical link(BC4), or is it the stabiliser end(BC28), moving the bar in/out and changing "length"
Obviously if the bar length isn't close to even it will never be right, but how important is this? The upright hex ball is the much easier one to adjust as well obviously!