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01-06-2017 | 04:18 PM

#28546

avink007

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https://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/i...e#.WHAzLWk8KEc

I know this is from a couple years ago but the mini winner was running an M05 with a TA03 ball diff.

01-07-2017 | 09:25 AM

#28547

bertrandsv87

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The TA03 ball diff is very good...

01-07-2017 | 10:45 AM

#28548

avink007

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What Tamiya tires work on the new black CRC carpet with an M05?

01-07-2017 | 11:03 AM

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Alright, I'll plan on getting a TA03 diff for my m05 and put the M05 diff in the M06 I just ordered.

01-07-2017 | 11:44 AM

#28550

sipaboy

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I use Ta03 ball diffs too. My M05 ball diff is for back up. Tha Ta03 is heavier

01-07-2017 | 06:22 PM

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TENCHO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WC

No and No.

But there is a Jap company that made (or used to make) a speed-tuned (higher ratio) gearset for the M03. Can't remember who, one of the usual suspects.

How high do you want to gear your car anyway??

Tobe-Craft was the Japan brand that made the hop up parts. I think I have a set somewhere

01-07-2017 | 06:28 PM

#28552

TENCHO

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Originally Posted by gigaplex

If it's discontinued, it's not current.

This word "current" is debatable...

Ok so list all the "Current" bodies...

01-07-2017 | 06:32 PM

#28553

TENCHO

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Originally Posted by Trez83

Wait....
The JCW body is illegal?
It's the body that came with my car. How the hell can it be illegal? It's a Tamiya body from a Tamiya kit.
Someone please explain.

I know this kit and RTR version can still be purchased from various outlets. So I believe it should be legal... even if the body itself might not be available for purchase on its own.

01-07-2017 | 06:38 PM

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From my experience, licensing agreement with BMW expired and is reason why BMW bodies was not allowed in our Tamiya Asia Cup. Looking at Tamiya Worlds 2016, seems it was not allowed there as well.

01-07-2017 | 06:53 PM

#28555

TENCHO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rccartips

From my experience, licensing agreement with BMW expired and is reason why BMW bodies was not allowed in our Tamiya Asia Cup. Looking at Tamiya Worlds 2016, seems it was not allowed there as well.

Really? Wow....I guess I better stock up on Mazda 2 bodies

01-07-2017 | 07:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rccartips

From my experience, licensing agreement with BMW expired and is reason why BMW bodies was not allowed in our Tamiya Asia Cup. Looking at Tamiya Worlds 2016, seems it was not allowed there as well.

Current bodies on Tamiya.com

01-07-2017 | 07:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TENCHO

Current bodies on Tamiya.com
Attachment 1405360

That shows a bunch of different mini bodies that have been discontinued. Also the M05 Pro (v1) as shown is also discontinued.

01-07-2017 | 07:25 PM

#28558

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Where can you get the bodies separate from the kits?

01-07-2017 | 07:50 PM

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tony gray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TENCHO

Tobe-Craft was the Japan brand that made the hop up parts. I think I have a set somewhere

These are Tobee Craft gears. I put them in my car once, did a single lap and threw them away. The noise coming from them was HORRENDOUS, it was like a banshee wail and you literally couldn't drive the car.
Awful, awful things they are....

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