256LikesTamiya TRF419
05-24-2017 | 02:45 PM
#3376
I tried that and I still had battery-sliding issues. The battery didn't always come out completely, but it would slide around just enough to change the car's weight balance, which was irritating. Also, as the tape wiggled as the battery moved, bits of the adhesive surface would be exposed and immediately contaminated with road dust, reducing the surface area of the adhesive and making the battery more likely to come loose later in the run.
05-24-2017 | 03:28 PM
#3377
I looked but I don't have pictures of what I did. It's an ash and simple fix.
Run longer counter sunk screws through the tape mounts, then get a couple of 10mm post and run them down on the exposed threads. Tape battery like normal, then cut a strip in half length wise. Tape the side of the battery similar to the way you do the top. Now you have tape on top and the sides. Between that and the anti slip tape I didn't have a problem with battery movement.
Run longer counter sunk screws through the tape mounts, then get a couple of 10mm post and run them down on the exposed threads. Tape battery like normal, then cut a strip in half length wise. Tape the side of the battery similar to the way you do the top. Now you have tape on top and the sides. Between that and the anti slip tape I didn't have a problem with battery movement.
05-24-2017 | 03:40 PM
#3378
Tech Addict
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 660
How do you like the gens ace lipo?
05-24-2017 | 04:33 PM
#3380
05-24-2017 | 09:25 PM
#3383
Interesting idea, making a side-strap mount using longer screws and a couple spacers. I'll have to keep that one in mind.
I thought the TA-07 had a tub chassis, though? Has Tamiya released a CF chassis for it already?
I thought the TA-07 had a tub chassis, though? Has Tamiya released a CF chassis for it already?
05-24-2017 | 09:49 PM
#3384
Nope. Someone had converted there 419 to use the ta07 motor mount though, it was quite interesting.
05-25-2017 | 02:09 AM
#3385
Tech Initiate
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 40
From: Vienna
I assume you mean these? Vigor Yokomo BD7-2016 Graphite Battery Holder | Vigor | Ersatzteile | ToniSport. Unfortunately they're out of stock.
I don't have my FF-04 Evo anymore so the sliding-battery problem isn't a concern for me anymore, but it's good to know there are battery retainers available in case I ever get another CF double-deck car. I don't mind drilling extra holes in the chassis to add them; I just like that extra bit of mechanical retention instead of relying on friction and adhesive.
I don't have my FF-04 Evo anymore so the sliding-battery problem isn't a concern for me anymore, but it's good to know there are battery retainers available in case I ever get another CF double-deck car. I don't mind drilling extra holes in the chassis to add them; I just like that extra bit of mechanical retention instead of relying on friction and adhesive.
Vigor Tamiya 419X Carbon Graphite Battery Holder | Vigor | Marken | ToniSport
05-26-2017 | 03:11 AM
#3387
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 560
From: Norway (Oslo) / Germany (Hamburg)
The new 419X WS kit is out (at least in Germany)
Here are the parts numbers also for the alu chassis and the new upperdeck (however, only the kit is available at this time)
TRF419X - 42301
- 2mm Aluminium Chassisplatte - 3450822
- 1.75mm Carbon Oberdreck - 3404068
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Here are the parts numbers also for the alu chassis and the new upperdeck (however, only the kit is available at this time)
TRF419X - 42301
- 2mm Aluminium Chassisplatte - 3450822
- 1.75mm Carbon Oberdreck - 3404068
...
05-26-2017 | 07:50 AM
#3388
Tech Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,458
From: santa monica / manchester
I do not like the orange and everyone drives the car ... 
I drive Tamiya and use parts from other manufacturers if it helps.
Can someone explain (with pictures) how to install in the front inside a whole block, like Christian Donath in the setup E05?
sosidge, the 1 05E Block with G05 in Front is the setup from the XRays
Also, can someone create the flip chart of the new blocks?
I drive Tamiya and use parts from other manufacturers if it helps.
Can someone explain (with pictures) how to install in the front inside a whole block, like Christian Donath in the setup E05?
sosidge, the 1 05E Block with G05 in Front is the setup from the XRays
Also, can someone create the flip chart of the new blocks?
Here is a very extensive guide on all of the Tamiya Suspension blocks.
Also part numbers and other details for the new TRF419X WS chassis parts are covered here
42311 Tamiya TRF419X WS Close up and Part Numbers | The RC Racer