3LikesTamiya TRF415
03-23-2006 | 07:18 AM
I got it from a racer here in Canada. I have a Std 415 so i know it has the same suspension, was just confirming that the MSX is supposed to have the LWR suspension? Also what are the bearing sizes of the small rear uprights? thanks 
03-23-2006 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by axle182
I got it from a racer here in Canada. I have a Std 415 so i know it has the same suspension, was just confirming that the MSX is supposed to have the LWR suspension? Also what are the bearing sizes of the small rear uprights? thanks
03-23-2006 | 07:59 AM
It came in the blue MSX kit box, so its not an upgraded one. Im thinking the previous owner broke some of the LW suspension parts. Pity, i should have noticed it in the pics. Thanks guys, ill look for a set of LW suspension of ebay or something. Thanks
03-23-2006 | 08:27 AM
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Does anyone know if the 4mm chassis is drilled for the MSX center post which is attached to the rease MSX bulkheads?
Originally Posted by axle182
It came in the blue MSX kit box, so its not an upgraded one. Im thinking the previous owner broke some of the LW suspension parts. Pity, i should have noticed it in the pics. Thanks guys, ill look for a set of LW suspension of ebay or something. Thanks
03-23-2006 | 08:39 AM
Well now that our carpet season is over, is the LW suspension better for asphalt? or theres not much difference? Ive have basically 5-6 cars worth of the old suspension, so no problem there, just wondering whether you all think i should start with the LW suspension for outdoor asphalt? Thanks
03-23-2006 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by axle182
Well now that our carpet season is over, is the LW suspension better for asphalt? or theres not much difference? Ive have basically 5-6 cars worth of the old suspension, so no problem there, just wondering whether you all think i should start with the LW suspension for outdoor asphalt? Thanks
That said if you have a ton of standard suspension spares I'd probably run that just to save $$. Or if you are looking to fire sale some of those piece let me know
Originally Posted by Carl G
Someone please help us to determine if the 4mm chassis has the MSX center post...I'm waiting for a response from Tamiya usa directly?
UPDATE:
Man fast customer service Tamiya has! They called back and said the finished product does have the hole drilled out for the center brace on the MSX. The pictures on the site were of a prototype.
03-23-2006 | 10:52 AM
Originally Posted by Nexus
For outdoors I would go with the LW stuff. I believe it's generally preferred.
That said if you have a ton of standard suspension spares I'd probably run that just to save $$. Or if you are looking to fire sale some of those piece let me know
I called TamiyaUSA and tentatively the person told me the 4mm chassis was not drilled for the center MSX brace. He is looking into it and going to call back.
UPDATE:
Man fast customer service Tamiya has! They called back and said the finished product does have the hole drilled out for the center brace on the MSX. The pictures on the site were of a prototype.
That said if you have a ton of standard suspension spares I'd probably run that just to save $$. Or if you are looking to fire sale some of those piece let me know
I called TamiyaUSA and tentatively the person told me the 4mm chassis was not drilled for the center MSX brace. He is looking into it and going to call back.
UPDATE:
Man fast customer service Tamiya has! They called back and said the finished product does have the hole drilled out for the center brace on the MSX. The pictures on the site were of a prototype.
03-24-2006 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by axle182
I got it from a racer here in Canada. I have a Std 415 so i know it has the same suspension, was just confirming that the MSX is supposed to have the LWR suspension?
Here in Europe almost all of us with the MSX use the old 415 arms for indoor (carpet/rubber).
Looks like the LW arms will be the choice for outdoor (asphalt) though...
Stein
03-24-2006 | 06:47 AM
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old arms
Hey Stein,
I my testing with the old v.s. the lw arms, I found that on very high grip indoor carpet (rubber tires) that the old arms caused the car to traction roll more easily than the lw arms. Have you experienced this?...or the opposite?...just curious.
For foam tire racing I am running the old suspension up front and the lw in the rear. I like the feel of the lw (with hpi knuckles) upfront better but the c-hubs or the knuckles break too easily compared with the original old suspension.
I my testing with the old v.s. the lw arms, I found that on very high grip indoor carpet (rubber tires) that the old arms caused the car to traction roll more easily than the lw arms. Have you experienced this?...or the opposite?...just curious.
For foam tire racing I am running the old suspension up front and the lw in the rear. I like the feel of the lw (with hpi knuckles) upfront better but the c-hubs or the knuckles break too easily compared with the original old suspension.
