Team Magic E4 Thread
04-23-2011 | 09:49 PM
#3723
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,377
From: NY/FL
Take a look at Rc Infos previous posts. 39 changes will be included in the new version. I believe they're aiming for release sometime later in the summer. Shame you're not closer; you could come race with us and my E4FS. 
04-23-2011 | 10:00 PM
#3724
Yea I have read almost this whole thread already...
I knew all that... The pics come up in a google search too. I was just wondering if there was any "new" info... It's pretty much summer now... Man I wish I was closer to ya... It's pretty hard to find an E4 driver...
I knew all that... The pics come up in a google search too. I was just wondering if there was any "new" info... It's pretty much summer now... Man I wish I was closer to ya... It's pretty hard to find an E4 driver...
05-03-2011 | 02:42 PM
#3725
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,377
From: NY/FL
Man, as much of a fan of Tamiya products as I am, I just can't get over how the new TA06 resembles the E4. Sadly, I believe the E4 is still a better layout. The TA06 servo location and the way the ESC mounts just looks like carnage waiting to happen. Interesting chassis though but I think I'll stick with the E4. The best of the unknown chassis !!
05-04-2011 | 04:23 AM
#3728
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,377
From: NY/FL
I was actually stunned to see Tamiya use the side mounted main belt and the front belt. I understand why they're using the geared drive in back but , for many, that means more things to go wrong.
I truly wish more effort would be made to promote the E4. Everytime I even think about trying something else or going back with my trusty old XXX-S, I look at this chassis, realise how well laid out it is and just how easy it is to work on, and suddenly the idea of changing simply doesn't make sense. It really is a great design.
I truly wish more effort would be made to promote the E4. Everytime I even think about trying something else or going back with my trusty old XXX-S, I look at this chassis, realise how well laid out it is and just how easy it is to work on, and suddenly the idea of changing simply doesn't make sense. It really is a great design.
05-04-2011 | 01:56 PM
#3731
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,377
From: NY/FL
Didn't mean to make a direct comparison in performance expectations BUt given the similarities in design AND Tamiya's normal chassis evolution process, one can only guess a higher level TA06 might come about. Considering the E4 has been around for awhile....it's just my opinion that it's a better overall design and ahead of it's time apparently.
Dude, whats with the new identity ??? The 'other" Barry White was a long timer on RCTECH.
Dude, whats with the new identity ??? The 'other" Barry White was a long timer on RCTECH.
05-05-2011 | 01:15 AM
#3732
Tech Regular
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 469
From: Northern Ireland
My RF and FR suspension mounts aren't screwed anymore to the bulkhead since my second day of running with the E4RS.
This is a thing that every E4RS driver can do himself. On my cars, I place the M3x6mm screws to join the RF and FR suspension mounts inside the bulkhead, not outside. So, the suspension mounts are totally free to move up/down, the screw is only a "guide" for them. It's a great difference on the rear, where flex is more better this way. I also use plastic rear bulkheads when I need more flex.
This is a thing that every E4RS driver can do himself. On my cars, I place the M3x6mm screws to join the RF and FR suspension mounts inside the bulkhead, not outside. So, the suspension mounts are totally free to move up/down, the screw is only a "guide" for them. It's a great difference on the rear, where flex is more better this way. I also use plastic rear bulkheads when I need more flex.
05-05-2011 | 01:21 AM
#3733
Tech Regular
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 469
From: Northern Ireland
My RF and FR suspension mounts aren't screwed anymore to the bulkhead since my second day of running with the E4RS.
This is a thing that every E4RS driver can do himself. On my cars, I place the M3x6mm screws to join the RF and FR suspension mounts inside the bulkhead, not outside. So, the suspension mounts are totally free to move up/down, the screw is only a "guide" for them. It's a great difference on the rear, where flex is more better this way. I also use plastic rear bulkheads when I need more flex.
This is a thing that every E4RS driver can do himself. On my cars, I place the M3x6mm screws to join the RF and FR suspension mounts inside the bulkhead, not outside. So, the suspension mounts are totally free to move up/down, the screw is only a "guide" for them. It's a great difference on the rear, where flex is more better this way. I also use plastic rear bulkheads when I need more flex.
05-05-2011 | 09:16 AM
#3734
hey guys im looking to buy another e4rs so if you know anyone that is selling one let me know i even have a t.o.p photon with all the upgrdes and lipo chassis that i can trade
i miss my e4rs
i miss my e4rs
05-05-2011 | 09:31 AM
#3735
Your just 2 days to late with this question.
I traded my second E4RS in for a TRF416X but would also have traded it for a Top Photon.(left car on the pic)
regards Roy
I traded my second E4RS in for a TRF416X but would also have traded it for a Top Photon.(left car on the pic)
regards Roy