3LikesTamiya TRF415
04-11-2006, 08:03 AM
Originally Posted by TryHard
Bar the steering system used at the TITC race.
From the pictures though, it looks like all the TRF guys are running the TA05 pulleys, along with the new steering.
Also, they look to have pretty wide cars, with the suspension blocks. I noticed Marc was running a front bridge, so either an A or D on the front-rear block (unless it's a new part). Also looks like the cars are setup quite stiff. White springs and a thick roll bar on the front, with yellow and a thinish roll bar on the rear. This is with spools too. I wonder how much the new steering system has affected the setting up of the car, especially on the front. More inital steering could mean they need to stiffen the front slightly
Ed
From the pictures though, it looks like all the TRF guys are running the TA05 pulleys, along with the new steering.
Also, they look to have pretty wide cars, with the suspension blocks. I noticed Marc was running a front bridge, so either an A or D on the front-rear block (unless it's a new part). Also looks like the cars are setup quite stiff. White springs and a thick roll bar on the front, with yellow and a thinish roll bar on the rear. This is with spools too. I wonder how much the new steering system has affected the setting up of the car, especially on the front. More inital steering could mean they need to stiffen the front slightly
Ed
04-11-2006, 08:05 AM
It would be nice if all those new cool parts come as an "UP-GRADE PARTS SET". I wouldn't know how the difference is in the track between what is on the current MSX now, but it looks cool, haha 
The diff idea is nice!
The diff idea is nice!
04-11-2006, 08:34 AM
Originally Posted by JoeyE
It would be nice if all those new cool parts come as an "UP-GRADE PARTS SET". I wouldn't know how the difference is in the track between what is on the current MSX now, but it looks cool, haha
The diff idea is nice!
The diff idea is nice!
thats most of a car
True about Marc R though, seems he wasn't using the rest of the new bulkheads... so can't be that much of an improvement
04-11-2006, 08:49 AM
Originally Posted by TryHard
Problem I see with an upgrade part set is that there are just too many parts needed to make it work... for starters a new chassis and top deck, a complete new set of steering links (bell cranks and cross joint), new belts and pulleys and layshafts, and then the new rear bulkheads...
thats most of a car
True about Marc R though, seems he wasn't using the rest of the new bulkheads... so can't be that much of an improvement
thats most of a car
True about Marc R though, seems he wasn't using the rest of the new bulkheads... so can't be that much of an improvement
Do you think the steering rack requires a new mounting location in the chassis and top deck...looks to me as if the exisitng steering rack holes may work...I can't see Tamiya releasing a new steering rack which requires a new chassis and top plate...especially since they just released the 4mm chassis for carpet racing. Just a thought?
04-11-2006, 09:28 AM
Carl,
The new steering does require a new chassis and top deck, if you have a close look at it you'll realise it's located much further back compared to the old steering.
Ed : to me it don't look like new bulkheads, more like a new metal plate with heatsink like that of the cyclone hara version. It would be quite difficult to make the bulkheads lower since there have to be some material go over the battery and at that point it looks like the same as the MSX.
The new steering does require a new chassis and top deck, if you have a close look at it you'll realise it's located much further back compared to the old steering.
Ed : to me it don't look like new bulkheads, more like a new metal plate with heatsink like that of the cyclone hara version. It would be quite difficult to make the bulkheads lower since there have to be some material go over the battery and at that point it looks like the same as the MSX.
04-11-2006, 09:32 AM
if that's the case with the new steering rack, that would really suck... 
just a strong reminder why I prefer 1/8th fuel on-road
just a strong reminder why I prefer 1/8th fuel on-road
04-11-2006, 09:54 AM
rear arms
those rear arms are different too ........nah i guess its just the light ..
where are the good pics of the new steering ???
where are the good pics of the new steering ???
04-11-2006, 10:05 AM
I'll tell you what looks different in those bulkheads : the layshaft seems a tad higher which would allow the use of bigger spurs. That would go along with using bigger centre pulleys, to allow for decent fdr for mod racing.
04-11-2006, 10:06 AM
Originally Posted by dynoman007
those rear arms are different too ........nah i guess its just the light ..
where are the good pics of the new steering ???
where are the good pics of the new steering ???
You can go here to see some pix.
http://www.mini-zone.com/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=484
04-11-2006, 12:22 PM
Originally Posted by Charles Godwin
Ok i have had some real understeer issues, i really like the car to go into the corner fast and stay there (like most people 
) so i have changed the front suspension block. Front block is the standard (B block) and the rear block to a A block from a XB block. My question is i know i have to flip the A block over like the XB block but it seems the suspension arms are angled like this \ (even with a .5mm shim under the rear block and the standard shim included in the kit). Is this normal?
Cheers, Charles.
) so i have changed the front suspension block. Front block is the standard (B block) and the rear block to a A block from a XB block. My question is i know i have to flip the A block over like the XB block but it seems the suspension arms are angled like this \ (even with a .5mm shim under the rear block and the standard shim included in the kit). Is this normal? Cheers, Charles.
Front
Upper arm spacer 2mm
Upper arm pos 2
Castor blocks 4'
camber 1.5
droop 5mm
diff
3 hole piston 3o weight Yellow spring
Shock length 62.5
Shock Mount 2 upper 3 lower
Frount mount spacer F 0.75mm R 0mm
mounts Fr 1A R 1XA
Ride Height 6mm
Rear
Upper arm spacer 1mm
Upper arm pos 2
Rear hub 1'
Camber 1.5
Ride H 6.5
Drop 3mm
Upper arm spacer 0
Piston 3 hole
Oil 40 w
Spring Yellow
Shock length 62.5
Shock mount 3 & 3
Rear Nount spacer F 1mm R 0mm
Mounts F1A R 1XB
Fixed centre pulley
Arm spacers R2mm both front and rear.
This is giving me plenty of steering all the way through the corner - rates on KO 50%
Want to try frt & rear roll bar as it can dig in a little on corner entry when the tyres really warm up
04-11-2006, 04:08 PM
Originally Posted by JoeyE
wierd in the text on those pics it says the steering requires "new upper deck"..hope that is all
I have a new MSX kit:
please give me an idea what suspension blocks would be good to have for tuning. I only run outdoor rootbeer sauced smooth unsealed asphalt using rubber tires, sorex 32r but mostly 36r. 19t only. speedworld raceway, if you know it:116'x62'
thanks!
04-11-2006, 07:05 PM
Tech Regular
Originally Posted by JayL
wierd in the text on those pics it says the steering requires "new upper deck"..hope that is all
The new steering system requires both new upper and lower deck
04-11-2006, 07:45 PM
I wonder where I can get that tricked set up board? 
04-11-2006, 09:39 PM
Tech Addict
set up board
Originally Posted by TFR
I wonder where I can get that tricked set up board?
http://www.mcmoneydesigns.com/
04-12-2006, 02:31 AM
Originally Posted by Barry_Hughes
I have had understeer problems and now run the following on my MSX
Front
Upper arm spacer 2mm
Upper arm pos 2
Castor blocks 4'
camber 1.5
droop 5mm
diff
3 hole piston 3o weight Yellow spring
Shock length 62.5
Shock Mount 2 upper 3 lower
Frount mount spacer F 0.75mm R 0mm
mounts Fr 1A R 1XA
Ride Height 6mm
Rear
Upper arm spacer 1mm
Upper arm pos 2
Rear hub 1'
Camber 1.5
Ride H 6.5
Drop 3mm
Upper arm spacer 0
Piston 3 hole
Oil 40 w
Spring Yellow
Shock length 62.5
Shock mount 3 & 3
Rear Nount spacer F 1mm R 0mm
Mounts F1A R 1XB
Fixed centre pulley
Arm spacers R2mm both front and rear.
This is giving me plenty of steering all the way through the corner - rates on KO 50%
Want to try frt & rear roll bar as it can dig in a little on corner entry when the tyres really warm up
Front
Upper arm spacer 2mm
Upper arm pos 2
Castor blocks 4'
camber 1.5
droop 5mm
diff
3 hole piston 3o weight Yellow spring
Shock length 62.5
Shock Mount 2 upper 3 lower
Frount mount spacer F 0.75mm R 0mm
mounts Fr 1A R 1XA
Ride Height 6mm
Rear
Upper arm spacer 1mm
Upper arm pos 2
Rear hub 1'
Camber 1.5
Ride H 6.5
Drop 3mm
Upper arm spacer 0
Piston 3 hole
Oil 40 w
Spring Yellow
Shock length 62.5
Shock mount 3 & 3
Rear Nount spacer F 1mm R 0mm
Mounts F1A R 1XB
Fixed centre pulley
Arm spacers R2mm both front and rear.
This is giving me plenty of steering all the way through the corner - rates on KO 50%
Want to try frt & rear roll bar as it can dig in a little on corner entry when the tyres really warm up