3LikesTamiya TRF415
06-09-2006, 04:19 PM
For those doing the TA05 pulley conversion...keep in mind that the tooth design on the belts/pullies you see in pictures are different to the ones that are used with the standard 415. I'm waiting for the "open bag, install parts" conversion sans dremel or any other modification 
06-09-2006, 04:40 PM
Hey Rodzilla. I just popped on the TA05 diff pulleys and everything was a direct fit. I didn't bother with the small pulleys. I think Jimmy said that the Ta05 and 415 had a different belt pitch, but both belts are labeled S3M, which defines a 3mm pitch between belt tooth. If you place the 415 and ta05 belt side by side, you'll see that the pitch is exactly the same.
Even after doing the mod, I've been slower than slow. I'm beyond washed up
Even after doing the mod, I've been slower than slow. I'm beyond washed up
06-09-2006, 05:15 PM
Originally Posted by tony q
any info on what to do to fit the TA05 one way diff on the MSX?
06-09-2006, 05:17 PM
Originally Posted by rtypec
For those doing the TA05 pulley conversion...keep in mind that the tooth design on the belts/pullies you see in pictures are different to the ones that are used with the standard 415. I'm waiting for the "open bag, install parts" conversion sans dremel or any other modification
I've been using the original belts for the 415 with the white TA05 diff pullies for a while now and they seem to fit and work great. I don't see a problem.
06-09-2006, 05:38 PM
Ling...for real? The guys have been telling me otherwise, doh! I think it was the shape of the teeth on the belt. I'll check this old "new-type" belt that found it's way into my toolbox and see if it is indeed different.
06-09-2006, 05:43 PM
Originally Posted by linger
Hey Rodzilla. I just popped on the TA05 diff pulleys and everything was a direct fit. I didn't bother with the small pulleys. I think Jimmy said that the Ta05 and 415 had a different belt pitch, but both belts are labeled S3M, which defines a 3mm pitch between belt tooth. If you place the 415 and ta05 belt side by side, you'll see that the pitch is exactly the same.
Even after doing the mod, I've been slower than slow. I'm beyond washed up
Even after doing the mod, I've been slower than slow. I'm beyond washed up
06-09-2006, 05:44 PM
Rod I have been running my 415 converted for about 2 months with no issues. I know DJ and Troy had a good discussion about it down at Reedy.
Ling you talk to JC yet give me a call or PM need to talk to you about something. Prolly EJ too.....
Ling you talk to JC yet give me a call or PM need to talk to you about something. Prolly EJ too.....
06-09-2006, 05:48 PM
Originally Posted by DOTMAN
Hey, Ling...are you saying the mod (TA05 pulleys) made you slower or they helped...just not very much?
06-09-2006, 05:59 PM
I know the car is great. I'm just trying to determine if the I want to add thge TA05 pulleys
06-09-2006, 09:03 PM
hmmmmmmm.. hey guys outta here...
i have my 415 and i removed the teeths of the belt at every other teeth... hmmmm does this affect the freeness of drivetrain???
i have my 415 and i removed the teeths of the belt at every other teeth... hmmmm does this affect the freeness of drivetrain???
06-09-2006, 09:10 PM
Mod. conversion!
Originally Posted by rtypec
For those doing the TA05 pulley conversion...keep in mind that the tooth design on the belts/pullies you see in pictures are different to the ones that are used with the standard 415. I'm waiting for the "open bag, install parts" conversion sans dremel or any other modification
06-13-2006, 05:33 PM
How the hell did this page make it to page 3.
Anyway, does anyone know if the MSX conversion kit is still being sold? Can't seem to find one
Anyway, does anyone know if the MSX conversion kit is still being sold? Can't seem to find one
06-13-2006, 07:15 PM
oliver... ultimate had a few last week
06-13-2006, 07:18 PM
Awesome, thanks for the tip
06-13-2006, 08:52 PM
Tamiya has had a re-release of the MSX upgrade kit. They have it priced at over $300 US 
But rc-mart and a few others have it in stock. Rc-Mart are selling it for $214 USD see link below.
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/produc...ce14c662aa9c81
But rc-mart and a few others have it in stock. Rc-Mart are selling it for $214 USD see link below.http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/produc...ce14c662aa9c81